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.

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

Jul. 6, 2023

by Hirra Azmat

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 “35 percent” of solo travelers prefer Jammu and

Jul. 3, 2023

by Hirra Azmat

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

`Mehndi Hai Rachnewali…’: Organic henna steals show this Eid

Srinagar: Come Eid, organic henna makes heads turn. Many women in the valley prefer adorning their

‘One minute up and one minute down’: Srinagar youth’s peppy downtown song breaks internet

Srinagar: A youth from the old city here has set the internet on fire with his peppy ‘downtown rap song’. Conceived by Musaib Bashir, the downtown song has notched 2.60 lakh views in

Jul. 31, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News·Tech-Film

Camera trap image of a group of Hangul from upper areas of Shikargah Conservation Reserve (Now Tral Wildlife Sancturary), in Kashmir. Courtesy: Department of Wildlife Protection, J&K/SKUAST

‘Save Kashmir stag’: Hangul population increases by 8% in Valley

Srinagar: Hangul population has increased by eight percent in Kashmir. The latest census conducted by the Department of Wildlife Kashmir has revealed a marginal increase in the Hangul population. Conservative estimates show

Jul. 27, 2021

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

Suicidality to agoraphobia: 34% of women with thyroid disorder suffer from depression in Kashmir

Srinagar: For days Hina, 25 seemed to be gripped by such severe darkness that she no longer recalled when she had last been happy. Sleep eluded her at night and day, and

Jul. 22, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

Scientist to ‘scientrepreneur’: Kashmir research scholar’s animal startup gets `BIG’ recognition, earns US$ 70k grant

Srinagar: A 34-year-old Kashmir based entrepreneur has been awarded elusive Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) for groundbreaking research to define next-generation “prophylactic and theranostic systems” for the animal industry. Naveed Chikan’s `Daskdan innovations’

Jul. 16, 2021

Health·Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

‘Increase in overdose-related deaths’: Pandemic produces 12% new drug addicts in Kashmir, 24% relapse

Srinagar: A few weeks ago, a strapping young male patient was wheeled into the emergency ward of a hospital clutching his chest, sweating profusely and barely conscious. “He was brought to the

Jul. 13, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories

Figs to sweet corn: Wales University grad converts brick kiln into organic farm in central Kashmir

Srinagar: Twenty years ago, thick serpentine coils of greyish black smoke rose from the slits of the brick kiln in the remote Mahwara village of Budgam district. Who would have imagined lush

Jul. 12, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories·Lifestyle

My friendship with trees

Phir saawan rut ki pawan chali tum yaad aaye, phir patton ki paazeib baji tum yaad aaye Phir kuunjein bolin ghaas ke hare samundar mein, rut aai piley phuulon ki tum yaad

Jul. 11, 2021

Environment·Opinion

‘Wesye Gulan Aamaye Bahaar, Az Saale Antan Dilip Kumar’: Kashmir remembers Bollywood’s ‘tragedy king’

Srinagar: It was 1983 when Mohammad Yousuf Wani, a Kashmiri businessman bumped into his favorite actor, Dilip Kumar and Saira Bano at Oberoi hotel (The Lalit now). “I had to meet some

Jul. 7, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News·Lead Stories·Tech-Film

Paraplegic fidgeting to restlessness: Lockdown fuels anxiety among autistic children in Kashmir

Srinagar: Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder one and half years ago, five-year-old Salman’s routine (name-changed) underwent a sea change during the Covid-induced lockdown. “He was showing considerable improvement as we worked on

Jul. 6, 2021

Health·Kashmir·Latest News

Overeating to hormonal changes: School closure, lockdown fuel depression, obesity among Kashmir children

Srinagar: Worry lines started creasing the faces of the parents of eight-year-old Saif (name-changed) who became reclusive all of a sudden last month. “He was neither taking online classes nor was interested

Jul. 1, 2021

Kashmir·Latest News

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Hirra Azmat

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

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

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

`Mehndi Hai Rachnewali…’: Organic henna steals show this Eid

‘One minute up and one minute down’: Srinagar youth’s peppy downtown song breaks internet

‘Save Kashmir stag’: Hangul population increases by 8% in Valley

Suicidality to agoraphobia: 34% of women with thyroid disorder suffer from depression in Kashmir

Scientist to ‘scientrepreneur’: Kashmir research scholar’s animal startup gets `BIG’ recognition, earns US$ 70k grant

‘Increase in overdose-related deaths’: Pandemic produces 12% new drug addicts in Kashmir, 24% relapse

Figs to sweet corn: Wales University grad converts brick kiln into organic farm in central Kashmir

My friendship with trees

‘Wesye Gulan Aamaye Bahaar, Az Saale Antan Dilip Kumar’: Kashmir remembers Bollywood’s ‘tragedy king’

Paraplegic fidgeting to restlessness: Lockdown fuels anxiety among autistic children in Kashmir

Overeating to hormonal changes: School closure, lockdown fuel depression, obesity among Kashmir children

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