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Kashmiri Vendor Attacked in Haryana, Sparks Outrage

December 10, 2024 Editor

Kashmiri Vendor Attacked in Haryana, Sparks Outrage Srinagar, December 9, 2024 – In a distressing incident at the Geeta Jayanti Fair in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a Kashmiri cloth vendor was targeted and attacked by miscreants, sparking widespread outrage. The assault highlights the serious issue of communal disharmony and intolerance, and has been strongly condemned by politicians across Jammu and Kashmir. Incident Details The attack occurred during the Geeta Jayanti Fair, where a group of right-wing activists reportedly targeted the vendor, vandalizing his stall and physically assaulting him. A video of the…

J&K, Ladakh Face Fuel Shortage as Tanker Operators Strike Against Hit-and-Run Law

January 2, 2024 Editor

All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has, however, not joined the strike and has called a meeting on Tuesday to ponder over the issue Opposing the Centre’s new provisions regarding hit-and-run cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, around 1,500 oil tankers that ferry fuel to Jammu and Kashmir besides Ladakh, went on a strike on Monday. In Himachal, the nationwide protest led to a shortage of fuel and many petrol pumps in major cities were seen rationing fuel. Rush was reported at petrol pumps across Hiamchal. All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has,…

Kashmir Braces for Double Blow: Freezing Temperatures and Public Reprimands Amid Power Woes

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Editor

Residents, who claim they have this winter been battling the worst power crisis in decades, accuse the government-run Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited of adding insult to their injury The Valley is shivering in the cold amid frequent power outages. But what has left many chilled to the bone is the under-fire electricity department’s attempt to hit back by publicly shaming alleged pilferers, mostly poor people whom previous administrations tended to indulge. Residents, who claim they have this winter been battling the worst power crisis in decades, accuse the government-run…

Following Land Dispute Students from Private Schools on Govt Land Moved to Nearby Institutes

December 17, 2023 Editor

Private schools’ association said that this move would impact 450 private schools, that have a total of 2 lakh students enroled The administration has said that it will “tag” the students of private schools that are operating on government land to nearby institutes. The registrations of these schools were not renewed as the administration had directed them to stop operating on government land. However, the Private Schools Association of Kashmir on Saturday threatened to file contempt petition against the education department, as the association had moved court when the administration…

From Darkness to Despair: A Psychological Portrait of Life Under Kashmir’s Essential Shortages

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Editor

In the Shadows: The Psychological Impact of Essential Shortages in Kashmir By: Javid Amin Kashmir, often described as paradise on Earth, now grapples with a crisis that extends beyond the physical realm — a crisis that delves into the depths of psychological well-being. The severe shortage of essentials, particularly electricity and water, is not merely an inconvenience; it’s a silent assailant on the mental health of the people, casting a long and ominous shadow over their resilience. Darkness as a Daily Companion Picture this: enduring 16 hours of darkness every…

Disturbing Trend: 10 babies abandoned in Kashmir every month

October 22, 2023 Editor

At least three babies have died this year as their biological parents lacked awareness on surrendering them properly, which would have prevented fatalities By : Peerzada Ashiq Heartrending cases of “unwanted” babies abandoned at garbage dumps, less-travelled roadsides, and hospital bathrooms are rising in Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir’s Social Welfare Department (SWD) is grappling with the issue as an average of 10 cases are reported every month, a jump from the average of five cases reported till a few years ago. “The worry is that not all cases are reported…

Kashmir’s Youth at Risk from Drug Abuse: ‘Not My Kid’ mentality prevails with Over 10 Lakh active users in the Valley

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 Editor

Over 10 Lakh Active Drug Users in Kashmir’s Vulnerable Youth Population By: Javid Amin Drug addiction, a ubiquitous and alarming problem, is not confined to any particular region and affects diverse populations even in unexpected locations such as Kashmir. The prevalence of substance abuse in this conflict-ridden region is not widely acknowledged, with approximately one million active drug addicts plaguing the land, posing dire consequences for both individuals and society as a whole. Drug addiction is a significant issue in Kashmir, with an estimated 10 lakh active drug addicts. The…

Combatting Youth Drug Addiction: A Multi-Front Battle in Kashmir, from Mosques to Classrooms

September 3, 2023 Editor

Religious centres and educational institutions are assuming a new role in Kashmir by doubling up as counselling and testing centres to curb the fast-spreading menace of drugs. These rare interventions come as the Valley is battling a drug addiction crisis; over 10 lakh people were officially designated drug addicts by the Jammu and Kashmir administration this year. Otherwise restricted for the clergy, the pulpit at Magam Imambara in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, where Shia Muslims organise large religious congregations, recently saw Muzaffar Khan, a clinical psychologist who heads the Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation…