Category: Community

Beyond the Screen: Social Media’s Silent Influence on Kashmir

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Beyond the Screen: Social Media's Silent Influence on Kashmir

The Silent Influence: Social Media and the Normalization of the Abnormal in Kashmir By: Javid Amin In the age of digital interconnectedness, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It’s a platform for connection, expression, and entertainment. However, beneath its superficial allure lies a more sinister reality: the power to subtly shape our beliefs, values, and behaviors. In Kashmir, this influence is particularly concerning, as social media is being used to normalize behaviors that were once considered unacceptable. The Gramscian Concept of Cultural Hegemony The concept of…

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Jammu & Kashmir Witnesses Unprecedented Judiciary Reshuffle with Transfer of 102 Judges

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Jammu & Kashmir Witnesses Unprecedented Judiciary Reshuffle with Transfer of 102 Judges

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Thursday ordered transfer of 102 judicial officers including 57 district judges in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order by Registrar General, Sanjay Parihar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (PDSJ), Jammu has been transferred and posted as Member J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu on deputation. Yash Paul Bourney has been posted as PDSJ, Jammu; Jaffer Hussain Beg has been posted as PDSJ Srinagar; Ashok Kumar as Member, J&K Special Tribunal, Srinagar on deputation; Ravinder Nath Wattal as PDSJ, Samba; Jawad Ahmad as…

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Election Integrity: Rs 5.71 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized in J&K

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Election Integrity: Rs 5.71 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized in J&K

Srinagar, Aug 29: In the 12-days since the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across J&K ahead of Assembly elections, the authorities say they have seized 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material including drugs and liquor. The cash and other items, the authorities said, were meant to be given as freebies to influence voters during the upcoming polls. “From the date of announcement of General Election to Legislative Assembly of J&K by Election Commission of India, Rs 5.71 crores worth drugs, cash and liquor have been seized…

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Timing Tweak Threatens Vital Services at Srinagar’s Super Specialty Hospital

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Timing Tweak Threatens Vital Services at Srinagar’s Super Specialty Hospital

Srinagar, Aug 25: A government order issued in April this year to change the timing of doctors and paramedical staff at the Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) in Srinagar has badly impacted patient care with critical medical services remaining non-available here after the afternoon hours on Saturdays. Due to the order to change the timing of doctors from 9 am to 5 pm instead of the routine 10 to 4:30, Saturday remains only a half day at the hospital as a result of which medical services even in the critical cardiac…

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Drug Addiction Crisis Among Kashmir Students: A Growing Concern

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Drug Addiction Crisis Among Kashmir Students: A Growing Concern

Save Kashmir’s Future: Fight Drug Addiction Srinagar, Aug 10: The growing menace of drug addiction among school and college students in Kashmir has thrown up a major challenge for the authorities to keep this vulnerable age group away from substance abuse. According to various surveys and experts, this vulnerable age group has increasingly become the worst victims of substance abuse, leading to a widespread call for collective efforts to save the present generation from this menace. Amid the growing concern, the role assigned to the School Education Department (SED) and…

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Breaking the Chains: India’s Fight Against Organized Begging

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Breaking the Chains: India's Fight Against Organized Begging

The Normalization of Begging in Urban India By: Javid Amin The sight of beggars on the streets has become an almost normalized part of urban India. Outstretched hands, pleading eyes, and the constant murmur of requests for alms are common in cities. Yet, beneath this seemingly innocuous act lies a complex web of exploitation, child trafficking, and organized crime. The Hidden Exploitation Behind Begging Begging is often perceived as a symptom of poverty and a desperate act of survival. While this is true in some cases, organized crime syndicates increasingly…

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Beyond Closed Doors: The Youth Addiction Epidemic

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Beyond Closed Doors: The Youth Addiction Epidemic

Drug Scourge: 1.4 Lakh Youth Sought Help Srinagar, Aug 4: In the Karan Nagar area of Srinagar, a chilling incident has cast a spotlight on a growing drug menace. Last week, vigilant residents, their suspicions heightened by recent thefts, caught a young man in the act of pilfering goods. But what unfolded next was far from a simple case of petty crime. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the apprehended thief, his face a map of desperation, confessed to a motive far more complex than mere greed. “The…

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Kashmir’s Hidden Epidemic: Drug Abuse and Suicides

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Kashmir's Hidden Epidemic: Drug Abuse and Suicides

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…

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Faith Amidst Fury: Kashmiris Pray for Relief from Heat

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Faith Amidst Fury: Kashmiris Pray for Relief from Heat

Thousands offer special prayers to seek an end to dry spell in Kashmir An unprecedented heatwave has gripped Kashmir, troubling people, disrupting daily life and impacting the horticulture and agriculture sectors. In view of the dire situation, people across Kashmir have begun offering special prayers for early rains. Srinagar recorded its third-highest temperature ever at 36.2°C today, with temperatures continuing to soar across the region. The prolonged dry spell and intense heat have led to significant challenges for farmers and horticulturists. Crops are wilting under the scorching sun, and irrigation systems…

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Religious Leaders Pledge to Protect Kashmir’s Unity

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Religious Leaders Pledge to Protect Kashmir's Unity

Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU) expresses resolve to disallow any attempts to spread sectarian discord A special meeting, presided over by MMU patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was attended by top religious leaders MMU appeals to scholars and clerics to refrain from targeting the beliefs of other sects in their lectures, sermons, addresses or discussions The Muttahida Majlise-e-Ulama (MMU), a conglomerate of major religious bodies of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday expressed its “firm resolve” to disallow any attempts to spread sectarian discord in Kashmir and harm the region’s traditional sectarian harmony. According…

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