Month: March 2024

Flooded with Fowl: Unregulated Chicken Raises Concerns in Kashmir Markets

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Flooded with Fowl: Unregulated Chicken Raises Concerns in Kashmir Markets

Srinagar: The unregulated import of dressed chicken into markets across J&K from other states has sparked concerns about the potential health risks to consumers. According to the official data, approximately 30 percent of the market in J&K is now dominated by dressed chicken, with a staggering 90 percent of restaurants opting to serve this type of poultry. With an estimated consumption of 1.50 crore dressed chicken in Kashmir annually, the lack of regulation in the import process has become a pressing public health issue. According to the official data, the…

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Caught Denying Ayushman Treatment: Two Hospitals Slapped with ₹1.2 Lakh Fine

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Caught Denying Ayushman Treatment: Two Hospitals Slapped with ₹1.2 Lakh Fine

District Grievance Redressal Committee for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, fined two hospitals for denying treatment to patients under the PMJAY. “The two hospitals, Bee General Hospital, Canal Road, Jammu, and Government Super Specialty Hospital, Jammu, have been found guilty of denying treatment under the flagship health insurance scheme of the government. As per recommendations of the committee to the state health agency, the two hospitals have to pay a minimum amount of Rs 1,22,711 as fine as per…

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Ripening Doubts: Rumors Put a Chill on Kashmir’s Watermelon Sales

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Ripening Doubts: Rumors Put a Chill on Kashmir's Watermelon Sales

Srinagar: Abdul Rashid Parray, 45, has been selling fruits on his cart for over 15 years. Every year he procures over a ton of watermelons from fruit mandi, Parimipora in Srinagar, which he then vends along the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. However, over the past two weeks, Parray has noticed a decrease in demand for the fruit. “This is very unusual given the fact that people would consume watermelon during the Ramazan,” Parray, a resident of Parimpora told Kashmir Post. Not just Parray, but nearly all fruit vendors across Srinagar city and…

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Reimagining Education in the Valley: A Critical Look at Kashmir’s Summer Sessions

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Reimagining Education in the Valley: A Critical Look at Kashmir's Summer Sessions

Transforming Education in the Valley: Reimagining Kashmir’s Summer Sessions for a Brighter Future By: Javid Amin Srinagar: Nestled amidst the majestic peaks of Kashmir lies a unique educational system facing a formidable challenge: the summer session. As schools emerge from a 100-day winter slumber, a curious reality unfolds – the initial month is not dedicated to easing students into the new academic year but rather to navigating a rigorous series of examinations. This departure from conventional routines begs the question: Is the summer session truly conducive to the educational landscape…

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US Intelligence Report Warns of Potential Armed Conflict Risk Due to India-China Border Deployment

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US Intelligence Report Warns of Potential Armed Conflict Risk Due to India-China Border Deployment

The report highlights a fragile global order, China’s military expansion plans, its aggressive cyber operations An assessment by US intelligence agencies warns of a “potential” armed conflict between India and China amid large troop deployments by both sides and sporadic encounters between their militaries, adding the border dispute “will remain a strain” on ties between the neighbours. The assessment further states that China is looking to establish overseas military bases at mulitple locations – including Sri Lanka and Pakistan – in its attempt to “project power” and “protect China’s interests…

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The Symphony of Strength: Essential Vitamins for Women’s Wellbeing

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The Symphony of Strength: Essential Vitamins for Women's Wellbeing

Beyond the Essentials: A Deeper Dive into Women’s Vitamin Needs By: Saika J For over a billion women and adolescent girls worldwide, the melody of health plays a distorted tune. Deficiencies in micronutrients, iron, and overall undernutrition paint a stark picture according to a 2023 UNICEF report. But amidst this daunting reality, there’s a symphony of strength waiting to be conducted – the essential vitamins that orchestrate a woman’s well-being. Understanding these vital players is key to composing a life filled with vibrant health. Let’s delve deeper into the world…

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Orchard Land Seized for Rail Lines: Mehbooba Raises Alarm Against Centre

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Orchard Land Seized for Rail Lines: Mehbooba Raises Alarm Against Centre

While sharing a purpoted video of a protest in Shopian village against alleged “takeover of an orchard for a railway project”, Mehbooba said that building railway lines through Kashmir without taking ecological impact into consideration was fraught with dire consequences Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged the government to avoid chopping of fruit orchards and “haphazard” laying on railway line in Kashmir. She said that environmental experts should be discussed in such projects. While sharing a purpoted video of a protest in Shopian village against alleged…

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Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm: CAA Implementation Sparks Partition Fears in Jammu and Kashmir

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Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm: CAA Implementation Sparks Partition Fears in Jammu and Kashmir

Anger has gripped Kashmir over the Centre’s decision to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with Valley-based political parties calling it an anti-Muslim move that seeks to create another partition and masks the alleged weakness of the BJP to face the voters in the upcoming elections. Jammu and Kashmir was the only Muslim-majority state in the country that was partitioned and downgraded to two Union Territories. Many Kashmiris believe the BJP-led government is determined to change the Muslim-majority character of the region. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked…

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CAA Non-Negotiable, Opposition Criticism Mere Formality: Amit Shah

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CAA Non-Negotiable, Opposition Criticism Mere Formality: Amit Shah

The Union home ministry on Tuesday launched an online portal after announcing implementation CAA just weeks before general elections. Union home minister Amit Shah asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will never be taken back and the BJP-led government will never compromise with it. “This is our sovereign right to ensure Indian citizenship in our country, we will never compromise on it and CAA will never be taken back,” the senior BJP leader said in an interview with ANI. The rules of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA,…

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The Sunshine Within: Unveiling Vitamin D’s Vital Role in Health

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The Sunshine Within: Unveiling Vitamin D's Vital Role in Health

Vitamin D: Your Ally for Strong Bones, Sharp Eyes, and More By: Saika J Vitamin D, often nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” isn’t just another dietary component. It’s a powerhouse nutrient weaving its magic throughout our bodies, influencing everything from bone strength to eye health and even our mood. Unlike most vitamins we obtain solely from food, our bodies possess the remarkable ability to synthesize Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Harnessing the Sun’s Power: Vitamin D Production Imagine sunlight as a key that unlocks a treasure chest of health benefits…

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