Health & Education

Felicitates former directors, faculty, non-faculty members of SKIMS Inspects SKIMS exhibition showcasing innovative contributions of various departments SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed the 42nd Annual Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, held in the Institute’s auditorium. On the occasion, the Chief Minister e-inaugurated and laid e-foundation […]

For 9th onwards vacations likely a week later   Srinagar, Dec 03 (KNO): School Education Department is likely to announce winter vacation in a phased manner in Kashmir division from December 09, official sources said on Tuesday Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the directorate has sent a proposal to government, seeking permission […]

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 30: The Government Medical College Srinagar, today bade an affectionate adieu to Professor Muzaffar Jan, Head of Department of Pediatrics, on his superannuation. Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar, Professor Dr. Iffat Hassan, Administrator Associated Hospital GMC Srinagar, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, CAO, HODs, faculty member, medical […]

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 30: J&K National Health Mission (JKNHM) today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e-Sahaj) for the month of October 2024. In the category of New GMCs of Associated Hospitals of Govt. Medical Colleges the first rank has been clinched by Govt Medical College, Kathua followed by Govt […]

Srinagar, 30 November : Parents across Kashmir are raising concerns over the practice of private schools conducting interviews with children before granting admission to pre-nursery, nursery and LKG classes. Many parents believe this process is unnecessary and creates undue pressure on both children and their families. While talking to Gulistan News, Director of School Education […]

Experts say rising lung, breast cancer rates due to tobacco use lifestyle choices, call for serious public awareness   Srinagar, Nov 29 (KNO): The number of cancer patients in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a concerning increase, with approximately 8,500 patients registered at the Department of Radiation Oncology, SMHS Hospital GMC Srinagar since 2017. This […]

Srinagar, Nov 29 (KNO): Central University of Kashmir Friday announced winter vacation, starting from December 23, 2024 to February 7, 2025z According to an official communique, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), last working day for all academic programs will be December 20, and classes are scheduled to resume on […]

Conducts extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency, inspects healthcare facilities, educational institutions SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency of Srinagar district and inspected several institutions of public importance. The tour, spanning several key health and educational institutions in Hazratbal like […]

Shopian, Nov 26: Police have registered a formal case about a major bank fraud in Turkawangam hamlet of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. As reported earlier, multiple unauthorized withdrawals from customer accounts were reported at the district’s Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch. The police formally registered an FIR vide number 104/2024 and launched a large-scale investigation, […]

Affirms Govt’s resolve for accessible, affordable healthcare services ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 26: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo undertook a comprehensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and reviewed overall functioning of the institution. During the inspection, the Minister held detailed assessment of various departments of the institution as […]