News Topic:Smoking

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.

J-K’s Tobacco Epidemic: Urgent measures taken to curb rising prevalence

Find out about the decline in tobacco smoking at public places in J&K and the comprehensive strategies being implemented to combat this pressing issue.

Cancer cases show alarming rise in Kashmir

Kashmir’s leading tertiary care hospital SKIMS Soura has recorded over 1100 cases of cancer in the first quarter of ensuing year.

Police enforces ban on smoking in public places in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — From now, if people are caught smoking in open spaces particularly in public places, the city police is likely to book them...

Sajad Nazki – Cancer survivor up in arms against the killer tumors

Srinagar: Sajad Nazki, a dynamic young man, was in his thirties when he was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in 2013, a dreadful disease in...

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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag

Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.