Kashmir Observer - APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE

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Mughal Road Reopens After 3-Month Closure

The Mughal Road, a vital alternative route connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, reopened for traffic on Tuesday after being shut for more than three months due to heavy snowfall, officials said.

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Govt Bans School Picnics On Weekends, Holidays

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has imposed a complete ban on picnics organised by schools and colleges on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as part of enhanced safety measures

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'Appropriate Time' For Statehood Has Come: CM

Says UT Status Has Hit Accountability, Efficiency

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J&K Assembly Can't Move Adjournment Motion On Waqf Bill: Ex-LS Secy

Says Such Actions Can Only Be Initiated By Opposition

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'No One Listens To Me Anymore': Ruhullah On Rift With NC

Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has said that his party has virtually cut off communication with him, especially after he joined the student-led protest against the new reservation policy outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence in December last year.

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'Neutrino Weighs Under 0.45 Electronvolts', Study Sets Upper Limit For Universe's Lightest Particle

A study has set a maximum value, or upper limit, that a neutrino -- the lightest sub-atomic particle -- weighs under 0.45 electronvolts, which is at least a million times lighter than an electron.

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Meet Held To Discuss Cases Of Under Trial Prisoners

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, convened its 2nd quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting on Tuesday at District Court, Srinagar.

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City Residents Fume Over 'Frequent Call Drops'

Srinagar: Residents across several parts of Srinagar are anguished over mobile network issues, saying they are unable to receive phone calls on time and only find out through delayed missed call alerts.

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Meeting Of IIPA J&K Regional Branch Members Held

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Jammu & Kashmir Regional Branch convened a meeting in Srinagar to plan upcoming programs over the next 4-6 months across Srinagar and other districts of the Kashmir Division.

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In A First, Over 6.7 Lakh Visitors Throng Tulip Garden

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed an unprecedented tourist surge this spring, welcoming a record-breaking 6,71,926 visitors in just 20 days since it opened on March 26, 2025.

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Kashmir's Dead Horse Theory

This theory is painfully relevant to the region, where systemic issues continue to be met with superficial solutions rather than genuine reforms.

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The Brothers Who Brought Kashmir's Looms Back to Life

As global markets turn to handmade and sustainable luxury, two Kashmiri brothers are leading an artisan revival-bringing jobs back to the Valley, restoring cultural pride, and putting their homeland's traditional crafts on the international map.

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One Professor's Mission to Rethink Kashmir's Education

Prof Anunaya Chaubey leads a pioneering design thinking initiative in Kashmir, inspiring students and challenging outdated educational norms across the Valley.

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Over 60 Public Libraries Functional In Kashmir

Amid efforts to promote literacy and equitable access to educational resources, out of more than 70 public libraries across Kashmir valley, approximately 63 libraries are functional, while 9 remain closed — primarily due to non-availability of staff or lack of infrastructure, reveals an official government document.

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Govt Singling Out Muslims: Tanvir

National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday alleged that the ongoing reforms in Waqf properties are a targeted attempt to undermine the Muslim community, questioning why similar regulations are not applied to other religious groups.

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'Power Sector Second Highest Revenue Contributor For JK'

In the past four years, Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department has become the second highest revenue contributor for the government.

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Orchardists Advised To Spray Fungicide Before Rains

With weather forecasts predicting rainfall across Kashmir from April 18, horticulture experts have strongly advised orchardists to spray fungicides ahead of the rains to prevent scab and other fungal infections that threaten apple crops during wet conditions.

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Mystery Deepens Over 17 Deaths In Budhal

More than four months (125 days) after the tragic deaths of 17 individuals in Budhal village, Rajouri, investigative agencies across the country remain unable to unravel the mystery.

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Lone Accuses CM Omar Of Orchestrating Disruption Over Waqf Bill

Peoples Conference (PC) President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Monday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) legislators of deliberately derailing the Assembly’s discussion on the Waqf Bill.

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Training For Precision J&K Police Officers Begin Intensive Course On Fingerprint Science

The \"12-Week Proficiency Course in Fingerprint Science” for J&K Police commenced at the Conference Hall, DPL Jammu, in collaboration with the Central Fingerprint Bureau, National Crime Records Bureau.

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IGP Kashmir Chairs Security Review Meeting

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V. K. Birdi Tuesday chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for upcoming events and to ensure seamless coordination among various security agencies.

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LG Attends 'Himachal Diwas' Celebrations At Raj Bhawan

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the celebration of ‘Himachal Diwas', hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu.

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Real Kashmir Lose 12-0 In Junior League Match At TRC

Corbett FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC secured victories in the AIFF Junior League 2024-25 matches held at TRC Ground Srinagar on Tuesday.

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Inter-School Zonal Level Sports Competitions Kick Off Across Budgam

Under the directions of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam, Gh Hassan Lone, the inter-school

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