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CRPF Battalion holds free medical camp at Channi Rama

editor February 7, 2024Leave a comment

JAMMU: The 76 CRPF Battalion, in association with the J&K Health Department, arranged a free medical camp at Shiv Shakti Mandir, Channi Rama, as part of its Civic Action Programme. Under the direction of Sandeep Khirwar, IG Jammu Sector, and Ramesh Kumar, DIG Range Jammu, the camp was hosted. T.H. Khan, Commandant-76 Bn, oversaw the camp, which was set up with the intention of providing free medical care and education about healthy living habits to the area's impoverished population. A group of two medical officers, Dr. S. Sowmiya from the 76th Battalion of the CRPF and Dr. Neeyati Abrol from the Medical Camp, performed free medical examinations and gave away free medications to about 350 civilians. The Civic Action Programme was launched by DIG Jammu Range Ramesh Kumar. T.H. Khan, Commandant-76Bn, made a plea to everyone in the community to keep physically fit by engaging in regular exercise and raised awareness of the need of maintaining good cleanliness and a healthy lifestyle on this occasion. In addition, he clarified the CRPF's function in upholding friendly relations between the populace and the force. Participants in the camp were Anand Kumar, DIG (OPS) Range Hiranagar, Hari Om Khare, Commandant-160 Bn, Mahendra Singh, 2IC, Girish Chandra Singh Sontiyal Dy.Comdt., Praveen Kumar, Asstt. Comdt., and Jawans and Medical Staff from 76 Bn CRPF. The people responded positively to the initiative and expressed their desire for the CRPF to host similar camps in the future. [caption id="attachment_10418" align="alignnone" width="300"] CRPF Battalion holds free medical camp at Channi Rama[/caption]

After Anantnag; 3 more Pvt clinics sealed in Srinagar, Ganderbal

editor February 5, 2024Leave a comment

Srinagar, Feb 4: Authorities sealed three more private clinics in Kashmir where the self-styled doctor, earlier apprehended in Anantnag, was practicing. Providing details about the case, officials mentioned that while a private clinic was sealed…

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AIIMS Jammu likely to be made operational from 3rd week of ongoing month with start of OPD services

editor February 3, 2024

JAMMU, Feb 2: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu at Vijaypur in Samba district is likely to be made operational from 3rd week of the ongoing month with initiation of OPD services in…

DC Udhampur distributes nutrition kits among 50 TB patients

editor January 30, 2024Leave a comment

UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 30: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, spearheaded the distribution of the first installment of nutrition kits among 50 Tuberculosis (TB) patients, utilizing funds from the District Red Cross. Additional Deputy Commissioner Joginder Singh…

Recovered From Cockfight Competition In Punjab, Rooster To Be Brought To Court As ‘Case Property’

editor January 25, 2024Leave a comment

Chandigarh, Jan 25: When the case is heard, a cockfighter that was found during an illicit competition in the Bathinda region of Punjab a few days ago will be brought before the court as "case property." Police announced on Thursday that three of the organisers of the cockfight competition, which is a prohibited sport, in Balluana village, Bathinda, had been booked five days prior. Assistant Sub-Inspector Nirmaljit Singh stated that Rajwinder Singh, also known as Raju, was one of the three organisers, and that during a raid, police found the rooster on him.According to authorities, certain medals that were supposed to be awarded to rooster owners who won also turned up. The rooster has been transferred by the police to a local breeder, who is caring for it. Singh stated that the rooster was "case property" in the lawsuit and that "we will present the rooster in a court whenever hearing takes place in the matter." Any property that the police obtain in relation to an offence is referred to as "case property." Rajwinder Singh, Jagsir Singh, and Gurjit Singh had been arrested by the police for violating pertinent provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. According to authorities, all three have been granted bail in this case. [caption id="attachment_9608" align="alignnone" width="300"] Recovered From Cockfight Competition In Punjab, Rooster To Be Brought To Court As ‘Case Property’[/caption]

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India Logs 269 New Covid-19 Cases

editor January 17, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 17: The health ministry reported on Wednesday that although the number of active COVID-19 cases in India has decreased to 2,556, there was a daily increase of 269 new cases of the virus. Based on statistics released by the ministry at 8 am, three deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, two of which are from Kerala and one from Maharashtra. Before December 5, the number of cases per day had fallen to double digits; however, with the appearance of a new variation and the arrival of cold weather, cases started to rise again. According to government sources, after December 5, there was a maximum one-day increase of 841 new cases recorded on December 31, 2023, or 0.2% of the peak instances recorded in May 2021. Approximately 92% of all active cases are being treated at home in isolation. According to the official source, "the currently available data suggests that the JN.1 sub-variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality." India has previously experienced three waves of COVID-19, with the delta wave, which is expected to occur in April–June 2021, reporting the highest daily incidence of new cases and deaths. On May 7, 2021, the number of new cases and deaths reported was 414,188, with 3,915 fatalities. Over 4.5 crore people have become sick and over 5.3 lakh individuals have died nationwide in the roughly four years since the pandemic started in early 2020. According to the ministry's website, nearly 4.4 crore individuals have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccination so far. [caption id="attachment_9189" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Logs 269 New Covid-19 Cases[/caption]

