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Stories as Solace: The Connection Between Writing and Mental Health

Gowher Bhat These days, life moves fast. Too fast. People are overwhelmed—racing between responsibilities, deadlines, expectations, and quiet burdens they carry inside. The world is louder than ever, but inside, many are silent. Tired. Anxious. Worn out.Mental health, once a taboo, is now part of the public conversation. We see campaigns, awareness weeks, hashtags, therapy…

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JKBOSE restores March-November academic session across J&K, Ladakh

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, MAY 21 (STC): Annual Regular Examinations for classes 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories, will be held in October-November starting from 2025. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday said this while announcing the revised academic schedule, restoring the March-November academic…

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Waheed Para Urges Health Department to Fill Vacant Medical Officer Posts in Pulwama, Ensure Adequate Medical Equipment

STC NEWS DESKPulwama, May 21, (STC): Waheed Ur Rehman Para, public representative from Pulwama has strongly urged the Jammu and Kashmir Health Department to expedite the fulfilling process for vacant Medical Officer posts in Pulwama district. He emphasized the urgent need to address the growing healthcare challenges faced by the local population due to staff…

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LG Manoj Sinha announces one job to each bereaved family in Pak shelling across J&K

STC NEWS DESKPOONCH, MAY 21 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, during his visit to Poonch, has announced one member from each bereaved family, who lost their members in Pakistan shelling, across Jammu & Kashmir to be provided a government job.“Ex-gratia and relief measures have already been provided. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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