Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for Muslim prayers
Istanbul, Jul 24 (AP) Hundreds of Muslim faithfuls were making their way to Istanbul’s landmark Hagia Sophia on Friday to take part in the first prayers in 86 years at the structure that once was one of Christendom’s most significant cathedrals, then a mosque and museum before its reconversion into a Muslim place of worship. […]
Domestic help electrocuted to death in Kangan
KV Correspondent Kangan, July 24: A young domestic help working in a residential quarter of a lady medico died of an electric shock here in Kangan Ganderbal. Reports said that 24 year old Mushtaq Ahmad Payer son of Wali Mohammad Payer a resident of Payerpora Hayhama Kupwara who was working as a cook died after […]
65-year-old Anantnag woman dies due to covid-19, JK toll reaches 286
Srinagar, July 24: Kashmir Valley on Friday reported one more death attributed to covid-19, taking the fatality count due to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 286. Official sources said that a 65-year-old woman from Malaknag area of Anantnag having underlying ailments such as “Rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia and hypertension” was admitted to the Government […]
China asks US to close its Consulate in Chengdu
Beijing, Jul 24 (PTI) China on Friday asked the US to close down its Consulate in Chengdu in retaliation to Washington’s decision to shut the Chinese Consulate in Houston. A statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said China has informed the US Embassy here of its decision to withdraw its consent for the establishment and […]
Attempt to loot ATM foiled in Yaripora Kulgam, one held
Srinagar, July 24: An attempt to loot an ATM was foiled by the police on Thursday night in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. An official said that some burglars tried to loot a J&K Bank ATM in Yaripora area during the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. He said due to the timely intervention of police, the attempt […]
Covid-19: Cop donates plasma to senior govt official who was critically ill
Srinagar, July 24 (PTI) A police constable has donated plasma to a senior bureaucrat at a nursing home in Srinagar, a spokesman said. Syed Zulfikar Ali, who is deployed at Anantnag in IRP 11th battalion, had recently recovered from COVID-19. He donated plasma to Tasaduq Jeelani, KAS, Special Secretary, Social Welfare department who is admitted […]
Being unfair to the fair sex
Women in Kashmir have been witnessing neglect at various levels. Though lot is being said to improve their conditions but all these slogans and speeches have brought very little change on ground. In Jammu and Kashmir, the conflict and the societal pressures have ensured a lesser working space for the fairer sex. Though empowerment of […]
Post-menopausal Women at six folds risk of heart problem
While increase in body weight and poor lipid profiling are one of the major factors contributing to the risk of cardiovascular risk in women
Dr Nupur Gupta Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of cardiovascular death worldwide and India is no exception with the highest rate of CAD patients accounting for over 20% of the global burden. Although Triple Vessel Coronary Artery Disease (TVCAD) is less common among young patients (<45 years), poor lifestyle habits are contributing […]
