Protest in Jammu against installation of prepaid electricity meters, Div Com discusses public concern civil society, JPDCL

Jammu 16 Aug (PTI) : Scores of power consumers held a protest here on Wednesday against the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir administration to install prepaid smart meters. The protesters also blocked the highway for nearly two hours, alleging that smart meter users in Jammu were receiving exorbitant bills amounting to thousands of rupees….

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‘Eye flu’ cases rise to over 17,000 in J&K

Doctors advise consulting ophthalmologist in case of severe eye pain, blurred vision Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Aug 14 : The hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir continue to receive patients complaining of irritation, redness, swelling and itching in their eyes. The doctors from both Kashmir and Jammu divisions told the news agency—that more cases of conjunctivitis, popularly known…

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Curbing air pollution could reduce deaths from antibiotic resistance: DAK

ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE Srinagar, Aug 09: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said curbing air pollution could reduce deaths from antibiotic resistance. “Controlling air pollution could play a major role in combating the rise and spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan.  Dr Hassan said according to a new study published in…

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