Kashmir Observer - MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE

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TUESDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

LG Reviews Work on Amarnath Yatri Niwas

Stresses Swift Completion of Facilities

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Outrage In Kashmir As Tribal Woman Assaulted, Killed

Srinagar: A horrifying incident has shaken the Nishat area of Srinagar after a 45-year-old Bakerwal woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances late last night. Locals and relatives allege that the woman was sexually assaulted before being murdered—a claim

1 min

Study Finds Abnormalities In Brain Common To Insomnia Anxiety Depression

A new study has found three brain abnormalities common to insomnia, anxiety and depression -- and one of them is a smaller thalamus in the brain, which is linked to attention and memory problems.

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Scientists Create Antivenom Using Blood Of Man Bitten By Snakes Hundreds Of Times

Scientists have created an antivenom -- \"the most broadly effective to date\" --using blood donated by a person who developed a 'hyper immunity' to snake venom through snake bites and self-immunisations.

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Defunct Streetlights Irk Qamarwari Residents

For over eight months, the residents of Qamarabad Umar Lane in Qamarwari, Srinagar, have been grappling with a persistent streetlight outage, leaving the area in darkness during critical hours.

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Transport Commissioner Interacts With Transporters

Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan on Monday held a detailed interaction with transporter delegations in Srinagar, assuring swift redressal of their grievances.

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Speaker Visits Assembly Complex Srinagar

Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Monday visited the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of various offices.

1 min

LCMA Implements Key Measures For Protection Of Urban Water Bodies

The slew of majors has been taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes, Conservation and Management Authority to ensure proper and scientific management of the urban water bodies.

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Sgr Police Intensify Searches At Residents Of Terrorist Aides

In its continuing persistent action against terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Srinagar Police on Monday intensified searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure in the district.

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Air France, Lufthansa, Others Avoid Pakistan Airspace Amid India Tensions

Air France and Germany's Lufthansa were among global carriers avoiding Pakistani airspace, airlines said and flight-tracking websites showed on Monday, as tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remained high after a deadly attack in Kashmir last month.

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India’s Kalaburagi cops beat the heat with air-conditioned helmets

In a pioneering move to combat the sweltering summer heat, Kalaburagi City Traffic Police have started wearing air-conditioned helmets while on duty. This innovative initiative aims to ease the discomfort of traffic personnel who spend long hours outdoors managing traffic under extreme temperatures.

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"What's Your Real Motive": Top Court Slams Petitioner Seeking Tourists' Safety

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking safety of tourists in remote hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people lost their lives.

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US Offers $1,000 Stipend To Migrants Who Self-Deport

The administration of US President Donald Trump says it is going to pay $1,000 to undocumented immigrants in the United States who return to their home countries voluntarily as it pushes forward with its plans for mass deportations.

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"Won't Give Single Drop Of Water To Haryana": Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution

The Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, vowing not to spare even a single drop of water from its share to Haryana.

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2 Arrested For Asking Candidate To Remove Sacred Thread at NEET Exam

Two persons were arrested in connection with an incident where a candidate was allegedly asked to remove “janivara” (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall to appear for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on May 4, police said on Monday.

1 min

Israel Approves Plan To Capture Entire Gaza Strip, Displace Civilians And Hold Territory

Israeli officials say Israel's security Cabinet approved a plan on Monday to capture all of the Gaza Strip and remain there for an unspecified amount of time.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Pakistan Ahead Of His Trip To New Delhi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with the country's leadership ahead of his trip to New Delhi, amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.

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Experts Monitor Cyberspace After Claims Of Military Site Breach On ‘x’

Cyber security experts and security agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any cyber attacks after a handle on X claimed to have gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, officials said.

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Police Arrest Drug Peddler In Ganderbal

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police on Monday said to have arrested a drug peddler in Ganderbal and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession.

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CS Launches ‘Info Connect’ - A Monthly Chronicle Of J&K’s Progress

In a significant stride towards enhancing government-public communication, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today unveiled the first edition of ‘Info Connect’, a monthly magazine published by the Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR).

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ACB Produces Challan Against Official Of BDO Kishtwar, Others

Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have produced a challan against the officials of Block Development Office (BDO) Kishtwar, employees of Post Office Thakrai and others.

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Kangan Teacher Publishes "Eclipsed Stars Dazzle Back"

GANDERBAL: A young literary voice from the valley, Magray Fayaz currently working as a teacher at Primary School Najiwan in Cluster Akhal, Zone Kangan, has authored a profound and thought-provoking book titled \"Eclipsed Stars Dazzle Back”.

