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

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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

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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

IAS officer’s contacts: Top health dept officials among 6 advised home quarantine

Srinagar: Two senior doctors holding top positions in J&K Health department and four other contacts of an IAS officer, who tested positive for coronavirus after his recent visit to Srinagar, have been

Jun. 2, 2020

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COVID19: 496 go home, recovery rate crosses 40% mark in Kashmir

Srinagar: More than 496 Covid-19 patients have recovered in Kashmir spurring fresh hopes of flattening the curve. According to figures compiled by Covid-19 hospitals, the total number of cured patients stands at

Jun. 1, 2020

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Twitter unites Kashmiri Muslims, Pandits in time of Corona

Srinagar: Twitter has become a unifying force for Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits in the time of pandemic. From Eid to Mela Kheer Bhawani, members of both communities have used the social media

May. 30, 2020

Valley on brink of stage III pandemic: Positive cases surge after return of stranded people

Srinagar: Kashmir has witnessed a steady spike in positive cases for the last 17 days, mainly due to the return of people from outside states. According to official figures, Jammu and Kashmir

May. 30, 2020

1 lakh COVID cases predicted in J&K, study says UT’s ‘proactive approach’ kept crisis under control

Srinagar: The administration had predicted more than one lakh cases of COVID-19 in J&K however a recent study claims that proactive handling of the crisis helped the union territory defeat the estimates.

May. 28, 2020

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