Kullu, October 25 A Regional Hospital Kullu will remain open on Monday, October 26, despite the gazetted holiday, following the scheduled visit of the Himachal Pradesh Secretary of Health to the district. According to an office order issued by the Medical Superintendent of Regional Hospital Kullu on October 25, all medical officers, paramedical staff, ministerial…
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here flagged off a walkathon from his official residence, Oak Over to the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex, Shimla, to mark the launch of the Sports and Cultural Club of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Officers and employees of the Directorate of Health and Family…
Nadda urges state government to expedite creation of seats, critical care blocks, public health laboratories and railway projects Shimla, October 24: The Centre has approved 320 additional postgraduate (PG) medical seats across six government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh, along with a grant of approximately Rs 415 crore, Union Minister and former BJP national president…
RKS meeting discusses proposed fee hike, citing high cost of surgical equipment; committee to recommend new rates Shimla: Robotic surgery at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, may become more expensive, while patients may also have to pay for X-ray services that are currently provided free of cost.The decisions were discussed at a…
Public awareness is important in preventing diseases caused by iodine deficiency. Health and Family Welfare Department Solan organized an awareness programme on the occasion of National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day at Vocational Training Centre, Centrex, Solan. In the programme, people were made aware about the importance of iodine, its role in the physical and…
Shimla The State Government, led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has approved the Himachal Pradesh Nutrition Policy, 2026, aimed at addressing malnutrition, anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, poor dietary diversity and emerging diet-related diseases through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. The policy emphasizes promoting traditional Himachali foods, seasonal fruits, pulses, millets, green leafy vegetables, dairy…
Smart milk weighing kits provided to 12 milk producers Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthi said that the state government is committed to the development of rural areas. Sanjay Awasthi was addressing the gathering today after inaugurating a milk testing laboratory established at a cost of 6.5 lakh rupees at the Animal Hospital in Kunihar, in the…
· 650 Assistant Staff Nurses appointed in Department of Medical Education and 117 in Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans · Recruitment process underway for 1,300 Assistant Staff Nurse posts · Appointment letters issued for 84 OTA posts in department of medical education and 39 posts in the health department. A spokesperson of the state government said…
Shimla:30.09.2026 As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign–2026, SJVN organised a “Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir” at its Corporate Headquarters, Shimla, today. The Shivir was inaugurated by Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN in esteemed presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar Chandel, Director (Projects), SJVN, Sh. Pankaj Porwal, Chief Vigilance Officer, SJVN…
Experts discuss responsible medicine use, pharmacy regulation and the role of pharmacists in patient care Solan, September 25 Shoolini University marked World Pharmacists Day with discussions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the responsible use of medicines. The programme examined pharmacists’ responsibilities in dispensing medicines, preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences…
