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…

Body ache, muscle soreness, hair loss: New study reveals vitamin D deficiency among women is highest in Kashmir

Srinagar: Shaista, 34-year-old-expecting mother reported to Lal Ded Hospital, Srinagar last week with an excruciating body ache and pain in her calves. Her test reports showed that her vitamin D blood test…

November 28, 2022

Kashmir·Lead Stories

International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: How domestic abuse, social stigma are taking toll on divorcees in Kashmir

Srinagar: Seven months after Shazia’s (name-changed) divorce, her nieces’ wedding took place. Initially, she refused to go as she was not mentally ready to socialize in a large gathering after a traumatic…

November 25, 2022

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`Lung Cancer Awareness Month’: How early detection, precautions, and better access to health care can prevent deadly disease in Kashmir?

Srinagar: Does your heart sink when you hear these words: “Aemis chu welti dodh” (this person is terminally ill)? Cancer is feared for the amount of suffering it causes, and the feeling…

November 22, 2022

Health·Kashmir·Lead Stories

Over 10% of terminally ill patients suffer from lung cancer in Kashmir: Study

Srinagar: A new study has revealed that lung cancer has emerged as the most common carcinoma in Kashmir in the last five years. Titled, `Changing Pattern of Common Cancers in the Last…

November 21, 2022

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`Hallucinations’, `crying spells’, `suicidal tendencies’: One in every 7 new mothers suffer from `postpartum depression’ in Kashmir

Srinagar: Last year, Shazia (name changed) was desperately waiting to embrace motherhood. However, she was unprepared for the events that followed the birth of the baby. “In August, I delivered my baby…

November 17, 2022

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World Diabetes Day: 10% people in Kashmir suffer from chronic disease; 27% are pre-diabetics

Srinagar: Riyaz Ahmad, 65, is learning to walk all over again. In July, he had to have his left foot amputated, after he developed a serious infection owing to diabetes. Ahmad, who…

November 14, 2022

Health·Kashmir·Lead Stories

Winter in Kashmir: Animals at receiving end; over 200 cases report to Central Veterinary Hospital daily

Srinagar: Forget humans, the dip in temperatures has hit animals hard in Kashmir. According to the official figures, the Central Veterinary Hospital, Srinagar reports 100-200 cases of animals with different ailments daily.…

November 11, 2022

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`Tele-MANAS’: IMHANS, NHM launch helpline to provide mental health support, promote positive behavior in Kashmir

Srinagar: The person on the phone is desperate. The caller is struggling to get over her father’s sudden death due to a heart attack. She thinks her life has been rendered meaningless…

November 8, 2022

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Reshma: The story of resilience

Reshma, who was at the forefront of transgender community’s struggle for dignity in Kashmir, passed away on Sunday. The singer fought for the marginalised community. Three years ago, I met Reshma as…

November 6, 2022

Kashmir·Lead Stories

Rabies Control: Kashmir Vet wins top US honor

Srinagar: Top US scientific consortium has awarded Dr Qazi Mudasir from Central Veterinary Hospital, Srinagar, for pioneering work in rabies control. Global Alliance for Rabies Control – a renowned US and UK…

November 5, 2022

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