Mercury plummets as season’s first snowfall, overnight rains end prolonged dry spell in J&K

Mercury plummets as season’s first snowfall, overnight rains end prolonged dry spell in J&K

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

Fake Cardiologist Case: Investigation going on, measures being taken to prevent such incidents in future, says Div Com

Fake Cardiologist Case: Investigation going on, measures being taken to prevent such incidents in future, says Div Com

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

People’s health top priority of administration: LG

People’s health top priority of administration: LG

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

Govt to set up mental health authority in J&K

Govt to set up mental health authority in J&K

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

Doctors’ issue guidelines to ‘beat the heat’ ‘Increase water intake, avoid sunlight, take citrus fruits, saladas’

Doctors’ issue guidelines to 'beat the heat' ‘Increase water intake, avoid sunlight, take citrus fruits, saladas’

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

Rotary international conducting mega surgery project in South Kashmir

Rotary international conducting mega surgery project in South Kashmir

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