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Medical Stores Under Scanner in Ganderbal Amid Anti-Drug Drive
In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking under the “Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan” and War on Drugs campaign, Ganderbal Police today conducted a comprehensive inspection drive of…
Only 67% posts filled in J&K healthcare system: CAG report
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant shortages in Jammu and Kashmir’s health sector, reporting that only 67 percent of sanctioned posts were filled.The audit, tabled in the Assembly,…
KPS Editor Raja Mohidin Felicitates SKIMS Director During Iftaar Meet in Srinagar
Renowned endocrinologist and Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, hosted an Iftaar gathering in Srinagar, bringing together members of the medical fraternity, civil society, and media.…
SKIMS Audit Uncovers Crores in Billing Irregularities Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
The Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme is often described as a lifeline for underprivileged patients in Jammu and Kashmir.But an emerging financial controversy at the Sher-i-Kashmir…
Bill Introduced in J&K Assembly to Stop Govt Doctors’ Private Practice
Several legislators, including members of the ruling National Conference (NC), have submitted private members’ bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking a ban on liquor and tobacco products, while another ruling…
The invisible epidemic
Harvinder AhujaA 71-year-old doctor recently underwent a high-end robotic surgery for his prostate cancer. Weeks later, first the left leg and then right one, started swelling up. “This is lymphedema, but we can do nothing…
Judicial Academy Holds ‘Yoga for Health’ Session in Jammu
The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy on Friday organised a special session titled “Yoga for Health” for judicial officers and court staff of Jammu district in collaboration with the Isha Foundation.The programme…
Serious Allegations of Misconduct, Political Patronage Rock SDH Sopore
Serious allegations of misconduct and political interference have surfaced at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore, with residents openly accusing Dr. Liyaqat Ali of rude behavior with patients and misuse of influence to dominate…
10,000 Cancer cases registered in J&K hospitals last year
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that around 10,000 cancer cases were registered across SKIMS Soura, GMC Jammu, and GMC Srinagar in 2025.They said, SKIMS Soura alone has recorded over 16,000 cases in the…
Case registered over fake PWD, EWS certificates at SKIMS: EOW
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has booked two individuals for allegedly securing MBBS admission at SKIMS Soura through forged “Person with Disability” and “Economically Weaker Section” certificates,…