21 killed, more than 40 hurt as bus skids into a gorge in Jammu’s Akhnoor. The bus was carrying passengers from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. They were travelling from Jammu to Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district. At least 21 passengers were killed and around 47 others injured after a bus rolled down a deep gorge in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Thursday afternoon. The J&K Police said the bodies of 21 deceased passengers had been shifted to the Sub District Hospital (SDH), Akhnoor. “Seven injured were admitted to the SDH, Akhnoor…
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Think Before You Ink: Tattoos Carry Hepatitis, HIV, and Cancer Risks, Warn Doctors
Love to get tattooed? Beware, the ink and needle used may raise your risk of getting diseases like Hepatitis B, C, HIV, and even cancers of the liver and blood, warned doctors on Wednesday. Tattoos have become very popular, especially among the youth, as a form of body art and a means of expressing their thoughts or passion. “The most obvious health concerns emanate from the use of possibly infected needles used to draw these tattoos in non-expert hands & the risk of contracting infections like Hepatitis B, C or…
Read MoreTale of Two Cities: Kashmir Cools Down as Jammu Blazes with Summer’s Fury
Seek Refuge in Kashmir’s Chilly Embrace as Jammu Battles Record Heat Srinagar: There was a slight relief from the present heat wave as rainfall at places brought down the maximum temperature in Kashmir valley on Wednesday. A spell of rainfall coupled with thundershower and gusty winds over North, North western, Central and South Kashmir parts and Poonch, Rajouri, Banihal, Ramban and Batote in Jammu division provides slight relief from the present heat wave to the people. Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast a slight relief from the present heat wave during the next…
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