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Sajid Raina

Sajid Raina
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Sajid Raina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Production and Mass Communication from Government Degree College Baramulla and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. He worked as a Sub Editor at Kashmir Life from 2023 to 2024. His work has appeared in several national and international publications, including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, TRT World, Rest of World, Middle East Eye, and The Diplomat, among others. He can be reached at sajidmaqboolraina@gmail.com
A man selling sacrificial animals in Sopore ahead of Eid-ul-Adha( KL image: Sajid Raina)

‘I’ll Miss It Badly’: Farewell to Sacrificial Animals on Eid-ul-Adha Grips Emotions

by Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: Before 7 AM on June 10, 2024, Shafeeqa Bagum (36) roused his son from a deep sleep, saying that the sheep appeared...
A man is holding a picture of Awami Ittehad Party chief Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, during an election campaign in Central Kashmir's Budgam district.( Picture credit: Nissar Ahmad)

Engineer Rasheed: The Langate Simpleton Who Wishes to Move From Tihar to Parliament

by Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: On May 20, on the day of voting for the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, contrary to popular mood on the ground,...
Gulam Mohammad Gojar and his son, Gulam Hussan Gojar, waiting at the polling station to cast their votes on May 20, 2024

Father Accompanies Disabled Son to Cast Votes, Hoping Social Welfare Aid Resumes

by: Sajid Raina  SRINAGAR: A 85-year-old man and his disabled son in north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Monday, cast their votes in hopes of releasing...

The Lilliput’s In Contest

Sajid Raina offers a quick introduction to a few candidates from north Kashmir Baramulla who are in a contest but not for the victory In...
On his wedding day, groom Mohammad Ashraf added an extra touch of joy and happiness by casting his vote at Kangan polling station on Monday, May 12, 2024. (Image credit: Umer Farooq)

In Wedding Gown, Kashmir Groom Goes to Vote

by Sajid Raina  SRINAGAR: In a heartwarming display of civic duty, a groom in Kashmir's picturesque Kangan area, dressed resplendently in his wedding attire, took...

Choosing Democracy for the First Time, But Votes Shouldn’t Go in Vain: Kashmir’s Young...

by: Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: The young voters in Kashmir, choosing democracy for the first time and expressing their faith in it, urged Lok Sabha candidates...

Why BJP Link Is Every Kashmir Party’s Major Poll Issue?

by Sajid Raina The regional parties, however, are engaged in aggressive labelling and targeting of each other, particularly those perceived to be supported by...

Would Have Chosen Srinagar LS Seat if Challenged by Parra, but Sajad Lone…, Says...

By Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister and Vice President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Omar Abdullah, stated that he contested the Lok...

JKNC Faces Music; PC Dubs Omar Tourist, PDP Terms Candidates Internally Displaced

by Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), the daddy of Kashmir politics is facing the music for the choice of its candidates in...

Govt Forms Panel to Review Status of Glaciers, Lakes in JK

SRINAGAR: The government on Thursday accorded sanction to the constitution of Focused Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Monitoring Committee (FGMC) for the Union territory...

Police Seized Illegally Acquired Property, Arrest Three Drug Peddlers in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached illegally acquired property of a notorious drug peddler, besides three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from...

Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Kashmir Professor for Article 370 Post

SRINAGAR: In a rare display of support for citizens' freedom of expression, the Supreme Court overturned a criminal case against Professor Javed Ahmad Hajam,...

Pregnant Duo Await Airlift in Snowbound Gurez

SRINAGAR: While temperatures in Kashmir's plain areas are gradually rising and snow is melting, the Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district remains inaccessible....

CUK Postpones Exams Scheduled for Tomorrow

SRINAGAR: Central University of Kashmir on Wednesday announced postponement of exams scheduled for tomorrow – March 7, 2024. "It is notified for the information of...

In Kashmir Public Broadcaster AIR Creates History, Stays Silent For Fourth Day

by Sajid Raina SRINAGAR: In a development that is unprecedented and historic in the Jammu and Kashmir context, the erstwhile Radio Kashmir Srinagar, now All...