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

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

Not Very Swachh : Govt departments in Kashmir without separate washrooms for female staff

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, Jun 05: The lack of toilets in government offices in Kashmir is causing inconveniences to female employees, with them now raising the issue with the Chief Minister, Mehbooba

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

World Environment Day ‘mourned’ in Kashmir

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, Jun 05: On the World Environment Day observed on Tuesday, the civil society members lamented the environmental degradation in Kashmir. The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) in coordination with

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

World Tobacco Day: Doctors remind: Smoking causes cancer, kills

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar:As World Tobacco Day was observed on Thursday, doctors believe that smoking not only affects the lungs but also impacts the entire cardiovascular system. For World No Tobacco Day

Jul. 2, 2018

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Govt issues ultimatum to protesting Anganwadi workers

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 29: The face-off between Anganwadi workers and the government continues, with the authorities threatening to act strictly if the protesters do not resume their duties. The Anganwadi

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

Ramadan Special: When every square in Kashmir becomes home to countless beggars

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 23: A neatly dressed couple, speaking in chaste Urdu, seems to be loitering on the Jhelum Bund near Polo View here. They stop every passerby and talk with

Jul. 2, 2018

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Ramadan: A shift from dried dates in mosques to festive evenings in costly restaurants

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 20: In Kashmir Valley, Ramadan has turned into a month of evening festivities characterised by vibrant assemblies at Iftar parties that are focused on food savoured with

Jul. 2, 2018

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JK to include religious leaders, civil society in fight against drug abuse

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 17: Government has decided to take the help of Imams and NGOs for fight the rising drug menace in the valley. According to an official document, the

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

Govt employees asked to follow traffic rules or face action

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 16: The government has directed its employees to wear the safety gadgets while driving two wheelers in the Valley. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has issued a circular following

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

Drug Menace: How addicts’ families survive the nightmare and numbers continue to rise

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 14: Often at office or home, a vision haunts Shakeel (name changed)—of his son roaming the streets barefoot, in rags. “We have suffered immensely. Our tears will

Jul. 2, 2018

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Phase I of uptown flyover opened for traffic

By Hirra Azmat Srinagar, May 11: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti threw open the first phase of Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh Expressway Corridor from Amar Singh College to Barzulla bridge here on Friday. The opening

Jul. 2, 2018

Kashmir

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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

Not Very Swachh : Govt departments in Kashmir without separate washrooms for female staff

World Environment Day ‘mourned’ in Kashmir

World Tobacco Day: Doctors remind: Smoking causes cancer, kills

Govt issues ultimatum to protesting Anganwadi workers

Ramadan Special: When every square in Kashmir becomes home to countless beggars

Ramadan: A shift from dried dates in mosques to festive evenings in costly restaurants

JK to include religious leaders, civil society in fight against drug abuse

Govt employees asked to follow traffic rules or face action

Drug Menace: How addicts’ families survive the nightmare and numbers continue to rise

Phase I of uptown flyover opened for traffic

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