Kashmir Observer - APRIL19.2025 ISSUE

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SATURDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Tens of Thousands Bid Adieu to Agha Syed Baqir

In a moment marked by profound grief and reverence, Kashmir on Friday bade farewell to one of its most esteemed religious luminaries, Allama Agha Syed Baqir Al-Mousvi Al-Najafi, who passed away in the early hours of Friday at SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. He was 85.

1 min

JKBOSE Class 12 Results By April 30

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is likely to announce the Class 12th examination results by 30th April.

1 min

Congress Team Meets CM, Discusses J&K Situation

Jammu: A high-level Congress team led by national general secretary Syed Naseer Hussain on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed the current political landscape in the Union Territory.

1 min

Heavy Rains, Hailstorm Hit Kashmir Parts

Widespread rains lashed parts of the Kashmir Valley on Friday, while a severe hailstorm wreaked havoc in South Kashmir, particularly in Shopian district, causing extensive damage to orchards.

1 min

Illegal Parking By Car Dealer Sparks Public Outrage In Barbar Shah

Residents of Barbar shah area in Srinagar have raised serious concerns over persistent illegal parking by a local car dealer, who continues to occupy public roads with multiple vehicles, obstructing movement and violating traffic norms.

1 min

Nearly 400 Posts Vacant In SMHS Hospital, Reveals RTI

'Despite Staff Shortage, Around 17,000 Surgeries Performed In A Year'

1 min

Tourism Deptt Issues 'Safety Guidelines' For Shikara operators

Srinagar: Days after a boat capsizing incident, the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, has issued a set of mandatory safety guidelines to prevent mishaps and ensure smooth operations.

1 min

Whispers in the Flame

As the Valley marks Fire Services Week, a dramatic spike in forest fires and dwindling water reserves reveal deep vulnerabilities in Kashmir's disaster response infrastructure.

3 mins

Parenthood Is Not a License to Harm

From choosing careers to life partners, are parents listening or just deciding?

3 mins

The Artisan's Advocate

When you meet Zainab Syed, what stands out first isn't the fact that she's an intellectual property lawyer, it's how deeply she cares about stories. Not just the stories people tell, but the ones they build with their hands, invent in their workshops, or pass down through generations.

4 mins

Fire Guts Seminary In Bemina

At least four firemen were injured after a blaze broke out in Eurasia Colony, Bemina area of Srinagar city on Friday evening.

1 min

Dy CM Reviews Progress On Water Supply Projects In Nowshera

Aiming smooth water supply in Nowshera Constituency to ensure summer Season, Deputy Chief Minister, Su-rinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also the local MLA, Friday re-viewed ongoing Jal Shakti Department works besides progress on works being ex-ecuted under JJM, NABARD and UT Capex during a meeting held in this regard.

2 mins

GMC Sgr Hosts Live Operative Workshop

The PG Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Srinagar, in collaboration with JAKASI, successfully hosted a Live Operative Workshop on Advanced Laparoscopic GI and Gynae Oncosurgery on Friday at the GMC Srinagar.

1 min

Condolences Pour In As Kashmir Mourns Loss Of Agha Syed Baqir

Political Leaders and Public Figures Pay Tribute to Late Cleric

2 mins

MLA Kupwara Reviews Developmental Scenario

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kupwara, Mir Mohammad Fayaz chaired a meeting of concerned officers and stakeholders here at D.C. Office Kupwara to review the developmental scenario of Kupwara town.

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CS Discusses Plans To Boost Tourism In Jammu

JAMMU: A significant move towards revitalising tourism in Jammu division, the Department of Tourism today organised a Strategic and action oriented roadmap to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, regarding promotion of tourism in the region across sectors during an exclusive meeting held here in the region.

1 min

Inter-School Chess, Carrom & Yoga Held Across Baramulla

As part of the series, an Inter-School Chess Competition for Under-14 boys began at Boys Higher Secondary School Baramulla. A total of 50 students from different schools of the zone took part in the event.

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Inter-School Zonal Sports Competitions Organised In Ganderbal

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal conducted a series of Inter-School and Inter-Zonal sports events across the district on Friday.

1 min

Inter School Under-17 Football Tournament Begins At DPS Sangam

Zonal Physical Education Officer Bijbehara kick started the Inter School Zonal Level Under-17 boys Football Tournament on Friday at DPS Sangam in collaboration with Excise & Taxation Department South Range Anantnag.

1 min

IPL 2025: Inconsistent Rajasthan Desperately Need Win Against LSG

Skipper Sanju Samson has been rendered doubtful after picking up a side strain as an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals seek to plug holes across departments and halt a three-match losing streak in their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants here on Saturday.

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