Kashmir Observer - APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE

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WEDNESDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Para's Bill On Daily Wager Regularisation Gets LG's Nod

PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has received Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's nod to move in the House on Tuesday a private members bill for regularisation of ad hoc, daily wagers, need-based and other temporary workers on Tuesday.

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Waqf Act Sparks 2nd Day of Assembly Uproar

Parra Evicted, House Adjourned

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J&K Logs Over 25,000 Drug Abuse Cases In 3 Yrs

At least 25,400 drug abusers have been registered in OPD and 1,595 in IPD across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, the government said.

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Diabetes Drug Shows Effectiveness In Lowering Heart-Related Complications In Study

Semaglutide, a common anti-diabetes drug, could lower risk of cardiovascular complications in diabetics, such as heart attacks and strokes, by up to 14 per cent, according to a study.

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Free Bus Service Sees Over 3.5 Lakh Passengers

Srinagar: The newly launched free bus service for women has witnessed a massive surge in ridership in Jammu and Kashmir with over 3.5 lakh women availing the facility within just a week of its launch on April 01.

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Srinagar's Cycle Sharing Project Under Lens

The ambitious public bicycle sharing project rolled out in Srinagar under the Smart City Mission has come under scrutiny after official figures revealed that the scheme, which became operational in May 2023, has generated a meagre revenue of Rs 4.46 lakh despite infrastructure and viability gap funding totalling a hefty Rs 13.20 crore.

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Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Jhelum

A woman jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar on Tuesday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), officials said.

1 min

Lines That Divide

A prominent Indian lawmaker warns that the upcoming delimitation may tilt power toward the North, sparking a political rift with the South and threatening the country's federal balance.

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The Relentless Voice of Justice

I write to acknowledge and commend the remarkable contributions of Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, a well-known social activist whose work has significantly impacted governance, environmental conservation, and human rights in Jammu & Kashmir.

1 min

The Hidden Financial Power of Tariffs

Did you know that tariffs, often dismissed as dry policy tools, have evolved into powerful instruments shaping the global financial landscape?

1 min

The Desert is Coming

Once India's agricultural powerhouse, Punjab now faces severe water scarcity and desertification due to over-reliance on paddy and excessive groundwater extraction.

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The Quiet Storm of Raising a Life in Kashmir

The author challenges traditional narratives around children as blessings by revealing how they test marriages, identities, and the mental health of mothers, often in silence.

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Missing Woman’s Body Found In Madumati Stream, Bandipora

BANDIPORA: The body of a 30-year-old woman, missing since Sunday, was recovered from the Madumati stream near Nowarani in Bandipora on Wednesday.

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J&K Sees 32% Rise In SC/ST Judges Since 2020: Union Law Ministry

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a steady increase in the number of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) judicial officers in its district and subordinate courts over the past five years, marking a 32 percent rise since 2020, according to data released by the Union Law Ministry.

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SKUAST-K Launches Student-Friendly Admission Portal

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Monday launched a student-friendly admission portal to ease the online application processes for undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants.

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J&K Bank Ties-Up with Escorts Kubota Ltd To Boost Agricultural Financing

SRINAGAR: In a move aimed at promoting mechanization in agriculture and providing accessible finance to farmers across the country, J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Escorts Kubota Ltd (EKL) - a leading manufacturer and supplier of agricultural machinery, including tractors, earth-moving equipment, farm traction and engines.

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Over 4 Lakh Kanals of State Land Under Illegal Occupation: Govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government has revealed that 4,28,204 kanals and 13 marlas of state land is currently under illegal occupation across the Union Territory.

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Favourites Do Not Exist, Says PSG's Luis Enrique

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to acknowledge that his team were the favourites ahead of Wednesday's home Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa.

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YSS Anantang Holds Sports Events At Vailoo, Verinag & Bidder

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag held In-ter-School Zonal Level Chess Competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 categories across the zones of Vailoo, Verinag and Bidder.

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DYSSO Budgam Strategises For Execution Of Activity Calendar

The meeting was attended by Zonal Physical Education Officers, Incharge Activities, Junior Assistants, and officials from the Activity and Establishment sections. DYSSO Lone stressed the importance of fair and transparent selection of students for various events and directed all officials to strictly adhere to the calendar set by the Directorate.

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JKFA Lauds AIFF For Forming Committee To Conduct Elections

The J&K Football Association on Tuesday hailed the decision of All India Football Federation to form a normalisation committee to expedite with the conduct of elections in the JKFA.

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IPL 2025: GT, RR Look To Iron Out Chinks In Bowling In Crucial Clash

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will hope that their stretched-to-the-hilt bowling units will find their range on an Ahmedabad flatbed in an IPL match that holds a lot of significance to their progress in the league.

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