Kashmir Observer - APRIL 26, 2025 ISSUE

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Houses Of 2 LeT Terrorists Destroyed In Blast

The house of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) terrorists, including the prime suspect of the Pahalgam terror attack,

1 min

JEE Mains 2025 Aspirants To File Petition In Delhi HC Over 'Score Errors'

Srinagar: Following widespread allegations of discrepancies in the results of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2, a group of affected aspirants and their parents are preparing to file a petition in the Delhi High Court.

1 min

'Constitutionally Valid': Centre on Waqf Act In SC

Says Misleading Narrative Built On 'Waqf By User'

1 min

Opposition Stands With Govt: Rahul On Terror Response

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the entire opposition stands firmly behind the government in its response to the terror incident in Pahalgam that left over two dozen people dead and several injured.

1 min

'Not A Single Drop To Pakistan'

Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil Says Strategy On Anvil To Stop Indus Flow Into Pakistan

1 min

'No Work No Pay' Doesn't Apply To Employer's Fault: HC

An employee cannot be denied salary on the principle of “no work no pay” for any act or omission on the part of the employer, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has said.

1 min

'Angels Sent By God': Tourists Saved By Ponywallah, Locals During J&K Terror Attack

New Delhi: A ponywallah who laid down his life trying to save visitors to his homeland, a guide who rescued a family of 11 and countless locals are among those who added another dimension to Kashmir's hospitality when terror struck Pahalgam ona calm Tuesday afternoon.

1 min

Kashmir Mosques Observe Silence For Pahalgam Victims

Muslims across Kashmir on Friday observed a minute's silence in mosques, where they gathered to offer prayers, as a mark of respect to the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.

1 min

Blood Pressure Treatment Could Lower Risk Of Dementia, Clinical Trial Data Suggests

Addressing high blood pressure could lower one's risk of developing cognitive impairment by 16 per cent and dementia by 15 per cent over the following four years, according to clinical trial results published in the journal Nature Medicine.

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Fire Devastates Dachigam Jungle

A file that broke-out in Pahlipora jungles of Dachigam this afternoon had spread to a larger area by this evening, devastating flora and fauna, reports said.

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Students Body Meets Rahul Gandhi

A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Friday met the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Srinagar to raise alarm over the increasing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and threat calls received by Kashmiri students studying in various parts of the country.

1 min

Workshop On 'Media & Information Literacy' Held

Government College for Women, M.A Road Srinagar organised a workshop on 'Media and Information Literacy' here today.

1 min

Tulip Garden Wraps Up Record-Breaking Season With 8.55 Lakh Visitors

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, nestled at the foothills of the Zabarwan range in Srinagar, has concluded its 2025 season with an all-time high of 8,55,125 visitors during its 30-day run from March 26 to April 24.

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Hajj 2025: First Flight With 178 Pilgrims To Depart From Srinagar On May 4

The sacred journey of Hajj 2025 is set to begin from Jammu and Kashmir, with the first flight scheduled to depart from Srinagar International Airport on May 4.

1 min

Valley's Swiss Dream

Kashmir's beauty falls short of Switzerland's due to poor civic and environmental standards.

2 mins

Ode to Old Kashmiri Love

A grandson's tribute to his grandmother, whose timeless faith and wisdom continue to shape both her family and the Kashmir community.

3 mins

Kashmir's Principal of Change

As Prof. Ravina Hassan retires from Model Government Degree College, Charar-i-Sharief, she leaves behind not just a well-run institution, but a legacy of quiet grace, kindness, and leadership that changed lives.

2 mins

Kashmiris Wronged by Hate and Media

The Pahalgam attack has hurt Kashmiri people, costing them economically and culturally. But despite their heroism in tourist rescue and relief operations, they face hate and misrepresentation.

4 mins

A Lynching, a Law, and the Lives Left Shattered

In Blasphear, Sohail Rauf weaves a story of grief, fear, and moral reckoning in the shadow of a deadly accusation.

2 mins

Pages of Hope in Kashmir

In a region of complex literary challenges, libraries are more than book-filled rooms. They’re lifelines for learning, unity, and hope.

2 mins

In Narwara, Kashmir’s Soul Still Speaks

In the old city of Srinagar, the neighborhood of Narwara preserves Kashmir’s spiritual, poetic, and artistic heritage.

2 mins

The Tailor Who's 'Sweeping' Change in Kashmir Village

Ghulam Nabi Ganie, a 78-year-old tailor, cleans graveyards and streams with no thought of reward. His simple acts of love for his village inspire a community.

2 mins

Father Of 2 Ailing Pakistani Children Caught In India-Pak Visa Move

A Pakistani man in India for a life-saving medical procedure for his two children has appealed to the two governments to allow their treatment to be completed before they are compelled to return home.

2 mins

Kashmiri Students Meet SSP Kapurthala Over Safety Concerns

Amid rising tensions following the recent terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmiri students from Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab met with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kapurthala, Gorea Toora, on Thursday to voice their concerns about safety and growing threats against Kashmiri youth in different parts of the country.

1 min

Pahalgam Residents Protest Innocent Killings, Vow to Protect Tourists

After Friday prayers, residents of Pahalgam staged a peaceful protest condemning the recent killings in the region.

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Tourists Praise Hospitality, Urge Others To Experience Kashmir’s Beauty

SRINAGAR: A tourist group travelling through Srinagar’s Boulevard Road, primarily from Maharashtra and Mumbai, expressed deep admiration for Kashmir, calling it “heaven on earth” despite initial fears following the deadly Pahalgam attack.

1 min

NIA Searches Multiple Locations Across 6 States

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and other states across India in a case linked to Pakistan-backed cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics by Khalistani operatives.

1 min

Meet The Braveheart Who Rescued Tourists In Pahalgam On His ATV

Amidst chaos and panic after the tragic Pahalgam attack, Aadil Ahmad, a local youth, emerged as a hero by rescuing stranded tourists using his All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).

1 min

How Ponywalas Association President Led Rescue Mission Amid Pahalgam Horror

Waheed Ahmad, President of the Ponywalas Association in Pahalgam, played a critical role in the emergency response during the recent Bairsan tragedy.

1 min

FCIK Calls for United Action to Uphold Peace, Seeks Protection for Kashmiris Nationwide

In a strong and impassioned response to the recent barbaric attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has called for united efforts to uphold peace and safeguard Kashmir’s centuries-old ethos of harmony and hospitality.

1 min

GMC Jammu Withdraws Circular On Cross-Border Tension Alert

Hours after instructing staff to remain alert and prepared due to “crossborder tension,” authorities at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu withdrew the directive on Friday.

1 min

J&K A Place Filled With Peace & Love: Deputy CM

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Javid Dar and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, met with tourists in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Friday, days after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead and several injured on April 22.

1 min

Barcelona & Real Madrid Meet In Copa del Rey Final With More Than A Trophy On The Line

Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday with more than just the trophy on the line for the fierce Spanish rivals.

2 mins

YSS Ganderbal Organises Inter-School Zonal Level Sports Events

GANDERBAL: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal organised multiple Inter School Zonal Level competitions in Football, Handball and Table Tennis under its ongoing initiative.

1 min

Martial Arts Inter-School Zonal Competitions Held In Baramulla

BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla conducted a series of Inter-School Zonal Level sports events across multiple zones of the district.

1 min

Chess, Badminton, Table Tennis Tourneys Begin Across Anantnag

Anantnag witnessed a grand celebration of youth talent and sportsmanship as various zones under the Department of Youth Services and Sports conducted Inter-School Zonal Level tournaments across multiple venues.

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