News Topic:Drug Abuse
Religion
MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues
MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.
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Religion
Grand Mufti calls for micro-loans, collective action on social concerns
Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam urged collective action on drug abuse and social concerns in Kashmir and suggested micro-loans for needy families.
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Health
Understanding Substance Abuse in Kashmir: Challenges and Pathways to Recovery
Substance abuse is a global problem, affecting millions of people across the world each year. In fact, in many countries, addiction to drugs and alcohol is on the rise.
Sports
From Office to Pitch: Govt employees champion drug-free living through cricket
A one-day cricket tournament, organized under the Nasha Mukht Bharat (Drug-Free India) campaign, was held at Cricket Ground Newa on Wednesday.
Kashmir
Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse
A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.
Views
Drug crisis worsens in Kashmir due to community silence: Waheed Para
Peoples Democratic Party Youth President, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, here on Sunday, said that community silence on drug abuse is exacerbating the situation in Kashmir.
News & Interviews
Pulwama Against Drugs: SSP Nitya urges community action at awareness event
With a resolute commitment to combatting drug addiction, Town Hall Pulwama hosted a pivotal event today, organized by The Kashmir Pulse news portal.
Health
Addiction treatment centers in Kashmir emerge as a beacon of hope amid rising drug crisis
Addiction treatment facilities in Kashmir are proving to be a beacon of hope for individuals battling drug addiction.
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Latest news
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Puducherry reach 261 for 6 against J&K on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match
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