November 15, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Advisory for Parents of Minors: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Underage Driving

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Editor

Why Parents Must Act Responsibly to Prevent Underage Driving The Jammu & Kashmir Transport Department has issued a crucial advisory to parents, highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of allowing minors to drive motor vehicles. This advisory isn’t just about adhering to traffic rules—it’s a call to protect lives, prevent accidents, and ensure safer roads for all. Underage driving poses serious threats not only to the young driver but also to pedestrians, passengers, and other road users. Here’s an in-depth look at why parents must take this warning seriously, the…

National Conference MP Ruhullah Warns Congress: No Misinterpretation of Article 370 Resolution

November 15, 2024 Editor

National Conference MP Ruhullah warns Congress leadership against misinterpretation of Article 370 resolution In a significant development, ruling National Conference (NC) leader and MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday issued a stern warning against any attempts to misinterpret the resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s special status passed by the Assembly in its recent session. Ruhullah was seemingly referring to NC’s alliance partner Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Karra’s remarks that the demand for restoration of Article 370 was not raised in the resolution passed by…

Rising Road Accidents in J&K: A Crisis of Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures

November 15, 2024 Editor

Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures: Road Safety in J&K Needs Urgent Attention By: Javid Amin In the picturesque yet perilous landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, road safety has become a life-and-death matter. Accidents occur daily, claiming lives and leaving families devastated. The combination of speeding, risky driving behaviors, and inadequate infrastructure has turned the region’s roads into deadly traps, with tragic consequences that ripple through entire communities. With staggering statistics and countless personal stories, it’s time to address the issue with the seriousness it deserves. The Grim Statistics: A Wake-Up…

Don’t Let Hypertension Steal Your Tomorrow

November 15, 2024 Editor

The Silent Thief: Understanding and Combating Hypertension in Kashmir By: Javid Amin A Ticking Time Bomb – Kashmir, a region of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent health crisis: hypertension. This condition, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other serious health problems. While the prevalence of hypertension is increasing globally, its impact on Kashmir’s population is particularly concerning. The Stealthy Nature of Hypertension Hypertension is insidious, often progressing without noticeable symptoms. This makes…

Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

November 15, 2024 Editor

Fielding media queries on the sidelines of a party function to mark 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here, Karra said, “I would not like to go into minute details but as far as Congress is concerned, the CWC resolution passed in August 6, 2019, is very clear and self-explanatory” The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said, “Congress stand on Article 370 was very clear since August 6, 2019”, and that “If anything has to be demanded from the Centre…