CM Omar Abdullah orders crackdown on unsafe food sales in J&K
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting today to address the alarming issue of unsafe food, particularly unsafe meat and meat products, in Jammu & Kashmir, with a focus on the Kashmir Valley. Emphasizing zero tolerance for public health violations, he announced stringent measures to curb food safety violations and […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan progress in J&K
Srinagar, July 8, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs), health officials, and key stakeholders to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (PMTBMBA) in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting focused on accelerating efforts to eliminate tuberculosis […]
Doda’s trauma hospital Khellani bolsters healthcare with IPD expansion
Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure in Doda, the In-Patient Department at Trauma Hospital Khellani has doubled its capacity from 3 to 6 beds, strengthening patient care and reducing the need for referrals to distant medical facilities. The expansion, led by Block Medical Officer Assar Dr. […]
09 Hooper Dumper vehicles flagged off for village sanitation in Shopian to boost Swachh Bharat Mission
Shopian, May 2, 2025 – In a landmark move to advance rural cleanliness, Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir launched nine hooper dumper vehicles dedicated to village sanitation on Wednesday. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen , aims to revolutionise waste management, promote hygiene, and propel the region toward achieving Open Defecation […]
Jammu and Kashmir braces for dry spell and heat wave
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – The Meteorological Department has forecast a prolonged dry spell and potential heat wave across Jammu and Kashmir, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist until May 1, 2025. The advisory, issued by the department’s Srinagar center, warns of rising temperatures, particularly in the Jammu division, where heat wave conditions […]
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 […]