Hirra Azmat

When the world fails to make sense, Hirra Azmat seeks solace in words. Both worlds, literary and the physical lend color to her journalism.

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

July 6, 2023

Ladakh rolls out e-buses to make cold desert a carbon-neutral UT

Srinagar: Ladakh has introduced electronic buses to save the fragile environment in the cold desert. This initiative is aimed to transform Ladakh into a carbon-neutral Union Territory, while also focusing on the…

Kashmir·Latest News

July 3, 2023

Paradise calling: New survey says Kashmir most sought-after destination for solo traveling

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most sought-after destinations for solo traveling, a latest travel report revealed. The research, carried out by a prominent travel fintech `SanKash’ found that almost…

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June 28, 2023

A bite of heaven: Meet Kashmir’s chocolatiers who are making Eid sweeter this year

Srinagar: Finding a perfect Eid gift can be a daunting and time-consuming task. However, when in doubt, chocolates always come to the rescue. The chocolate makers in the valley have gone above…

World Mental Health Day: How loneliness is fueling dementia in Kashmir

Srinagar: At the Out Patient Department of Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Kashmir (IMHANS), a consultant psychiatrist noticed something unusual for weeks together. A 70-year-old patient, Riyaz Ahmad (name-changed) diagnosed…

October 10, 2022

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War on corruption: J&K government takes serious note of delaying inquiries; directs departments to fast-track process

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken a serious note of delaying inquiries into corruption cases and directed departments for their quick disposal of cases. A senior official said investigating agencies…

July 29, 2022

`Not a grain of doubt’: J&K govt to set up state-of-the-art laboratory to test rice quality

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to set up a state-of-the-art laboratory to test the quality of rice and other food grains. The government is also planning to install CCTVs at…

July 28, 2022

`Pir Sahab thrashed him to ward off evil spirits’: Study reveals 80% psychiatric patients visit faith healers, quacks in Kashmir

Srinagar: Two days ago, a young woman with disheveled hair walked into the Outpatient Department at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Kashmir (IMHANS). She was held tight by her husband…

July 27, 2022

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Public administration, international relations, Indian constitution: Meet Kashmir YouTuber who has penned 100 books

Srinagar: He is an educator, author, and a Youtuber—all rolled into one. 40-year-old Rakib Zia is making waves both online and offline with his teaching abilities. Hailing from the remote village of…

July 25, 2022

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Cloudburst, flash flood, windstorm: MeT installs `Doppler Weather Radar’ on Kashmir highway to manage natural disasters

Srinagar: Meteorology Department has installed a state-of-the-art Doppler Weather Radar at Banihal in a bid to manage natural disasters by means of early warning systems in Jammu and Kashmir. In the backdrop…

July 22, 2022

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Climate change effect: J&K witnesses 9 flash floods in 3 months

Srinagar: Call it the climate change effect, the frequency of cloudbursts and flash floods have shown an increase in Jammu and Kashmir. Extreme events are occurrences of unusually severe weather or climate…

July 21, 2022

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War on drugs: J&K government goes whole hog; decides to regulate medical stores

Srinagar: Amid rising substance abuse, Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to regulate drug stores in the valley. There has been a significant increase in drug abuse cases in Kashmir. According to…

July 19, 2022

‘Cough, fever, chills, diarrhea’: Covid rears head again; J&K government keeps beds ready to deal with exigency

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration has stepped up efforts to effectively deal with the resurgence of Covid-19. The cases of Covid-19 have seen a steady surge in the valley since June. According…

July 18, 2022

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`Nagar Van’: J&K to create citizen-centric urban forests, green cities to offset climate change

Srinagar: Waking up to the global climate change, the Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to create Urban forests near city and town areas. Frequency of extreme weather events coupled with erratic rainfall…

July 16, 2022

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