CARS & BIKES
Maruti Suzuki Launches Petrol Version Of Vitara Brezza At Rs 7.34 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki India on Monday launched the petrol version of its popular compact SUV Vitara Brezza priced…
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Internet, But No Internet In Kashmir
The erratic access to Internet is wreaking havoc with every sector of economy dependent on internet besides proving detrimental to the education.
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Govt Scraps JK Bank Recruitment Process, Annuls 1450 Appoitments
Acting tough against irregularities in the J&K Bank recruitment process, the government on Thursday scrapped the process for the recruitment of 250 probationary officers and 1,200 banking associates..
Delhi Violence: Death Toll Mounts To 38
The death toll in Delhi's worst riots in more than three decades climbed to 38 on Thursday as the violence ebbed but did not subside completely.
Trump Means Business
Trump’s message is clear: As long as India opens up its markets to American products, and is willing to make common cause with the United States on some foreign policy issues, the shared commitment to democratic values and civil rights of minorities can be set aside.
Kashmir: Engagement is the Key
CANDID in a COVID Environment
Moving On In Kashmir
Kashmir: A Bargaining Chip for Trump?
Malaysian Summit Portends Well for Ummah
On Hurriyat’s ‘Urgent Press Release’
Welcoming The Virus
Bad, Bad Banks — Simply Terrible
By Rejecting Trump’s Plan, Palestinians Should Eye One State Path
Delhi Violence
Any complacency on the part of the government now has the potential to further flare up the situation and spread the riots to other parts of the country.
Trump’s Visit
Post-Article 370 Politics
Let Schools Function
AAP Won, BJP Didn’t Lose
Panchayat By-Polls
Internet Is Like Oxygen
India’s Advantage
Foreign Envoys in Kashmir
Economy In Dire Straits
Amid Declining Production, Kashmir Farmers Seek GI Tag For Local Saffron
Extreme climatic conditions, especially prolonged dry season and untimely rain and snowfall, began affecting the crop in 2017 and 2018 when production declined to 5.2 and 5.653 metric tonnes, respectively.
Women in India: Issues and Challenges
Foreigners Stranded In Wuhan By Virus Tell Of Fear And Rations
In Times Of Fake News & Manufactured Outrage, How Do We Reclaim Empathy?
This Winter Had The Sharpest Teeth
Exclusive: Why Does Raju Want To Be A Militant?
Let’s Fight This Attack on Culture!
Spell of Struggle and Sufferings
Kashmiris Tune Into Radio News in Absence of Internet and TV
Heaven or Harvard: The Dilemma of Modern Education System
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SPECIAL REPORT View all
At Harwan, A Grid Station Eats Up Protected Fruit Bearing Trees
DC office has steered clear of granting explicit permission for felling of 17 fruit-bearing walnut trees at the proposed site for construction of grid station. But, all the trees at the site stand axed..
LOCAL View all
Huge Decline In Stone Pelting, Violence In Kashmir: Lt Gen Joshi
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Y K Joshi on Thursday said there has been a huge decline in stone pelting incidents and violence in Kashmir in the past six months..
Army Soldier Dies After Falling Into Gorge In Gurez
CS Reviews Progress Of Jammu-Srinagar Four Laning Project
Advisor Sharma To Head Reconstituted Board Of Technical Education
CITY View all
Scores Of Shikaras On Dal Lake Without Any Work
Life on the picturesque Dal Lake has come to a standstill as Shikaras are empty and parked along the edges of the lake. In the months leading to the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019.
CISF Takes Over Security Of Srinagar Airport
Floriculture Deptt Adds 1 Lakh More Tulip Bulbs This Year
SMC To Start Dust Cleaning Drive On City Roads
REGIONAL View all
UN Chief ‘Very Saddened’ By Casualties In Delhi Violence
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is "very saddened" by the casualties in the communal clashes in northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law.
China To Send ‘Duck Army’ To Help Pakistan Fight Locusts
Delhi Death Toll Mounts To 27, Court Slams Police For Inaction
Inshallah, There Will be Complete Peace Here: Doval
WORLD View all
World ‘On Brink Of Coronavirus Pandemic’
There have been more than 82,100 infections and 2,800 deaths worldwide, according to the latest toll from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Sanders Says May Relocate US Embassy Back To Tel Aviv If Elected
Pak PM In Qatar Ahead Of US-Taliban Deal
WHO: Iran Has Necessary Capabilities To Battle Coronavirus
LIFE & TIMES
AR Rahman’s Daughter to ‘Suffocating’ Taslima: ‘Get Some Fresh Air’
Khatija wrote, “I will not be weak or regret the choices I’ve made in life. I am happy and proud of what I do and thanks to those who have accepted me the way I am. My work will speak, God willing...
I Quit My Bank. Am I Saving The World?
You have to earn the right to be hopeless. Unless you have truly exhausted all of the options you can’t truthfully claim it.
Rise of a Daughter
Iltija’s relationship with her mother — of whom she is fiercely “protective” — is fuelled by healthy arguments and differences in opinion..
4 Best Cities In India To Live With Family
We all want the best when it comes to our families. If you’re looking to move to another city in India with your family, here are the best cities in India to live with your family.
