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Regulated airfares to Srinagar ensures arrival of tourists

Srinagar: The prolonged dry and favourable weather has proved a boon for tourism as the airfare from various destinations to Srinagar has been regulated this season. Kashmir for the past many years has been witnessing an undue hike in airfare during the December to February period as adverse weather conditions often led to the cancellation […]

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Kashmir’s ‘Water Warrior’ on mission to spread eco-friendly practices

Srinagar: A 34-year-old young researcher from south Kashmir is committed to championing water conservation initiatives and fostering a collective consciousness. Sheikh Ruhail Maqbool from main town Tral in Pulwama district has taken different initiatives that encourage locals to embrace eco-friendly practices for which he has recently received the Jal Phahari Samman Award at Maharashtra Sadan […]

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Over 100 Patients Benefit from CT Scan Facility in Bandipora in two months

Bandipora: After the introduction of Computed Tomography (CT) scan at District Hospital Bandipora in November of last year, over a hundred patients have utilized this service, besides a notable decrease has been recorded in the overall referral percentage, officials data said here on Friday. Official data reveals that, since November of last year, over a […]

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GMC Anantnag gets accreditation for 11 more DNB seats

Anantnag: The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has made remarkable strides in postgraduate education, securing accreditation for an additional eleven 11 DNB seats from the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) New Delhi for this session. This elevates the total accredited seats to 63, an official statement said. It said that Dr Anjum Farhana, Principal of […]

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For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital

For cancer patients, maintaining muscle is vital

By: Meghan McCue Nearly one-third of cancer patients die from a side-effect you’ve likely never heard of: cancer cachexia. With cachexia, a patient loses a significant amount of weight due to their disease, with considerable losses of muscle mass. Muscle plays essential roles in movement, exercise and metabolism. Simple things like walking up the stairs, […]

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The bother of longevity

By: Dr Pallavi Rajhans As advancements in healthcare and living standards lead to increased life expectancy, a new challenge emerges — the curse of longevity. One of the most formidable foes of aging populations is dementia, a group of disorders characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. This article delves into the complex issue of […]

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Hangul- The Majestic species

By: Mohammad Hanief The Kashmir stag also called Hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh. In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of JKHPMC

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of JKHPMC

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Friday called upon the management of JKHPMC to optimise its operations and explore new ways and technologies for maximizing its reach and make themselves competent with present industries of food sector. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the performance and functioning of […]

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Air Vice Marshal Vikram Gaur calls on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Air Vice Marshal Vikram Gaur AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, on Friday, a Rajbhawan spokesman said.

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DC reviews successful implementation of PM Vishwakarma Scheme

GANDERBAL: In a meeting held at the VC Room of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, the Deputy Commissioner DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Friday reviewed the effective implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople in the district. The General Manager, District Industries Centre, Ganderbal, provided an updated list of over 3700 artisans who […]