Citizen Reporter India

Citizen Reporter India (CRI) is led by its founder and owner, Pir Azhar-u-Din, who established the platform to amplify the voices of underserved communities and bridge the gap between the public and the administration.

GI Nodal Officer Represents Tamil Nadu at Tribal Business Conclave 2025

By: Pir Azhar U Din New Delhi | November 12, 2025: Tamil Nadu’s Geographical Indications (GI) Nodal Officer represented the state at the Tribal Business Conclave 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural and entrepreneurial strength of India’s tribal communities.   Organized jointly by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Culture,…

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Akshar Mahotsav 2025 to Illuminate India’s Scriptural Heritage at the National Museum

Pirzada Moomin Akshar Mahotsav 2025 to Illuminate India’s Scriptural Heritage at the National MuseumNew Delhi, Nov 13 — The National Museum, in collaboration with The Calligraphy Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, is set to host Akshar Mahotsav 2025, a three-day national festival celebrating India’s timeless scriptural and calligraphic traditions. Scheduled from November 14 to…

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Kupwara Police Intensifies Crackdown on JKNOPs, Ex-Terrorists, OGWs and SIM Vendors

Kupwara Police Intensifies Crackdown on JKNOPs, Ex-Terrorists, OGWs and SIM Vendor Kupwara: In a determined bid to dismantle anti-national networks and strengthen public security, Kupwara Police has intensified its ongoing crackdown on Jammu and Kashmir Network of Overground Workers (JKNOPs), former terrorists, and their associates. The campaign also involves a comprehensive verification drive targeting SIM…

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In the Delhi blast, 34-year-old Amar Kataria lost his life in a tragic incident. (Photo: ITG)

“Dad, My Strength” — The Tattoo That Helped Identify Amar Kataria After the Red Fort Blast

By: Pir Azhar U Din Among the nine people who lost their lives in the devastating blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening was 35-year-old Amar Kataria, a resident of Srinivaspuri. For his family, the day began like any other but ended with heartbreak that words can hardly capture. Amar, who owned…

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Delhi 10/11 Red fort blast |He Guided Others Safely Through Life, But Ashok Kumar Couldn’t Make It Back Home

Ashok Kumar, a 34-year-old bus conductor from Mangraula village in Hasanpur, Uttar Pradesh, spent his life helping others navigate the busy streets of Delhi. Every day, he ensured passengers reached their destinations safely, always putting their well-being above his own. On Monday evening, tragedy struck. Ashok was among eight people killed in the explosion near…

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Forest Laws vs. Human Lives: Rangwar’s Tribal Families Still Await Justice and Rehabilitation

Kupwara, J&K | 10 November 2025 In a quiet valley of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, tin-roofed huts shimmer faintly under the pale light of the Drangyari stream. These fragile structures are home to the displaced tribal families of Rangwar, who have been living in limbo for the past two decades — torn between the memory…

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10th District Jammu Handball C’ship culminates

By: Pir Azhar U Din JAMMU: The Three day 10th District Handball Championship in senior men and women and Junior Boys and Girls categories concluded today at Playfield Shastri Nagar. The championship was organized by Players Association Handball Jammu in collaboration with J&K Handball Association and sponsored by J&K Sports Council. Joint Director Information, Deepak…

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Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal inaugurates New Court Complex in Bandipora

BANDIPORA: In a significant development, the newly constructed Court Complex at Bandipora was inaugurated today by Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and Administrative Judge for District Bandipora, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal. The inauguration was carried out on the directions of the Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh,Justice…

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Telemedicine for Equitable Healthcare in Rural Punjab

By: Pir Azhar U Din PUNJAB: Over 65% of India’s population lives in rural areas, but healthcare infrastructure and personnel remain disproportionately urban-centric. Punjab’s rural communities, home to ~17.9 million people, face a 20% shortfall in health sub-centres, fewer Primary Health Centres (PHCs) than needed, and a huge gap in Community Health Centres (CHCs). As a…

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