5 Signs of diabetes that you may experience in the morning

5 Signs of diabetes that you may experience in the morning

Did you know all of us experience spike in blood sugar levels although we may not know about it as healthy insulin levels in the body make the necessary adjustments? This happens because our liver releases blood sugar to prepare our body for the day and make it more active. This is the reason people with diabetes may experience high glucose levels in the morning and may wake up with dry mouth and throat, full bladder (even after frequently peeing throughout the night), blurry vision, weakness, hunger among others. (Also…

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Two arrested after youth stabbed in Rajbagh

Two arrested after youth stabbed in Rajbagh

A youth was injured after stabbed by two men in Rajbagh area of Srinagar district on Wednesday. A senior police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that a youth was attacked by two men with a knife near Zero Inn Rajbagh, leaving him injured. He said that the injured youth has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. After the incident, the accused jumped into river Jhelum to escape. However, they were arrested by BSF, he said. The officer further said that the case has been registered in this…

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GoI’s ‘Home for Homeless’ Policy Aims to Alter J&K’s Demographic Composition: Mehbooba Mufti

GoI's 'Home for Homeless' Policy Aims to Alter J&K's Demographic Composition: Mehbooba Mufti

The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President and former Chief Minister today raised serious concerns regarding the “home for homeless” policy announced by the government recently. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Srinagar, Mufti said that the administration was importing slums and poverty into the region under the pretext of providing housing to homeless individuals, which she believes is an attempt to alter the demographic composition of Jammu & Kashmir. Mufti expressed doubts and questioned the identity of the alleged 199,000 landless people in Jammu…

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Combat Premature Graying of Hair with these Superfoods

Combat Premature Graying of Hair with these Superfoods

By: Javid Amin Premature graying of hair can be a distressing experience for many individuals. While it is a natural part of the aging process, factors such as stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies can contribute to the early onset of gray hair. Embracing a healthy diet enriched with superfoods can provide essential nutrients that support hair health and potentially delay the graying process. In this article, we will explore a selection of superfoods known for their hair-nourishing properties and their potential to prevent premature graying. Spinach, Chickpeas, Oranges: Folic acid…

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Harness the Power of Ayurvedic Herbs: 5 Essential Dietary Additions to Safeguard Against Monsoon Diseases

Harness the Power of Ayurvedic Herbs: 5 Essential Dietary Additions to Safeguard Against Monsoon Diseases

The arrival of the monsoon brings relief from the scorching heat but also increases the risk of various diseases. To bolster your immune system and stay healthy during this season, Ayurveda recommends the inclusion of certain powerful herbs in your diet. Here are five Ayurvedic herbs known for their disease-preventive properties that you can incorporate into your daily routine this monsoon: Tulsi (Holy Basil): Tulsi is a revered herb in Ayurveda due to its exceptional medicinal properties. It possesses strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immunomodulatory qualities. Consuming Tulsi leaves or its…

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Madhya Pradesh man seen urinating on labourer arrested; father claims Pravesh Shukla’s BJP connection

Madhya Pradesh man seen urinating on labourer arrested; father claims Pravesh Shukla's BJP connection

Pravesh Shukla, who was caught on camera urinating on a tribal man in Madhya Pradesh, was arrested late on Tuesday night after chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered to invoke the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against him following an online outrage. “We have taken the accused (Pravesh Shukla) into custody. He is under interrogation. Further legal action in the matter will be taken soon,” said Anju Lata Patle, assistant superintendent of police. Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Pravesh Shukla’s father Ramakant Shukla reportedly claimed that his son is the representative of…

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Ladakh Tourist Trade Body threatens Non-Cooperation Movement over outside Investment

Ladakh Tourist Trade Body threatens Non-Cooperation Movement over outside Investment

Against the backdrop of ongoing struggle for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh region under Sixth Schedule, various trade, tourism and religious groups have warned to launch a “non-cooperation movement” after July 15 against non-local business tycoons and industrialists willing to make big investments in the Union Territory. Under the banner of the Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance (LTTA), these groups have also cautioned the “outsiders” to cease funding projects in Ladakh and it would not allow any project to be executed in partnership or constructed by an “outsider” (a non-resident of Ladakh…

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Begging Menace in Srinagar: Authorities Turn a Blind Eye

Begging Menace in Srinagar: Authorities Turn a Blind Eye

Failure of authorities to check begging menace is causing inconvenience to people in the summer capital. A distressing trend has emerged among these beggars plaguing the streets of Srinagar—the exploitation of children. They use newborns and young children as pawns, beggars tug at the clothes of passersby, emotionally manipulating them into parting with their money. “The most alarming aspect is that these young children, who should be attending school at their age, are being exploited for begging, either by their parents or by unscrupulous agencies who have turned begging into a…

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Study Reveals 3% of Adults in Kashmir Addicted to Contraband Substances

Study Reveals 3% of Adults in Kashmir Addicted to Contraband Substances

A staggering 3 percent of the adult population in Kashmir is taking contraband substances. The figures get worse if the female population is discounted from the numbers. Over the years, the highly addictive and devastating opium and its derivatives have replaced all other drugs of abuse to take over 90 percent share. Changing pattern of opioid Users attending an Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic in North India carried out by a team of Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Kashmir, has defined and detailed the contours of substance abuse in various districts…

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Tragic Accident in Rajouri: Four Dead, Eight Critically Injured as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge

Tragic Accident in Rajouri: Four Dead, Eight Critically Injured as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge

Four passengers, including three women, lost their lives, while eight others sustained critical injuries, as a vehicle plunged into a gorge on the Thanamandi Bhangai road in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today. The accident occurred during the late hours of Tuesday and Wednesday, when a vehicle carrying members of three families, who were returning home after attending a relative’s funeral in Bufliyaz area of Poonch, veered off the road just a few hundred meters away from its destination in Bhangai village. Local residents and police…

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