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Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- The proportion of lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked is rising, with air pollution identified as a significant contributing factor, according to the World Hea... Read More


R-Day: Omar lauds J&K girl for commanding NCC contingent

JAMMU, Feb. 4 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today praised the achievements of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing their remarkable representation during the... Read More


Hajj 2025: Applications drop by 48% this year

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- From 35,000 in 2017 to 4100 this year, the number of Haj pilgrims continues to drop in Jammu and Kashmir. The numbers, as per the officials, have further dwindled when over 700 pi... Read More


An unspoken pandemic: J&K fast turning into cancer capital; over 12,000 cases registered every year

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- The number of cancer patients in Jammu and Kashmir is steadily increasing, with an estimated 12,000 to 13,000 new cases being reported every year. While this rise is concerning, me... Read More


A handicrafts renaissance: Increasing number of Kashmiri professionals quit cushy jobs abroad to sell shawls, carpets

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Sameer Ahmad Jan, 31, worked for nearly six years in a private company in Bangkok. A techie by profession, he found a huge demand for shawls, carpets, and wooden items in the coun... Read More


J&K lost 2,372 kanals of wetlands in 10 years: Report

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Wetlands are not wastelands but vital biodiversity hotspots that provide critical habitats for countless plant and animal species. Wildlife Department of Kashmir said on Monday. It... Read More


CS bats for grievance portal

JAMMU, Feb. 4 -- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today directed for developing an efficacious grievance portal for the people who face hurdles in availing credit from financial institutions to start the... Read More


Train to Kashmir: Centre earmarks Rs. 844 crore to boost rail infra in J&K

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today said a budget allocation of Rs. 844 crore has been earmarked for Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring the government's commitment to further... Read More


Srinagar gets Centre for Breast & Colorectal Cancers

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- The Director of National Health Mission on Monday inaugurated the 'Centre for Breast & Colorectal Cancers & Non-Cancer Disorders" at Karan Nagar here. The center, according to the... Read More


Gulmarg Skiers Embrace Avalanche Training for Safer Adventures

Srinagar, Feb. 3 -- With surge in winter adventure sports at Gulmarg, skiers particularly international athletes actively participate in avalanche education programs and earning their Avalanche Traini... Read More