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Srinagar : Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to comprehensively review the progress and achievements made under the National Health Mission (NHM) across the UT.The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Mission Director, NHM; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director Health Services, Kashmir/Jammu;…

Jammu : In strict adherence to the Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug abuse and illegal diversion of habit-forming substances, the targeted inspections of the wholesale firms were conducted. During the inspections, four pharma establishments were found indulging in clandestine purchase and sale of habit-forming pharmaceutical preparations, mainly Tapentadol and Pregabalin…

  Causes Damage in North Kashmir Parts; Rain, Gusty Winds Expected in J&K During Next Few Hours: Director MET Srinagar, July 11 : Gusty winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage across parts of North and Central Kashmir on Friday evening, with reports of vehicles crushed by falling rooftops and…

  Nagrota /Jammu, Jul 11: The security situation in the hinterland and along the borders of the Jammu region remains peaceful and under control, with the security forces maintaining a strong vigil and dominating the higher reaches of key areas through a series of operations aimed at tracking down 40…

Kupwara, July 11: At least two hundred residents of Gammandar Nagri village in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of a waterborne disease, sparking concern among locals and prompting swift administrative action. Officials said that those affected are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration,…

July 11 : Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are still facing the consequences of the decisions taken during the BJP-PDP coalition government that began in 2014. She said those who often used the name of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah when there was special status and…

Srinagar, July 11 : National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Friday reaffirmed his party’s commitment to restoring the public holiday on July 13 to honour the martyrs of 1931. Sadiq criticised Apni Party and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing them of showing “no respect” for the historic day during…

Arising State Desk Anantnag, July 10: In a significant development in a long-pending murder case, the Additional Sessions Court Anantnag has convicted three individuals — Javaid Ahmad Poswal, Mohd Ashraf Kaloo Khel, and Mohd Imran Poswal alias Manoo — in connection with the brutal killing of Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie, a resident…

Srinagar: The Union Rural Development Ministry has sanctioned Rs 4,224 crore for the construction of 316 roads across 19 districts in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase 4 (PMGSY-4), with a total project length of 1,781 kilometers. Sources said that the highest number of roads stand…