Even though its incidence has declined in the last few years, Kangri Cancer is still prevalent in valley with fresh cases mostly being witnessed in […]
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Kashmir hospitals unprepared for disasters: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Tuesday voiced serious concern over lack of preparedness of Kashmir hospitals to tackle disasters like earthquake. President DAK Dr Nisar ul […]
Govt committed to improving healthcare, says Lal Singh
Minister for Health and Medical Education Lal Singh today reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state with advanced diagnostic and treatment […]
City women find Joggers Park perfect place to stay fit
For women of posh localities in Srinagar, the Joggers Park is a perfect place where they can be seen doing exercises and brisk walking to […]
Patient dies ‘in absence of doctors’ in Pulwama
Death of a trader sparked protests against doctors of District Hospital in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. The protesters alleged that due to absence […]
Valley’s only dental college lacks basic facilities
Patients referred to private labs for conducting basic tests The only dental college in the Valley is taking patients for a ride as the set-up […]
Mufti stresses promotion of Unani medicine
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said Unani medicine should be promoted so that it gets a level playing field and integrates effectively into the […]
26% J-K population uses tobacco products: Expert
With 26 per cent population of J&K using tobacco products in one form or the other, the state is becoming a “lung cancer capital of […]
Drug abuse promotion in Kashmir a conspiracy: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today said that the menace of drug abuse in Kashmir has reached unprecedented levels and the situation has become explosive. President […]
Welcome to SKIMS; Wait 4 hrs in queue, return untreated
GoI sleeps on `450 crore expansion project Till 3 pm, middle- aged woman Habla from Kupwara has waited three hours in the queue for making […]