Doctors list health benefits of fasting
‘Fasting detoxifies body, decreases risk of diabetes, metabolic disorders’ Srinagar, Mar 31 : The month of fast along with blessings bring health benefits for people, experts said. Doctors said that fasting helps in weight loss, improves blood sugar control and decreases inflammation. Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat Assistant Professor Department of General Medicine at SKIMS Soura told […]
Hajj-2023: Almost 10,000 pilgrims from J&K to perform Hajj this year
Over 14k applications were received this year; 1320 pilgrims above 70 years of age, 132 women without mahram already selected: Executive Officer; list of selected pilgrims to be uploaded on website tomorrow Srinagar, Mar 31 : A close to 10,000 people from Jammu and Kashmir will perform the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj as the draw […]
Insurance claim of J&K Bank customer settled swiftly
Srinagar, Mar 31: In a swift settlement of an insurance claim under Met Loan and Life Suraksha (MLLS) segment, PNB-MetLife – J&K Bank’s Life Insurance Partner – gave a cheque on Thursday amounting to Rs 35.85 Lacs to legal heir of Bank’s recently passed-away customer Vinod Kumar. Zonal Head (Rajouri) Satish Kumar handed over the […]
Govt Orders Transfer Of 4 JKAS Officers
Srinagar, Mar 31 : The government on Friday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Anshumali Sharma, JKAS, General Manager, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Reasi, against an available vacancy. Irfan Bahadur, JKAS, Secretary, […]
Dr Saleem ur Rehman accorded farewell on his superannuation
Srinagar, Mar 31: Dr Saleem ur Rehman, Director General Family Welfare MCH & Immunization J&K was today accorded farewell at DG office Nagrota Jammu after attaining superannuation. He has rendered meritorious service of 35 years at different posts. He had served in important positions as Director Health Services Jammu, Director General Health Services Kashmir, Project Director AIDS […]
One day orientation programme cum workshop for PRIs under NPCCHH held at Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Mar 31: A day-long orientation programme cum workshop for PRIs of district Ganderbal on “Climate Change and Human Health” was organised today at Town Hall Ganderbal. The programme was presided over by the DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq and Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shyambir. The programme was organized by the Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal and […]
Ashok Kumar visits Shopian, Interacts with PRI members, Councillors, officers
Terms regular monitoring of govt schemes as essential for enhanced outcome Shopian, Mar 31: Principal Secretary, ARI & Trainings, Ashok Kumar Parmar, today visited Shopian and took stock of developmental scenario of the district. Principal Secretary chaired an interactive meeting with DDC and PRI members, Municipal Counselors and district officers to seek feedback on various […]
NIT Sgr becomes Kashmir’s first certified ERC in engineering category
Hygienic food our priority, no compromise on it: Director Srinagar, Mar 31: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday declared National Institute Technology (NIT) Srinagar as the first certified Eat Right Campus (ERC) in engineering category in Kashmir valley. In a communique, State Nodal Officer, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) J&K Firdous Ahmad […]
Lt Governor chairs the meeting of Amarnathji Shrine Board
Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 44th meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan, today. Hon’ble members of the Shrine Board – Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, D. C. Raina, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, K. N. Rai, K.N. Shrivastava, Pitambar Lal Gupta, Dr. Shailesh Raina, Prof Vishwamurti Shastri and Manju Garg […]
Teenage Girl Hangs Self To Death
Srinagar, Mar 31: A teenage girl was found hanging at her residence in Lajoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. Quoting an official, KNO reported that 13-year-old girl was found hanging inside her home in Lajoora on Friday. He said that her body was later taken to CHC Lajoora by locals. Meanwhile, police have […]