‘Oh think twice, it’s another day for you and me in paradise,’ sang Phil Collins in the memorable song on the homeless people. I am sure many of us have seen such people in our daily lives. Some of us may have pity on them, others indifferent towards them, and some may have done acts […]
JK Minister asks pediatricians to update their treatment-plan
Jammu, March 6 (Scoop News) – The Minister for Medical Education Youth Services and Sports Prof R. S. Chib, today called on doctors, specialized in pediatric care, to incorporate latest techniques in their treatment-plan to further reduce the infant mortality rate in the state. The Minister was speaking at a 2-day workshop organized by […]
Male-female sex ratio imbalance breeds social evils :Sakina
Jammu,February 05(Scoop News) – J&K lone women Minister for Social Welfare, Ms Sakina Itoo has said that decline in female population would destablize demographic balance and lead to undesirable practice of trafficking and forced marriages. The Minister was speaking at a seminar organized in connection with observance of National Girl Child Day in Jammu […]
Seminar on sensitization of legislators on National Rural Health Mission held in Jammu
Jammu, February 4 (Scoop News) — Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mohammed Akbar Lone Friday said that National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Programme has picked up in the State with all health institutions being equipped with latest diagnostic facilities and medical gadgets. The Speaker was speaking at a one-day Seminar on sensitization of […]
UN Accused of Caving In to Khartoum Over Darfur
Agencies said to be reluctant to confront Sudanese government about obstructions to humanitarian aid effort. Amid growing levels of malnutrition, illness and instability in Darfur displacement camps, United Nations aid and peacekeeping agencies are being accused of capitulating to pressure and interference from the Sudanese government and failing in their duty to protect civilians. […]
Piracy “Business” is Booming – for pirates, navies and merchenaries
From the SMCM (Somali Marine and Coastal Monitor): (and with a view on news with an impact on Somalia) The continuing plight of the sailors Efforts must be stepped up to free them (DailyStar) The state of uncertainty over the fate of the crew of MV Jahan Moni continues. There is little sign of […]