LONGFORM View all
Life and Times of Nasrullah—Kashmir’s Grand Old Activist
From exposing an erring J&K High Court Chief Justice to fighting pitched battles for employee and student welfare, a downtowner became privy to many tumultuous events in Kashmir during the ‘half-century’ activism career filled with his 600-odd petitions..
TOP STORIES View all
Mehbooba Stages Dharna At Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Says Kashmir 'In Pain'
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to protest the alleged repression of people of the union territory and demanded that killing of innocents be stopped immediately..
Snow in Highlands, Rains Lash Plains Of Kashmir
The upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed fresh snowfall on Sunday (December 5) leading to the closure of border roads including Bandipora-Gurez road, Sinthan- Kishtwar road and Mughal road..
Are We Becoming Perpetrators of Outsider’s Gaze?
Reducing a highly sacred space for the believers to an aesthetic prop for the brand‘ storytelling’ and content for social media feeds, is problematic. It is just the legacy of the Orientalist Gaze, we are propounding and manifesting in our local spaces, without the desire to engage and create a mutual dialogue of interest
Caring for Karewas
It is Votes, Stupid!
Dragon’s Predominance: Globally Active China
Pre-empting Omicron
While strict restrictions should be in place for the travellers at the airports, the union and the state governments have to also enforce SOPs to ensure there is no fresh surge in delta related cases.
Militancy and Article 370
Azad’s Pitch For Statehood
Omicron Challenge
Students Without Schools
Kashmir Observer got in touch with our readers to see how they’ve encountered the phenomena of “Students Without Schools”.
Shy or Socially Anxious?
The Beast of Masculinity
The Legalised Crime of Sharing
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SPECIAL REPORT View all
Online Stalking On Rise: How Kashmiri Women Are Tackling It
Cyber Cell of J&K Police received 150 complaints from women between the age group 18-30 in the Covid-plagued year of 2020. The records reveal that four of these cases were serious crimes in which the first inquiry report was lodged against the accused..
LOCAL View all
Weather Improves In Kashmir Valley
The minimum temperature across Kashmir, except at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg, settled above the freezing point on Monday even as the weather office predicted possibility of a wet spell mid-week..
6 Charged With Fraud Mutation Of Land
J&K LG Calls For Intensive Testing, Containment
Restore J&K's Statehood Before Assembly Election: Azad
CITY View all
DC Srinagar Flags-Off Shikara Race At Dal Lake
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Saturday flagged-off a Shikara Race at Dal Lake here..
Govt's Keeping Jamia Mosque Closed Nefarious: Auqaf
Only NGO's Registered With ICPS Can Work With Children: MD ICPS
MMU Aghast Over 'Sale' Of Kashmiri Covid Orphans Outside J&K
REGIONAL View all
India's Airlines Incurred Loss Of Rs 19,564 Cr In 2020-21: Govt
The airlines and airports in India incurred an estimated loss of Rs 19,564 crore and Rs 5,116 crore, respectively, in 2020-21 due to severe disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic..
Soldiers Gun Down 14 Civilians in Nagaland, Army Calls it 'Unfortunate'
Veteran Journalist Vinod Dua Dies At 67
Elon Musk's Starlink To Apply For India Licence By End Of January
WORLD View all
Myanmar Court Sentences Ousted Leader Suu Kyi To 4 Years Jail
A special court in Myanmar's capital sentenced the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to four years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of incitement and violating coronavirus restrictions,..
WHO Says Vaccination, Not Travel Curbs, Key To Battling Omicron
Auckland Reopens As New Zealand Tries New Coronavirus Approach
Omicron Covid Variant: What We Know And What We Don't
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LIFE & TIMES
8 Things Japanese Do That Helps Them Live Long
Why has Japan earned the distinction of being the country where people live long, healthy lives? Is there something in their food and nutrition that helps longevity.
Most Employees Favour Hybrid Model Of Work Post Pandemic: Survey
Over 73 per cent of the employees interviewed respondents said they are in favour of this new emerging hybrid model across industries, according to a survey by HR solutions provider Genius Consultants..
Workplace Culture Improved Since Onset Of Covid-19: Survey
Workplace culture has improved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and employers are planning to make moderate to extensive changes in order to allow more hybrid working, says a survey..
'43% Teachers Unhappy, 9% Totally Dissatisfied With Online Teaching'
Around 43 per cent of teachers said they were not satisfied with online teaching during the pandemic while nine per cent of them expressed complete dissatisfaction with the mode of education, according to a survey..
