Kashmir Observer - APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE

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SATURDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Terrorist Killed In Kishtwar Encounter

One terrorist was killed Friday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, army officials said.

1 min

26/11 Accused Sent To 18-Day NIA Custody

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency on Friday began an extensive interrogation of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana to uncover the \"deeper layers of the conspiracy\" as the probe agency told a Delhi court it suspects he had plans to target other Indian cities as well with similar large-scale strikes.

1 min

Another Group Dissociates From Hurriyat: Shah

'12 Organizations Have Renounced Separatism Till Now' » Calls Move Victory Of PM's Vision For Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

1 min

AI Isn’t What We Should Be Worried About - It’s The Humans Controlling It

In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence.

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Sumo-Borne Men Abduct, Beat Cop

A traffic police constable was admitted in the hospital in a critical condition after being dropped half dead by some unidentified abductors outside the Batwara gate of the army headquarters in Badamibagh cantonment here this afternoon.

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Commissioner SMC Reviews Progress Under PMAY-U 2.0

Commissioner SMC, Dr.Owais Ahmed Friday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).

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Market Inspections Conducted To Check Quality Of Food Items

7 FBOs Found Operating In Unhygienic Condition In Hazratbal Area Penalized

1 min

A Home for Hope in Kashmir

A glimpse into an orphanage where education isn't just taught, but lived—and where every child is nurtured to rise above circumstance.

3 mins

Table, Talks and Treatment

In terms of status, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's current position appears to echo that of Ivan Dmitritch Tchervyakov, a character from Anton Chekhov's celebrated short story.

3 mins

Reporting Kashmir from Delhi

Some of the finest scribes of Kashmir are shifting bases, choosing to report from the national capital as professional sustainability becomes hard at home.

3 mins

Kashmir’s Cultural Torchbearer

Beyond his creative achievements, Rabbani is a mentor and guide, inspiring countless students and young poets. His efforts have empowered marginalized communities, promoting education, art, and social service.

2 mins

ZEO Tangdar Orders Probe Into Alleged Teacher Negligence

Amid complaints of negligence by teaching staff at the Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Upper Jabdi in Tangdar, the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) has launched a formal inquiry and sought immediate explanations from the concerned teachers.

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SKUAST-K, AICRP Distribute Seed Among Tribal Farmers

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam in collaboration with AICRP on Seed (Crops) NSP, Shalimar SKUAST Kashmir organized an input distribution programme under Tribal SubPlan at KVK Budgam.

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'Sharper Probes, Better Prosecution To Boost Convictions In NDPS Cases'

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired the 13th UT Level NCORD (Narcotics Coordination) meeting to review progress on tackling drug trafficking and abuse across Jammu & Kashmir.

2 mins

TLSC Organises Awareness Program On Child Abuse

Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Gurez under the aegis of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora organised an awareness programme on child rights and child abuse.

1 min

Govt Focusing On Boosting Entrepreneurship, Employment: Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, convened a comprehensive meeting to review the functioning of Labour and Employment department.

1 min

‘Saudi Govt’s Visa Suspension Won’t Impact Hajj Pilgrims From J&K’

The Saudi Arabia government’s recently imposed temporary ban on the issuance of Umrah, tourist and visit visas ahead of the Hajj-2025 has sparked concerns among the aspiring pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Cyber Police Jammu Refunds Rs 63 Lakhs To Victims

The Cyber Police Station Jammu has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat cybercrime, successfully saving online financial fraud amounting to Rs 63,20,883 in the first quarter of 2025.

1 min

Mian Altaf Appointed Member Of J&K Haj Committee

The government has appointed Mian Altaf Ahmad, Member of Parliament from Rajouri-Anantnag constituency, as a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee.

1 min

ECI Rejects Suggestions On EVMs’ Vulnerability To Hacking

The Election Commission on Friday rejected the suggestions that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the country are vulnerable to hacking, asserting that the machines work like simple calculators which are not connected to the internet or infrared.

1 min

JK Likely To Require Additional 1862 MU Power In 2026-27

Amid surge in power demand, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 1862.53 Million Units (MUs) of power from the year 2026-27.

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IPL: Clinical KKR Dominate, Beat CSK By 8 Wickets

CHENNAI: A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.

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Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition Kicks Off In Budgam

BUDGAM: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO) Budgam kick-started its annual calendar of activities with the Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls at Zone Narbal.

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DYSSO Anantnag Holds Meetings Over New Activity Calendar

To ensure effective implementation of the newly framed Departmental Activity Calendar, the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Anantnag convened a series of planning meetings across nine YSS zones of the district.

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