Active Covid Cases In Country Recorded At 3,919

editor January 9, 2024Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Jan 9: The health ministry reported on Tuesday that there were 475 new instances of Covid in India, bringing the total number of active cases to 3,919. The ministry's statistics updated at 8 am shows that six deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, three from Karnataka, two from Chhattisgarh, and one from Assam. Up until December 5, 2023, the number of daily cases had fallen to double digits; however, instances started to rise as a new variation emerged and the temperature plummeted.According to government sources, on December 31, 2023, 841 additional cases were reported after December 5, accounting for 0.2% of the peak occurrences reported in May 2021. In all, there are currently 92% of active cases that are being treated at home by specialists. According to the sources, "the currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality."There have been three waves of COVID-19 in India, with the Delta wave in April–June 2021 seeing the highest number of daily new cases and deaths. On May 7, 2021, the number of new cases and deaths was 4,14,188, the highest ever. Over 4.5 crore people have been afflicted and over 5.3 lakh have perished nationwide since the outbreak started in early 2020. According to the ministry's website, nearly 4.4 crore individuals have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent.As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccination so far. [caption id="attachment_8657" align="alignnone" width="300"] Active Covid Cases In Country Recorded At 3,919[/caption]

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Active Covid Cases In Country Recorded At 4,049

editor January 7, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 7: The health ministry announced on Sunday that there were 756 new instances of Covid in India, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,049. The ministry's statistics, updated at 8 am, shows that five deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, two from Kerala, one from Maharashtra, and one from Jammu and Kashmir. Up until December 5, 2023, the number of daily cases had fallen to double digits; however, cases started to rise once more as a result of the appearance of a new variation and the cold weather. According to government sources, the number of instances reported on a single day after December 5 peaked on December 31, 2023, with 841 cases.In all, there are currently 92% of active cases that are being treated at home by specialists. According to the sources, "the currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality." There have been three waves of COVID-19 in India, with the Delta wave in April–June 2021 seeing the highest number of daily new cases and deaths. On May 7, 2021, the number of new cases and deaths was 4,14,188, the highest ever.Over 4.5 crore people have been afflicted and over 5.3 lakh have died since the pandemic started in early 2020. According to the ministry's website, nearly 4.4 crore individuals have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. As per the ministry, the nation has been issued 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccination so far. [caption id="attachment_8530" align="alignnone" width="300"] Active Covid Cases In Country Recorded At 4,049[/caption]

774 Fresh Covid Cases In India

editor January 6, 2024Leave a comment

New Delhi, Jan 6: India has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in a single day of 774, with 4,187 active cases as of Saturday, according to the Union health ministry. According to data updated by the ministry at 8 am, two deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours, one from Gujarat and one from Tamil Nadu. Up until December 5, there were double digits of cases per day. However, due to the cold weather and the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, the number of cases started to rise once more. According to official sources, the greatest single-day increase of 841 cases after December 5 was recorded on December 31, 2023, or 0.2% of the peak cases recorded in May 2021.More than 92% of the 4,187 active cases are being treated at home in isolation. "The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality," an official source stated. Three waves of COVID-19 have struck India in the past; the Delta wave, which is expected to last from April to June 2021, had the highest daily case and fatality rate. On May 7, 2021, 4,14,188 cases and 3,915 deaths were recorded, marking the peak. Over 4.5 crore people have been infected and over 5.3 lakh have died nationwide since the pandemic started in early 2020.According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The website states that 220.67 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given nationwide thus far. [caption id="attachment_8463" align="alignnone" width="300"] 774 Fresh Covid Cases In India[/caption]

GMC Baramulla makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery

editor January 5, 2024Leave a comment

BARAMULLA: Today marked a significant milestone for the Department of Orthopaedics at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla as it saw the successful completion of a novel AC Acromioclavicular Joint Shoulder Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft. Under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, the surgical team completed the complex operation without the need for any implants, establishing a new benchmark for orthopaedic surgery in the area. The patient underwent the ground-breaking procedure at the Ortho Theatre GMC Baramulla after receiving a diagnosis of Type 3 right AC joint dislocation. The patient also had an MRI. The Aayushman Bharat scheme was used for the procedure, which involved making a bra-style incision and carefully reconstructing the joint using a Hamstring Graft. The triumph of this pioneering procedure not only bolsters the remarkable medical accomplishments at GMC Baramulla but also underscores the organization's commitment to offering cutting-edge healthcare services to the populace. The Ortho team would like to thank Prof. Dr. Ruby Reshi, the principal of GMC Baramulla, and Dr. Parvaiz Masoodi, the medical superintendent, for their unwavering support in making this advanced surgery a reality at GMC Baramulla. This accomplishment highlights the skill and commitment of GMC Baramulla's medical staff and confirms the company's commitment to raising healthcare standards. The innovative AC Joint reconstruction demonstrates the institution's unwavering commitment to excellence and represents a substantial advancement in orthopaedic surgery. [caption id="attachment_8376" align="alignnone" width="300"] GMC Baramulla makes history with innovative Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery[/caption]

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