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Rural to Urban, Phones to Families: How Gambling Apps Are Devastating Kashmir

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Rural to Urban, Phones to Families: How Gambling Apps Are Devastating Kashmir

Online Gambling: The Silent Epidemic Destroying Kashmiri Families By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 A New Menace Gripping the Valley Once known for its scenic beauty and resilient people, Kashmir is now battling a digital monster—online gambling. Fuelled by flashy apps, false hope, and legal loopholes, this quiet crisis is tearing families apart, drowning youth in debt, and igniting a mental health emergency. Despite laws prohibiting gambling in the region, platforms like Aviator, BC Game, 1xBet, and Lotus365 operate freely, exploiting grey zones in digital regulations. From…

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Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Generational Emergency Ignored by Law, Failed by Society

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Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Generational Emergency Ignored by Law, Failed by Society

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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Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

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Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

The Valley’s Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 From the snow-covered peaks of Gulmarg to the bustling lanes of Srinagar, a new and devastating crisis is gripping Kashmir. Beyond the political headlines and tourist snapshots lies a growing darkness: drug addiction. Jammu & Kashmir, once known for its scenic serenity and cultural richness, is now battling one of the worst drug crises in the region—and the numbers are a call to urgent action. According to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, over…

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Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

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Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat in Coimbatore Over Beard Row   In a case that has stirred debate over religious freedom, professional policies, and inclusivity in the medical field, a Kashmiri Muslim doctor has withdrawn from a prestigious DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Nephrology seat at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a dispute over his beard. The Incident: When Faith Meets Policy Dr. Zubair Ahmad, a medical graduate from Jammu and Kashmir, was recently selected for a super-specialty course at KMCH. However, upon…

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A Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence

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A Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence

A Call for Academic Awakening: Building Our Future Brick by Brick By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 26 June 2025 For too long, Jammu and Kashmir has sent its best and brightest youth out of the region in search of professional degrees and opportunities. This intellectual exodus has drained our human capital and diluted our collective progress. But now, more than ever, it’s time to rewrite the script. The time has come for the region to take bold strides toward academic self-reliance—and that begins with the establishment of private medical…

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From PSA Dossier to NEET Triumph: How Kashmir’s Zubair Bhat Transformed His Fate & Is Poised to Save Lives

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From PSA Dossier to NEET Triumph: How Kashmir’s Zubair Bhat Transformed His Fate & Is Poised to Save Lives

Prologue: A Tale Too Remarkable to Ignore Late spring in Kashmir usually brings stories of blooming almond orchards and the first trickle of tourists. But in June 2025, the valley buzzed with a different narrative: the staggering rise of Zubair Bhat, a shy yet determined youth from Khumrail village, who went from almost being booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to securing a qualifying score in the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET). His journey is not merely academic triumph; it’s a testament to how compassionate intervention can change the arc of a…

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Why More Women in Kashmir Are Ending Marriages — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing

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Why More Women in Kashmir Are Ending Marriages — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing

Why More Women in Kashmir Are Ending Marriages — And That’s Not a Bad Thing By : Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 June 2025 A Bold Shift in Marriage Dynamics Across Kashmir For generations, Kashmiri women—like women around the world—were expected to endure. To adjust. To stay for family honor, for the sake of children, for societal approval. A marriage was less of a partnership and more of a lifelong commitment to endure — regardless of fairness, respect, or fulfillment. But across the Valley today, something is changing. Quietly,…

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Reservation Policy Under Fire: Students and Civil groups demand Clarity, Justice, and Equal Opportunity

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Confusion Mounts Over CSC Deadline on Reservation Policy in Jammu & Kashmir

Discrepancies between official statements spark criticism, political backlash, and public uncertainty over reforms in the reservation system. By – Javid Amin | Editor | Srinagar | June 10, 2025 A Policy Adrift in Political Waters In a politically sensitive region like Jammu & Kashmir, policy reforms are never merely administrative. They often reflect deeper crises tied to regional identity, social justice, and governance credibility. Today, the controversy surrounding Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy reforms has turned into a full-blown crisis of trust and accountability. Conflicting official statements about the Cabinet…

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Kashmir Youth Violence: Rising Knife Attacks & Crime Trends | Causes, Incidents & Solutions

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Kashmir Youth Violence: Rising Knife Attacks & Crime Trends | Causes, Incidents & Solutions

Shocking Knife Attack Near Zero Bridge: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir By: Javid Amin Srinagar 04 June 2025: On a quiet evening near Zero Bridge, Rajbagh in Srinagar, an 18-year-old youth, Imran Bilal Shah, became the latest victim of a gruesome knife attack. Reportedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon, Imran was quickly rushed to the hospital where he is now in stable condition. While the immediate danger has passed, this incident has stirred widespread concern across Kashmir. This violent episode is not an isolated case. Rather, it reflects a deeper,…

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Kashmir’s Education Crossroads: Nurturing Minds, Healing Souls – A Call for Compassion and Reform in Kashmir Schools

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Kashmir's Education Crossroads: Nurturing Minds, Healing Souls – A Call for Compassion and Reform in Kashmir Schools

Kashmir, often described as a paradise on Earth, is a land of unparalleled beauty, rich history, and profound spiritual heritage. Yet, beneath its serene surface, the valley grapples with a silent crisis, one that threatens the very foundation of its future: the well-being of its youth. The recent, heart-wrenching tragedy of Numan Farooq Sofi, a mere 14-year-old student from Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute, has ripped open a wound, exposing deep-seated vulnerabilities within the region’s educational system and triggering a collective introspection on how we nurture our most sensitive and promising…

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