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

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

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…

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SMHS De-addiction Centre sees 75% Increase in Patient Traffic in One Year

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At SMHS, One patient walks into de-addiction centre every 12 minutes: Report The number of patients visiting OPDs in the Valley’s largest District De-addiction Centre in SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, jumped 75% to 41,110 in the year-ending March 2023, Indian Express reported. This means that one patient walked into the OPD every 12 minutes. As per the report, in the previous financial year, over 21,000 follow-up patients and 2,000 new patients had turned up at the DDC while in ’22, the number of new users has gone past 3000 and follow-up patients…

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