Insha Shirazi
The Mughal Road Markhor
Like Hangul, Kashmir is the home to Markhor, a near-threatened species. Officially they exist in the protected areas at Hirpora (Shopian) and Kazinag. The...
Kashmir’s Women Wedding Photographers
With unease dominating the scene as males direct bride poses during weddings, many young and brave women located an opportunity in the digital surge...
Chasing Tuberculosis
TB prevalence is steadily declining in Kashmir but it still continues to be the most challenging asymptomatic crisis that people face. In almost 30...
Hajj 2023: Bemina-Airport Bus Ride Costs Rs 900
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: As the Hajj pilgrims are preparing to take off for Mecca, the exorbitant transportation charges to ferry them from the Hajj...
Kashmir’s Metabolic Syndrome
With culture, situation, market and modernity making people less mobile physically, Kashmir is gradually emerging as the new capital of chronic metabolic syndrome. Women...
Bollywood Star Impressed By Kashmir’s Empowered Women Entrepreneurs
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: Popular Bollywood actress Saumya Tandon is currently enjoying a visit to the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, where she has been captivated...
Battling Drugs: In Kashmir 982 Kanals Freed, 18 FIRs Filed, 1,000 Kanals Cleared
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent growing cannabis and poppy, authorities in Kashmir have successfully cleared vast swathes of land from poppy...
Kashmir’s Dal Lake Infested, Alligator Gar Fish Threatens Local Ecosystem
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: In a surprising turn of events, an alligator gar fish (Atractosteus spatula), native to North America, was discovered in Kashmir's Dal Lake...
Kashmir Sapphire Mines Being Explored Again
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir mining department has announced plans to extensively and scientifically explore the world-famous sapphire found in the Paddar...
Army Likely To Use ‘Jet Packs’ For Aerial Surveillance On Borders
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: The Indian Army is gearing up to turn their soldiers into real-life 'Iron Man' with the help of jet pack suits that will...
Preserving Natural Heritage
With 60000 specimens, the 51-year-old Kashmir University Herbarium (KASH) is the only address for studying the diverse plant basket of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh....
Kashmiri Imam’s Devotion Rewarded With Ultimate Gift, An Umrah Package
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: In a heart-warming gesture, Maulana Bilal Ahmad Nadvi, an Islamic cleric was gifted an Umrah package by the Masjid committee in...
Poonch Attack: Operation Enters Day Five, Probe Zeroes In On Pakistan Based Handlers
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: A massive operation to track down militants involved in a deadly attack on an army truck in Poonch district has entered...
Dementia Capital
With Jammu and Kashmir recording the highest prevalence of dementia across India, the researchers are desperate to find answers to a trend that many...
Gender Audit Workshop Wraps Up At GCE Srinagar
by Insha Shirazi
SRINAGAR: The Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) M A Road Srinagar recently hosted a two-day workshop titled "Gender Audits Crafting an...