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Sikh Donates Land For Graveyard Access In Tral

In a touching display of communal harmony, a retired Sikh teacher in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has donated land to create an access path for a Muslim graveyard. This act underscores the strong and lasting bonds between the Sikh and Muslim communities in the region.

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CM Omar Abdullah Urges Early Implementation Of Budget Proposals

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday emphasized that the efforts of the government should become visible in the coming six months in terms of governance, delivery of public services and overall improvement in functioning of the government across Jammu and Kashmir.

2 mins

Cabinet Resends Business Rules To LG

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Monday resubmitted the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, addressing his earlier query on whether the rules were framed in accordance with prescribed procedures, officials said.

1 min

To Give is to Live

How the simple act of giving rewires our connection to time, self, and the divine.

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Patience Pays

For many in Kashmir considering mutual funds as a pathway to financial security, the ride can feel turbulent. Markets swing daily, often driven by global cues and unpredictable political shifts.

1 min

India Weighs Options

The terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists, has once again brought India to a moment of reckoning.

1 min

Fraud on Four Wheels?

Loudspeaker vans peddling patient sob-stories apparently exploit desperation, violate public peace, and dodge regulation. It’s time for action.

2 mins

In Kashmir, Stigma Still Wins

Mental health issues are growing in Kashmir, but we still struggle to offer real support when it’s needed most.

3 mins

When Downtown Felt Like Home

In Srinagar's old city, life was once stitched together by care, community, and quiet responsibility. That warmth is fading. And with it, something essential.

2 mins

AI Is Giving Boost To Efforts To Monitor Health Via Radar

If you wanted to check someone’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it?

3 mins

Sensex Rises Nearly 295 Pts To Close At 2025-High On Foreign Fund Inflows, Drop In Crude Prices

Benchmark BSE Sensex climbed nearly 295 points to close at an over four-month high on Monday following sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp correction in global crude oil prices.

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Gold Jumps Rs 550 To Rs 97,350/10 Gm; Silver Declines Rs 400

Gold prices rose Rs 550 to Rs 97,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid rise in precious metal rates in the global markets.

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RBI Adds 25 Tonne Of Gold In Second Half Of FY25

The RBI added nearly 25 tonne of gold to its reserves in the second half of FY25, a period which saw a rally in the prices of the precious metal, official data released on Monday showed.

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Automobile Retail Sales Up 2.95% In April: FADA

NEW DELHIOverall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.

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RBI May Effect Cumulative Rate Cut Of 125-150 Bps In Fy26, Says SBI Study

The Reserve Bank may cumulatively cut the key interest rate in the range of 125-150 basis points this fiscal amid benign inflationary patterns, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

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Sitharaman Meets ADB Chief And Italian FM, Discusses Economic Issues; No Mention Of Pakistan

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met ADB President Masato Kanda and Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, and discussed host of economic issues, but there was no mention of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan during the bilateral meetings.

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Pahalgam Attack Not To Hit J&K Bank: CEO Amitava Chatterjee

The terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam that killed 26 people might affect the local economy but it will not have much impact on Jammu and Kashmir Bank as the lender's exposure to the tourism industry is around one per cent of the total portfolio, MD & CEO of the bank Amitava Chatterjee said on Monday.

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Moody's Says Escalating Tensions Would Weigh On Pakistan's Growth; India To Be Relatively Immune

Moody's Ratings on Monday said sustained escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan will not have any major economic disruption in the country, but will be a setback for Islamabad as its forex reserves could come under pressure and weigh on growth.

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Alexander-Arnold Confirms Departure From Liverpool After 20 Years

Trent Alexander-Arnold sat down, took a deep breath and uttered the words many Liverpool knew would be coming.

1 min

Champions League: Inter & Barcelona Evenly Poised, PSG Holds Narrow Lead Over Arsenal

Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona on Tuesday.

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YSS Anantnag Organises Inter-School Zonal Events Across Multiple Zones

ANANTNAG: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag organised Inter-School Zonal Level competitions in various disciplines across Zones Qazigund, Mattan, Achabal and Anantnag.

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Athwas India-11 First Franchise Team Of Khyber Kashmir Super League

In a landmark moment for sports in J&K on Monday, Athwas India-11 was unveiled as the first official football franchise in the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League (KSL) 2025, with robust backing from Athwas Hyundai, a unit of IA Multi Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

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7 J&K Athletes Appear In Kabaddi Fresher Course At Jaipur

General Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association, Kuldeep Kumar Gupta, informed that seven J&K athletes appeared in All India Kabaddi fresher course, conducted by Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) at Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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DYSSO Budgam Leads Inter-School Zonal Competitions Across District

Under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Budgam, G.H. Hassan Lone, Inter-School Zonal Level competitions are actively being held across various zones of the district.

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