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AIIMS at Awantipora & Samba got Center’s approval

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The government today said it has received the Centre’s approval for establishing two All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), one each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The locations for establishing these two institutes have already been identified at Samba in Jammu and Awantipora in Kashmir. Minister of State for Health and Medical Education Asiea Naqash said this in a written reply to the questions of Rajesh Gupta and Rajiv Jasrotia during Question Hour in the state Assembly here today. The minister said that the approval from the Government of…

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HC seeks fresh status from DCs over Russian poplar ‘nuisance’

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‘2 lakh trees chopped in Kulgam, 4 lakh to be chopped in Pulwama’| DCs of Ganderbal, Bandipora districts directed to appear in person for ‘explanation’ The J&K government on Tuesday informed the High Court that nearly two lakh Russian poplar trees were cut down in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district so far while four lakh such trees will be chopped in Pulwama district this month. In his compliance report, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam stated that till the end of May 2016, about 1,88,027 poplars of Russian species have been cut down in…

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Chinese powder, urea being added to milk

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As the state struggles to tackle the menace of food adulteration which has led to an increase in cancer cases, adulteration in milk has too assumed dangerous proportions. Most of the dairies supplying milk to consumers in the winter capital are adding harmful ingredients to increase quantity and profits at the cost of people’s health. With rapid rise of population especially in urban areas over the past decade, the demand for milk has also increased, leading to its adulteration. The RS Pura area in Jammu district, which has a large…

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Chief Minister censures doctors indulging in private practice

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She said there are still some doctors who are posted at one place and are working at another. “In order to set the system in place there is need of rationalization like we did in education sector.” Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Thursday pointed out that government doctors were indulging in private practice with the help of their colleagues which affects patient care. “Unfortunately over the period of time we have seen that if there are four doctors posted in any government hospital, they make arrangement that out of 4 doctors…

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Govt has given clearance for AIIMS at Awantipora: Bali Bhagat

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Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Bhagat Monday said New Delhi has given clearance to Jammu and Kashmir government to establish All India Institute Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Awantipora in Pulwama district. Replying to the query raised by the legislator Surinder Mohan in the Legislative Council over the budget allocation for the twin AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir, the minister said the government has identified land in Jammu’s Samba district and at Awantipora in Pulwama district. “The State government had identified the land for AIIMS hospital at Awantipora in…

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Poplars a health hazard; nuisance needs to be eradicated: High Court

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Court expresses dismay over non-serious attitude of DCs in removal of poplars High Court has expressed dismay over the non-serious attitude of the Deputy Commissioners with regard to axing of Russian poplar trees. A single bench of Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir termed the report filed by DCs as unsatisfactory saying the report has been submitted simply to show the compliance of the court order which in fact is not in keeping with the object and spirit of the order. Court asked the DCs to file fresh affidavit clearly indicating how…

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FCO raids Parimpora Fruit Mandi; Carcinogenic Calcium Carbide used to ripen mangoes

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Food Control Organisation on Thursday raided Fruit Mandi Parimpora here and some other wholesale fruit dealers, finding carcinogenic chemical calcium carbide being used for ripening of mangoes. “During inspection, some fruit dealers were found in possession of boxes in which pouches of calcium carbide were found,” a press handout of Food Control Organization said. The handout further said, “Use of this chemical, which releases acetylene gas, is prohibited under Food Safety and Standards Act.” FSSAI website has detailed information on artificial ripening agents and their effects. It states that the…

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D&FCO raids fruit godowns at Narwal

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A team of officers of enforcement wing of the Drug and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) carried out surprise raids of godowns of various fruit sellers in Narwal Fruit Mandi. The exercise was carried out amidst media reports that some fruit vendors were using calcium carbide for ripening of fruits especially mangoes and papayas. The team on physical verification found that the complaint is genuine and recovered the chemical from the vendors. Samples of fruits and adulterants were lifted on spot for chemical examination. The stocks to the tune of 12…

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45 Percent adults show mental distress symptoms in Kashmir: Survey

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Around 1.8 million people in Kashmir, accounting for nearly 45 percent of the valley’s adult population, show significant symptoms of mental distress, a survey by ‘Medecins Sans Frontieres’ has said. Of these, 1.6 million adults (41 percent) in the valley are living with symptoms of depression, with 4,15,000 meeting the diagnostic criteria for severe depression. “An estimated one million adults (26 percent) in the valley are living with significant symptoms of anxiety-related disorders,” said the survey. The study by the medical humanitarian organisation ‘Medecins Sans Frontieres’ or Doctors Without Borders…

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Diabetic foot can lead to limb amputation: Dr Jindal

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Dr Ravul Jindal, Director Vascular Surgery at Fortis Hospital Mohali, Punjab Monday said that studies show the number of people diagnosed with diabetes and those at a risk of the disease is increasing in Kashmir. While addressing media persons in a local hotel here, he said that diabetic foot care is one of the most ignored aspects of diabetic care in India. “Studies show that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes and those at a risk of the disease is increasing in Kashmir. Lack of awareness is a huge…

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