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May 2, 2024

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Editorial - Page 12

May 2, 2024

Flood-like Situation

Flash-floods and landslides have caused damage to property and livestock in several parts of Kashmir valley. While parts of Jammu division have been hit too, few villages in Ramban and Mandi Poonch…
May 1, 2024

Effective Handling

Man-animal conflicts have always posed major challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and caused panic among residents. These conflicts often result in property damage, livestock depredation and even loss of human lives, underscoring…
April 30, 2024

Land Sinking

Land sinking, or land subsidence, has emerged as another environmental challenge in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent incident in the Ramban district, where over 58 houses were completely…

Medical Tourism & Kashmir

In order to boost Medical Tourism in the country, the centre has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism. In a written reply during a Lok Sabha session…
August 9, 2023
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ODF+ Status

Jammu and Kashmir has set a target of achieving the Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF+) status by August 15. J&K has already made considerable progress in sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission…
August 8, 2023

Fighting Dengue

Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Bhupinder Kumar has reviewed the preparedness of the department for possible dengue epidemic in Jammu on Thursday. Secretary Health emphasized that dengue is an emerging threat…
August 5, 2023

‘Nal se Jal’

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a visionary initiative that seeks to ensure every household in the country receives ‘Nal se Jal’ – water supply from tap connections. Launched in 2019, the JJM’s…
August 3, 2023

Fighting Conjunctivitis

Jammu has witnessed a sudden rise in the cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as eye flu. Nearly 3,000 infections were reported in just over a week. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye…
August 2, 2023
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Tackling NCDs in J&K

The health professionals of Jammu and Kashmir have been directed to screen the whole population of the UT for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes and common types of cancers. In a…
August 1, 2023
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J&K’s Housing Needs

The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) has been directed to come up with a comprehensive policy for meeting the housing needs of the urban population of the UT,  especially that of…
July 29, 2023

Full Aadhaar Registration

‘Aadhaar’ has emerged as a powerful tool in fostering efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity in various government schemes and services. The implementation of full Aadhaar registration in Jammu and Kashmir presents an opportunity…
July 27, 2023

Disaster Risk Reduction

Under India’s presidency of the G20 nations, a crucial discussion on disaster risk reduction (DRR) took center stage amidst the escalating frequency of natural calamities worldwide. The G20 Working Group, following preliminary…
July 26, 2023

Psychotropic Drugs

The abuse of scheduled and psychotropic drugs have become a pressing concern, not only in Jammu and Kashmir but across the globe. The devastating consequences of drug abuse on public health, individual…
July 25, 2023
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