Kashmir Observer - APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE

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TUESDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

LG Gives Assent To 3 Bills Passed By Assembly

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was informed on Monday that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given formal assent to three important bills recently passed by the House.

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LPG Price Up Rs 50, CNG By Re 1 Excise Duty Hiked On Petrol, Diesel

The domestic cooking gas LPG price on Monday was hiked by a steep Rs 50 per cylinder across India and CNG by Re 1 per kg, while the government raised taxes on petrol and diesel to shore up its revenues.

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Terrorism Curbed, Not Eliminated In J&K: HM

'J&K Has Suffered For More Than 3 Decades'

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Kashmir Records Hottest Day Of Season

Rain, Snow Expected On April 9

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Study Suggests Humans Could Have Lower Threshold For Extreme Heat Than Earlier Thought

Humans could have a lower threshold for extreme heat than previously thought — a study result that can help cities prepare for summers in a warmer world.

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PDP Headquarter At Polo View Catches Fire

Two separate fire incidents were reported in Srinagar city on Monday – one at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Par-ty (PDP) in Polo View and an-other at a residential house in Nawabadal area, officials said on Monday.

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Multiple Community Centres Completed In Chanapora

SRINAGAR: Several community centres in the Chanapora constituency have been completed and are fully operational, while the Auditorium-cum-Community Centre at Natipora is nearing completion, the Jammu and Kashmir government has revealed.

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Govt Spends Rs 713 Cr On Srinagar Smart City Projects

The Jammu and Kashmir government has invested over 2713 crore in various initiatives under the Srinagar Smart City project, significantly enhancing energy efficiency, transportation, waste, and water management, and public safety since the program's inception.

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Man Steals Rs 2.45 Lakh From Madhya Pradesh Shop, Leaves Apology Letter

A man who stole Rs 2.45 lakh from a shop in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district left behind a letter seeking forgiveness for the act committed on Ram Navami, his struggles with debt and constant hounding by creditors as well a promise to return the amount in six months, a police official said on Monday.

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Why Saudi Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries

In a bid to streamline travel and reduce logistical bottlenecks ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, Saudi Arabia has revised its visa issuance policies, significantly narrowing eligibility for its electronic transit visa (e-stopover visa) and temporarily suspending short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries.

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Israel Strikes Tents Near Hospitals In Gaza, Killing And Wounding Reporters

Israel struck tents outside two major hospitals in the Gaza Strip overnight, killing at least two people, including a local reporter, and wounding another nine,

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Muslim Law Board Moves Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Israel Controls 50% Of Gaza As Palestinians Get Squeezed Into Shrinking Wedges Of Land

TEL AVIV: Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month.

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270 Assistant Surgeon, 1,590 Paramedical Posts Vacant

The Health and Medical Education Department has confirmed that 270 Assistant Surgeon and 1,590 paramedical posts remain vacant across the Kashmir division.

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No Land Acquired For Baramulla-Kupwara Rail Line: Govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday affirmed that no land has been acquired for the Baramulla-Kupwara Railway Line, however, confirmed that the land has been acquired for the road widening project in Handwara belt.

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Makhdoom Sahib's Ancestral Shrine Freed From Waqf Clutches: Renzu

In a landmark spiritual and legal assertion, the historic shrine of Tujar Sharief, linked to the Raina dynasty and ancestral family of Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib, has been declared spiritually and administratively independent of all central and state Waqf boards. The announcement was made by Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, Chief Patron of the Makhdoom Trust, during his visit to the shrine.

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Rs 5,677 Crore Disbursed Under GPF This Fiscal: Govt

The government has disbursed Rs 5,677 crore under the General Provident Fund (GPF) for the fiscal year 2024-25 so far, it said in a statement on Monday.

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'ACP Proposal For 10+2 Lecturers Under Consideration'

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that a proposal for Assured Career Progression (ACP) for 10+2 lecturers appointed through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is currently under active consideration.

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'No Proposal For Aru Cable Car'

The Jammu and Kashmir government intends to install a gondola between Yatri Niwas and Baisaran in Pahalgam, a move aimed at promoting eco-tourism in the region.

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Kashmir Faces Acute Healthcare Crisis: Study

As the world marks World Health Day, a recent study published in the European Journal of Medical and Health Research paints a grim picture of healthcare in Kashmir, highlighting doctor shortages, mental health challenges, and alarming rural-urban disparities.

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Govt Forms Panel To Address Concerns

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has acknowledged concerns over the 'alleged arbitrary supersession' of senior JKAS officers by their juniors from departmental or feeding services, and has constituted a committee to streamline the career progression within the premier administrative service.

