Minister says new recruits to replace them soon The J&K Government is mulling termination of about 200 doctors who are on its payrolls but are […]
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Kashmiris preferring outside hospitals
Patients rue over-crowding, long waiting lists, non-availability of major investigations Increasing number of Kashmiris are visiting other states for medical treatment with experts citing over-crowding, […]
Eating chicken could make you immune to antibiotics
Each time you eat chicken, you could also be consuming a cocktail of antibiotics. A lab study released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) […]
The limitless reward of fasting
The Prophet (S.A.W) was keen to point out the moral value of fasting. He states, for example; “The smell of the mouth of a fasting […]
Traffic jams go killer, risk patient-life!
Stuck in gridlocks many reach hospital late, declared brought dead; Medicos concerned, Admin satisfied The pesky traffic jams in Srinagar not only take precious time […]
‘Smoking can decrease fertility in humans’
Experts for awareness on ill-effects, stronger warnings on cigarette packs Smoking cigarettes can not only affect health but also decrease fertility in males and females, […]
SKIMS advisory: Don’t take unwashed vegetables, fruits
The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) here Thursday issued an advisory asking people to take fruits and vegetables only after properly washing them to […]
Health deptt receives 6 cases in 2 months
Complaints of molestation in hospitals The Health and Medical Education department has received large number of complaints of harassment of the female staff by their […]
Srinagar’s waste management gets shot in the arm
GoI sanctions Rs 91.97 Cr for City’s garbage collection, scientific disposal; SMC launches mechanized waste gathering In a bid to make historic Srinagar a model […]
Spurious Drugs: 25 Govt officials face action
Probe panel indicts Purchase Committee members for lapses The state government is contemplating disciplinary action against 25 officials of different government departments involved in the […]