In order to keep your ears safe, one should lower exposure to noise, stay away from drugs and maintain cardiovascular health, doctors said on Monday. Dr Saima Tabassum consultant ENT J&K health services told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there are various ways to protect ears from hearing loss and the most important … Read more
MeT Director predicts 2-day wet spell from Sep 28, says no major precipitation expected for next one week The prolonged dry spell has come to an end in the Valley as several places including Zojila, Razdan Top and others received season’s first snowfall while the overnight rains lashed plains across Kashmir, bringing down the mercury … Read more
A day after a fake ‘Cardiologist’ was arrested from Lal Ded hospital here, the government on Thursday said that the investigation is in full swing and appropriate measures are being taken to ensure that the incident is not repeated.Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that as … Read more
Ali Mohammad (name changed) of Baramulla, earlier this year was detected suffering from cancer. A labourer by profession, he found it hard to manage the cost of the treatment initially. It was one of his relatives, who suggested him to utilize his Ayushman Bharat Golden Card, under which the cost of treatment upto Rs 5 … Read more
Lays foundation stone of District Hospital Complex at Reshipora, Budgam Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday laid the foundation stone of much-awaited 125-bedded District Hospital Complex at a cost of Rs 49.32 crore at Reshipora, Budgam. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the people of Budgam on the occasion. Today is a historic day for … Read more
All professionals, establishments to be registered with it; MD NHM to be Chief Executive The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to establish Mental Health Authority and all the mental health establishments for which the concerned professions in the Union Territory will be registered with it.As per a notification issued by Health and Medical … Read more
Hospital to come up at an estimated cost of Rs 49.32 cr The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded Administrative Approval to the construction of a 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam. Upon completion of the hospital at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.32 Crore, it … Read more
As the heatwave and dry weather continue in Kashmir, health experts have advised people, especially those who are exposed to direct sunlight, to take precautions. Several doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said people need to increase their water intake even if they aren’t feeling thirsty to remain hydrated. Dr Fayaz … Read more
2000 patients registered for surgical camp The Rotary international is conducting a mega surgical project in South Kashmir with 2000 patients registered for the camp. As per the details available with News Agency Kashmir News Observer, the surgeries will be performed in different government hospitals of South Kashmir and it will continue till September 13. … Read more
J&K achieves 2nd position across country in generating of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens surpassing Karnataka state by generating more than 7,92,641 tokens in August 2023.The Scan and Share queue less registration process has taken new heights under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission J&K and is turning out to be a game changer for ease of … Read more