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Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli, Kishtwar, claim 7 lives

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Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli claim 7 lives

Seven persons Friday were killed in two separate accidents at Jhajjarkotli on Srinagar Jammu National Highway and near Kandni area of Kishtwar. Four persons lost their lives in Jhajjar Kotli accident in the morning while three persons died in Kishtwar accident. Police sources said at around 2.30 am on Friday, a Jammu-bound apple-laden truck met with an accident in Jhajjar Kotli, an area of Jammu on the Srinagar Jammu National Highway, resulting in the death of four persons, including the driver and his helper, on the spot. Giving details, a…

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Kashmir’s Vulnerability to Earthquakes: Is the Region Prepared for the Next Big One?

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Kashmir's Vulnerability to Earthquakes: Is the Region Prepared for the Next Big One?

Experts warn that the earthquake-prone valley must step up its seismic-resilience game. By: Sajid Raina & Attaul Munim Zahid The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last year had a profound impact on Kashmir, heightening concerns about the potential devastation caused by earthquakes. This anxiety, although transient in the immediate aftermath of such events, frequently affects the people of Kashmir. From January to June of this year, Jammu and Kashmir experienced 32 seismic events, with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 5.4 on the Richter scale. These tremors serve as a stark reminder…

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