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

Unable to pay house rent, 35 Kashmiri shawl vendors face eviction in Kolkata

Srinagar: Centre’s advisory notwithstanding, more than 35 Kashmiri shawl sellers are staring at eviction as their landlords have issued ultimatum to pay the rent or vacate their premises in Kolkata. Ministry of

Apr. 20, 2020

Fear of lonely deaths: Docs, paramedics develop anxiety as COVID crisis deepens

Srinagar: It’s the fear of lonely deaths that has gripped the mind of 30-year-old Sajid (name-changed), a junior doctor working in the isolation ward of Chest Diseases Hospital, Srinagar. The apprehension of

Apr. 18, 2020

Lead Stories·Kashmir·Latest News

Forget aircrafts, MET reverts to weather balloons for forecasting

Srinagar: Weather forecasting has been hit after the suspension of the flight operations in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wind, temperature, and humidity observations from the aircraft are the main

Apr. 18, 2020

Lead Stories·Kashmir·Latest News

Government under fire for disengaging 250 nurses in time of pandemic

Srinagar: Amid coronavirus pandemic, the administration has decided to disengage 250 contractual nurses in different Government Medical Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir. Last year in March, 50 contractual nurses each were appointed for

Apr. 16, 2020

Isolation ward sans ‘isolation’ at SMHS hospital

Srinagar: Patients and medicos are sitting on an infection powder keg as the makeshift isolation ward in the SMHS hospital is a free-for-all facility with administration throwing all norms and guidelines to

Apr. 15, 2020

Kashmir·Latest News

36 hr shifts, no leaves, and PPEs out of pocket: Junior docs fight it out on the ground

Srinagar: From performing duties for 36 hours at a stretch to shelling out money for personal protective gears, the resident doctors at Government Medical College and associated hospitals are going the extra

Apr. 13, 2020

Kashmir·Latest News

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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

Unable to pay house rent, 35 Kashmiri shawl vendors face eviction in Kolkata

Fear of lonely deaths: Docs, paramedics develop anxiety as COVID crisis deepens

Forget aircrafts, MET reverts to weather balloons for forecasting

Government under fire for disengaging 250 nurses in time of pandemic

Isolation ward sans ‘isolation’ at SMHS hospital

36 hr shifts, no leaves, and PPEs out of pocket: Junior docs fight it out on the ground

Adventure in times of corona: Nine lost-and-found trekkers in Zabarwan

Supply chain restored, life-saving drugs arrive in bulk

Heroes on ground: Daughter in hospital but father remains on duty; another one guards big cats

COVID19: 10 more test positive in Kashmir; cases in J&K climb to 198

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