Year: 2023

Srinagar battles cancer epidemic as cases surge to record levels

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Srinagar battles cancer epidemic as cases surge to record levels

Kashmir’s Cancer Crisis: A Deep Dive into the Soaring Numbers Kashmir’s premier healthcare institution, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, is grappling with a surge in cancer cases that has sent shockwaves through the region. Over 4,000 new cases were registered in 2023 alone, adding to the staggering tally of 44,112 cases since 2014. This alarming trend is evident in the yearly statistics, with a steady rise from 3,940 cases in 2014 to 5,294 in 2022. The Tip of the Iceberg: Underreporting and Out-of-Region Treatment These figures may not…

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NIT Srinagar Prematurely Closes for Winter Break Amidst Protests

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NIT Srinagar Prematurely Closes for Winter Break Amidst Protests

The J&K Police on Wednesday filed a case against NIT Srinagar student, alleging the uploading of ‘sensitive content’ that offended religious sentiments. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar declared an early onset of the winter break, almost 10 days earlier than the originally planned schedule, due to the ongoing protests that originated from a social media post and spread to other educational institutions, news agency PTI reported. Amid ongoing examinations, college authorities assured that the remaining exams would be held after the winter break, ensuring no academic setbacks. First,…

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Bengaluru Schools Receive Anonymous Bomb Threats, Triggering Widespread Panic

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Bengaluru Schools Receive Anonymous Bomb Threats, Triggering Widespread Panic

15 schools in Bengaluru receive bomb threat emails; Students evacuated The city police suspect that the emails are a hoax, however they are conducting a probe to rule out all possibilities. As many as 15 schools in Karnataka capital Bengaluru have received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, leading to a panic situation amongst authorities, who are leading searches in the premises of these schools to uncover evidence. The city police suspect that the emails are a hoax, however they are conducting a probe to rule out all possibilities, news…

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#WrongNumber: A Clarion Call to Reclaim Our Youth from the Perils of Virtual Reality

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By : Javid Amin In the heart of a world reshaped by technology, a silent crisis unfolds, threatening to erode the very essence of our society – the youth. Our generation, once brimming with promise and potential, has embarked on a perilous journey, lured by the siren call of the virtual world. The allure of virtual reality is undeniable, a realm where connections are forged in the blink of an eye, where experiences are curated to perfection, and where escape from the mundane is just a click away. However, this…

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Kashmir Endures Nation’s Worst Power Outages, Disrupting Daily Life

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Kashmir Endures Nation's Worst Power Outages, Disrupting Daily Life

Valley’s electricity Woes National Power Portal points to KPDCL as the weakest performer among power distribution companies Monthly average number of interruptions has reached 80.49 hours, with interruptions reaching up to 105.32 hours For 2022, KPDCL reported a dismal System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) of 889 and a System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) of 723.95 In contrast, the all-India averages for the same indices were significantly lower at 116.12 for SAIDI and 171.64 for SAIFI Amid mounting concerns over power challenges, Kashmir is confronting the undesirable distinction of…

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BJP Supports UAPA Charges Against Students for Raising Anti-India Slogans

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BJP Supports UAPA Charges Against Students for Raising Anti-India Slogans

Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta has supported the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to invoke the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against some students accused of anti-India sloganeering on a university campus in Srinagar during the Cricket World Cup final. India lost the match to Australia on November 19. “We fully support the administration’s move to invoke UAPA in case of anti-India sloganeering by some students…. The dispensation cannot allow bids to incite revolts and rebellion,” Gupta told reporters here. The former deputy chief minister criticised Kashmir-based political parties, including…

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J&K Criminalizes Social Media Posts Inciting Disharmony, Reinforcing Commitment to Peace

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J&K Criminalizes Social Media Posts Inciting Disharmony, Reinforcing Commitment to Peace

Posting such messages or videos by “terrorists, separatists or anti-national elements” will be a crime, Swain said Posting any content on social media that promotes disharmony will be a criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir, director general of police RR Swain said on Thursday. A new provision under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be introduced into the effect, the DGP said. Posting such messages or videos by “terrorists, separatists or anti-national elements” will be a crime, Swain said.” Under (Section)144 CrPC, we have decided to…

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#OpenToWork: A Double-Edged Sword in Your Job Search

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#OpenToWork: A Double-Edged Sword in Your Job Search

#OpenToWork on LinkedIn: A Counterproductive Approach? By : Javid Amin In the fiercely competitive landscape of today’s job market, individuals seeking employment are constantly exploring avenues to distinguish themselves. A prevalent method is the use of the hashtag #OpenToWork on LinkedIn, intended to signal active job-seeking status to recruiters. Despite its apparent proactiveness, this approach might have counterproductive implications for several reasons. 1. Perception of Desperation: Recruiters tend to gravitate towards candidates who are in high demand, receiving multiple job offers. Broadcasting an active job search to the entire LinkedIn…

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Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: A Looming Threat to Daily Life and Economic Vitality

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Kashmir's Electricity Crisis: A Looming Threat to Daily Life and Economic Vitality

Kashmir’s Power Crisis: Casting a Shadow over the Region’s Well-being By : Javid Amin The picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, often revered as “Paradise on Earth,” are currently shrouded in the darkness of an escalating power crisis that has plunged the region into extended periods of electricity deprivation. Daily power cuts reaching up to 16 hours have become a grim reality for Kashmiris, disrupting their daily routines, hindering economic activities, and casting a pall over the region’s overall well-being. The Grip of Darkness: Disrupting Essential Services and Education The power crisis…

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