July 22, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Little Victims, Big Scars: Kashmir’s Mental Health Emergency

July 22, 2024 Editor

Unemployment, Mental Health, and the Kashmir Crisis By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a region of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent epidemic: the devastating impact of unemployment on mental health. The socio-political turmoil that has plagued the region for decades has created a perfect storm, leaving its youth disillusioned, hopeless, and, tragically, in some cases, driven to despair. A Region in Crisis The unemployment rate in Kashmir is alarmingly high, particularly among the young, educated population. This economic distress, coupled with the ongoing political unrest, has…

Crafting Your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Stream After Class 10

July 22, 2024 Editor

Decode Your Dreams: A Guide to Post-10th Streams By: Javid Amin The transition from Class 10 to Class 11 is a pivotal moment in a student’s life. It’s a crossroads where decisions made can significantly influence your academic journey and, ultimately, your career path. Choosing the right stream can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and pressures. But fear not! This comprehensive guide is here to illuminate your path, providing insights, strategies, and expert advice to help you make an informed decision. Understanding the Importance of Stream Selection Before diving into…

J&K Sizzles: Heat and Humidity to Continue

July 22, 2024 Editor

J&K to Sizzle Through Week, Rain Predicted from July 27 Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting continued hot and humid weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir until July 26. While there is no significant weather activity expected until the end of the month, the weather office has warned of isolated to scattered rainfall in both divisions over the next few days. From July 21 to 26, the region can expect mainly clear to partly cloudy skies with brief spells of rain and thundershowers in isolated to scattered…

Defying Terror: Omar Abdullah Rejects Calls to Delay J&K Elections

July 22, 2024 Editor

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the spike in terrorist attacks in the recent past would be no justification to delay Assembly election, which were held even in 1996 when militancy was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir. “Some people are saying the situation has deteriorated and hence, there should be no elections. What happened to you? We held elections in 1996 and you have to agree that there is a difference of heaven and earth between the situation at that time and today,” he said.…