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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak

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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak  What happened A 16-year-old national-level basketball player identified as Hardik Rathi died after the iron pole of a basketball hoop collapsed on him while he was practicing at a court in Lakhan Majra village, Rohtak district, Haryana. India Today The Indian Express The incident took place around 10:00 am local time and was captured on a CCTV camera. The footage reportedly shows Hardik running from the three-point line, jumping, grabbing the rim (as part of a dunk-practice), and the full hoop-structure crashing down on him. Hindustan Times Rozana Spokesman He was immediately taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention. India Today The New Indian Express ⚠️ Safety concerns & possible negligence Reports say that the iron pole had rusted and was flagged a number of times prior to the accident — but no action was taken. Moneycontrol    Another similar ...

Kashmir Water Resources

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  Kashmir Water Resources; Kashmir, also known as the "Paradise on Earth," is endowed with rich water resources. These resources are vital to the region's ecology as well as the livelihood of the inhabitants. The main sources of water in Kashmir are: Jhelum River: Main River: Jhelum River is the Kashmir's lifeline. It has its origin from the Indian-controlled region of Jammu and Kashmir, i.e., the Verinag spring in the district of Anantnag, and passes through the Kashmir Valley before entering the Pakistan-controlled region of Kashmir and finally merging into the Chenab River. Tributaries: Jhelum has many tributaries, including Lidder, Sind, and Rembiara rivers, which contribute to its flow.   Springs: Kashmir is famous for its many freshwater springs, including the Verinag Spring, which is regarded as the origin of the Jhelum River. There are other significant springs like Wular Lake, which also contributes significantly to water replenishment. For Wular L...