Fatty liver affects 23-30% of Kashmir's population: Dr Wahid Akbar | KNO

‘Metabolic syndrome, poor dietary habits primary drivers; can be reversed in early stages; FibroScan, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, liver biopsy tests for diagnosis’

Nearly 30% Kashmiris affected by PCOS | KNO

Overall prevalence in India below 20 pc, experts say sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, chronic stress reasons

Fatty liver often silent in early stages, nearly one in every three in Valley affected: Doctors | KNO

Urge return to balanced diets, regular physical activity, weight management

South Kashmir athletes demand upgraded sports infrastructure, flag space crunch, inadequate facilities | KNO

Say lack of dedicated grounds, unfinished projects hampering sporting growth

Enforcement alone won't tackle drug menace; families, society must play central role: Experts | KNO

Say patients who receive emotional, psychological backing from families show far better recovery outcomes

Crucial Ashmuji–Bhaan link between Kulgam, Anantnag neglected; residents seek repair | KNO

Students, patients, traders worst affected; locals appeal MLA Tarigami to address issue

Rapid conversion of paddy fields raises food security concerns in Kashmir | KNO

Valley may become 100% dependent on outside states for staple rice if trend continues, experts warn

Galander–Pulwama link road condition worsens each year; temporary repairs inadequate, say residents | KNO

Officials acknowledge road requires complete reconstruction, await approvals

1 dead, 4 injured after cold storage unit collapses in Pulwama | KNO

CA cold storage proving game changer for apple growers; 20-30% stock still in units | KNO

Prices rebounded after brief dip; facility helps avoid distress sales, say growers

Residents say parallel bridge at Khanabal crucial to end traffic chaos in Anantnag | KNO

‘Single bridge has turned junction into permanent bottleneck’

J&K private hospitals defer Ayushman Bharat strike | KNO

Association cites patient appeals, partial fund release; urges govt to clear pending dues

Decade after 2014 floods, crucial irrigation siphon in Pulwama yet to be reconstructed | KNO

Farmers say hundreds of acres deprived of adequate water supply, demand action

Unemployment, academic pressure, financial instability driving stress surge in Kashmir: Experts | KNO

‘Seeking help not sign of weakness but step toward recovery’

1,222 out of 2,262 posts lying vacant at SKIMS Soura | KNO

393 posts unfilled at SKIMS Bemina

Pulwama’s Gundipora–Pahoo road in shambles months after floods | KNO

Students, patients suffer; locals demand immediate repair

Anantnag’s maternity hospital continues to function from unsafe structure | KNO

‘Work on 250 bedded maternity & child care hospital to start soon’