Mental Reattachment To Work Vital For Success Of Leaders
Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day -- and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers, the Portland State University study found..
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..
BUSINESS View all
Lot Of Unhealthy Speculation On Crypto Taking Place: Finance Minister
Asserting that a lot of speculation is taking place on cryptocurrencies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, December 4, 2021, said these speculations are not "healthy at all.".
J&K Bank Launches mPay Delight
Annual Stamp Duty Rates Preparation Underway In Kashmir: Div Com
Mukesh Ambani Backs Data Privacy, Cryptocurrency Bills
SPORT View all
Ajaz Patel Becomes 3rd Bowler To Take All 10 Wickets In An Innings
Ajaz Patel on Saturday entered the record books as he became only the third bowler in the 144-year-old history of Test cricket to take all 10 wickets in an innings on the second day of the second Test against India here..
Downtown Heroes Flagged Off For Assam
Ronaldo Reaches 800 Career Goals As United Beats Arsenal 3-2
Cooch Behar Trophy 2021-22: J&K Lose By An Innings & 210 Runs To K'taka
HEALTH View all
Omicron Threat: DHSK Sounds Valley Wide Alert
Director Health Services Kashmir on Thursday chaired a meeting with health officials including Chief Medical Officers, NHM officials, Medical Superintendents of hospitals to discuss the Covid-19 scenario..
Does Omicron Defeat Vaccines? No Sign Of That Yet, Says Oxford
ITC Starts Clinical Trials Of Nasal Spray For Covid-19 Prevention
Over Half Of Women, Children Found Anemic In India: Survey
ENVIRONMENT View all
SC Directs Centre To Hold Emergency Meeting To Control Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday to take measures like stopping non-essential construction transport, power plants and implementing work from home..
Underground Water Well Within Safe Limits In J&K: Govt Study
Climate Change Making Amazon Birds Smaller
UN Chief Says Global Warming Goal On 'Life Support'
TRAVEL
India To Resume Scheduled International Flights From December 15
Scheduled international flights to and from India will be resumed from December 15, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Friday..
International Flight Services To Normalise By Year End: Govt
Scheduled international passenger flights to and from India remain suspended since March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. India has air bubble arrangements with more than 25 countries..
Saudi Arabia Sets Age Limit For Overseas Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has said that it will only allow people aged 18 to 50 to perform the Umrah pilgrimage..
'Do Not Travel To J&K': US Travel Advisory To Citizens
In its advisory issued on Monday for India, the US State Department urged US citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir due to militancy and civil unrest, and also within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border..
Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Rises 67% To Around 88 Lakh In Oct: ICRA
Domestic air passenger traffic grew by a whopping 67 per cent year-on-year at around 87-88 lakh in October, on the back of festive season demand amid continuous fall in the number of COVID-19 infection cases..
SpiceJet Allows Passengers To Pay For Tickets Upto 12 Instalments
SpiceJet on Monday launched a new scheme under which passengers will be able to pay for tickets in three, six or 12 instalments..
US Lifts Pandemic Travel Ban, Opens Doors To Visitors
The US lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe..
Pak Denies Use of Airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah Flights
Pakistan has denied use of its airspace for flights from Kashmir capital Srinagar to Sharjah in the UAE, which resumed after 11 years last month..
Hajj 2022: Online Application Process Begins
The online application process for Hajj 2022 began on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announcing significant reforms and enhanced facilities for the pilgrimage..
Covid-19: Govt Issues Revised Guidelines For International Passengers
Travellers fully vaccinated and coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines shall be allowed to leave the airport..
How New US Travel Rules Affect Various Countries, Including India
The new US travel policy will block entry to foreign nationals who have recovered from COVID-19 and then gotten one dose of two-dose vaccines -- a standard that France and the European Commission consider full vaccination..
Highest Post-Pandemic Domestic Air Traffic Seen On Sunday: Scindia
Due to constructive policies of the Centre, domestic air traffic reached its highest level on Sunday since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday..
Full Capacity Domestic Flights To Operate From Oct 18
Airlines can operate domestic flights without any capacity restriction from October 18 onwards, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Tuesday, keeping in mind the "passenger demand for air travel"..
