Junkie turns crusader against drug addiction
From being a worthless drug addict that nobody wanted to a man whose services and expertise are now required to wean abusers of the path of addiction, Manzoor Ahmad has become a beacon of hope for many.
Considering that only years ago he was in treatment for his own drug addiction, his journey has been nothing short of miraculous. Manzoor, 55, a stick-thin man with high cheekbones peeping out from a gaunt face, narrates his long-drawn battle with drugs.
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Jostling Jehlum
River Jehlum has turned into a sewer for Srinagar. Most drains empty into this water-body that flows through Kashmir. The water is polluted to the extent that people are not even ready to bath in it. Once used to drink and ablute, the water in Jhelum is full of slit and trash. Besides sewage, plastic pollution is also heavily impacting this prized water body.
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Kashmir’s own `Padman’
Civil engineer sets up organic sanitary pad unit to promote safety alongside menstrual hygiene
Pained by this phenomenon, Aaqib, a 27-year-old youth decided to embark on a mission to manufacture organic and eco-friendly napkins to promote safety alongside the menstrual hygiene among women.
After a year of research, his efforts shaped into reality. He started his own sanitary napkin unit under the brand name ‘SEHA’ (An Arabic word for health) in April.
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Achan giving up
Achan landfill site on Srinagar outskirts is running out of dumping space. In the next few months, as the final landfill site will be filled, a major issue is going to arise People living around Achan are breathing stench 24X7, as SMC looks the other way.
