NMC cancels transfer of SMVD Medical College students
Kashmir,January 7,2026-The National Medical Commission has withdrawn its earlier permission that allowed students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College to be shifted to other medical institutes, creating uncertainty among students and their families. According to official sources, the decision comes after a fresh review of the matter by the apex medical education regulator. With […]
Doctors are pillars of Nation-Building: LG Manoj Sinha at SKIMS valedictory ceremony
Srinagar , December 13,2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Valedictory Ceremony of the SKIMS Annual Festival Week, held at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). The event marked the successful conclusion of a week-long celebration showcasing academic excellence, medical innovation, and cultural activities. During the ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor […]
NMC approves 110 new PG medical seats, 44 allotted to GMC Jammu
Jammu, October 18,2025: The National Medical Commission has granted 110 new Postgraduate medical seats to Jammu and Kashmir, of which 44 more seats for Government Medical College Jammu. The additional seats will boost specialist medical care services, enhance postgraduate training capacity substantially, and create more academic opportunity for medical graduates of the state, officials boasted. […]
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates newly constructed PHC at Devsar Kulgam
Kulgam, September 20, 2025: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Devsar Kulgam and inaugurated a newly constructed Primary Health Centre (PHC).MLA Devsar, Peerzada Feroz Ahmad Shah; senior officers of district administration, health department, besides a large number of locals were also present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the new PHC will greatly benefit the local population by providing accessible and quality healthcare services near their vicinities.She reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding health infrastructure in rural and far-flung areas so that no one is deprived of basic medical facilities.Highlighting some remarkable initiatives launched by Government in health sector, the Minister urged health […]
LG Manoj Sinha lauds SMVDIME’s 50 MBBS seats, advancing medical education and healthcare in J&K
Kakryal, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in […]
Dr. Sakina Itoo pays surprise late-night visit to JVC hospital
Srinagar , July 24, 2025-In a bold move emphasising transparency and commitment to public welfare, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr. Sakina Itoo, carried out a surprise late-night inspection at JVC Hospital Bemina in Srinagar at 11:30 PM on Wednesday. The unannounced visit aimed to assess the quality of healthcare services, availability […]
One-month internship programme concludes at DIPR J&K for Central University Students
SRINAGAR, May 3, 2025 – Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences , visited the Skill Development Centre at SKIMS Soura to evaluate ongoing training programmes and advocate for mandatory life-saving skills training for all employees. He also announced plans to establish an advanced simulation lab at the SDC to enhance […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha engages with YPO-Global one in Srinagar, showcases J&K’s holistic development
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with members of the Young Presidents’ Organisation – Global One at a significant event in Srinagar. The discussion centred on the Union Territory’s transformative journey over the past five years, emphasising a strategic, multi-faceted approach to achieving holistic development, economic growth, sustainability, and […]
Emversity launches Srinagar campus, offering job-oriented healthcare training without NEET
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: Emversity, a leading provider of skill-based education, has launched its first campus in Srinagar, introducing job-oriented healthcare training programs that require no National Eligibility cum Entrance Test qualification. Announced on April 17, 2025, this initiative marks a significant step in addressing skill gaps and opening accessible career pathways for Kashmir’s youth, […]
GMC Srinagar conducts groundbreaking live laparoscopic Oncosurgery masterclass
Srinagar, April 19, 2025: The Postgraduate Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at Government Medical College Srinagar, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Association of Surgeons of India , successfully conducted a groundbreaking Live Operative Workshop on Advanced Laparoscopic GI and Gynae Oncosurgery on April 18, 2025. Held at the GMC Auditorium, the […]