Government of India approves three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – The Government of India has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a move set to bolster healthcare education and services in these regions. Announced on March 21, the initiative falls under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at expanding medical education in underserved […]
Encounter in Handwara: One terrorist killed, policeman injured in ongoing operation
Handwara I March 17, 2025- A terrorist was killed and a policeman injured during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, located in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kashmir Valley, on Monday. The operation, which remains underway, began when security forces launched a cordon and search effort […]
Kupwara launches critical care Ambulance service to boost emergency healthcare
Kupwara, February 18: In a significant step to enhance emergency medical services in the region, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, inaugurated the Critical Care Ambulance Services at Quality Healthcare Hospital, Bramri. The service aims to strengthen emergency medical response and improve healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote areas. The newly launched ambulance is equipped with advanced […]
DDC Kupwara and MD JJM review progress of Jal Jeevan Mission in Kupwara district
Kupwara, December 17: The District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, and Mission Director of Jal Jeevan Mission J&K, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, jointly chaired a meeting at the DC Office to review the progress of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission in district Kupwara. Addressing the gathering, the Mission Director emphasised the importance of responsibility and […]
Affordable healthcare: Impact of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in J&K
The Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra is playing a vital role in ensuring affordable healthcare by providing medicines at minimal prices. This initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), has become a beacon of hope for people, especially in regions like Bandipura, Kupwara, and Handwara in Jammu & Kashmir. Patients from these areas, often […]
Arrangements for Independence Day-2024 celebrations reviewed at Handwara
KUPWARA, JULY 25: In order to review the arrangements for the celebrations of forthcoming Independence Day celebration-2024 in the sub-division Handwara, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmed Rather today convened a comprehensive meeting of officers at Environment Hall Handwara,.The meeting was informed that the main function will be held at DPL Handwara where […]
Arrangements for upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Adha reviewed at Handwara
KUPWARA, JUNE 15: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for celebration of upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Adha in the sub division Handwara.The essential aspects were deliberated, with main focus on power and water supply, regulation of prices of essential commodities, sanitation, traffic […]
Distt. Adim. Kupwara intensifies Market Checking ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
KUPWARA, JUNE 11: In order to curb the practice of illegal profiteering and black marketing in the district, ahead of the upcoming festival of Eid ul- Adha, the Special Market Checking teams of District Administration Kupwara conducted intensified market checking in various parts of Handwara, Kupwara and Langate.Market checking drives are undertaken to ensure sellers […]
Secretary Health chairs public darbar at Handwara; e-inaugurates development projects
Secretary Health chairs public darbar at Handwara; e-inaugurates development projectsKUPWARA, JANUARY 23: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, today visited Handwara and chaired a mega public darbar at Handwara to take stock of public grievances besides assessing development activities being executed in the area.Chairman, District Development Council Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori, […]
On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Lt Governor performs Puja at the temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Thalwal, Jammu
JAMMU, OCTOBER 23: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha performed Puja at under-construction temple of Goddess Bhaderkali at Devi Angan Thalwal, Jammu.The Lt Governor extended Maha Navami greetings and assured all necessary support from the J&K Administration to Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust (MBAT) for the early completion of the […]