Farooq Wani The foreign sponsored violence in Kashmir and the resultant trauma caused, especially to the youth, has largely remained unaddressed. Lack of focused healthcare services and increased proliferation of drugs has exacerbated the problems multi-fold. Drug addiction has been on the rise for last few years and as of date over 2.5 lakh youth form part of addicted or … [Read more...] about Drug menace in Kashmir: A challenge that merits serious attention
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Heed Army Chief’s call to challenge radicalisation in J&K
Jaibans Singh “Foot in mouth” is accepted as a common affliction for politicians universally and more so in India. Of late, this affliction seems to be attaining unprecedented heights with the Indian Armed Forces also being subjected to some very ill-informed, obtuse and crude comments by politicians. Recently, a state minister of the Mehbooba Mufti led government of Jammu … [Read more...] about Heed Army Chief’s call to challenge radicalisation in J&K
Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Amidst the environment of despondency that has enveloped Kashmir for quite some time now, the recently declared result of the IIT-JEE Advance examination has brought happy tidings. A record nine students of the 2016-17 Super -40 batch being coached under an initiative by the Indian Army have cleared the coveted competitive examination. This is the best … [Read more...] about Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Protect the youth of the Kashmir from negative influences
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Post the very sad cycle of violence that has enveloped the Kashmir Valley for the last three months, the good news coming out now is that people have started defying strike calls by separatists and are insisting upon getting back to their normal routine. A significant thrust in this direction has been witnessed in the school attendance of students which has … [Read more...] about Protect the youth of the Kashmir from negative influences
The Army shares a strong bond with the people of Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Kashmir Valley is limping back to normalcy after a month and a half of an unfortunate, mindless and avoidable state of violence. A negative impact of this period of madness may be seen on the very close bond between the Indian Army and the people of Kashmir. The army has not been involved in the current face off between the security forces and some … [Read more...] about The Army shares a strong bond with the people of Kashmir