Children’s hospital rejects social media claims, says child was brought with serious illness, orders enquiry
MLA Zainapora, Dir Horti visit affected areas; growers demand crop insurance, 100% subsidy on anti-hail nets, KCC loan waiver
Admin says move aimed at protecting patient care, maintaining hospital discipline; MRs allowed to meet doctors only after duty hours
Family alleges negligence, delay in investigations, seeks probe; Medical Superintendent remains inaccessible, ignores repeated calls, text messages
‘Mental activity, exercise, nutritious diet, sound sleep, social interaction vital to preserve cognitive abilities’
Growers claim over 90% apple crop damaged in several areas; seek immediate assessment, adequate compensation; Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers-Cum-Dealers Union expresses deep concern, urges Government to intervene
Say saffron fields will disappear if corms not protected, welcome Agri Dept’s plan for seed nurseries
Say donation rate remains low despite growing need for life-saving transplants
CT Scan facility inaugurated at SMGS Hospital; MRI expected within three months, Rs 5 crore released for flyover near hospital
‘Timely deworming, proper nutrition, hygiene can prevent complications’
Wet spell fuels fungal infections, waterlogging, fruit cracking; growers fear impact on quality and returns
Contractor alleges Rs 5 lakh demand, obstruction of work, PSA action warning
AIRNF warns of indefinite strike from Aug 17 over service rules; employees question ‘different rules for different GMCs in same UT’
Agriculture Dept to establish seed multiplication nurseries in Pampore; monitoring intensified ahead of Aug 15 extraction season
Question additional financial burden, highlight defunct civic facilities
Says dialysis, diagnostic facilities already available; beds, other services to be added after upgradation
Major boost to SOTTO J&K’s organ & tissue donation programme; facility to strengthen cornea retrieval, vision-restoration services