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928 SRO-43 Cases, 1,279 RAS Applications Pending In J&K

The government on Monday revealed that 928 cases under SRO-43 of 1994 remain unresolved, along with 1,279 applications under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS).

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Over 8 Lakh Beneficiaries Receive Monthly Pension: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than eight lakh individuals across the Union Territory are receiving monthly financial assistance through various welfare schemes. Of these, 4.5 lakh are from the Kashmir Division and 3.6 lakh from the Jammu Division.

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Saudi Job Scam Leaves Kashmiri Youth Depressed

A growing number of youth from Kashmir valley are falling prey to a job scam that promises employment in Saudi Arabia but leaves them stranded with low wages, long working hours, and broken promises, an investigation has found.

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Affidavit Row

After taking a principled position on the contentious reservations issue, the elected Jammu & Kashmir government submitted an affidavit in the High Court, calling a writ petition against the reservation policy \"frivolous\" and \"mischievous.\" This has generated fresh controversy with the opposition accusing the government of hypocrisy.

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Digital Investing: Smart, Secure, and Diversified

In an era driven by technology, investing has evolved far beyond traditional methods, offering secure, flexible, and accessible options for investors at every level.

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The Soda Bottle Syndrome of JK's School Reforms

Education is the soul of any enlightened society. No society can truly thrive without significant advancements in its educational infrastructure. In Jammu and Kashmir, government schools have long been the backbone of education for children from economically weaker sections who cannot afford the high fees of private institutions. Imagine a student from a remote rural area, with no literate family members and limited resources—how would such a child ever dream of becoming a doctor or a teacher if government schools were taken out of the equation?

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Mothers, Masters of Kitchen Chemistry

Every day, a series of scientific experiments take place in the kitchen, showcasing the fascinating applications of chemistry.

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'Increased Screen Time Found To Increase Depression Risk In Teen Girls By Disrupting Sleep'

Excessive screen time can affect one's sleep, thereby increasing risk of depressive symptoms — especially among teenage girls, according to a new study.

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Ants In Your House? Here's How They Get Everywhere – Even High Up In Tall Buildings

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide.

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Rupee Drops 32 Paise To Settle At 85.76 Against US Dollar

The rupee declined 32 paise to settle at 85.76 against the US dollar on Monday amid the wide-spread global turbulence over escalated tariff war and fear of a global economic slowdown.

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Govt Stepping Up Efforts To Help Exporters; Group To Monitor Possible Import Surge

The government has set up an inter-ministerial group to monitor a possible surge in imports from countries like China, Vietnam and Thailand, fearing a surge in inbound shipments following the imposition of high reciprocal tariffs by the US on these countries, sources said.

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Indian Banks Recovered Over Rs 14,000 Crore, Twice What He Owed, Claims Vijay Mallya

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya has claimed that Indian banks have got access to his properties worth Rs 14,131.6 croгe, more than twice the amount that he owed to public sector banks.

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Sensex, Nifty Record Steepest Single-Day Decline In 10 Months

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty logged their worst single-day decline in 10 months, as fears that Trump's policies on reciprocal tariffs may lead to recession and higher inflation in the US going ahead unnerved investors.

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India, Portugal Agree To Deepen Trade & Investment Ties

India and Portugal have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, particularly in trade and investment, renewable energy and connectivity, as President Droupadi Murmu and her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa held talks here on Monday.

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Trump’s Tariff ‘Medicine’ Injects Turmoil Into Global Markets

US President Donald Trump warned foreign governments they would have to pay \"a lot of money\" to lift sweeping tariffs, characterising the duties as 'medicine' and triggering further carnage across global financial markets on Monday.

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District Tennisball Cricket Championship Ends In Anantnag

District Tennisball Cricket Championship concluded on Monday at BHSS ground Bijbehara. In the championship, more than 40 teams participated in senior, junior and Sub junior Boys and girls categories.

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Refreshed & Ready, Arsenal Star Saka Gunning For Real Madrid

Injury lay-offs are rarely welcomed by players but Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka believes his enforced breaks could benefit him and his club as they prepare to face holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.

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Real Kashmir Hosts AIFF U-15 Junior League In Srinagar, 2 Matches Played

Real Kashmir FC is hosting the Under-15 Junior League with two matches played on Monday at the TRC Ground in Srinagar.

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I Have 10 Months To Decide: MS Dhoni On IPL Future

NEW DELHI: The legendary MS Dhoni stayed immune to the growing clamour around his future in the IPL, saying his career depends on how his body reacts to the demands of top-flight cricket and he has \"10 months\" to take a call.

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