Nearly one billion people globally will have osteoarthritis by 2050: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Nearly one billion people globally will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050, according to a study which found that 15 per cent of individuals aged 30 and older currently experience the most common form of arthritis. The study, published recently in The Lancet Rheumatology journal, analysed 30 years of osteoarthritis data (1990 2020) […]
Lt Guv lays e-foundation stone for restoration of Holy Shrine of Shiv Khori
Says Shiv Khori is one of the most important religious sites of the country
JAMMU/REASI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for the restoration of the Holy Shrine of Shiv Khori, Wednesday through virtual mode. In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated Sh Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and MD of JSW Group and the entire team for taking up the work for the restoration of Shiv Khori shrine. […]
JK reports 144 dengue cases this year so far
Srinagar: Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu & Kashmir with 144 cases reported this year so far in the Union Territory. The State Surveillance Officer, Dr Harjeet Rai said that this year, 144 cases of dengue have been reported in J&K. He said dengue cases are projected to surge post-monsoon and advised people […]
Global food security is at crossroads hitting the most vulnerable: Experts
Rice shortages, surging prices
Washington: Francis Ndege isn’t sure if his customers in Africa’s largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Prices for rice grown in Kenya soared a while ago because of higher fertiliser prices and a yearslong drought in the Horn of Africa that has reduced production. Cheap rice imported from India had filled […]
Renovation of ghats along Jhelum River in Srinagar undertaken
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar have taken up an ambitious project to renovate about 40 ghats’ as part of the Jhelum riverfront development project to restore them to their old glory. As part of the project, under the aegis of the Srinagar Smart City Project, 20 ghats on the Jhelum River here have been restored so […]
Seeking high returns: Growers replace traditional orchards with high density apple
Srinagar: After witnessing losses in the last few years due to multiple reasons, high density apple farming is bringing back smile on the faces of fruit growers as it is fetching handsome amounts in markets. Growers said that new varieties of apple were introduced in Kashmir after 2015 and the best thing about them is […]
Long Covid’s muscle fatigue linked to depletion of ACE2 receptors: Study
New Delhi: Muscular fatigue in long Covid patients has been linked to depletion of ACE2 receptors, which act as doorways for SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells and cause COVID-19, according to new research. Curtailing ACE2 receptor levels in fruit flies was enough to induce fatigue and diminished mobility, in the absence of the Covid-causing virus, scientists […]
Trained scent dogs may more effectively detect Covid than RT-PCR tests: Study
New Delhi: Trained scent dogs exhibit a remarkable ability to detect COVID-19 infections with higher accuracy and efficiency compared to conventional RT-PCR tests, according to a review of studies. This innovative approach not only promises quicker results but also holds the potential to substantially reduce diagnostic costs, the researchers said A growing number of studies […]
CS declares entire 6650 villages of UT as ‘ODF+ Model’ category Panchayats
Virtually tours different Panchayats, takes feedback from PRI members
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Monday declared all the 6650 villages in 285 blocks of the UT as ‘ODF+ Model’ category villages free from open defecation and having proper waste disposal mechanism. Those who were present on the occasion included Commissioner Secretary, RDD; Secretary in RDD; District Development Council, Chairpersons; Deputy Commissioners; Director, […]
Desist from geoengineering to prevent melting of Antarctic ice sheet: Scientists
New Delhi: Artificially “dimming the sun” alone will not prevent Antarctic ice sheets from melting, scientists say. The artificial influence, which is laden with high risks and unforeseeable side effects, could prove to be an “effective tool” to slow or even prevent West Antarctic ice sheet collapse if deployed by mid-century “in a medium emissions […]