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‘Harassment, extortion and delayed salary’: Probe ordered against BMO Gool in Ramban

Jammu: Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHSJ) has initiated a probe into the allegations against the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Gool...

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HPV becoming major factor for rise in cancer cases among youth across India, say doctors

New Delhi: Oncologists across India are raising red flags over the rising incidence of cancers linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), especially among...

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Probe ordered, doctors suspended after patient’s death at Paras Hospital sparks public anger

Srinagar: In the wake of a patient’s death that has triggered widespread outrage in Srinagar, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Srinagar has...

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‘NB.1.8.1 and LF.7’: India sees surge in COVID cases with new variants; tally crosses 1,000

New Delhi: As of May 26, 2025, India has reported 1,009 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family...

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Kashmiri cancer researcher at Harvard, Dr Khalid Shah felicitated at SKIMS for ‘groundbreaking work’

Srinagar: Dr Khalid Shah, a globally acclaimed cancer researcher from Kashmir, was honoured at SKIMS Soura during a CME & Research Orientation...

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In 2 years, JK records 60% increase in dog bite cases: GoI

No Rabies deaths reported in recent years Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a total of 22,110 dog bite cases in 2022, which...

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Omar Abdullah among 10 nominated by Modi to strengthen ‘fight against obesity’

Srinagar: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Monday nominated 10 people, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to help...

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No discrimination in education: SC on plea for Rohingya refugees’ access to schools

New Delhi: The Supreme Court stated on Wednesday that no child should face discrimination in education, while scheduling a hearing next week...

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Health minister Sakina Itoo passes direction to release salary of NHM employees

Srinagar: In relief to National Health Mission (NHM) employees, Minister of Health and Medical Education Sakina Itoo has passed directions for releasing...