World brain day: 80% strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes: DAK
Srinagar: On world brain day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 80 percent of stroke cases can be prevented through changes in lifestyle. “Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining the right weight can prevent most of the strokes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said over the […]
Elderly man injured in bear attack in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: An elderly man was injured after being attacked by a bear in forest area of central Kashmir’s district Gandarbal on Saturday. An official said that soon after the incident he was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where from he was referred to SKIMS Soura. He has been identified as Ghulam Nabi Dar […]
Dumper vehicle falls into gorge at Mendhar, driver killed
Poonch: A driver of a dumper vehicle died after the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into gorge in Mendhar Poonch, officials said on Saturday. They said that the dumper vehicle bearing registration number (JK12B-7126) met with an accident at Naka Village area of Mendhar. Soon a rescue operation was launched by local volunteers […]
Dagger Division’s Pir Panjal Premier League leaves lasting sports legacy in Boniyar
Boniyar: The Indian Army unit stationed in Boniyar Tehsil, Baramulla District, proudly concluded the highly anticipated Pir Panjal Premier League on Saturday, at the Bella Salamabad Cricket Ground. The month-long cricket tournament witnessed the spirited participation of 64 teams, comprising a total of 960 enthusiastic young players from Uri, Boniyar, and Baramulla. Throughout the 24-day […]
Tele-MANAS helpline received over 2 lakh calls since launch in Oct 2022
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The government’s national mental health helpline Tele MANAS, a toll-free service, has received more than 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the country since its launch in October last year. It was started by the Union Health Ministry to strengthen mental health service delivery in India. There has been an exponential […]
80% strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes: DAK on world brain day
Srinagar, July 22: On world brain day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 80 percent of stroke cases can be prevented through changes in lifestyle. “Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining the right weight can prevent most of the strokes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said […]
LG Manoj Sinha visits Nunwan Base camp, Chandanwari to review arrangements for ongoing Amarnath pilgrimage
Srinagar, Jul 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari to review arrangements for ongoing Amarnath pilgrimage. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, LG Manoj Sinha wrote; “Pilgrims from across the country and abroad are now the Brand Ambassadors of J&K. The economic activities associated with spiritual pilgrimage generate livelihood for […]
Flashfloods damage standing crops, orchards in Lolab belt of Kupwara
Kupwara, Jul 22: Flashfloods, triggered by torrential rains, have caused widespread damage to standing crops and orchards in various villages of Lolab belt. Reports said that villages including Gundmachar, Khurhama and Shalagund witnessed damage to agricultural crops and orchards due to flashfloods. Several roads have also suffered damage. The inhabitants have appealed the authorities to […]
Amarnath pilgrims convoy enroute to Kashmir briefly stopped due to landslides
Banihal/Jammu, Jul 22 (PTI) A fresh batch of over 3,000 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp here for Kashmir on Saturday but their convoy was briefly stopped in Ramban following landslides at two places along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, officials said. Landslides due to rains were reported from Mehar and Dalwas areas along the 270-km highway […]
India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi
Panaji, Jul 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has shown leadership in climate action and the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments by making great efforts in green growth and energy transition. Addressing via video link the G20 Energy Ministers’ Meeting, which is currently underway in Goa, he […]
