Drug abuse has emerged as one of the most serious social challenges facing communities across the world. Jammu and Kashmir is no exception. In recent years, concerns regarding the increasing use of narcotics among young people have grown significantly, prompting authorities, community leaders, educators and civil society organisations to take coordinated action. Recognising the need…
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SPORTS: A PATHWAY TO GROWTH FOR KASHMIRI YOUTH
Kashmir’s youth are finding empowerment and transformation through sports, which promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and social cohesion amid socio-political challenges. Sporting initiatives, government support, and success stories of local athletes foster ambition and career opportunities, while community involvement helps build strong connections and creates a hopeful future for the region.
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY AND THE QUIET STRENGTH OF KASHMIRI YOUTH
National Youth Day arrives each year as a reminder but in Kashmir it feels less like a formal observance and more like a moment of reflection. Observed on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the day speaks of youth as a moral force—strong in character, disciplined in thought and committed to service. In the Valley,…
FROM DETERMINATION TO VICTORY: GEN BIPIN RAWAT FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP INSPIRES A GENERATION IN KUPWARA
The quiet, picturesque town of Kupwara, nestled in the majestic valleys of North Kashmir, recently transformed into a vibrant epicenter of youth energy, discipline, and national spirit. Over the course of three electrifying days — from October 3 to 5 — the Gen Bipin Rawat Fencing Championship unfolded at the Vajr Fencing Node, Maidan-e-Azam, capturing…
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