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121-Year Legacy at Risk: Kashmir School Faces Closure over Land Lease Dispute

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121-Year Legacy at Risk: Kashmir School Faces Closure over Land Lease Dispute

A Legacy In Limbo: The Heartbreaking Saga of St. Joseph’s School, Baramulla Amidst the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir, in the heart of Baramulla district, stands a sentinel of education – St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School. Its weathered walls whisper tales of 121 years, echoing with the laughter of countless students who crossed its threshold seeking knowledge and hope. But today, this beacon of learning flickers precariously, threatened by a bureaucratic impasse that could plunge its future into darkness. The school’s predicament stems from a seemingly innocuous piece of paper –…

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Disturbing Trend: 10 babies abandoned in Kashmir every month

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Disturbing Trend: 10 babies abandoned in Kashmir every month

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…

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