Play To Retell Story Of Kashmiri Poet Habba Khatoun
The story of 16th century Kashmiri poet Habba Khatoun will be the central theme of "Zoon Noor Kashmir Ka", Aadyam's closing play for its fifth edition.
Tips To Use Air Coolers Efficiently This Summer
Come sweltering summer season, humid air, whopping temperature increase and unbearable heat, the need of the hour in every Indian household is the precious air cooler.
Insha Bashir: Story of Courage and Determination
When she was just 15, in 12th standard, she met with an accident. She had previously been diagnosed with gastric ulcers and suffered oral bleeding..
What’s So Special About Pakistani Dramas?
Everything is not shoddy about Pakistan. There are bright things too which we least take notice of or which get overshadowed by what selective media rhetoric present to us..
Dhadkan: Radio Kashmir’s Live Radio Gameshow
Radio Kashmir, Srinagar has a unique distinction among all the affiliated radio stations of All India Radio for sending the first live radio gameshow on air almost two decades earlier..
From Ice Cream To Toilet Seats:The Most Bizarre Uses For Gold
It's currency. It's luxury. It's even dessert. But those are only the base uses of gold. This is the stuff of gods, big and small..
Phone Movements Can Predict Your Personality
Mobile phone movement patterns say a lot about your personality type, say researchers who used data from phone accelerometers – the tiny sensors tracking phone movement for step-counting and other apps.
Central Kashmir: Militant Killed In Chadoora Gunfight
A militant was killed in a gunfight with state forces in Bugam area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir's Budgam District on Sunday..
BUSINESS View all
24×7 Power Supply In J&K In 2 Yrs: Union State Minister
The Central government is aiming to provide round the clock electricity supply to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State R.K. Singh said on Wednesday.
Bank ATMs Starts Dispensing More Of Rs 500 Instead Of Rs 2,000
Oil Is Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin
Bukhari Calls For End To ‘Bureaucratic Approach’ In JKB
SPORT View all
ICC Rankings: Smith Returns To No.1 Spot As Kohli Drops To 2nd
Virat Kohli lost the top spot in the ICC Test Player Rankings after managing only 21 runs in the first Test which his side lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets in Wellington.
I-League: Real Kashmir Stay In Top Half With 1-0 Win Over Indian Arrows
KIUG: A Convergence of Sports and Youth at KIIT University
Pakistan To Give Honorary Citizenship To Darren Sammy
HEALTH View all
DAK Advocates Early Anti-Viral Drugs For Patients With Flu Symptoms
Amid flu cases, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday stressed for early use of antiviral drugs in patients with flu illness..
Walnuts Listed As Superfoods For Its Health Benefits
Don’t Mistake Flu For Coronavirus: DAK To People
Kashmir Witnessing Unknown Virus; Children In Grip Of Viral Infection
ENVIRONMENT View all
21 Indian Cities Among World’s 30 Most Polluted: Report
Delhi topped the list of most polluted capital cities in the world in 2019, according to a new report which also revealed that 21 of the world's 30 most polluted cities are in India.
Climate Change Threatens Future Of All Children: UN Report
Jeff Bezos Launches $10 Billion Fund To Combat Climate Change
Migratory Bird Census Starts In Valley Wetlands
TRAVEL
Govt To Spend Rs 2,000 Cr To Upgrade Tourist Infrastructure In J&K
The atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir is safe and the only thing needed now is to spread this message across, the official said.
Flight Of Fancy? Aviation Industry Tries To Go Green
Aviation accounts for three percent of climate-damaging carbon emissions globally and the world is experiencing record heatwaves, wildfires and storm surges.
High Airfare: CB Files Case Against Agents, Airlines
The Crime Branch of Kashmir Police on Saturday registered cases against ticketing agents and airlines operating in J&K.
Bio-Digesters Being Installed In Houseboats On Pilot Basis
Lakes and Waterways Development Authority has started the process of installing bio-digesters in households of the catchment area and some houseboats.
Weather Diverts Jammu Bound Ministers To Srinagar
Three ministers in the Narendra Modi government arrived in Srinagar on Saturday after their flight to Jammu could not land there.
Malaysian Tourists In Kashmir Turn Emotional After Accessing Internet
Emotional scenes were witnessed at the government-run media centre in the city on Wednesday as a group of Malaysian tourists accessed the internet for the first time since reaching here..
Post 370 Dal Craves for Attention As Efforts to Conserve Lake are Halted
The lake’s existing condition reveals, the conservation efforts are far from making a redeeming difference. More so, when recurrent turmoil in Kashmir puts an extended halt to it.
Air Ticket Counters at TRC Fleecing Customers, Authorities Mum
The air ticket counters established by the divisional administration at the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) here following internet blockade in the Kashmir Valley are overcharging customers with authorities acting as mute spectators.
Train Service Resumes Partially In Kashmir Valley
Rail services in Kashmir resumed partially on Tuesday over three months after being suspended in view of the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.
Airfare From Srinagar Increase Many Folds, Internet Gag Takes Toll
The airfare from Srinagar to other parts of the country has witnessed increase by many folds, badly affecting travel plans of many Kashmiris.
