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Feb262025 by News DeskNo Comments

84% of India’s IT workforce suffers from fatty liver disease, 71% obese: Study

INDIA, OTHERS

A study published in Nature has found that 84% of IT professionals in India suffer from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), primarily due to a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged desk work, high stress, inadequate sleep, and shift-based work schedules. Conducted by researchers from Hyderabad University in collaboration with senior hepatologist Dr. P.N. Rao from AIG Hospital, the study highlights that 71% of IT employees are obese, and 34% have metabolic syndrome, increasing their risk of fatty liver, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Poor dietary habits—such as high-calorie foods, sugary beverages, and lack of physical activity—further worsen the condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, MAFLD can progress to severe liver complications, including non-alcoholic st...

Feb222025 by News DeskNo Comments

PDP launches signature campaign to garner support for complete ban on liquor

OTHERS

Srinagar, Feb 22 (PTI) People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday launched a signature campaign here to garner support for a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir. The signature campaign, aimed to garner support for a bill proposed by the party MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz that seeks a complete ban on liquor in the union territory, was launched by party leader Iltija Mufti at the PDP head office here. Mufti was scheduled to kick-start the party’s campaign at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, however, the police did not allow them to reach the venue and the campaign was launched at the party office instead. “We are here for a serious issue. Drugs and alcohol are spreading like wildfire. PDP MLA from Kupwara has introduced a bill in the J-K assembly seeking a ban on alcohol. We have started the si...

Feb202025 by News DeskNo Comments

Domestic Violence Act: SC slams Jammu Kashmir for not filing status reports

OTHERS

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up several states and union territories for not filing status reports over the implementation of the domestic violence law while allowing them four more weeks subject to the payment of Rs 5,000 as costs. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Prasanna B Varale took note when the petitioner’s counsel said several states and UTs did not file their status reports despite the top court’s direction. “The counsel for the respective states have sought for some more time to file status reports. Hence, four more weeks are granted to file status reports subject to payment of cost of Rs 5,000 to the Supreme Court mediation centre,” the bench said. The bench noted Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, O...

Feb202025 by News DeskNo Comments

After IAS officer posted in J&K, his family also booked in corruption case

OTHERS

After filing a case against IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has also booked his family members over allegations of amassing disproportionate assets beyond their legal income, unveiling a suspected network of corruption and misuse of power. Ranjan, a 2010-batch IAS officer currently serving as Secretary of the Labour and Employment Department in Jammu and Kashmir, has been named in the First Information Report (FIR) registered on February 17. His family members, Kirpa Shankar Roy and Dulari Devi, along with some unidentified persons, are also under investigation. Notably, the CBI yesterday conducted searches at seven locations, including Ranjan’s office in Jammu, and properties linked to him in Varanasi, Srinagar, and Gurugram, as part of the...

Feb182025 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir may see ‘drought’ as Jan, Feb Record 80% less precipitation: MeT

OTHERS

Kashmir has witnessed a dry winter this year with January and February recording an 80% precipitation deficit. As per Press Trust of India, the development has raised the possibility of a drought in the valley this summer, according to the MeT department officials. Water levels in several rivers, including the Jhelum, are alarmingly low, and many springs in south Kashmir have dried up due to the receding water table. The region has recorded a 79% precipitation deficit in January, with February showing even worse conditions. "If the dry weather continues, it will lead to a crisis regarding drinking water and irrigation," a MeT department official stated An official from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department highlighted that water levels in the Jhelum and other water bodies...

Feb142025 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Over two months’: Low-income families stage protest in Srinagar as department disconnects electricity

OTHERS, REGIONAL

Scores of families in Mir Mohalla and Wagay Mohalla of Zainakote on the outskirts of Srinagar are reeling under darkness after Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) disconnected their electricity connections over non-payment of bills. The affected households, comprising mostly downtrodden families, have been without electricity for the past two months. The power disconnection has sparked outrage among the residents, who took to the streets on Friday, pleading for mercy. Men, women, and children staged protests, carrying placards urging authorities to restore their power supply. One of the protesters told the Kashmir News Trust (KNT) that the decision to cut off power for certain households while others continue to have electricity has led to resentment and a sense...

Feb112025 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri Shawl seller attacked, Looted in Punjab

OTHERS

A Kashmiri shawl seller was attacked in Kapurthala district of Punjab by a group of miscreants. The victim, identified as Fareed Ahmad Bajad from Karlpora, Kupwara, was brutally thrashed, punched, slapped, and dragged. As per reports, his belongings, including shawls worth lakhs of rupees and cash, were looted in the incident. Following the attack, Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha and SSP Kapurthala Gaurav Toora assured swift action against the perpetrators. SSP Toora confirmed that an FIR (No. 0042 dated 11-02-2025) had been registered at City Police Station, Kapurthala, under various sections, including 304 of the BNS. He stated that multiple teams are actively working on the case and that "Kashmiris are our own people. Punjab is their second home, and they should always feel sa...

Feb72025 by News DeskNo Comments

Anantnag’s Shariq Majeed joins India deaf cricket team for upcoming T20 series

OTHERS

Shariq Majeed, hailing from Bijbehara in Anantnag, is making waves in the world of cricket despite the challenges he faces due to being deaf and mute from birth. His remarkable journey, driven by sheer passion and dedication, has earned him a spot on the Indian Deaf Cricket Team. On December 26, Shariq, a talented batter, was selected to represent India in the upcoming international T20 tri-series, which will feature teams from Australia and South Africa. The series is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from March 2 to March 8. In preparation for the competition, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team has been undergoing rigorous training. Following the T20 series, the team will also play a three-match ODI series against Australia from March 10 to 12. Shariq isn't the only Jammu Kashmi...

Feb72025 by News DeskNo Comments

Meenakari work in Kashmir on verge of extinction

CULTURE, OTHERS

The well-known Kashmiri Meenakari work is taking its last breath and it is on the verge of extinction with the last surviving artists finding it difficult to manage the family affairs. Nazir Ahmad Pahalwan (72), son of Ghulam Nabi Pahalwan of Teergaripora, Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, a last surviving artist of Meenakari speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that he has been associated with this work since 1968. Nazir has learnt this art from his father and continues to do Meenakari work whenever he gets any order. Narrating the difficult situation, Nazir said Meenakari work has gone very down and he hardly gets any order, which makes his struggle to earn a livelihood difficult. “There were few Meenakari artisans but due to no demand in the market, they swit...

Feb42025 by News DeskNo Comments

Kulgam killing: In silence of loss, Demand for Justice the loudest

OTHERS, REGIONAL

A pall of gloom descended on Behibagh village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday as the mortal remains of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmed Wagey, survived by five children, reached his native village following an attack on his family by unknown gunmen. As his body arrived, grief-stricken villagers gathered to mourn the loss, with an atmosphere of sorrow gripping the area. Women wailed, and men stood in silence, struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. Speaking to the media, Waghey's brother, voice and eyes filled with emotion, told media persons as per news agency JKNS, "My brother Manzoor Ahmad is no longer with us. We only want justice. He was at home at the time of the incident because he retired from service in 2021." Recalling the heartbreaking moment, he said, "My ...