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
480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.