Special Correspondent, Kashmir — Contributor at Diplomat Digital
Yawar Hussain is a journalist based in Srinagar whose work focuses on politics, governance, economics, education and defence. He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, grounding his reporting in rigorous research, policy understanding and an eye for long-term regional implications.
He began his professional journalism career in 2015. Over the years, he has worked with several leading news organisations in Jammu and Kashmir. He served as Political Correspondent at the English daily The Rising Kashmir, followed by his role as Bureau Chief at the news magazine Kashmir Life. His reporting, analyses and on-ground narratives have been published by multiple national media outlets as well.
As Special Correspondent for Diplomat Digital, he contributes deeply reported stories, explainers and political insights shaped by a decade of field experience across Jammu and Kashmir’s fast-evolving socio-political landscape.
Here are the latest articles:
- Shujaat’s Shujaat And After
Srinagar, On June 14, eight years ago, it wasn’t just one Shujaat (Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari) who was killed by gunmen, but with him another Shujaat, the meaning of his name, courage, also waned away from his beloved profession of journalism. Ever since, the journalistic space in the region has been crept by public relations… Read more: Shujaat’s Shujaat And After - Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved to Connect Kashmir and Ladakh Year Round
SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari following the historic breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel. Sinha joined Gadkari at the landmark occasion, highlighting that the project marks the beginning of a new era of connectivity and development for both Jammu and Kashmir… Read more: Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved to Connect Kashmir and Ladakh Year Round - Chief Principal Census Officer Reviews Implementation of Census 2027 Operations in Bandipora
Bandipora (J&K) (India): In continuation of series of reviews of ongoing districts undergoing HLO Phase-I of Census 2027, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) / Director Census Operations (DCO), J&K and Ladakh, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Amit Sharma, IAS, along with Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Sunday chaired… Read more: Chief Principal Census Officer Reviews Implementation of Census 2027 Operations in Bandipora - JKCPJ Foundation Hosts Let’s Connect Season 2, Chapter 3 at Nishat Garden
Srinagar: The JK Centre for Peace and Justice (JKCPJ) Foundation successfully organized Let’s Connect Season 2, Chapter 3 at the scenic Nishat Garden, Srinagar. This chapter marked a significant milestone in the Let’s Connect journey as it introduced the concept of Peer Support, creating a safe and welcoming space for participants to connect, share, and… Read more: JKCPJ Foundation Hosts Let’s Connect Season 2, Chapter 3 at Nishat Garden - Omar Abdullah flags off World Bicycle Day cyclothon and launches Jammu Kashmir sports campaign
SRINAGAR, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marked World Bicycle Day by flagging off a high-profile cyclothon from the Royal Springs Golf Course, signaling a renewed administrative push to foster fitness, healthy lifestyles, and a robust sports culture among the youth across Jammu and Kashmir. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under the prominent “My… Read more: Omar Abdullah flags off World Bicycle Day cyclothon and launches Jammu Kashmir sports campaign