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:
- JJM Boost in J&K: 1,469 Water Supply Schemes Completed, 1,377 Operational
Srinagar: The Jal Shakti Department has physically completed 1,469 water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu and Kashmir, providing tap water connections to households across the Union Territory. Officials said that out of the completed projects, 1,377 schemes have already been made operational, ensuring functional tap water connections to households. In… Read more: JJM Boost in J&K: 1,469 Water Supply Schemes Completed, 1,377 Operational - Altaf Bukhari Concerned Over Hardship Faced by J&K Hajj Pilgrims
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has expressed serious concern over reports of inconvenience being faced by Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir as they prepare to return home after completing their pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to a press statement, Bukhari said it was disturbing that pilgrims were allegedly facing unnecessary hardship… Read more: Altaf Bukhari Concerned Over Hardship Faced by J&K Hajj Pilgrims - Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi calls on CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation.The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing. During the interaction, the Chief Minister… Read more: Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi calls on CM Omar Abdullah - NCC Cadets Must Lead Unity and Nation-Building: LG J&K Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (India): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday interacted with NCC cadets participating in the ‘Special National Integration Camp’ organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasising the vital role of youth in nation-building and social harmony. Addressing cadets from across the country, the Lieutenant Governor described the camp… Read more: NCC Cadets Must Lead Unity and Nation-Building: LG J&K Manoj Sinha - J&K Approves ₹36-Crore Rural Entrepreneurship Projects to Create 12,000 Non-Farm Enterprises
SRINAGAR: In a major push to rural entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded in-principle approval to six Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth ₹36 crore under the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), aimed at promoting non-farm enterprises across the Union Territory. The approval was granted during a meeting of the UT-Level… Read more: J&K Approves ₹36-Crore Rural Entrepreneurship Projects to Create 12,000 Non-Farm Enterprises