40 million women have long-term health problems after childbirth every year: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, new study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. Researchers found that the symptom of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse, or dyspareunia, affected more than a third of such postpartum women (35 per […]
Kashmiri rappers set internet on fire with rap song
‘Tiranga my identity, Hindustan my country’
Srinagar: Two rappers from Kashmir have taken the musical route to highlight the “transformation” of the valley following the abrogation of Article 370 that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The video of the rap song “Badalta Kashmir” has become a hit on social media, garnering over two million views. The over three-minute-long song […]
Climate change could melt frozen methane from deep ocean waters: Study
New Delhi: Climate change could melt the frozen methane trapped under oceans, releasing the potent greenhouse gas, methane, into these water bodies, researchers have found. They said that as frozen methane and ice melted, methane moved from the deepest parts of the continental slope to the edge of the underwater shelf. The researchers led by […]
Starting to menstruate before age 13 linked with diabetes, stroke risk: BMJ Study
New Delhi: Starting to menstruate before turning 13 years old is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, a US research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Nutrition Prevention & Health has found. Further, having periods early in life, especially before 10 years of age, is also associated with […]
Carbon emissions in India to increase by 8.2 per cent in 2023: Study
New Delhi: Carbon emissions in India are projected to increase in India by 8.2 per cent in 2023, and by 4 per cent in China, according to an international research. Global emissions from coal, oil and gas are all projected to increase by 1.1, 1.5 and 0.5 per cent, respectively, even as they are predicted […]
28,522 murder cases registered in India in 2022, 78 every day: NCRB
New Delhi: A total of 28,522 FIRs of murder were registered in 2022 an average of 78 killings every day or more than three every hour across India, down from 29,272 in 2021 and 29,193 in 2020, according to the latest NCRB data. ‘Disputes’ with 9,962 cases was the motive in highest number of murder […]
Assembly Election Results in four states today
BJP, Congress face crucial electoral test ahead of general elections
New Delhi: Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months. The Congress, which is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, and the BJP, which is ruling Madhya […]
Kashmir Valley Incomplete Without Kashmiri Pandits: Dr Jitendra
JAMMU : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the Kashmir Valley is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits, who have been, for centuries, an essential part of the unique civilisation, culture and tradition that Kashmir is known for all over the world. Speaking after releasing the Vijeshwar Jantrie (Almanac) for Saptarishi Samvat 5100 corresponding […]
This decade will to be the golden decade for JK: Lt Guv
Says admin focusing on faster, inclusive and sustainable growth
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor on Thursday said that the UT administration is determined to create fear-free and terrorism-free J&K. He said the administration has been successful in dismantling the ecosystem of conflict profiteers, terrorists, secessionists, and terrorism is now breathing its last breath. “I am confident this decade will be the golden decade for J&K,” he […]
Covid infection caused surge in preterm births: US Study
Says vaccines helped bring it down
New Delhi: COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US. Maternal COVID-19 infection increased the probability of preterm delivery, which is birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, by 1.2 percentage points, from […]