India To Allow Foreign Tourists Via Chartered Flights From Oct 15
India has decided to allow foreign tourists into the country, beginning with granting tourist visas to those travelling by chartered flights from October 15 and those by regular planes from November 15..
INTERVIEW View all
Is Kashmir Expecting Third Wave of COVID-19?
In an exclusive chat with Kashmir Observer, Director SKIMS Dr. AG Ahangar bats for the strict Covid protocol to keep the third viral wave at bay..
‘Lockdown, Dope, Sloth’: What Causes Heart Attacks in Young Kashmiris?
‘Will Promote Cutting-Edge Research in IUST’: Prof Romshoo
REVIEW View all
Maulana Azad's Non-Violent Activism and its Relevance in Current Times
Alvi's is a significant work which presents a positive, tolerant, and peace-loving picture of Islam amid a scenerio inundated with negative stereotypes of Islam and Muslims.
Alimte Irfan, Hospitals & Nursing Homes of Dr Tabish Released
Book Discussion Session Held At KPC
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
IUST's Journalism Deptt Hosts Online Session on New Media Landscape
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC) Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized an online interactive session on the theme "New Media Landscape and Society" on Sunday. .
Workshop on Oxford's Journalist Fellowship Programme
Journalists Donate Blood To Commemorate Deceased Colleagues
OTV
Int'l Disability Day: No Light in Sight for Persons with Disabilities
Inspite of extending Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 to Jammu and Kashmir two years ago, why the law hasn't been enforced and the State Commissioner under this Act not appointed in JK? Watch more in this week's INKISHAF..
Falling Leaves
Autumn comes in different shades and spirits in Kashmir and ends up spreading festive feelings and vibes in the land of Aatish-e-Chinar. Watch the elements of this festive season unfolding in this video..
When New Office Becomes Commoner's Agony In Kashmir
Despite New Registration Department set up in J&K with dozens of posts created, why are people suffering due to the official inertia?.
Inside the Wicker Village of Kashmir
In Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, villagers of Shalbugh hamlet comes together at the fag-end of the fall to sustain the wicker cottage industry of Kashmir..
'Return Us Body'
Hours after government forces claimed killing two militants and their associate, the Hyderpora 'encounter' was trailed by the demand of probe and the return of the bodies of the two slain civilians..
Insecure Security Guards of Kashmir
Why JK Bank hired security company from outside is violating Minimum Wages Act and pushing the bank guards on the path of protest over pay-cut? To know more, watch this week’s INKISHAF..
Dark Nights in Kashmir
Despite its natural resources being exploited on a large scale, Kashmir continues to face worst power crisis. The whole scenario exacerbated by the resource saturation demands 24x7 subsidized power. Watch more in this week's Inkishaf..
Covid Warriors or Bonded Labourers?
Hailed for their crisis-management roles, why are Covid warriors treated as bonded labourers in Kashmir? Is government violating it's own Minimum Wages Act? Know more in this week's Inkishaf..
Dumped and Duped
Uprooted from the iconic lake which gave them sustenance, why Dal dwellers are pushed to depravity and wretchedness in Rakh-e-arth where their land is sold to others in their name? Watch more in this week's Inkishaf..
CAREERS View all
Allen Career Institute Nowgam Felicitates NEET Rankers
Allen Career Institute, Nowgam, Srinagar felicitated the rankers of recently released NEET results during a function at its Nowgam campus..
NEET Results Finally Out; J&K Lad Among The Toppers
KHYEN CHYEN View all
Div Com Kashmir inaugurates ‘Eat Right Mela’ at Hotel Centaur
The Food Safety wing of Drugs and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) in collaboration with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FS&SAI) Monday organised ‘Eat Right Mela’ at Hotel Centaur on the banks of Dal Lake..
Div Com Kashmir Orders Monitoring Of Eatables' Quality
TECHNOLOGY View all
Killer Asteroids Abound. NASA Is Ready To Do Something About It
On a winter morning in 2013, a meteor the size of a four-story building screamed across the country, exploding near the city of Chelyabinsk and injuring more than 1,600 people amid widespread property damage..
Instagram's Impact On Children Probed By US States
CULTURE View all
Workshop To Promote Art Concludes At Mahatta's
On the last day of the Art Exhibition, titled “Mashq-e-Paaeez: Ishq-e-Nabi” concluding ceremony was held at Mahattas. Students attended a brainstorming career counselling session at the exhibition..
Talk On Forgotten Cuisines Of Kashmir Held At Mahattas
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