News Topic:Drug Abuse

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Hepatitis surge linked to drug abuse and unhygienic dental practices: DAK

On World Hepatitis Day, Doctors Association Kashmir expressed pressing concern over the surge in hepatitis cases which has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir.

In chilling murder, Sopore drug addict kills mother

A 'drug addict' son killed his elderly mother in Dangerpora village of Sopore in north Kashmir on Wednesday night.

Matrimonial cases on the rise in J-K

Hundreds of matrimonial cases are pending in courts of Jammu and Kashmir and every day dozens of such new cases are being filed by different parties.

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Understanding Domestic vs International Lounge Access Credit Cards

Airport lounges can improve trip experience. Instead of waiting, you can relax in a quiet area. Travellers now look for regular or instant Credit Cards offering lounge access.
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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.

Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7

All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.