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Alarming rise in drug addiction grips Kashmir Region

June 1, 2023 Editor

There is a major spurt in the cases of drug addiction and substance abuse in Jammu-Kashmir, a region battered by conflict and violence since the 1990s. According to the latest figures given in the Parliament, the region with a population of 14 million has almost 1 million drug addicts. The consequence of such a massive upswing in drug addiction has taken a heavy toll on a society pounded by conflict and political uncertainty. At Sopore, 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar, anger has overtaken grief after a drug…

Tragic Incident: 16 Year old boy killed man for objecting to ‘Relationship’ with his daughter

June 1, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have solved the murder case of a man in Srinagar in less than a day by arresting a teenager who was allegedly in a relationship with the slain man’s daughter. The police said that the boy, 16, stabbed the man on Tuesday evening at Batamaloo as the latter was against the boy’s ‘interest’ in the man’s daughter. Srinagar Police said that they arrested the juvenile for murder in broad daylight in Batamaloo yesterday. “He was having romantic interest in the daughter…

Study reveals 45% of Adults in Kashmir experience Mental Distress

June 1, 2023 Editor

A recent health study about Jammu and Kashmir has said that around 45% of the adult population in the Kashmir valley is suffering from some sort of mental distress. The 45% population sums up to around 1.8 million adults in Kashmir. “45% of Kashmir’s adult population is suffering from some form of mental distress,” a study titled, ‘Mental Health in Kashmir: Conflict to COVID-19’, said in its report. The report said that there is a high prevalence of depression (41%), anxiety (26%), post-traumatic stress disorder (19%), and 47% had experienced…

Facebook pages exploit Kashmiri Women with morphed images in quest for Popularity

May 26, 2023 Editor

Posting your personal and private pictures on social media is never a good idea, as thousands of social media users including some Facebook page owners are taking the shortest possible route to gain followers and popularity on social media, by using morphed pictures of women, especially young girls on their timelines. Diving a little deeper into the dark net of Facebook pages and chat groups in Kashmir, the story gets murkier with hundreds of Facebook profiles, pages and chat groups using pictures of kashmiri women, especially social media influencers and…

Violence Reaches Disturbing Heights: Two Students Stabbed in Group Clash, a new low in Kashmir

May 20, 2023 Editor

Two students received injuries during clashes between two groups in the Kanipora area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Friday afternoon. A police officer told the news agency— Kashmir Scroll that two students were injured during clashes between two student groups in the Kanipora area of Srinagar. He said that students of higher secondary B.k pora 6/8 quarreled with each other outside the premises of the higher secondary gate during which they stabbed Asrar Ahmad Dar S/o Nowshad Ahmad Dar R/o kanihama and Hazim Ahmad R/o kralpora chadoora both the students…

Crop Destruction Woes: Wild Boars Run Rampant, Causing Havoc for Farmers

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Editor

In many parts of the world, wild boars have become a menace to farmers due to their habit of destroying crops. The situation is no different in Kashmir, where farmers are facing huge losses due to the damage caused by these animals. Wild boars, known for their voracious appetite, are destroying crops like paddy, maize, and vegetables, which is causing concern among farmers who rely on these crops for their livelihood. The problem has become particularly acute in recent years due to the increase in the wild boar population in…

USBRL Project On Track: Expected completion in February next year, says GM Northern Railways

May 16, 2023 Editor

Much-awaited strategically crucial Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, aimed at connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country by train, will be completed in February 2024. Its only work to be finished pertained to tunnelling work of 200 m in two tunnels. As a reiteration of the announcement of the Union Railway Minister, the latest confirmation vis-à-vis the scheduled completion of prestigious project, which earlier witnessed many hiccups and skipped many deadlines due to weather and geological challenges, has come from the General Manager (GM) Northern Railways Shobhan Chaudhuri. “Most…

FIR registered against two for assaulting Kashmiri Students in Jammu

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Editor

A First Information Report was lodged against two persons for attacking Kashmiri students at the government medical college in Jammu on Monday. The attackers were outsiders and one of the victim students was seriously injured and shifted to hospital subsequently. “An FIR has been lodged against the culprits involved in the GMC Jammu incident, where Kashmiri students were intimidated. The authorities have stated that strict action will be taken against those who are found guilty of such behavior. The police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the attackers, and the…

Rising Incidents of Stabbings, Suicides, and Gang Violence in Kashmir

May 11, 2023 Editor

Rise in Stabbings, Suicides, and Gang Violence in Kashmir

By: Javid Amin The beautiful valley of Kashmir, known for its stunning landscapes and hospitality, has been witnessing a disturbing trend in recent years. The rise in stabbings, suicides, and gang violence in the region is alarming and demands immediate attention. The reasons behind this trend are complex and multi-faceted. Kashmir has been plagued by political instability, ongoing conflict, and social and economic disparities for decades. The younger generation, in particular, has grown up in a state of constant fear and uncertainty, with limited access to quality education and job…

The Majestic Chinar: A Symbol of Kashmiri Identity, Resilience, and Heritage

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Editor

‘Jis khaak ke zameer me hai aatish-e-chinar, Mumkin nahi ki sard ho woh khaak-e-arjumand’ In times of going ‘Smart’, the authorities in Kashmir have chopped a decades-old Chinar tree at Poloview in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk. It was “ruthless killing” for journalist Hakeem Irfan, who shared footage of the chopped Chinar tree on social media. He questioned the necessity to cut a Chinar tree to build Smart City. Perhaps, the tree was not that important for the authorities busy in making Srinagar the Smart City. In fact, Chinar is not just…