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Use Of Wearable Health Tech Use Can Increase 42-Fold By 2050 Globally: Study
The consumption of wearable healthcare technology, including blood pressure monitors and ultrasound patches, can increase 42-fold worldwide by 2050, approaching two billion units yearly and emitting 3.4 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to an analysis.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
I Still Sleep on Grandma’s Voice
My granny's lap was my first country.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 50% of Children Aged 5-9 in J&K Have High Triglycerides
It is a concerning development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir that more than 50 per cent of children aged 5 to 9 years are found to have high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood.
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Cop on Duty Injured in Road Accident
A police personnel was injured in a road accident near Sher e Kashmir Park in Srinagar on Tuesday when a car hit him during naka checking duty, officials said.
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CM Omar Inaugurates Two-Week Ski Training Course
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated a 14-day integrated ski training course at world-famous tourist destinations in the Kashmir valley.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Painting Pain
I grew up in a house where no one shouted the bad news.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Inflammable Scrap Fuels Massive Fire in Barzulla, Firemen Hurt
Srinagar: A massive fire broke out on Tuesday in the Bulbul Bagh area of Barzulla in Srinagar, triggering panic in the densely populated locality and prompting a large-scale response from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
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A City Built on Detours
Srinagar has turned short trips into long ones.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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MY KASHMIR, MY SENTENCES
I open my eyes to the azan floating over Safa Kadal.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Kashmir Reports 11 Fire Incidents in Past 24 Hours
Fire and Emergency Services personnel attended 11 fire incidents across various districts of the Kashmir region in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday, adding that no loss of life was reported.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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No Fare Hike Yet, Proposal Pending with Govt: RTO
Regional Transport Officer Qazi Irfan on Tuesday said that no increase has been effected in transport fares so far, clarifying that any revision will only come into force after formal approval by the government.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Arms, Explosives Recovered in Kupwara
Kupwara: Security forces on Tuesday recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a joint cordon-and-search operation in the Putusai area under Police Station Sogam in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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The House My Mother Carried
I was born in a home that smelled of turmeric and tension.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Cath Lab at GMC Anantnag Emerges as South Kashmir's Lifeline
The state-ofthe-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has emerged as a major boon for patients across south Kashmir and adjoining regions, significantly improving access to timely and advanced cardiac care.
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Indian Army Chief Visits UAE
Emphasises evolving global security landscape
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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J&K Introduces New Grant-in-aid Classification
Departments directed to provide component-wise details of projected funds
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Separate Jammu Will Face Ladakh’s Fate: CM Omar
Asserting that further division of Jammu and Kashmir on religious lines can have far-reaching consequences, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday castigated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for claiming that Jammu only may get statehood.
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Work Begins on New GMS Gangbug Building
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inspected the initiation of construction work on a new building for Government Middle School (GMS) Gangbug, a project aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure and addressing a longstanding demand of local residents.
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Contractual Jobs and Psychological Insecurity in Kashmir
In recent years, contractual employment has become the main form of public sector hiring in Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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I Was 15 and Clueless
I still remember the morning my 10th-grade marks dropped: 99%.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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SSP Traffic Warns Car Dealers Against Misuse of City Roads
Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, Srinagar City, Ajaz Ahmed on Tuesday issued a stern warning to car dealers and shopkeepers, asserting that public roads in Srinagar cannot be used for commercial activities or long-duration parking.
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The Affairs I See
I live in Srinagar and I write stories.
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Women Don’t Make a Fuss
I want to tell you how women in Kashmir stay alive.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Budgam Girls Begin Trekking Camp at Pahalgam
Harsh Winter, Unyielding Spirit
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My Jacket Is Sweating
I wore my puffer jacket this morning and regretted it by the second corner.
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Low Voltage Grips Kashmir as Power Demand Nears 3200 MW
Amid peak winter, Jammu and Kashmir valley is reeling under ‘severe low voltage issues, official said.
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Kashmiri Leaders Face The Rising Tide Of Youth Concerns
From rent to recruitment, Kashmir’s young people are facing a crisis the leaders cannot ignore.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Practical Paths Forward
Everyday decisions can shape both income and life.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Cuba Says 32 Officers Killed in US Operation in Venezuela
An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes in the South American nation.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Fire Breaks Out Near LD Hospital Bund, Damage Contained
Srinagar: A fire broke out in a residential structure near LD Hospital Bund in Srinagar on Monday, triggering concern among locals before being brought under control by the Fire and Emergency Services
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