Kashmir Observer - APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE

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WEDNESDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Do You Eat A Meal In 20 Minutes Or Less? It Might Be Time To Slow Down

‘ou can have your cake and eat it too — just do it slowly.

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Awareness Programme Under 'Drug Free J&K' Campaign Held

As part of the ongoing Drug Free J&K campaign, an awareness programme was organized at Government High School (GHS) Lawaypora with the aim of combating drug abuse and promoting a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle.

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SMC Celebrates 'World Earth Day-2025'

In celebration of 'World Earth Day-2025,' Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr.Owais Ahmed today reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability and climate action.

1 min

Husband Killed, Wife Injured In Road Accident

A speedy car skidded off the road and plunged into Dal Lake on Tuesday afternoon—leaving a man dead and his wife injured, officials said.

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Man Sustains Injuries In Attack Involving Sharp-Edged Weapon

SRINAGAR: A man was injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon in Lal Nagar area of Chanapora in Srinagar on Tuesday late evening, officials said.

1 min

Artisans, Advised To Avail Benefit Of Scholarship

Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has called upon all registered artisans and weavers to take advantage of the Educational Assistance Scheme for their kin, which has been introduced by Jammu & Kashmir Government in 2022.

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Orientation Programme For YUVA DOOTS Concludes

A two-day training-cum-orientation programme for YUVA DOOTS (Youth Ambassadors) concluded successfully at the Kashmir Government Polytechnic (KGP), Gogjibagh Srinagar, witnessing the participation of selected and reserve candidates from across the district.

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Anurag Kashyap booked for remarks on Brahmins

An FIR was registered against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap by the Raipur Police on the charge of promoting enmity between different groups over his purported remarks on Brahmins, an official said on Tuesday.

1 min

Who Might Succeed Pope Francis? Nine Possible Candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.

1 min

US, India Can Accomplish Much More Together: Vance

US Vice-President JD Vance on Tuesday called on India to give greater access to its markets, buy more American energy and defence hardware as he outlined the vision for stronger ties between the two countries.

1 min

India, Saudi to ink 6 pacts

Modi to discuss Hajj quota with Crown Prince

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Ex-DGP's Wife After Stabbing: 'Killed The Monster'

Police probing former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's murder case have arrested his wife Pallavi on a complaint by their son Kartikesh that he suspected that his mother and sister were involved in the murder.

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Ramdev's 'Sharbat Jihad' Remark Shocks Court's Conscience: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that Yoga guru Ramdev's purported remark of “sharbat jihad” on Hamdard's Rooh Afza shook its conscience and was indefensible.

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US, Iran Report Progress In Nuclear Talks, Will Meet Again

ROME: The United States and Iran made progress in a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week, both sides said.

1 min

People Demand Basic Facilities Along Mughal Road

With the strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) shut for the third straight day due to landslides caused by bad weather, travellers have increasingly turned to the Mughal Road.

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Pahalgam Attack Puts Peak Tourist Season At Risk

In a serious jolt to Kashmir’s fragile tourism revival, a terrorist attack on a group of tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran area on Tuesday afternoon left 27 persons dead, triggering fear and concern among local stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season.

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FCIK Strongly Condemns Terror Attack On Tourists

The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) unequivocally condemns the barbaric and inhumane attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, who had come to the Valley with their families seeking peace, relaxation, and the beauty of its cool climate.

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Radio Mirchi Launches 98Tree Plantation Drive On Earth Day

Marking Earth Day with action and awareness, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, in collaboration with the Social Forestry Department, J&K, kickstarter an inspiring green initiative—planting 983 trees across the Valley.

1 min

Ramban Locals Stop CM's Vehicle, Omar Listens To Grievances

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faced an emotionally charged atmosphere in Ramban on Tuesday as locals stopped his convoy during his visit to the flash flood and landslide-hit region.

1 min

14 From J&K Qualify UPSC CSE 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 in which at least fourteen candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified it.

1 min

Kashmir's Real Estate Slowdown

Kashmir's residential real estate market has had a remarkable run. In just over two decades, property prices have soared. Some plots that sold for a few lakhs in the late 1990s now command crores. That's an average annual return of nearly 18-20%, outpacing many traditional investments. But those glory days appear to be fading. The sector now faces a slowdown, and investors are beginning to ask tough questions.

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Kashmir's Agrarian Ghost Story

Beneath the cryptic codes LB6 and S432 lies the story of Kashmir's agrarian revolution — a bold promise to put land in the hands of the tiller, now caught in legal limbo.