Stakeholders Not Upbeat About Lifting Of Travel Advisory
Tourism stakeholders in Kashmir are not upbeat about the revival of the sector even after the state government withdrew its security advisory of August 2 which had asked tourists in the Valley to leave..
Air India Reduces Fare Cap On Srinagar-Delhi Flights To Under Rs 7000
NEW DELHI — As Amarnath pilgrims and tourists continue to.
Cops Asked Tourists To Leave Kashmir, Say Hoteliers
SRINAGAR — Amid an unprecedented government advisory dealing a blow.
Extra Flights from Srinagar to Fly Out Tourists, Yatris
NEW DELHI — With situation appearing turbulent in Kashmir, aviation.
INTERVIEW View all
‘We Tell New Delhi Please Uphold Supremacy of Your Own Constitution’
We have been divested of our identity, stripped of our autonomy. Our territorial integrity is gone. We have lost our constitution.
This Time We Are Fighting an Existential Battle: Shah Faesal
MEC Embraces Kashmiri Students With Open Arms
REVIEW View all
Reflections On Kashmir
As Kashmir descends into the chaotic days of the late 1980s, Raza’s word of caution against ending the erstwhile State’s special status, on the basis of his first-hand experience of the futility of Jagmohan’s strong-arm tactics.
‘My Seditious Heart’ Is Two Decades Of Arundhati Roy’s Rage
Book Release- Unilateral Decisions Bilateral Losses
LETTERS TO EDITOR View all
When Teachers Right of Transfer is Denied
Students need change in teaching methodologies used by different teachers and need to meet the requirement of subject specific teachers. Both these motives get wasted as in some schools you would find all science teachers where as in other school you would see all social science teachers posted there from their first appointment date.
Need of Guidance and Counselling in Schools
Let’s Behave Like Humans Too
MEDIA View all
J&K Internet Curbs Vs Press Freedom
The 2011 report of the United Nations special rapporteur on free speech calls upon member states to ensure people’s access to internet at all times, including times of political or social unrest.
Kashmir Journalist Wins AFP’s Kate Webb Prize
KPC Concerned Over ‘Harassment’ Of Journalists
OTV
Unravel Kashmir | Chapter 1 | Trailer
OTV unravels the development and divergence of the psychology of youth in Kashmir. We bring to you the real stories of the conflict from real people. #StraightOuttaKashmir, featuring Ali Safuddin, Mu'Azzam Bhat and Ovais Ahmad..
Unravel Kashmir | Young Minds in a Conflict Zone
This episode provides an insight into the psychological upbringing of Kashmiri youth living in a conflict zone. The very aim of this documentary in particular, and the whole series in general, is to unravel unheard stories from real people who witness turmoil conflict and its nuances on a daily basis..
Case Reopened: Fake Drug Mafia in Kashmir
Kashmir Observer reopens the case of fake drug market in Kashmir, which kills thousands of people every year. Dr. Nisar-Ul-Hassan in an exclusive interview exposes the widespread spurious drug mafia network in the valley..
Caught in the Crossfire
Our reporters traveled to Uri and Poonch the two areas which have been battlefields in all the three wars two countries fought since their independence..
Kashmir’s Beloved Root Vegetable Has Made A Comeback
2014 Floods ravaged Kashmir and one overlooked consequence was the loss of Nadru. To the delight of Kashmiris Nadru grew again in 2018 thanks to local farmers..
Caught in the crossfre
Fear Has Returned To Kashmir Villages As India-Pakistan Clashes Resume. Tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbours are at a boil.Tens of thousands of Kashmiri villagers along the LoC are in distress once again..
Almond Blossom In Kashmir
The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling garden in Shahr-e-Khaas is a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike.Historians maintain there is no record to suggest who laid the garden.
Badam Wae’r Through An Artist’s Lens
Distinguished artist Masood Hussain dropped the paintbrush for a while.
Schools Reopen In Kashmir After Winter Break
Schools in Kashmir re-opened Monday after remaining closed for.
CAREERS View all
Pak Announces 1,600 Scholarships for Kashmiri Students
The governmet move is a 'show of goodwill for Kashmiri brethren', officials informed the parliamentary panel, according to the Express Tribune..
JEE Main 2020 Results Declared, 9 Students Score Perfect 100
KHYEN CHYEN View all
Biryani Sales Surge As BJP Faces Defeat In Delhi Polls
Biryani sales in New Delhi soared after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a devastating loss in a key state election to the Aam Admi Party (AAP).
Food Lovers Have a New Address in Srinagar
TECHNOLOGY View all
Woman Duped Of Rs 22 Lacs By Online “Fraudsters”, Case Registered
Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone Srinagar registered a case against online fraudsters who duped a lady from Srinagar of rupees 22 Lacs on the pretext of having won a Lottery.
Kashmir Is Disputed For Google Outside India
HEADS & TAILS View all
Why We Need To Stop Releasing Balloons
I have always hated kites and plastic straws long before I knew how many millions of lives they took. People who release pigeons and balloons at rallies have my undying hatred because the pigeons will die and the balloons will kill..
Beware of the New Danger!
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