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The Honey Girl Of Kashmir

Nov 15, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

It is no longer true that women in Kashmir cannot work or run businesses. An inspiring example is Sania Zehra,a 20-year-old resident of Balhama, who is a champion in beekeeping. She is not only the backbone of her family’s longstanding business but also a shining example for her entire community. Sania said that beekeeping has been her grandfather’s business, which her father took over, and now she is in this line of work as the third generation.
Reverberations From Bengal To Kashmir

Aug 18, 2024 | shorturl.at | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

The otherwise quiet corridors of SKIMS Srinagar reverberated with shock and anger today as doctors and medical students raised their voices against the gruesome rape and murder of a doctor in India’s Kolkata. The tragic death of the young doctor has shaken the medical fraternity across the country, with demands of justice and security to health professionals getting stronger.The protest on Saturday saw a huge participation by students and faculty members within the premises of SKIMS Srinagar.
Reverberations From Bengal To Kashmir

Aug 18, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

The otherwise quiet corridors of SKIMS Srinagar reverberated with shock and anger today as doctors and medical students raised their voices against the gruesome rape and murder of a doctor in India’s Kolkata. The tragic death of the young doctor has shaken the medical fraternity across the country, with demands of justice and security to health professionals getting stronger.The protest on Saturday saw a huge participation by students and faculty members within the premises of SKIMS Srinagar.
Meet Ghulam Mohamed Zaz, Sculptor Of Kashmir’s Best Santoors

Jul 7, 2024 | shorturl.at | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

In a dilapidated room on the bank of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, an old man fidgets with strings and pegs. The sounds that fidgeting makes every now and then, breaks the silence that clings to the ancient mud walls. Debris litters his floor, but it does not bother him. The light that streams in through a small window, illuminates 74-year-old Ghulam Mohamed Zaz’s ageing face and withered fingers. He continues to work, feeling the rough contours of an unfinished santoor.
Meet Ghulam Mohamed Zaz, Sculptor Of Kashmir’s Best Santoors Sultan

Jul 7, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

In a dilapidated room on the bank of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, an old man fidgets with strings and pegs. The sounds that fidgeting makes every now and then, breaks the silence that clings to the ancient mud walls. Debris litters his floor, but it does not bother him. The light that streams in through a small window, illuminates 74-year-old Ghulam Mohamed Zaz’s ageing face and withered fingers. He continues to work, feeling the rough contours of an unfinished santoor.
Omar Abdullah Defeated, Son Leads Jailed Engineer Rashid To The Finish Line

Jun 4, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

Abrar Rashid has had one of the most watched political debuts in Jammu and Kashmir. Wherever he went, seeking votes on behalf of his jailed father, former MLA Abdul Rashid Sheikh, better known as Engineer Rashid, Abrar was greeted by a sea of supporters. Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) is now heading for a stunning win in Baramulla. Abrar’s campaign speeches were punctuated with slogans such as: “‘Bandeporeok vote kas, Engineras beye kas’ (Bandipora will vote for, Engineer who else)”.
Kashmir - A Sonrise In Srinagar

May 19, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

As Abrar Rashid stepped into North Kashmir he found himself amidst a sea of supporters. Thousands of enthusiastic individuals, especially youth from diverse corners of the district, had gathered to hear Rashid’s message and rally behind him. Abrar is spearheading the electoral campaign here on behalf of his father and former MLA Abdul Rashid Sheikh, better known as Engineer Rashid.
Kashmir - A Sonrise In Srinagar

May 19, 2024 | shorturl.at | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

As Abrar Rashid stepped into North Kashmir he found himself amidst a sea of supporters. Thousands of enthusiastic individuals, especially youth from diverse corners of the district, had gathered to hear Rashid’s message and rally behind him. Abrar is spearheading the electoral campaign here on behalf of his father and former MLA Abdul Rashid Sheikh, better known as Engineer Rashid.
Srinagar - Highest Voter Turnout Since 1999

May 14, 2024 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

Voters of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar made history in this Lok Sabha Election. At 38 percent, it recorded the highest voting in 35 Years. The poll was held on Monday May 13 for the Srinagar Seat, in Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir P.K Pole said that this was the highest polling turnout in Srinagar Lok Sabha election since 1998. The previous percentages were: 2019 - 14.42%, 2009 - 25.55%, 1999 - 11.90%, 1998 - 30%.
Saffron Season in Kashmir

Nov 17, 2023 | thecitizen.in | BASIT ZARGARLoading.. |Basit Zargar

PAMPORE: On the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Pampore, purple swathes of centuries-old saffron fields scatter their fragrance on everyone and everything around. It’s late autumn in Kashmir, and villagers around Pampore (also known as the saffron town of Kashmir) are picking the delicate flowers to fill their wicker baskets. Kashmir saffron (Crocus sativus kashmirianus), known for its flavour and colour, is harvested just once a year, from late October to mid November.