When Silence Becomes Complicity By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Kashmir, long portrayed as a land of spiritual serenity and natural beauty, is quietly battling a crisis that threatens to consume its future—drug abuse. Behind the snow-clad mountains and saffron fields lies a grim and growing tragedy: over 1.35 million people in Jammu and Kashmir are struggling with substance abuse, according to a 2022 study by the Government Medical College, Srinagar. Among these, heroin dominates the list of abused substances, accounting for nearly 90% of patients treated…
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A New Dawn or Political Gamble? The People’s Alliance for Change Rattles Kashmir’s Political Landscape
A Political Resurgence in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Jammu and Kashmir’s political theatre is witnessing a tectonic shift. In a move that could potentially alter the region’s power dynamics and revive dormant demands, three regional parties have joined hands to form the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC). This alliance is not just another pre-election arrangement—it’s a statement of intent, a political rebellion, and for many, a flicker of hope. The new coalition comprises: Sajad Lone’s Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (PC) Hakeem Yaseen’s Jammu…
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