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Opinion
Drug abuse & health issue
6/18/2026 9:30:30 PM
Neeraj Tickoo Drug abuse is the compulsive and excessive use of psychoactive substances—such as illegal narcotics, alcohol, or prescription drugs—resulting in physical, psychological, and social harm. It fundamentally alters brain chemistry, hijacking reward pathways to create dependence and chronic addiction. The consequences of drug abuse are devastating. Physically, it ravages the body, leading to vital organ damage, cognitive decline, and a weakened immune system. Mentally, users often suffer from severe anxiety, paranoia, and depression. Socially, the impact creates a destructive ripple effect. It breaks apart families, strains healthcare systems, and contributes significantly to cr
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Women safety and awareness
6/18/2026 9:30:25 PM
Sangeet Kaur “A society is truly developed not when women survive, but when they thrive without fear.” Women safety and awareness are crucial for the development of a healthy and progressive society. While women today are actively contributing to every field, including education, business, science, politics, and sports, concerns about their safety remain a significant challenge. These issues not only affect their physical well-being but also impact their confidence, mental health, and opportunities for growth. Safety is not simply the absence of danger; it is the freedom to move, work, study, and express oneself without fear. Unfortunately, many women take extra precautions in their da
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Mental health awareness among the youth
6/18/2026 9:30:20 PM
Tanisha More then just a stress Mental health is one of the most important aspect of a person‘s well-being and yet it is often ignored why? due to lack of awareness towards it. People struggle to understand their emotions. They experience multiple feelings and emotional challenges, but often do not know how to identify and manage this feeling as a result, mental health issue continue to grow silently, specially among young people. As a young person, I have often noticed that mental health struggles can arise from everyday pressure. Being the eldest child in my family. I feel the weight of expectations and responsibility. The pressure to perform well in every other field and the fe
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Drugs: Stealing dreams, shattering futures
6/18/2026 9:30:15 PM
Nihal Kaur Behind every drug addiction lies a story of lost potential, broken families, and shattered dreams. Drug abuse, once considered a distant problem, has now become a harsh reality affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.Jammu and Kashmir, too, has witnessed a concerning increase in drug addiction, particularly among the youth. Experts and health officials have repeatedly highlighted the growing number of individuals seeking treatment for substance dependence, underscoring the urgent need for awareness, early intervention, and rehabilitation. Besides affecting physical and mental health, drug abuse contributes to crime, unemployment, family disputes, and the loss of human pot
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Need to create safe society for women
6/18/2026 9:30:12 PM
Ridhima The safety of women is the biggest problem in India and many parts of the world and are an important part of our society. Everyother women in their live has faced this issue which they don’t talk openly and supress their feeling and fight this battle alone. Education and awareness about women’s right are completely necessary for preventing harassment and violence against them. Women face various forms of violence and harrassment on a daily basis both in public and private spaces. It is very important for our generation to create a safe and friendly environment for women. Education and awareness programs should also be conducted for young girls and women’s to change societal a
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Women Safety a human rights issue
6/18/2026 9:30:07 PM
Abneet Kour Today, women are stepping ahead in every field, from science to sports. However, despite all this progress, their safety remains a major concern in our society. True development is impossible if half of our population lives in fear. Therefore, raising awareness about women’s safety is the need of the hour. Safety is not just about avoiding danger on the streets; it is about creating an environment where women feel secure everywhere—at home, in offices, and in public spaces. The first step towards change is education. We need to teach young boys to respect women and treat them as equals. True safety begins when the mindset of society changes. At the same time, awareness a
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Women safety important for better society
6/18/2026 9:30:03 PM
Vansh Gupta Women play an important part of our society. Their contribution in the growth and development of our country are in countless ways. But Women’s safety is a big concern in our society. From childhood many girls have to face problems like discrimination, harassment, and violence from both society as well as their own family. Some girls are not even allowed to go to school and study and some can’t make their own choices. As they grow, they have to face more discrimination’s and challenges at home, office, schools and in public places. This makes it more important issues to ensure women’s safety and provide awareness camps. In this camps, women’s should be aware of their rights
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