Alarming rise in drug addiction grips Kashmir Region

Alarming rise in drug addiction grips Kashmir Region

There is a major spurt in the cases of drug addiction and substance abuse in Jammu-Kashmir, a region battered by conflict and violence since the 1990s. According to the latest figures given in the Parliament, the region with a population of 14 million has almost 1 million drug addicts. The consequence of such a massive upswing in drug addiction has taken a heavy toll on a society pounded by conflict and political uncertainty. At Sopore, 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar, anger has overtaken grief after a drug…

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Tragic Incident: 16 Year old boy killed man for objecting to ‘Relationship’ with his daughter

Tragic Incident: 16 Year old boy killed man for objecting to ‘Relationship’ with his daughter

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have solved the murder case of a man in Srinagar in less than a day by arresting a teenager who was allegedly in a relationship with the slain man’s daughter. The police said that the boy, 16, stabbed the man on Tuesday evening at Batamaloo as the latter was against the boy’s ‘interest’ in the man’s daughter. Srinagar Police said that they arrested the juvenile for murder in broad daylight in Batamaloo yesterday. “He was having romantic interest in the daughter…

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Study reveals 45% of Adults in Kashmir experience Mental Distress

Study reveals 45% of Adults in Kashmir experience Mental Distress

A recent health study about Jammu and Kashmir has said that around 45% of the adult population in the Kashmir valley is suffering from some sort of mental distress. The 45% population sums up to around 1.8 million adults in Kashmir. “45% of Kashmir’s adult population is suffering from some form of mental distress,” a study titled, ‘Mental Health in Kashmir: Conflict to COVID-19’, said in its report. The report said that there is a high prevalence of depression (41%), anxiety (26%), post-traumatic stress disorder (19%), and 47% had experienced…

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Kashmir experiences temperature drop following rainfall

Kashmir experiences temperature drop following rainfall

As the Kashmir valley recorded rain for the past couple of days that led to a drop in the day and night temperatures, experts say that prolonged rains and cloud cover could adversely affect fruit and other crops, including paddy. On Wednesday, different parts of Kashmir received rainfall that led to a drop in the day temperature by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. May, June and July are considered warm months in Kashmir and at times mercury can reach up to 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. However, for the past…

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India and China convene talks in Delhi to address LAC Standoff, Latest satellite images reveal how China is scaling up its air power along LAC

India and China convene talks in Delhi to address LAC Standoff, Latest satellite images reveal how China is scaling up its air power along LAC

India and China held another round of diplomatic talks on Wednesday on the dragging standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with the only outcome being a decision to hold the next round of discussions between military commanders “at an early date”. The 27th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China border affairs was held in-person in New Delhi, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. While noting that restoring peace and tranquillity will “create conditions for normalising bilateral relations”, the statement said:…

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Addressing Airfare Concerns: A Call for Intervention

Addressing Airfare Concerns: A Call for Intervention

Addressing the Impact of High Airfares on Tourism in Kashmir Kashmir, renowned for its captivating landscapes and cultural heritage, has long been a coveted destination for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat. However, the tourism industry in the region faces a significant hurdle – the issue of exorbitant airfares. The soaring cost of air tickets directly impacts the affordability of visiting Kashmir, posing a challenge for budget-conscious tourists and hindering the growth of tourism in the region. High airfares not only strain the budgets of travelers but also limit their ability…

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