A massive fire devastated the Balukhali Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, destroying thousands of homes and resulting in several deaths. The blaze, the worst in recent years, saw black smoke billowing over the camp as residents scrambled to save their belongings. Authorities and the U.N. Refugee Agency are working to control the fire, but the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. The densely populated camps, home to over a million Rohingya refugees who fled Myanmar in 2017, face high fire risks. Concerns have been raised about the lack of medical facilities to treat burn victims, exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed a gathering at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after a four-year ban. He had been under house arrest since August 5, 2019, following the revocation of Kashmir's semi-autonomous status.

In the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, there exists a 'Mini Tibet' where residents who have migrated from Tibet are settled. This report by Zubair Dar explores why these people came from Tibet to Srinagar and why they have chosen to settle here despite the deteriorating conditions in Kashmir.

The two major lakes of Indian-administered Kashmir, Dal and Wular, have been continuously shrinking over the past several years, posing a threat to their existence. Experts discuss the reasons behind the shrinking of these lakes in a report from Srinagar by Zubair Dar.

The BJP government in Indian-administered Kashmir is emphasizing the restoration of historic temples to boost tourism, which had become desolate following the departure of Hindu Pandits from the region. The restoration of these historic temples raises the question of whether Hindu Pandit families will return to the area.

In 'Pencil Village' in Kashmir, a factory is responsible for producing two-thirds of the wood used to manufacture pencils in India. These pencils are then exported to numerous countries, highlighting the village's significant role in the global supply of an essential educational tool.

The Himalayan glaciers, which provide water to nearly a quarter of the world's population, are melting at an alarming rate, raising concerns about future water shortages.

Thousands of Rohingya refugees residing in temporary camps in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India are living in fear of being deported back to Myanmar. They have expressed a desire to avoid returning due to past abuses.

Indian security forces have imposed a strict lockdown in Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, following the Indian government's decision to revoke the region's autonomy. Local residents, particularly in the Soura neighborhood, are actively resisting the occupation by digging trenches, guarding barricades, and clashing with security forces. The article highlights the severe impact on the local population, including injuries, arrests, and alleged torture. Community organizers like Hayat Ahmed Bhat continue to mobilize resistance despite the risks, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and the release of detainees.

Saffron farming in Kashmir, one of the world's prime locations for the spice due to its terrain, soil quality, and weather, is experiencing a decline in production due to unpredictable climate changes in recent years.

In Srinagar, Kashmir, boating is not just a recreational activity but a way of life, with lakes hosting houseboats for decades. These floating homes, known for their colorful imagery and designs, attract many tourists. However, they face significant environmental challenges.

In the Indian-administered state of Kashmir, photojournalists, predominantly men, have been documenting the daily lives and struggles of people amid a three-decade old armed conflict. However, women photojournalists are now emerging and challenging the male-dominated industry in South Asia.