Indian Army Completes 364 Eye Surgeries in Kashmir Under Operation Drishti
The Indian Army conducted 'Operation Drishti,' performing 364 eye surgeries across Kashmir, including 144 in Srinagar and 220 in Tangdhar's challenging border terrain. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised the Army's efforts, highlighting the creation of an underground operation theatre and the use of advanced surgical tools airlifted to remote areas. He acknowledged the dedication of Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for supporting this healthcare outreach, which transformed many lives in Jammu and Kashmir.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-right overall (Left 0%, Centre 48%, Right 52%). Overall sentiment is positive (82/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 30 Sept, 12:51 pm. Other outlets followed.