COVID-19 may have aged blood vessels among women by 5 years: Study
New Delhi: A COVID-19 infection could age one’s blood vessels by about five years, especially among women, according to a new study. The effect was found to be stronger among women who experienced persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 — collectively termed ‘long Covid’ — such as shortness of breath and fatigue. “Since the pandemic, […]
Heavy rains: Schools to remain shut in Jammu division till Tuesday
Jammu: All education institutes in the Jammu division would remain closed on Tuesday in view of inclement weather, the local administration said on Monday. This has been done in view of the weather department’s warning of heavy rains in 10 districts of the region. Heavy rains lashed several districts, triggering flash floods and landslides, causing […]
Announce special package for cloudburst victims in Kishtwar: Congress to centre
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Monday demanded a special Central relief and rehabilitation package for the victims of the cloudburst in Chisoti village of Kishtwar district. As many as 63 people were killed as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst swept through Chisoti — the last motorable village en route […]
Two indigenous specialist mobility vehicles aid rescue efforts in Chisoti
Chisoti: Two specialist mobility vehicles (SMVs) by Chandigarh-based JSW Defence have been deployed in the ongoing rescue and relief operation in this cloudburst-hit village of Kishtwar district, drawing attention for their ability to manoeuvre through treacherous terrain. With ‘Army duty’ stickers pasted on them, the SMVs which are also known as all terrain off-road vehicles […]
Cop suspended after VDG member thrashed in Doda
Admin orders inquiry against DySP Jammu: A Village Defence Group member was roughed up by police at an outpost in Doda district, prompting authorities to suspend a constable and order an inquiry into the conduct of a deputy superintendent of police on Monday. The VDG member, Balbeer Singh, had fired two rounds in the air […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway shut for traffic due to shooting stones
Landslides hit parts of highway near Ramban Ramban/Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was shut for traffic early Monday after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and shooting stones from hillocks overlooking the arterial road in Ramban district, officials said. Traffic is plying normally on inter-regional roads — Mughal and Sinthan roads — and commuters are advised […]
Agniveer soldier dies in line of duty in Ladakh
Srinagar: An Agniveer soldier died on Monday in the line of duty in Siachen area of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Army said on Monday. “General Officer Commanding (GOC), Fire and Fury Corps and All Ranks salute Agniveer Arun, who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen on 18 Aug 2025 […]
Ladakh Marathon returns for 12th edition in September
New Delhi: The Ladakh Marathon, featuring over 6,000 runners from 30 countries and six races ranging from a 5km community run to two Ultra-marathons, will return for its 12th edition from September 11 to 14. The organisers of the event stated that the world’s highest AIMS-certified (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) event’s gruelling […]
