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Echoes in Eden: Kashmir's Gardens Fall Silent

Srinagar, May 18 -- Twenty five tourists and a local guide were mercilessly killed in a terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley. In response, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targe... Read More


'No Expiry Date' To Ceasefire: Indian Army

Srinagar, May 18 -- The clarification came following reports that the arrangement between the two militaries on stopping the hostilities is ending this evening. The Director Generals of Military Oper... Read More


Srinagar Hits 32.2degC For 2nd Straight Day

Srinagar, May 18 -- Qazigund also experienced its hottest day so far at 33.0degC. In South Kashmir, Kokernag touched 31.4degC, while Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot, recorded a milder 27.2degC. Kupwa... Read More


Tourism Takes Hit

Srinagar, May 18 -- In the Valley, hotels, houseboats, and tour operators, once fully booked for the summer season, are now scrambling to offer discounts of up to 70% after mass cancellations from anx... Read More


The Day I Became a Metaphor in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 18 -- The year I turned fourteen, winter arrived with the quietude of an old man breathing. In our village near Budgam, snow covered the almond groves and roofs with a kind of forgetfuln... Read More


No Certificate, No Closure: Kashmir's River Tragedy Refuses to Rest

Srinagar, May 18 -- He slowed down at a certain point on the riverbank. "This is where," he said, "the bodies were pulled from." Then the car stopped, and the driver announced the arrival. On my rig... Read More


J&K Tourism Hit Badly, Focused Now On Ensuring Peaceful Amarnath Yatra: CM

Srinagar, May 17 -- Talking to reporters, Omar, said that the tourism has been hit quite badly and there is hardly any tourist coming here in this summer season. "We are now focused on Amarnath Yatra... Read More


Sajad Lone Calls For Creation Of Separate Body For Rebuilding Houses Destroyed In Shelling

Srinagar, May 17 -- In a post on X, Lone called for creation of a separate body to raise money for compensating losses suffered by people in shelling. "It is my humble appeal to the government to ple... Read More


Srinagar Hits Season Hottest Day At31.5degC

Srinagar, May 17 -- Srinagar hit 31.5 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest day of the season so far. Jammu and Qazigund also recorded peak temperatures of 41.0 degrees Celsius and 32.0 degrees Celsius... Read More


I Treat Toothaches in Leopards. And It's Saving Kashmir's Wildlife.

Srinagar, May 17 -- A few years ago, I stood inside a small enclosure at Dachigam National Park, staring into the half-open mouth of a Himalayan black bear. The bear was sedated, its breathing slow bu... Read More