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Nearly Half of Kashmir’s Students Report Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Media

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Nearly Half of Kashmir’s Students Report Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Media

45% of Kashmir’s Students Struggle With Mental Wellbeing Linked to Social Media: A Wake-Up Call for Schools and Parents By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 A new study examining adolescent behaviour in the Kashmir Valley has raised serious concerns about the mental wellbeing of school students. According to the research, around 45% of students up to Class 12 report sub-optimal mental wellbeing associated with excessive social media use. The findings highlight a growing challenge for families, schools, and policymakers: how to balance the benefits of digital connectivity with the…

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How Reels Affect Learning

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How Reels Affect Learning

From Scroll to Skill: How Reels Shape Modern Learning By: Dr. Aqib | 02 February 2026 The rise of reels and short-form content is reshaping attention spans, study patterns, and classroom engagement. In today’s digital age, students are learning in a world very different from that of previous generations. Between school assignments and extracurricular activities, many young people spend hours each day scrolling through short videos on platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar apps. These clips, often just seconds long, deliver entertainment, trends, and information at lightning speed.…

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Social Media Censorship in Kashmir: 9 Individuals Face Legal Action for ‘Inflammatory’ Posts

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Social Media Censorship in Kashmir: 9 Individuals Face Legal Action for 'Inflammatory' Social Media Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday initiated action against nine people for allegedly misusing social media platforms to spread rumours and hateful content, officials said. The action comes after the authorities issued guidelines for social media users in order to contain content that is communally sensitive or promote terrorism and secessionism. Legal action has been initiated against these individuals in Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts for uploading hateful and abusive content and spreading rumours on social media, police officials said. They said that in Anantnag, police…

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NIT Srinagar Student’s Social Media Post Sparks Outrage, Prompts Legal Action

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NIT Srinagar Student's Social Media Post Sparks Outrage, Prompts Legal Action

Police have booked a student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar for posting a hurtful video on social media, officials said today. The action comes after the students of the institute held a massive protest against the derogatory video clip. Talking about the incident, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said that upon receiving the information and a written letter from the registrar of NIT campus for seeking legal action, they have taken action under relevant laws and have set an investigation into motion. “This evening police received information about a…

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Kashmir Police step up surveillance on social media platforms in the wake of the Gaza conflict

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Kashmir Police step up surveillance on social media platforms in the wake of the Gaza conflict

Following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jammu and Kashmir Police here in the Union Territory has ramped up its vigil on social media platforms to prevent any misuse. Top authoritative sources were quoted by a local news agency KNS as saying that the police have initiated various measures to oversee online activities in the region, including the tracking of posts, comments, and messages that may incite violence or spread false information. They have also urged the public to report any suspicious or harmful content they come across on social media. However…

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