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Kashmir’s Silent Crisis: Unmasking the Devastating Toll of Online Gambling on Youth and Society

May 30, 2025 Editor

Kashmir, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent yet rapidly escalating crisis – the insidious rise of online gambling. What began as a seemingly innocuous form of digital entertainment has morphed into a pervasive menace, silently eroding the socio-economic fabric of countless families and casting a long, dark shadow over the future of its youth. The allure of quick riches, amplified by aggressive online marketing and easy accessibility, is drawing thousands into a perilous cycle of addiction, debt, and despair. Across…

Kashmir’s Growing Drug Crisis: A Deep Dive Into the Valley’s Hidden Epidemic

May 12, 2025 Editor

The Shadow Pandemic: Understanding Kashmir’s Drug Crisis By Javid Amin | May 12, 2025 Eighty-two kilometers from Srinagar, nestled among the majestic Himalayan foothills, 23-year-old Javaid (name changed) sits in a small rehabilitation center. His sunken eyes and trembling hands tell a story that has become increasingly common across the Kashmir Valley. Three years ago, he was a promising engineering student. Today, he’s fighting a desperate battle against heroin addiction. “It started with charas (cannabis),” he recalls, his voice barely audible. “Then pills, and finally, heroin. Before I knew it,…

Grassroots Initiative in Kashmir: Villagers Join Hands to Clean and Restore Streams

February 20, 2025 Editor

Kashmir villages unite to save water bodies; Armed with gloves, masks, and trash bags, the volunteers also cleared the stream’s banks of weeds and debris, allowing the water to flow freely once again Srinagar, Feb 19: Following the initiative taken by the residents of Muniward village in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district earlier this month to clean the Jhelum tributary, Sandran, more villages are joining the movement to restore and preserve water bodies across Kashmir. On Monday, young volunteers from Ratnipora village in Pulwama district undertook a massive cleanup drive of…

Protecting Our Children’s Future: Open Letter Against Unjust School Fee Hike

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Editor

Arbitrary School Fee Hikes: A Call for Transparency and Fairness Srinagar 19 Feb: In a recent move that has sparked widespread concern among parents, New Convent School – Gogji Bagh, Srinagar, announced a sudden fee hike effective from March 24. The decision has created significant financial stress for many families, exacerbated by the school’s ultimatum that hall tickets for examinations will not be issued unless the revised fees are paid in full by the stipulated deadline. This situation has led to an outcry from parents, calling for transparency and fairness…

Western Disturbance to Bring Rain, Snow to Jammu and Kashmir Amid Water Crisis

February 18, 2025 Editor

Western Disturbance to Bring Rain, Snow to Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar, February 17, 2025 – A fresh Western Disturbance is set to bring much-needed rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir, offering a potential respite from the ongoing dry spell that has raised concerns about a looming drought in the region. According to the Meteorological Department, the disturbance is expected to affect the region from February 19 to 20, bringing light to moderate rain and snow across the Union Territory, with heavy precipitation likely in higher elevations. Current Weather and…

#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis: Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees; Where is the Administration?

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Editor

#SrinagarSchoolFeeCrisis - Parents Demand Action as Institutions Hike Fees by 40%—Where is the Administration

A Deep Dive into the Education Affordability Crisis Gripping Kashmir’s Capital By: Javid Amin The Rising Cost of Education in Srinagar By the Numbers: Staggering Fee Hikes in 2024–2025 Behind the Crisis: Why Are Schools Raising Fees? Parental Anguish: Stories of Financial Strain & Broken Trust Administration’s Silence: A Systemic Failure? Legal Frameworks: What Does the Law Say About Fee Regulation? Community Resistance: Protests, Petitions & Parent-Led Movements The Way Forward: Solutions for Fairer Fee Structures Resources & Contacts: Who to Reach for Help Bottom-Line: A Call for Accountability &…