J&K administration bolsters healthcare under PM Narendra Modi’s guidance, says LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, April 18, 2025 – Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has made significant advancements in strengthening the region’s healthcare sector, with a particular focus on mental health and psychosocial support infrastructure across all districts, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The announcement reflects the […]
Empowering Anganwadi workers and mothers
In a significant effort to enhance public health in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, Anganwadi workers and lactating mothers across various Anganwadi Centres are being sensitised about safe drinking water, proper sanitation, hygiene maintenance, and food safety. These awareness programs, conducted in collaboration with health and child development departments, aim to empower communities with practical […]
Syed Abid Rasheed Shah addresses IAPSMCON 2025 at SKICC, Srinagar
Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, delivered a significant address at the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar. The event marked a key moment […]
Promoting free, accessible healthcare in Kashmir this World health day
Srinagar, April 07, 2025 – As the world commemorates World Health Day today under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” attention turns to the pressing need for equitable healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir. Advocates and residents alike are calling for a system where healthcare is not just a privilege but a right—accessible, free, and unconditional […]
Atal Dulloo reviews Jhelum & Tawi flood recovery project progress in high-level meeting
Jammu, April 3, 2025 — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of the World Bank-funded Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project , a critical initiative aimed at restoring infrastructure damaged in the 2014 floods across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat, featured a comprehensive […]
World TB Day 2025: A Call to Action Against Tuberculosis
Kashmir , March 24, 2025- March 24, 2025, marks World TB Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily attacks the lungs but can affect other parts of the body, claiming approximately 1.4 million lives annually. This year’s theme, […]
Deputy Commissioner Kulgam reviews district Ayush society performance
Kulgam, March 20, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan , chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the District Ayush Society governing body. The session focused on evaluating the society’s effectiveness in implementing Ayush-related programs and services across the district. The meeting, held on Thursday, aimed to assess the progress […]
Indian Army organises Blood Donation Camp at Tangmarg
Tangmarg, March 18, 2025: The Indian Army, in a bid to tackle the acute shortage of blood during the holy month of Ramzan, organised a blood donation camp at Townhall Tangmarg. The initiative, led by the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps, aimed to address the pressing need for blood donations to support local medical facilities […]
Gulmarg and Tangmarg declared Tobacco-Free tourist spots
Srinagar I February 18, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have officially declared the renowned ski resort of Gulmarg and the picturesque tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones. This move, aimed at promoting public health, was announced through an order issued by the Baramulla District Magistrate on Sunday. The decision comes in light of […]
Intensive food safety inspections held in Srinagar
Srinagar,March 18, 2025 – The Food Safety team of the Drug and Food Control Organisation conducted a series of intensive food safety inspections across Srinagar, acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat. The inspections targeted industrial units manufacturing bakery items, sweets, and confectionery, aiming to enforce strict food safety standards […]