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Health, tourism, horticulture: Centre to ramp up J&K finances; likely to increase budget to Rs 1.20L Cr next fiscal

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has started a process for framing the 2023-24 budget. The government has asked departments to send their estimates and recommendations for next year’s budget. Documents accessed by

Oct. 11, 2022

Kashmir·Lead Stories

Sawjian accident: LG visits DH Poonch to enquire about health of injured persons

POONCH, SEP 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited District Hospital, Poonch to enquire about the health of civilians who were injured in a tragic road accident at Sawjian and met the relatives and

Sep. 14, 2022

Kashmir·Latest News

‘Health is wealth’: J&K ranks 3rd in life expectancy in the country

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has the third-highest life expectancy in the country. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs report, life expectancy at birth in the union territory is 74 years. Kerala

May. 7, 2022

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Double masking to ventilated spaces: Kashmir doctors issue dos and don’ts to combat ‘airborne’ COVID

Srinagar: Doctors in the valley have called for well-ventilated spaces and double masking to prevent the transmission of `airborne’ COVID-19. Based on latest guidelines issued by the Union government, experts have warned

May. 20, 2021

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World Diabetes Day: Here are the five warning signs of the silent killer

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 425 million people suffer from diabetes in the world. Out of this, as per their 2017 figure, there were over 72,946,400 cases of diabetes in adults

Nov. 14, 2020

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Amid strict health protocols, 4700 students appear in class 12th bi-annual exams

Srinagar, Sep 22: Around 4700 students Tuesday appeared in class 12th bi-annual examination amid strict health safety protocols Students who have passed two or more than two subjects have already been promoted

Sep. 22, 2020

Women at equal risk of COVID-19 in Kashmir: Health experts

Srinagar: The health experts have said that though the Covid-19 apparently may appear more lethal among men as compared to women, it has caused deaths at the same rate among men and

Aug. 25, 2020

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Kashmir! Here’s a stay-at-home workout suggested by a noted trainer

As COVID-19 cases keep on increasing in Kashmir, it may be a while before gymnasiums reopen in the valley. Besides, if they are closed for too long, the gym owners might even

Jun. 20, 2020

FYI Kashmir: Health Insurance claims not contestable after 8 yrs of premium

Srinagar: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) in a fresh set of guidelines has stated that health insurance companies will not be allowed to contest claims once the premium has been paid

Jun. 15, 2020

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India reports 75 COVID-19 cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi: The number of coronavirus patients in the country is 75, including the death of a 76-year-old man in Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. The man from Kalaburagi

Mar. 13, 2020

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