Kashmir Observer - APRIL 24, 2025 ISSUE

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Rs 10 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced For Victims

As a gesture of solidarity and to provide some succour to the grieving families and those injured in the Pahalgam terror attack, the Chief Minister today announced an ex-gratia relief package for victims of Pahalgam terror attack.

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Kashmir Unites In Grief Against Pahalgam Terror Attack

In the flicker of candles and the hush of gathered crowds, Kashmir speaks— firm, united, and grieving over the Pahalgam terror attack that took lives of 26 innocent people.

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Sayeed, Mangat Clash At Cabinet Meeting

Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma snubbed Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed at a cabinet meeting here Tuesday, telling him he was not a \"headmaster\" who could dictate terms to his seniors in politics.

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J&K Bank Holds Condolence Meet, Condemns Tourist Killings

J&K Bank strongly condemned the heinous cowardly terrorist attack on innocent tourists at Baisaran in Pahalgam.

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Auto-Rickshaw Drivers At Lal Chowk Offer Free Rides To Tourists

In show of solidarity and compassion, auto-rickshaw drivers and taxi operators at Lal chowk came together on Tuesday to offer free rides to tourists heading to the airport, following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that left several more than two dozen people dead and sent shockwaves through the tourism sector.

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J&K Hoteliers Slam 'False Narrative' On Pahalgam Terror Attack

Leading hoteliers and tourism stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday strongly appealed to national media houses to refrain from spreading what they described as a “false and misleading narrative” surrounding the recent attack in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir.

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The Climate Cover-Up in Kashmir

In Jammu and Kashmir, climate change isn't just a distant threat, it's an urgent reality. But are we addressing it, or simply profiting from the crisis?

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Kashmir's 'Old' Success Formula

In the fast-paced world of technology and instant gratification, the wisdom of Kashmiri elders often gets overlooked. As young people race toward modern distractions, they miss a critical resource: the invaluable life lessons passed down by older generations. These lessons, grounded in years of experience, offer a path to true success, especially for the youth of Kashmir.

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Slaughter in Pahalgam

There is no word strong enough to condemn the ghastly massacre of tourists in Pahalgam.Nothing can adequately express the anger, outrage and the agony one feels for what has happened: Twenty-six innocent tourists were slaughtered in cold blood while on vacation in one of the most picturesque parts of the Valley. They came from all parts of the country to Kashmir for a break from their everyday lives. Instead, they got bullets.

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Is Kashmir Inviting Another 2014-Style Flood?

Kashmir's water bodies are disappearing under the weight of unchecked encroachments and poor planning. The region must act now, or risk another devastating flood.

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Kashmir Responds With Humanity

When terror struck Pahalgam, it was ordinary Kashmiris who rushed in

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Valley in Mourning

The terror attack didn't just take lives. It shook the soul of a people who consider their guests a blessing, and became their rescuers in return.

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Outrage As Sgr-Delhi Airfares Surge After Pahalgam Terror Attack

In the aftermath of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed at least 27 lives, a sharp spike in flight prices has left travellers stranded and outraged, adding to the region's turmoil.

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J&K Cable Car Authority Offers Full Refunds After Pahalgam Attack

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) announced on Wednesday that it will issue full refunds for all unused (\"No Show\") and unconsumed tickets for April 22 and 23.

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Travel Aggregators Offer Free Changes, Cancellations For J&K Bookings

Anticipating large scale travel booking cancellations for Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, aggregators on Wednesday said they are working with airlines and hotels to offer free date change and cancellation waivers to travellers.

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Pahalgam Govt Employees Observe 2-Minute Silence

The government employees in different departments on Wednesday observed 2-minute silence as a mark of respect following the killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam.

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Pahalgam Attack: Condemnation Pours In From World Leaders

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli were among the world leaders who on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

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Bullets Shatter Dreams Of Tourists, Return Home In Coffins

Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people who had come to Kashmir to take back memories for life returned home in the coffins on Wednesday.

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Sajad Lone Calls Pahalgam Carnage A Blow To Kashmir’s Soul

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference Chairman and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, on Tuesday described the recent terror attack in Pahalgam—which claimed the lives of 27 tourists and a local resident—as the deadliest blow to Kashmir's identity in the last three decades.

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Major Terror Plot Averted In Uri As Two Infiltrators Gunned Down: Army

Security forces on Wednesday foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir, killing two heavily armed terrorists in a gunfight that lasted over two hours, officials said.

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Those Involved In Pahalgam Attack Won’t Be Spared: Sunil Sharma

Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a senior BJP leader, vowed that the perpetrators of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam will not go unpunished and will be brought to justice. Speaking to reporters outside the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, Sharma emphasized that no one involved in or supporting the attackers would escape accountability.

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Indian Athletes Condemn Pahalgam Attack, Some Demand End Of Sporting Ties With Pak

India’s sporting fraternity oscillated between grief and rage as it joined the nation in condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam with some demanding that the country should cut all sports ties with Pakistan.

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No Fireworks Or Cheerleaders In MI v SRH IPL 2025 Match

The players of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during their IPL match which will not feature cheerleaders and fireworks here on Wednesday to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that caused 26 deaths.

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Felt Sidelined, Ignored By PCB After 2024 T20 World Cup: Amir

Ex fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he felt sidelined and ignored by the \"Pakistan cricket setup\" after the 2024 T20 World Cup and cited lack of communication as the reason behind his retirement late last year.

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