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Sayyid Mirak Kashani: Kashmir’s Spiritual Glory Prophesied In Lahore

His demise was widely mourned in Kashmir and outside. Grieving people attended his funeral amidst cold weather, ongoing Indo-Pak war and dogfights in Srinagar’s skies..

Kashmir Safe Destination For Foreign Tourists, Says NCRB Report

‘The report will act as an eye-opener for foreign countries and will also substantiate the Ministry of External Affairs’ stance in motivating these countries to end their travel advisories for Kashmir.’.

Govt To Axe 51 Walnut Trees For KP Transit Camp

The District administration in Kupwara is all set to axe over 50 fruit-bearing walnut trees in Handwara to pave way for the construction of a transit camp for the rehabilitation of Kashmir Pandits..

Rohingya Crisis: Limits of WB’s Proposal

As the Rohingyas also want to return to Myanmar, integration into Bangladesh, following WB's recommendations, is like denial of their fundamental & human rights. Some local experts believe that integration may lead to a new “Palestine Crisis”

What Critics Are Getting Wrong About India’s Economic Recovery

USA’s Imperialist Feminist Project and Current Reality of Afghanistan

Numbers Behind Numerics: Facade of University Rankings

Indo-Pak Dead-End

If anything, the bitter exchange at the UN and Pakistan's dossier once again underlines how far the two countries have drifted apart since their failed attempt at a back-channel dialogue early this year.

Pre-empting Third Wave

Helping Afghanistan

For The Sake Of Peace

Tic Disorder — What are they and How We Treat Them

Tics include excessive blinking, wrinkling the nose, or grimacing, jerking or slamming the head, clicking the fingers, coughing, grunting, or sniffing repeating a sound or phrase — this may be something vulgar or objectionable in a limited percentage of cases.

In History and Memory: Hadowun Hospital

Social Media: Youth and Narcissism

Ways Out of Health Anxiety

Crime Against Women Surges In Kashmir, Says NCRB Report

Pertinently, last year, 449 cases of kidnapping of women to compel them for marriage have also been registered. The shocking data has also revealed that 1744 cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty were also registered in J&K..

Children of Mountains: Why’re Their Teachers Disappointed?

Kashmir’s Islamic Geometrical Designs Are ‘Secular In Appeal’ — How?

Srinagar Going Green, But How Clean is the City?

LOCAL View all

Covid-19: 50-Bed ‘Portable’ Hospital Set Up In Baramulla

A 50-bed "portable" hospital, with ICU and oxygen facilities, has been set up in north Kashmir's Baramulla district in view of a probable third Covid wave and it was inaugurated by Union Health Minister said on Saturday.

Kashmiri Pandits Stage Protest In Jammu Over Delay In Relief Payment

Four Held With Heroin In Rajouri

Schools Closed In Leh As Ladakh Reports 71 New Covid-19 Cases

CITY View all

Noorbagh Encounter: Militants Flee After Dropping Weapons, Say Police

Police on Saturday said that militants seem to have fled after dropping their weapons following a brief firing in Noor Bagh area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday..

Encounter Breaks Out In Noorbagh Area Of Srinagar

Div Com Stresses For Intensified Covid-19 Vaccination In City

LAWDA Initiates Process Of Installation Of LED Display Units In Dal Lake

REGIONAL View all

Amarinder Singh Resigns As Punjab CM, Says ‘Feel Humiliated’

Congress veteran Amarinder Singh on Saturday resigned as the chief minister of Punjab, capping months of a power tussle that had polarised the ruling party in the state headed for elections in just about four months..

No Need For Covid Booster Doses In India At This Stage, Say Experts

Govt Calls Recent NYT Article On Covid Response ‘Provocative

Crores Of Rupees Deposited In Bank Accounts Of Two Children In Bihar

WORLD View all

EU Says ‘Not Informed’ About New Australia-UK-US Alliance

The three countries' leaders unveiled the alliance on Wednesday in what was seen as a move to counter China's rising might..

‘Will Aggravate Arms Race’:China Attacks New Australia-UK-US Partnership

China Says Will Work Closely With SCO Members On Afghan Issues

UN Chief Urges ‘Rapid’ Emission Cuts To Curb Climate Change

LIFE & TIMES

Study: High Blood Pressure Doubled Globally In 30 Years

The number of people living with high blood pressure has doubled since 1990, according to a major study published on Wednesday that found half of all sufferers -- about 720 million people -- went untreated in 2019..

Is Desk Job Making You Fat?

Don't let your desk job make you unhealthy and fat. Many people complain about this. Increasing stress and inactivity at work leads to weight gain..

Covid-19 May Become A Mostly Childhood Disease In Few Years: Study

COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus, according to a modelling study.

