Srinagar, May 21 -- In today's digital age, where information is abundant and misinformation is even more pervasive, the role of a newspaper remains critical. More so, with the rise of social media, which has brought new challenges to the credibility and reliability of public discourse. In this environment, professionally produced journalism, grounded in fact, accountability, and editorial scrutiny has become more necessary than ever.

Kashmir Observer was launched in March 1997, at a time of deep uncertainty and political upheaval. Journalism in Kashmir, then and now, operates under extraordinary constraints. The region's turbulent history has often left little space for independent, balanced reporting. Despite this, we began publication...