Kashmir Observer - APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE

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SUNDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

J&K Govt's 'Pro-Quota' Affidavit Sparks Outrage

Opposition Slams 'Misleading' Tactics

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US Shoppers Rush to Buy Before Trump Tariffs Hit

John Gutierrez had been thinking about buying a new laptop for the past year. The Austin, Texas, resident needed a computer with faster processing and increased storage for his photography work and had his sights set on a product from a Taiwanese brand.

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Trump's 'Oops' Yemen Strike Sparks Civilian Death Outcry

A controversial U.S. military strike in Yemen ordered by President Donald J. Trump on April 4 has ignited global outrage after reports surfaced that the intended Houthi militant target may have actually been a civilian gathering celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

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PM Modi Accorded Grand Ceremonial Welcome At Colombo's Independence Square

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.

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GCOE Kick-Starts Fit India Movement-2025

Government College of Education (IASE) M. A. Road, Srinagar Saturday kick-started the Fit India Movement (Men/Women) 2025 with an inspiring event promoting physical fitness and wellness across the campus.

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Fire Breaks Out At Hotel In Khayam

A fire broke out at Azad Hotel in Srinagar on Saturday morning, triggering panic among those present on the premises.

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SKIMS MC Upgrades Patient Care Services In Advanced Centre For Mental Health

To provide efficient patient care services SKIMS MC upgraded various facilities in the Department of Psychiatry, SKIMS Medical College.

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New Twist in Rajouri's Toxic Puzzle

Amid the ongoing investigation, the question remains: Where did Chlorphenapyr come from in Buddal?

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An Interdisciplinary Intellectual

Over time, Prof. Gulrez's influence expanded beyond borders, and he achieved international fame, earning admiration and respect from people across the globe.

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'Indian Exporters Better Placed To Deal With US Tariffs Than Competitor Nations'

Indian exporters are better positioned to deal with the additional US tariffs as compared to their competitors, who are facing much higher

1 min

With Right Infra, India Can Lead Global Textile Market Once Again: Rahul

New DelhiLeader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that with the right infrastructure and dignity for every hand in the textile value chain, India has the potential to lead the global textile market once again.

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China Hits Back With 34% Tariffs, Canada Imposes Levy On US Cars

Taiwan plans $2.7 bn help for firms | Beijing played it wrong: Trump

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Two Drug Peddlers Arrested In Anantnag

As part of its on-going crackdown on the drug menace, Police in Anantnag arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession in two separate incidents.

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Kashmir Apple Growers See Promising Season As Demand Rises

Apple growers in Kashmir are seeing a surge in demand this season for produce stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) units, leading to improved earnings and early release of stock.

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‘Govt Committed To Ensure Robust Healthcare System For Pilgrims’

The Department of Health & Medical Education, Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, successfully conducted the National Review Meeting for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SAJNY) 2025 at the Banquet Hall in Srinagar.

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SC Collegium Recommends Justice Arun Palli To Be New CJ Of J&K, Ladakh

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointment of Justice Arun Palli, Judge, High Court of Punjab & Haryana, as Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

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IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead Of Amit Shah’s Visit

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, bringing together senior officials from the Police, Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, and intelligence agencies to strategize security measures ahead of an upcoming VVIP visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

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J&K Receives Rs 10.42 Cr Under Mission Shakti In Two Years

A total of 22 empowerment hubs for women are operational in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the Government of India’s Mission Shakti scheme, according to data from the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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Waqf Amendment Bill Opposed By All Communities: MP Mian Altaf

National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi reaffirmed his stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill during a public interaction in Mamer Kangan, stating the bill is being opposed across communities and not just by Muslims.

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Govt Resolved To Combat Drug Menace: CS

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday formally launched a massive five month long Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan.

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District Anantnag Tennis Ball Cricket C'ship Begins in Bijbehara

The three-day District Level Tennis ball Cricket Championship kicked off at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Bijbehara on Saturday.

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Pakistan's Debacle In Limited-Over Tour Of NZ Attracts Criticism From Ex Players & Fans

Pakistan's de-bacle in the limited-over tour of New Zealand, which ended on Saturday, attract-ed strong criticism from former cricketers and fans, with batting great Javed Mi-andad calling for sidelin-ing of players and officials who have not given 100 per cent to the team's cause.

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J&K Throwball Association Holds 2 Events At Legends School

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Throwball Associa tion recently organised two significant events at Legends School Srinagar to felicitate sports ceremony to honour the girls'

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IPL 2025: Struggling SRH Lock Horns With Upbeat Gujarat Titans

HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad will certainly look to introspect on their no-holds-barred attacking philosophy in a bid to stem the rot caused by a hat-trick of defeats as they face a buoyant Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter here on Sunday.

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