CDC Says Cloth Masks Don’t Offer Protection Against Smoke From Wildfires

Despite cloth masks’ effectiveness at stemming Covid-19 transmission, it does little to protect against smoke because the small, harmful particles in smoke can pass through the cloth..

Covid: How Parents Can Help Kids Deal With Back-To-School Anxiety

Anxiety may be a challenge for many more children than usual, and it can be intertwined with other feelings, such as excitement and shyness.

Four Reasons Why More People Are Not Buying Electric Cars Yet

One of the main reasons for people’s hesitancy is that electric cars are more expensive than petrol or diesel vehicles. In the long run electric cars are cheaper due to lower charging cost, maintenance, and servicing..

Mukbang: Saudi Health Alert Over New Online Eating Craze

Mukbang is an internet phenomenon that has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few years. The eating broadcast originating in South Korea and quickly circulated the globe. It is now gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia with the rise of influencers..

‘World’s Happiest Country’ Seeks Migrants. Here’s Why

Repeatedly dubbed the happiest nation on the planet with world-beating living standards, Finland should be deluged by people wanting to relocate, but in fact it faces an acute workforce shortage..

Should World Stop Shaking Hands After Covid? What Experts Say

Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback, thanks to vaccinations and the lifting of social restrictions -- but "pressing the flesh" faces an uncertain future..

Leaders Who Listen To Employees Have More Resilient Teams, Research Show

Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations..

All You Want to Know About Black Fungus

The widespread reports of mucormycosis suggest that it is not coming from a single contaminated source and does not have a single explanation. It is an evolving condition that will unfold in the coming days.

Pregnancy During Covid Lockdown: How Pandemic Has Affected New Mothers

Preparing for childbirth can be joyful and exciting, but COVID-19 restrictions disrupted many women's prenatal care and forced some mothers to deliver their infants, without partner or family support..

World Bee Day: What Will Happen If Bees Go Extinct?

While bees are most commonly known for honey, these intelligent creatures are also behind most of the food we love – fruit, veg, chocolate and even coffee..

Single-Use Covid Face Masks Set New Global Recycling Challenge

Researchers in Australia want to transform single-use Covid masks into road material. In the United States, the protective gear is recycled into benches. And in France, they are reborn as floor carpets for cars..

BUSINESS View all

J&K Bank CMD Meets PHDCCI Delegation

As part of his outreach to the various trade and business associations in the J&K UT, J&K Bank Chairman & MD R K Chhibber along with his management team Saturday held an elaborate meeting with the delegation comprising of members of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kashmir Chapter) led by its Mentor Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya to discuss mutually significant issues..

7.3 MT Sweet Corn Yield Expected This Year: Director Agri Kashmir

We Aim To Take J&K’s Industrial Revolution To Next Level: LG

Kashmir Inc Holds Interaction With I&C Minister

SPORT View all

New Zealand Abandon Tour Of Pakistan Citing Security Threat

The New Zealand cricket team on Friday abandoned its ongoing tour of Pakistan before the start of the first ODI here, citing a security threat which the host board insisted did not exist while declaring the pull-out a unilateral move..

4 Matches Played In DFA Srinagar League Tournament 2021

Srinagar Open Tennis Championship 2021 Enters Finals Stage

Premier Division On Cards As DFA Srinagar Meets Clubs

HEALTH View all

Flu Vaccine In Times Of Covid Crisis More Important: DAK

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said flu vaccine in times of Covid crisis is more important than ever..

Single Shot 96.6% Effective In Preventing Death, 2 Doses 97.5%: ICMR

Vaccinate Children Ahead Of 3rd Covid Wave: DAK To Parents

New Covid Variant May Evade Vaccine Protection: Study

ENVIRONMENT View all

Climate Action Cannot Wait For Covid Pandemic To End, 220 Journals Warn

The authors warn that while recent targets to reduce emissions and conserve nature are welcome, they are not enough and are yet to be matched with credible short and longer term plans..

Air Pollution Could Cut Life Expectancy By 9 Yrs In North India: Study

Rs 100 Crore Worth Timber Rots Due To Official ‘Apathy’

Govt Initiating Steps For Forest Rights Act Implementation

TRAVEL

Jet Airways To Start Domestic Operations In Q1 2022

Jet Airways will start domestic operations in the first quarters of 2022, the Jalan Kalrock consortium, the successful resolution applicant of the airways said on Monday. The airline intends to start its first flight from New Delhi to Mumbai by Q1 2022..

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Up 31% At 66 Lakh In Aug: ICRA

Domestic air passenger traffic continued on the growth trajectory in August with volumes growing up to 31 per cent to 66 lakh over the previous month, helped by higher capacity deployment..

