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The Department of Radiation Oncology at GMC-associated hospital Janglat Mandi Anantnag has registered approximately 1,000 cancer patients in the last three years, reflecting a concerning rise in cancer cases in Jammu Kashmir. Over 1,200 chemotherapy sessions were completed at a cost of over one crore rupees, and were provided free of cost to most patients under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. According to hospital authorities, around 6,000 patients have been registered at the Department of Radiation Oncology, SMHS Hospital GMC Srinagar since 2017. The Regional Cancer Center at SKIMS Soura registered approximately 14,000 new cancer patients in the last three years as a total of 4,737 cancer cases were reported in the year 2021, up from 3,840 cases of cancer in 2020 while 5284 new patient...

One more militant has been killed after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a group of militants was trying to sneak into this side of the LoC taking advantage of low visibility and bad weather. He said that they were challenged by alert troops deployed on the LoC and during the exchange of fire one militant was killed. The official added that later one more militant was killed, whole operation is still underway—(KNO)

A local court has sought explanation from Tehsildar Baramulla over "wilful disobedience" of its order restraining him from interfering with a construction work. In an order, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer(KNO) the sub-judge Baramulla has directed Tehsildar to explain what made him commit wilful disobedience of the order passed by the court on November 10. “It is therefore, to direct and require you explain your position as to what has made you to commit wilful disobedience and disrespect of the order of this court and so also to show cause that as to why the action under law be not taken against,” the court said. The court sought explanation from Tehsildar after a contempt petition was filed against him by owner of the property. The petitione...

At least thirty five (35) persons died and others were injured in a road accident at Assar area of Doda district in Chenab valley. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday a  bus registered under the number JK02 CN 6555 met an accident near Trungal Assar in Doda when it was on the way from Kishtwar to Jammu. They said that a total of 55 persons onboard were wounded during the road accident who were rushed to the hospital. "Thirty five people have succumbed to their injuries," an official said. As soon as the news of the accident spread, local residents and volunteers of relief organisation Ababil reached the spot to rescue the injured. "We do not know the exact number of casualities, but we are trying to rescue the dead many bodies are lying scattered on the road near the ...

At least seventeen (17) persons have died and several injured in a road accident at Assar area of Doda district in Chenab valley. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday a  bus registered under the number JK02 CN 6555 met an accident near Trungal Assar in Doda as it was on the way from Kishtwar to Jammu. They said that a total of 50 persons were wounded during the road accident who were rushed to the hospital. "Seventeen have succumbed to their injuries," an official said. "We do not know the exact number of casualities, but we are trying to rescue the dead many bodies are lying scattered on the road near the passenger vehicle," a volunteer of Ababil told The Kashmiriyat.

Dozens have been injured during a road accident at Assar near Trungal Assar in Doda district. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the bus registered under the number JK02 CN 6555 met an accident as when it was on the way from Kishtwar to Jammu. He said that several person have been feared dead, during the road accident. A Massive rescue operation underway, said the locals. "We do not know the exact number of casualities, but we are trying to rescue the dead many bodies are lying scattered on the road near the passenger vehicle," a volunteer of Ababil told The Kashmiriyat.

Locals from the different hamlets of Hajin in Sonawari Tehsil of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district have alleged that most of the ration depots have been without ration supply for the past two weeks. The inhabitants alleged that there is an acute shortage of ration and they are being forced to procure the same from open markets on exorbitant rates. Locals told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that even sugar and flour are unavailable at the ration depots. “People from Paribal, Khos Mohalla, Bangar Mohalla, and Hajin Ghat Syed Mohalla have been suffering in the wake of the shortage of ration. The department has failed to address the issue,” locals said. Locals added that they have been left with no option but to hit the road and protest to attract the attention of the concerne...

In a major operation, police on Tuesday recovered around Rs 45 Lakh cash and 4.2 kg Charas in the Mehloora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. SSP Shopian Tanushree said that on a specific input, police raided suspected spots in Mehloora and recovered around Rs 45 Lakh cash and 4.2 kg Charas from the residence of one Farooq Ahmad Koka. She said that some cash was recovered from his cowshed an some from his house and shop. “A case has been filed in this regard, while the probe is on.” She said that they are directed to deal strictly against drug peddlers and whosoever is involved in drug peddling won’t be spared. She further added that parents and teachers need to play their role so that young people don’t fall prey to drug addiction. This year 13 persons were booked un...

The Ustul plant, scientifically known as Taxus wallichiana and a crucial component in cancer treatment, is facing the looming threat of extinction in the Kashmir Himalayas. Dr Akhtar Malik, a scientist from the University of Kashmir's Department of Botany, told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the plant belongs to the gymnosperms group and is locally known as Ustul, Birmi, or thunner among tribal communities. He explained that its sister species, Taxus Bacata, initially found in Europe, was discovered to have cancer-treating properties. Taxol, extracted from both Taxus Bacata and Taxus wallichiana, serves as an anti-cancer drug administered to patients. The Ustul plant, also known as Himalayan yew, came into the limelight after it was found that it is useful for th...

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday seized land property in villages in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. An official told GNS that a land property measuring 1 Kanal and 10.5 Marlas under Survey Number 176 out of total area of 8 Kanals and 6 Marlas at Begum Bagh, village Kralpora, District Pulwama, belonging to one Mohammad Tika Khan (under custody since 2018), son of Abdul Ahad Khan, a resident of Singoo Narbal Pulwama (presently possessed by co-sharers) was attached by an NIA team today. "The property has been attached under the provisions of UA(P)A by the order of NIA Special Court vide order dated 30.09.2023", the officials said. "The particular seizure of the property has been ordered in a case related to the escape of LeT militant Mohammad Naveed Jatt (now killed)...