AIDS cases show rise in J&K

6,305 HIV cases reported since 1998, Region facing increased risk due to tourism, influx of migrant labourers: Officials Srinagar, Dec 01 : The cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing with each passing year in Jammu & Kashmir, as a total of 6,305 patients have tested positive in the region from 1998 until October 2023. A top health…

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3-day wet spell likely from Nov 08, MeT advises farmers to suspend farm operations

Srinagar, Nov 06 : The weatherman here on Monday asked the farmers to suspend their farm operations, predicting light rains and snowfall on November 09. According to the details shared by the Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhat Ahmad, the weather would remain mainly dry from November 07-November 15. However, there is a possibility of light…

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A lifeline for human wellbeing, Tele-MANAS completes one year in J&K

‘29,000 calls received in 12 months, over 200 youngsters counselled through chatbot so far’ Srinagar, Nov 04 : The Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) cell, operational at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) Srinagar, has emerged as a lifeline for individuals grappling with stress, drug addiction, and anxiety-related issues in…

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Chief Secretary presides over mega Public Darbar for Srinagar residents

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, today presided over a mega Public Darbar at Banquet Hall Srinagar and took stock of issues and demands of people of the District. Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; VC, LCMA; Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Commissioner, SMC; Director School Education; Director Handicrafts; Director Health Services; HoDs of…

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DC Srinagar releases Education Assistance of Rs 1.034 Crore in favour of Wards of 1474 registered construction workers

ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER 22:- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today released an amount of Rs 1.034 crore in favour of the wards of 1474 beneficiaries/registered construction workers on account of Education Assistance under J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board(JKBOCWWB) here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. While…

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Srinagar Food Safety Team inspects City markets to check hygiene, quality of ready to eat food items

ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Food Safety Team sensitizes Owners of Dhabas, Restaurants SRINAGAR AUGUST 25:- On the directions  of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, the team of Food Safety Department today conducted a special drive in various markets of Srinagar City to check the hygiene practices adopted and quality of food items by the…

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