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Why Kashmir's Forest Dwellers Live Like Prisoners on Their Own Land

Srinagar, July 10 -- Mud walls, tin roofs, and a wire fence encircled the entire settlement. It looked less like a village and more like a low-security prison. We pulled over and walked uphill. The m... Read More


Has Coaching Culture Hijacked Schooling in Kashmir?

Srinagar, July 10 -- Dr. Ashraf Zainabi's searing commentary in Kashmir Observer is both timely and essential. His article doesn't merely raise a red flag. It waves a red banner over a crisis we've no... Read More


Fire Damages House In Srinagar's Khanyar

Srinagar, July 9 -- According to officials, the blaze completely gutted the fourth floor of the building before it was brought under control. Parts of the lower floors also sustained damage. Fire and... Read More


Kulgam Police Deploy Geo-Fencing for Yatra Security

Srinagar, July 9 -- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal, stated that the advanced system is designed to monitor pilgrim movement, detect suspicious activity in real time, and ... Read More


CM Omar Calls For Promoting MICE Tourism, Cultural Events

Srinagar, July 9 -- Office of the chief minister, in a post on X informed that during the meeting, emphasis was laid on promoting Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism and ... Read More


School Timing Likely To Be Reviewed Amid Weather Forecast: Sakina Itoo

Srinagar, July 9 -- Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the inconvenience caused but defended the initial decision, citing extreme heat as the primary reason. "We are gratefu... Read More


Empty Houses, Aging Parents: Kashmir's Wealth Illusion

Srinagar, July 9 -- These homes are more than structures. They are the physical embodiment of a parent's love, ambition, and years of sacrifice. But walk inside, and more often than not, you'll find ... Read More


Srinagar's Ghost Mall Could Be a Playground of Hope

Srinagar, July 9 -- On a prized stretch of land near Lal Chowk, stands a locked, underlit structure that was once the city's pride. When it was inaugurated in 2010, Sangermaal was billed as the future... Read More


Are Kashmir's Schools Just Certificate Shops Now?

Srinagar, July 9 -- When the Education Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sakina Itto, felicitated NEET and JEE toppers recently, it made for a heartwarming photo-op. These students had worked hard, clea... Read More


Farmers Need A Helping Hand

Srinagar, July 9 -- Temperatures have soared well above seasonal norms, with Srinagar recording its hottest day of the year at 37.4degC. The problem isn't just the heat, it's the pattern. A snowless w... Read More