Kashmir Observer - MAY 9, 2025 ISSUE

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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate

JAMMU UNDER ATTACK

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Nation Fully Prepared For Responses: DM

No limit will become an obstacle to protect India's sovereignty and the nation is fully prepared for such responses, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday as tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalated amid fears of a wider conflict.

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LG Takes Stock Of Security Situation In J&K

Urges Vigilance Amid Cross-Border Threats

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India-Pak Tensions Disrupt 100's of Flights; Global Airlines Reroute

New Delhi: Over 90 flights to and from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were cancelled on Thursday as rising military tensions between India and Pakistan sent shock-waves through global aviation networks.

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PM Chaired High-level Meeting, Asks Ministries To Stay Alert

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various ministries to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in the wake of recent developments concerning national security.

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Study Finds Improving Patient's Ability To Manage Emotions Could Lower Chronic Pain

Improving one’s ability to manage emotions has shown to be effective in dealing with chronic pain, according to a new study.

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Researchers Say Obesity Could Be Linked With Brain-Related Symptoms Of Long Covid

Researchers have found a significant link between excess weight, and persistent neurological and mental health conditions in individuals who have recovered from Covid-19 infection. So, obesity or being overweight could be a symptom of long Covid.

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SKIMS Establishes Command Centre Amid Rising Border Tensions

Srinagar: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has activated a Command Centre to ensure efficient coordination and rapid emergency response.

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Red Cross Committee Organizes Programme At GGHSS, Kothi Bagh

In connection with the celebration of World Red Cross Day-2025, an impressive function was organized by the District Red Cross Committee at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Amira Kadal, here on Thursday.

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IGP Kashmir Chairs High-Level Security Review Meeting

In a bid to strengthen coordination among various security agencies, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, chaired a comprehensive joint security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) Srinagar.

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Red Cross Society Observes 'World Red Cross Day'

J&K branch of Indian Red Cross Society Thursday organized an event to commemorate 'World Red Cross Day 2025' in Red Cross House Srinagar.

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Srinagar Police Initiates Legal Action Against Online Provocation & False Information

Srinagar Police On Thursday evening tweeted that It has come to the attention of credible agencies that certain unidentified individuals, acting in furtherance of a larger enemy design, are systematically disseminating misinformation and inflammatory content on various social media platforms amidst the current rise in tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Kashmir's Special Children Are Not a Footnote

In Jammu & Kashmir, a silent tragedy is unfolding. Children with special needs—autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, Down syndrome—are being denied a basic right: occupational therapy. This isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. Therapy helps these children eat, dress, write, or focus. Without it, they fall behind, permanently.

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Tourism's Tough Test

Last three years witnessed a record number of tourists visiting Kashmir. Statistics reveal a steep rising curve. In 2024, 2.95 million tourists visited Kashmir, up from 2.71 million in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022. What is more, last year, the number included 43,000 foreign tourists.

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Threads of Identity

Gritty Mazdoors, innovative Karigars, and passionate Kalakars are the heartbeat of Kashmir's craft heritage. But as workshops fall silent and youth turn to screens, the valley risks losing its cultural soul.

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Professors on Pause

A system that should nurture talent instead reduces its scholars to temporary, undervalued labour. Restoring respect for educators is key to fixing the valley’s academic future.

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Valley's Ego Virus

From hospital halls to public offices, pride has turned into performance. What began as personal success now threatens the fabric of Kashmiri society.

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The Dandelion That Cried on Canvas

When grief needed a story, she borrowed a stranger’s grave. A reflection on loss, illusion, and the quiet rebellion of mourning without reason.

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The Village Healer

In Kashmir's remote hamlet, Zahoor Hussain Hakeem turns hardship into hope, healing bodies and inspiring minds with relentless grit.

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IUST organizes Disaster Awareness Programme for Awantipora students

The Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized a Disaster Awareness Programme at HAJAHAD Public School, Awantipora, as part of its outreach initiatives aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Xiaomi India launches Xiaomi QLED FX Pro and 4K FX series with Fire TV built-in

A Smart, Immersive Viewing Experience with Alexa and DLG 120Hz Technology

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MeT Issues Yellow Alert For May 9-10

While the light rains lashed multiple areas across Kashmir, the weatherman here has issued a 'yellow alert' for May 09 and 10, predicting brief spells of light rain, thundershower and gusty winds at scattered to fairly widespread places across Jammu and Kashmir.

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Leh Admin Orders Ban On Flying Of Drones, UAV’s

In a significant move aimed at bolstering security, the district administration of Leh has imposed a blanket ban on the flying of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across the region.

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Kashmir Apple Growers Benefit From Cold Storage

Despite a slight decline in market demand and a decrease of approximately Rs 200 per box in apple prices, growers in Kashmir are still experiencing profitable returns, thanks to the strong performance of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage facilities.

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Restoration Work Underway On Jmu-Sgr Highway

SRINAGAR: The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed on Thursday with the administration stating that road clearance operations are underway.

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CS Takes Stock Of Arrangements For SANJY-2025

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high level meeting of all the concerned departments attended by the senior functionaries of Civil Administration and Police to review the position of arrangements being made for smooth conduct of Shri AmarnathjiYatra (SANJY) 2025.

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HC Upholds Advisory To Chemists To Install CCTVs

Says Move Aiming At Checking, Preventing Sale Of Prohibited Drugs

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'All J&K Hospitals Fully Prepared To Handle Border Tensions'

An official from the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department said that the health infrastructure is fully prepared to handle emergencies.

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J&K Bank Conducts Orientation Workshop On 'Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan Scheme'

SRINAGAR: Reaffirming its commitment to women empowerment through inclusive financial interventions, J&K Bank today conducted a workshop-cum-orientation programme for officials of Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) across the Union Territory. The session was aimed at familiarizing the participants with the recently launched microfinance product - J&K Bank Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan Scheme tailored specifically for women members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

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J&K Athletes Join 2nd Batch All India Kabaddi Referees Exam

General Secretary of J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association Kuldeep Kumar Gupta told that second batch of All India Kabaddi Examination for fresher has been conducted by Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India from 4th to 8 May at Jaipur, Rajasthan. All State/ UT officials have undergone in the said examination, among them Mir Alam, Majid Khan, Nazarat Bhatti, Tanvir Iqbal and Anita Sharma from J&K have undergone 2nd Batch All India

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YSS Budgam Holds Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions

BUDGAM: Under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam Gh. Hassan Lone, various zones of the district organised a series of Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions across multiple sporting disciplines, drawing enthusiastic participation from a large number of students.

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Khyber Kashmir Super League Names Nivia As Official Ball Partner

Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025, powered by Athwas Hyundai, on Thursday announced Nivia as the official ball partner.

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