Foggy Kashmir Mornings: A Disruption to School Routines

Foggy Kashmir Mornings: A Disruption to School Routines

Kashmir’s Dense Fog Throws School Schedules into Disarray The dense fog that has descended upon Kashmir in recent weeks has caused significant disruptions to school routines, making it challenging for students to reach their schools on time and safely. The thick fog, which often persists until mid-morning, reduces visibility and slows down traffic, making it difficult for buses and private vehicles to navigate safely. Impact on Students and Parents Students and parents have expressed their concerns about the impact of the foggy weather on their schedules. “It’s very difficult to…

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Kashmiri Children’s Speech Development Impacted by Excessive Screen Time

Kashmiri Children's Speech Development Impacted by Excessive Screen Time

In what serves as a poignant wake-up call to parents, medical professionals are shedding light on a concerning issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent – delayed speech development in children due to excessive screen time. This unsettling phenomenon has captured the attention of the medical community, highlighting the urgent need for parents to reevaluate the role of digital devices in their children’s lives. Manan Fareed, a private teacher from Lolab, Kupwara, shared his harrowing experience with his own child’s speech delay, saying, “My son was able to speak a few…

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