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One in three persons in Kashmir with fatty liver: Doctors
Doctors in Kashmir expressed concern over increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the region, saying sedentary lifestyles and junk food are the main reasons.
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60% cases at SMHS Hospital in last 24 hours due to road mishaps
Amidst Eid-ul-Fitr, the valley has witnessed a surge in road accidents, as during the last 24 hours, over 60 per cent of cases in SMHS Hospital were road accidents.
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Health
Ramadan presents hope for smokers to quit, doctors say
Ramadan is a hope for smokers to quit smoking and other bad habits, as it can generate willpower among them, doctors said.
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Business & Economy
Doctors’ warning leads to 50% drop in watermelon sales in Kashmir
Kashmir has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons.
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Kashmir
Food Safety department refutes chemical ripening claims on watermelons
The Food Safety Department of Kashmir on Thursday rebuked the claims as baseless about the premature ripening of watermelons with the use of chemicals.
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News & Interviews
Kashmir watermelon controversy sparks concerns and financial strain for vendors
A social media storm ignited by a tweet from Dr Wajahat, warning against the consumption of artificially ripened watermelons, has led to widespread confusion.
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Clinic, chemist shop run by quack seized in Pulwama
A clinic run by an alleged fake doctor has been seized in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.
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J-K’s Health Department reverts junior doctors to original positions
In a commendable development, the Health and Medical Education Department has reverted junior doctors holding higher posts to their original positions.
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Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora; MBBS seats to increase from 50 to 120
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
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