August 3, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Fans Off, Sports Cancelled: Schools Ignore Heatwave Woes

August 3, 2024 Editor

Heatstroke Hazard: Parents Demand Action Against Schools Srinagar, 02 Aug: The harsh punishment given to the students as a disciplinary action in schools is leaving students distressed and parents aghast. The incidents of harsh punishments are reported despite the “zero tolerance policy” adopted by the School Education Department (SED) towards such practices. Complaints have been pouring in, highlighting the inhumane treatment meted out to the students, particularly in the private schools, where disciplinary measures often cross ethical boundaries. According to the parents, some schools have resorted to punitive actions such as…

Kashmir’s Hidden Epidemic: Drug Abuse and Suicides

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 Editor

Unveiling the Silent Crisis Devastating a Generation By: Javid Amin In the serene valleys of Kashmir, an alarming crisis is taking root, shattering the lives of countless young individuals and leaving an indelible scar on the community. The twin evils of drug abuse and suicide are silently claiming a generation, and the statistics are stark and sobering. With a tobacco usage rate of 20.8%, the sixth highest in India, the situation is dire. Yet, a veil of silence and denial persists, exacerbating the problem and hindering effective intervention. The Stark…

Jammu Under Siege: Valley Sees Decline in Militancy

August 3, 2024 Editor

Five Years On: Kashmir Valley Stabilizes, Jammu Faces Terror Onslaught Five years after the abrogation of the special status, the security apparatus was confident about the decline in militancy in the Valley, but now it looks like terror has a new address — Jammu. Militants have shifted the battleground from the Valley to the mountainous forests of Jammu, triggering a spike in deadly strikes and forcing the security forces to rush to the drawing board. From 2023 to mid-July this year, over 40 security personnel have been killed in J&K.…