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Valley's Persian Cat Paradox

A wave of luxury pet culture is sweeping through Kashmir, where Persian cats have become symbols of class and lifestyle. But beneath the fur lies a deeper question— what are we really choosing to value?

2 mins

The Quiet Strength of Rumaisa

At just fourteen, a Pulwama girl took on the responsibility of her family's survival. Her gritty courage has since sparked a transformation, turning her village into a community defined by resilience and hope.

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Scientists Find Possible Chemical Signs Of Life On A Faraway Planet

Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings.

1 min

'Brain Activity During Lucid, Vivid Dreaming Suggests Consciousness Can Arise In Sleep'

Researchers have found brain activity unique to lucid dreaming -- in which one is aware they are dreaming while still in the dream -- suggesting that a conscious experience can arise from within sleep, they said.

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Agri Dept Jammu, CABI Launch Awareness Campaign On FAM

The Department of Agriculture, Jammu, in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), officially launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on the identification and management of Fall Armyworm (FAW) at Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo today.

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Trade Pact With India Will Help Open New Markets For American Goods: USTR

The proposed trade pact with India will help open new markets for American goods and create new opportunities for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs in both countries, the USTR said on Tuesday. US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said that there is a \"serious\" lack of reciprocity in the trade relationship with India.

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RBI Asks Banks To Migrate To ‘.Bank.In’ Domain By Oct

MUMBAIThe Reserve Bank on Tuesday directed banks to start migration of their existing domains to the ‘bank. in’ domain and complete the process by October 31 this year, aimed at combating increasing instances of fraud in digital payments.

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I-T Dept Introduces 'E-Pay Tax' Feature On Portal

The income tax department on Tuesday said it has introduced the 'e-Pay Tax' feature on its official online portal to make it simple for taxpayers to pay taxes.

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IMF Lowers India’s Growth Projection To 6.2% for FY26

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025-26, slower than earlier estimated rate of 6.5 per cent, due to escalated trade tensions and global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

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India Poised To Benefit From Supply Chain Realignments: RBI Bulletin

India is poised to benefit from supply chain realignments, diversified FDI sources, and engagement with global investors seeking resilience and scale, given its already established trade linkages, said the RBI's April bulletin.

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Investors’ Wealth Jumps Rs 33.55 Lakh Cr In 6 Days Of Market Rally

Equity investors became richer by Rs 33.55 lakh crore in six days of market rally where the benchmark Sensex jumped nearly 8 per cent during this period.

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Govt’s Constant Endeavour Is How To Increase Farmers’ Income: Chouhan

Asserting that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the Centre's constant endeavour is how to improve agriculture and increase farmers’ income.

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Gold Surges ₹1,800 Per 10 Gram To Breach ₹1 Lakh-Mark In Delhi

Gold prices surged by Rs 1,800 to zoom past the crucial Rs 1 lakh-mark for 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid buying rush by local jewellers and stockists in anticipation of increased demand during Akshaya Tritiya and wedding season even as global macroeconomic uncertainties continued to fuel safe-haven chase.

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CUKashmir holds 16th Academic Council, takes decisions for academic excellence

Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) today convened its 16th Academic Council (AC) meeting at Tulmulla Campus with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath in chair.

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DYSSO Budgam Hosts Table Tennis, Chess Events In Multiple Zones

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam, under the leadership of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Ghulam Hassan Lone, organised a series of Inter-School Zonal Level competitions across various zones of the district, sparking enthusiasm and vibrant participation among students.

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England Tour: 6 Names For 2 Reserve Middle-Order Slots

The national selection committee is expected to name the India and India A squad for the Test tour of England in the second week of May and there will be at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots that would be up for grabs.

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Milan’s Cup Motivation Not About Ruining Inter’s Treble Bid, Says Coach Conceicao

AC Milan can salvage something from a disappointing season with success in the Coppa Italia and do not need the motivation of spoiling neighbours Inter Milan's bid to win the treble, manager Sergio Conceicao said on Tuesday.

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India Pacer Bumrah Named Wisden’ S Leading Men's Cricketer

India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named as Leading Men's Cricketer in the World while prolific batter Smriti Mandhana grabbed the honour in the women's category in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

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Real Madrid Boss Carlo Ancelotti Seems Unconcerned By Speculation Over Future

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed suggestions on Tuesday he is under mounting pressure at the club as they sit second in the La-Liga standings and were knocked out of the Champions League last week.

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IPL 2025: Misfiring SRH Face Resurgent Mumbai Indians

The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians here on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.

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