US Eases Travel Advisory For India

The new travel advisory of Level 2 which is considered as safe came in the wake of the significant improvement in Covid situation in India..

Kounsarnag: The Sublime Beauty!

Only hands of God can create such wonders. We felt as if it's a veritable piece of paradise when we had a first glimpse at the milky water stream trickling down beneath the wooden bridge at 'Gaorwattan..

Air Travel Becomes Costlier As Govt Raises Caps On Domestic Airfares

India had imposed lower and upper limits on airfares based on flight duration when services were resumed on May 25, 2020, after a two-month lockdown due to coronavirus..

IndiGo Starts Priority Boarding Facility For Passengers

IndiGo on Wednesday said it has started a priority boarding facility for its passengers so that they can avoid longer queues at the boarding gates in airports..

90% People Want Govt To Frame Travel Booking Refund Policy: Survey

As many as 95 per cent of citizens believe that the current policies of the airlines, railways or hotels are not in consumer interest and 90 per cent want the government to come up with a travel booking refund policy..

UAE Lifts Ban On Transit Flights, Including From India, Pakistan

The United Arab Emirates will on Thursday lift a ban on transit flights, including from India and Pakistan, the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) said on Tuesday..

Umrah To Resume From August 10

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the resumption of Umrah service for pilgrims worldwide from 1st Muharram 1443 (August 10, 2021), following a successful Hajj season..

WHO Panel Advises Against Covid Vaccination Proof For Travel

The World Health Organisation's Emergency Committee on Thursday maintained its stance that proof of Covid-19 vaccination should not be required for international travel, amid a growing debate on blocking the entry of travellers if they are unvaccinated..

Night Flights At Srinagar, Jammu Airports Soon: GoI

The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday that efforts were afoot to complete the lighting project at the earliest at the Srinagar airport to facilitate flights during low visibility round-the-year through concerted coordination with Indian Air Force..

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Back To Growth Trajectory In June: Report

Domestic air passenger traffic was back to the growth trajectory in June amid the falling number of COVID-19 cases in the country with around three million passengers flying on local routes in the previous month.

Suspension Of Scheduled International Flights Extended Till July 31

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till July 31, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday..

Saudi Arabia Allows Women To Register For Haj Without Male Guardian

Saudi Arabia has announced that women can now register for the annual Haj pilgrimage without a male guardian (mahram), Al Arabiya News reported on Monday..

INTERVIEW View all

‘Will Promote Cutting-Edge Research in IUST’: Prof Romshoo

Days after being appointed as the new vice chancellor of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), noted academic Shakil A. Romshoo detailed his varsity vision in an interview with Kashmir Observer..

Sonum Lotus on Hot Summer, Cloudbursts: ‘Weather Extremes Increasing’

Jester’s Jingle: ‘A Voice Of Concern For Downtown’

REVIEW View all

Dr Nazir Mushtaq’s Book ‘Tinkey’ Released

The book is in Urdu, and is a collection of a hundred fictional micro stories of one page each and will be available in 5 languages- Kashmiri, English, Hindi, Bengali, and Persian..

Physician-Penman Returns With Shadowy Aspects of Society In His New Book

British Journo Couple Makes Sensational Claims on Kashmir In New Book

CINEMA & TV View all

JK Film Policy A Game Changer For Film Making In J&K

The Policy provides comprehensive guidance to the aspiring to shoot in Jammu and Kashmir with special focus on providing single window clearance thereby saving their time and energy to make their movies..

LG Launches Film Policy To Promote J&K As Shooting Destination

The First Khan: Kashmiris Remember Dilip Kumar in Shadow and Substance

MEDIA View all

153 Afghan Media Outlets Stop Operations After Taliban Takeover

At least 153 Afghan media outlets have stopped operations in 20 provinces following the Taliban takeover of the war-torn nation last month, a media report citing organisations supporting free media said..

Journalist Bodies Condemn Police Raid On 4 Kashmir Journalists

Authorities Verifying, Regulating Media Persons Operating In Kupwara

OTV

Why Walnut Trees Are Axed Arbitrarily in Kashmir?

Inspite of the existing laws guaranteeing protection and preservation of walnut trees, why are the organic dry fruit trees being axed in Kashmir? Know more in this episode of Inkishaf..

Parkour Boys of Kashmir

Played in an urban environment, Parkour is about negotiating obstacles by running, jumping, and climbing. As part of popular culture, the sports has find takers in the valley..

Violation of Right to Education, Information

In yet another instance of highhandedness, a noted private school of Kashmir first violated Right to Education by denying admission to a little girl, and then Right to Information by refusing to share information about it to the aggrieved parents under RTI. Know more in this episode of Inkishaf..

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