November 11, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Diabetes and Obesity Among Young Adults: A Professional Perspective

November 11, 2023 Editor

Diabetes and obesity are two of the most pressing public health challenges facing young adults today. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the estimated prevalence of diabetes in India is 10.1 crores, with abdominal obesity affecting 35 crores. These staggering numbers highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of this growing epidemic and develop effective prevention strategies. Dr. Himika Chawla, a renowned endocrinologist and metabolism specialist at AIIMS, attributes the rise in diabetes and obesity among young adults to a number of factors, including: Sedentary…

Counter-Terror Agency Raids Multiple Locations in Jammu and Kashmir

November 11, 2023 Editor

A total of 10 locations were raided across the districts of Srinagar, Pulwama and Anantnag, officials said The state investigation agency on Friday conducted raids in three districts in a terror-funding case involving laundering of ₹85 crore through covert channels, officials said. A total of 10 locations were raided across Srinagar, Pulwama and Anantnag, they added. “In continuation to searches conducted on November 8, the SIA, Kashmir, conducted searches at multiple locations, including in two locations in Srinagar, one in Anantnag and seven in Pulwama,” the SIA said. On Wednesday, SIA…

Kashmir Braces for Travel Disruptions as Heavy Snowfall Triggers Highway Shutdowns

November 11, 2023 Editor

Heavy snowfall closes Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road. Landslides and shooting stones make the Jammu-Srinagar highway non-motorable, say officials. Fresh snowfall at Zoji La triggers road closure. Police urge commuters to confirm roads’ status before beginning journey. Hill stations, including the ski resort of Gulmarg and the Sonamarg hill station, witness a fresh layer of snowfall. Heavy snow on higher reaches and rain in plains of J&K and Ladakh resulted in the closure of the all major roads and highways. Power outage was witnessed in many parts of Jammu…