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Union Minister Reveals Mystery Toxin Behind 17 Deaths in Rajouri

January 23, 2025 Editor

The illness has so far claimed 17 lives and affected 38 people in Jammu and Kashmir since early December 2024. Addressing the ongoing probe into the mysterious illness that has claimed at least 17 lives so far, Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed some new findings about the conditions. Jitendra Singh confirmed that the initial tests ruled out any infection caused due to viruses or any bacteria as potential causes of the illness. Instead, the findings suggested the presence of a toxin, which is now undergoing further analysis, news agency ANI…

Unease in the Mountains: J&K and Ladakh Witness Seismic Spree of Seven Earthquakes

December 19, 2023 Editor

A powerful earthquake was felt across Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir late Monday afternoon, causing panic among the people. The epicentre of the tremor was located in Zanskar, Kargil at a depth of 10 km and its magnitude was 5.5 on the Richter scale. After the first earthquake, four more quakes were reported – one more in Zanskar and Kargil, and two in Kishtwar. The back-to-back five jolts were reported within an hour. Late in the evening two more earthquakes were reported from Kishtwar. The jolts caused panic among the locals, especially as…