Kashmir Observer - APRIL 27, 2025 ISSUE

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SUNDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

India, Pak Fighting For 1,500 Years On Border: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said there has always been tensions between India and Pakistan and the two countries will figure it out between themselves “one way or the other”.

1 min

J&K Ministers Mobilized Across India To Address Harassment Fears

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack that left several tourists injured, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dispatched key cabinet ministers across major cities of India to ensure the safety and security of J&K natives amid reports of harassment.

1 min

City Youth Denied Bail In Cyber Fraud Case

In a recent judicial pronouncement, a local court in Srinagar has repudiated the bail petition of a youth implicated in defrauding a minor by deploying a mule bank account as an instrument of cyber deception.

1 min

Little Irfan’s Dreams Dashed As Terror Attack Hits Kashmir Tourism

Mohammed Irfan, a 12-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh, had come to Kashmir nearly a month ago to assist his uncle during the bustling holiday season.

1 min

Lal Chowk Traders Extend Warm Welcome To Tourists With Free Snacks

In an evocative manifestation of Kashmir's time-honored tradition of hospitality, the merchants of Lal Chowk the vibrant nucleus of Srinagar-undertook the benevolent act of dispensing complimentary tea, biscuits, and potable water to the influx of visiting tourists on Saturday.

1 min

Old Wounds Reopen

After Pahalgam, questions surface about the true state of security and semblance.

2 mins

"Unfair" Treaty

As Delhi scraps the 1960 pact with Pakistan, Kashmiris are once again left asking: when will anyone hear their grievance?

3 mins

Trump's Kashmir Slip

After the Pahalgam bloodbath, Donald Trump's ignorant remarks reveal a bigger story: America's long history of missing the plot in Kashmir.

3 mins

Valley Finds Voice

Emraan Hashmi’s restrained performance highlights a film that sidesteps jingoism to find a more human story in Kashmir’s ongoing tragedy.

2 mins

The Peacemaker Kashmir Never Forgot

In a land torn by tempers and tension, Maulana Mustafa Hussain Ansari was a go-to pacifist. His life's work was not to lead with pitch, but to heal with patience.

2 mins

As Kashmir Grieves, The Sand Mafia Strikes

While Kashmir mourns the Pahalgam bloodbath, organised criminals loot its hills and rivers, aided by corrupt lots.

4 mins

Govt Ensuring Employment Opportunities Keep Growing For Youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his Government is taking several measures to ensure that the opportunities for employment and self-employment keep growing.

2 mins

2 Minute Silence Observed For Pahalgam Terror Victims On Jammu border

A two-minute silence was observed for the Pahalgam attack victims on Saturday, before the start of the BSF's beat-ing retreat ceremony at border outpost Octroi near the Inter-national Border in Suchetgarh sector, an official said.

1 min

Terrorist Hideout Busted, Huge Cache Of Arms Seized In Kupwara

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was seized as security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday, police said.

1 min

NC Delegation Visits Syed Adil Hussain’s Family In Pahalgam

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference delegation includingMLAs Altaf Ahmad Wani, Salman Ali Sagar, Ahsan Pardesi, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Zahir Abdullah & Zamir Abdullah today visited Hapatnard area in Pahalgam and visited the residence of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain who gave the supreme sacrifice while protecting tourists in the horrific Baisaran massacre. Together they offered Fatiha for the deceased and prayed for peace to the departed.

1 min

Anti-Corruption Bureau Books Police Personnel In Disproportionate Assets Case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir lodged a disproportionate assets case against a police personnel on Saturday and conducted searches at his residential and commercial premises here, an official said.

1 min

Satish Sharma Meets Uttrakhand CM, Discusses Issues Of J&K Students

Minister for Transport and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma today met Chief Minister of Uttrakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami here to discuss the issues of J&K students and business community in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack.

2 mins

300 Is Possible In IPL, Any Team Can Do It: Rinku Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders' swashbuckling batter Rinku Singh feels the Indian Premier League has now reached a stage where a team breaching the magical 300-run barrier in an innings won't be a surprise.

1 min

Sinner Does Not Expect Easy Road On Return From Doping Ban

Tannik Sinner held onto his world number one ranking ahead of his return from a three-month doping ban, but the Italian does not expect his comeback to be as smooth when he takes to the court again at the Rome Masters next month.

2 mins

Kuldeep Gupta To Conduct Kabaddi Refresher-Fresher Course

General Secretary J&KK Amateur Kabaddi Association & Technical Director Asian Kabaddi Federation will conduct the Kabaddi Refresher-Fresher Course at Jaipur on behalf of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India. Gupta will hold the course along with three other members E. Bhaskaran, Jagmohan and Tejnarayan

1 min

Newcastle, Chelsea Win To Boost Top-Five Hopes In Premier League

Newcastle and Chelsea picked up victories in the Premier League on Saturday to move into the Champions League qualification positions as Ipswich became the third and final team to be relegated.

1 min

Inter Zone District Level Volleyball Tourney Ends In Ganderbal

The District Youth Services and Sports Office Ganderbal, under the supervision of Sheikh Shafqat Iqbal DYSSO Ganderbal, organised the Inter Zone District Level Volleyball Competition for Boys and Girls Under-17 at the Government College of Physical Education Gadoora, Ganderbal. Teams from all four zones of the district participated in the competitions.

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