Friday, October 16, 2026

Newborn Dies at Gurez Hospital, Mother Declared Brought Dead in Bandipora

Family alleges doctor was absent at PHC Sheikhpora; BMO says ambulance couldn't proceed twice due to road closure, SDM says BRO approached for clearance

Gurez markets shut over death of Pregnant Woman, Baby

Protesters allege delay in hospital referral amid snowfall; CMO orders investigation

SKIMS Medical College IPD Block to be inaugurated on Dec 5

Director reviews patient care, winter preparedness and infrastructure works

Gurez shuts down over death of pregnant woman, unborn baby

Family alleges delay in hospital referral amid snowfall Health Department orders inquiry; minister assures action if lapses found

Gurez Mother-Newborn Death: Probe Ordered, Action Against Guilty Assured, Says DC Bandipora

Preliminary report submitted to Health Directorate; Red Cross compensation provided to bereaved family

PARAS Srinagar to offer joint replacement surgeries under Ayushman Bharat

Eligible patients can access knee, hip replacement procedures subject to scheme guidelines

‘Seek timely help for mental health concerns’: Shazana Anjum

Awareness programmes held in Bandipora, Hajin; Tele-MANAS helpline highlighted

Misleading food advertisements may attract Rs 10 lakh penalty, FBOs warned

Advisory calls for scientific backing of claims, strict compliance with food safety regulations

AMNT Nursing College Bandipora observes World Mental Health Day

Clinical psychologist Shazana Anjum stresses listening, early intervention and Tele-MANAS support

IMHANS Kashmir observes World Mental Health Day 2026

Experts stress patient-centred care, improved access to services and need to combat stigma

SKIMS Medical College Bemina Launches Month-Long Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Theme Focuses on Lived Experiences, Community Needs and Inclusive Mental Healthcare; Awareness and Treatment Camp Held at Tangdhar

CHC Pattan performs 600 major surgeries in two years, expands laparoscopic services

Advanced surgical procedures now available at community level; Three surgeons lead efforts to reduce referrals to tertiary hospitals

J&K FDA conducts 106 street food inspections, fines 18 vendors Rs 20,000

Six cases recommended for adjudication; 22 food samples sent for laboratory testing amid UT-wide safety drive

Leadless pacemakers, minimally invasive heart procedures take centre stage at Jammu

CME Cardiologist Dr Amit Bhushan Sharma highlights advances in cardiac care, including TAVR, MitraClip, TMVR

Kashmir dermatologist wins international hair restoration research award in Saudi Arabia

Srinagar-based specialist Dr Mir Shahnawaz recognised for comparative study on exosome formulations, PRP; receives SAR 10,000 cash prize

Anti-cancer drug prices may fall up to 70% as Centre plans trade margin cap

Govt proposes 30% ceiling on trade margins; patients could save Rs 2,500 crore annually; Move to cover branded, generic, patented and imported medicines; final decision awaited

FDA inspects 95 street food vendors in Jammu, fines 11 for violations

19 cases recommended for adjudication; 30 kg of unsafe packaging material, snacks destroyed

Cancer research, early detection need stronger institutional collaboration: Experts at J&K conference

J&K FDA Cracks Down on Street Food Vendors, Fines ₹50,500; 68 Cases Recommended for Statutory Action

Cardiology’s Next Frontier: PARAS Health Gurugram to Showcase New-Age Heart Care at Jammu CME

Health walk-run organised in Leh under ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ campaign

‎19 of 28 doctor posts vacant at SDH Bani, gynaecologist post empty for over a decade ‎

‎RTI reveals vacancies across key specialties; X-ray non-functional since July, dialysis service still under installation

AYUSH health camp held at Kenihama under People’s Plan Campaign

Residents get free check-ups, medicines; focus on preventive healthcare, healthy living

PARAS Health Srinagar launches special cardiac packages on World Heart Day

48 high-risk individuals receive first rabies vaccine dose at Soibugh

SKIMS Medical College, BMO Soibugh conduct awareness and training session on World Rabies Day

Govt committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo

FDA seals Unlicensed Packaged Drinking Water Unit at IGC Lassipora

REHABNATION provides first aid support at Emerge event at SKICC

Sopore busiest SDH in north Kashmir with over 40,000 monthly visits: Govt

Baramulla district records highest patient inflow among three districts; Kupwara SDHs see 78,700 visits, Bandipora's Gurez 2,323

Div Com directs departments to resolve pending issues for Oct 31 AIIMS Awantipora rollout

Sakeena Itoo distributes appointment orders to 27 AYUSH Medical Officers

Urges appointees to prioritise healthcare in rural, remote areas

District Hospital Bandipora urges strict referral protocol, asks PHCs to utilise available diagnostic services

J&K Govt Strengthening Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services: Sakina Itoo

J&K health sector faces shortage of 12,614 doctors, paramedics

‎Govt says 2,891 medical officer, 9,723 paramedical/nursing posts vacant across health institutions

‎LCMA clearance holds up modernisation of Chest Disease Hospital

‎Rs 19.99-crore G+4 building awaits mandatory NOC before administrative approval; govt says Rs 3 lakh token provision made under Capex Budget

SKIMS director calls for revival of traditional food practices to tackle lifestyle diseases

Anantnag DDC inspects SDH, SDM office in Dooru, reviews public services

Ayurveda complements modern healthcare through prevention, healthy living: Sakina Itoo

J&K govt orders enquiry into SKIMS Soura MS, attaches him to Bemina college

‎J&K has 51,000 cancer patients, govt expands screening, treatment: Sakina Itoo

‎Doorstep screening, free medicines for BPL and AAY patients, cervical cancer vaccination underway

FDA J&K intensifies food safety checks in Srinagar; 20 street food units inspected

Two-Day Probe Turns 20-Day Wait: Bandipora Newborn Death Report Still Pending

CMO says preliminary report is ready, final version may take another 2–3 days

11th Ayurveda Day celebrated in Anantnag

Padma awardee neurologist Dr Padma Shrivastava to hold special OPD at PARAS Health Srinagar

LG Sinha urges doctors, citizens to make millets part of daily diet

GMC Srinagar team screens 95 children for hearing, speech disorders

480 medical officer posts referred to JKPSC, 335 appointed so far: Sakeena Itoo

AIP Seeks Resolution of NHM, Veterinary Interns’ Issues

J&K FDA conducts food safety inspections of hotels, restaurants across UT

229 inspections carried out; 124 food samples lifted; 38 improvement notices issued, 05 cases filed and 29 cases compounded

CD Hospital Srinagar Struggles With Fragmented Infrastructure Despite Dedicated Doctors, Staff