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 […]
J&K government approves Rs. 86 crores for 250-Bed Mother & Child Care hospital in Anantnag
Anantnag I March 13, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has greenlit a significant healthcare infrastructure project with the allocation of ₹86 crore for the construction of a 250-bedded Mother & Child Care Hospital (MCCH) at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag. The announcement, initially made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 7, 2025, was […]
365 Medical officers appointed to boost healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, March 10, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Monday that 365 doctors were appointed as medical officers in the Health and Family Welfare Department in November 2024, aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level. Responding to a written query from MLA Shakti Parihar in the Assembly, the minister […]
Jammu and Kashmir boosts healthcare: 11,000 NHM staff hired, 36,000 regular posts filled in five years
Jammu I March 07, 2025 In a significant push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly hired around 11,000 doctors and paramedics under the National Health Mission (NHM) over the past five years, while also filling 36,000 regular healthcare positions. According to information circulating on social media platforms, the recruitment under NHM includes […]
26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab, Kupwara, leads mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness
Cleanliness is not just a habit; it’s a cornerstone of a healthy and thriving society. In the serene Lolab Valley of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, a remarkable movement unfolded when 26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab took the lead in a mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness. Spearheaded by Swachhata Ambassador Dr. Mudasir Akbar Shah, […]