Kashmir Observer - MAY 11, 2025 ISSUE

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SUNDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Rs 10 Lakh Relief For Shelling Victims' Families

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the recent shelling from across the border. Calling the situation tragic, he assured that the government is taking all necessary steps to reduce the suffering of the affected people.

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India, Pakistan Pull Back From Brink

Agree to Ceasefire After U.S. Brokers Midnight Peace Deal Amid Fears of All-Out War

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PM Chairs High-level Meeting After Ceasefire

Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting Saturday evening with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, following the announcement that India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to stop military actions.

1 min

Indian Forces Authorised to Respond: Misri

Hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan to halt ongoing military actions, Pakistan violated the truce, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

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Haj Flights Cancelled Till May 14

The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee on Saturday announced the cancellation of all chartered Haj flights scheduled up to May 14, 2025, citing the prevailing situation in the region as the reason.

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'Indus Waters Treaty Will Remain In Abeyance'

India’s punitive measures against Pakistan including putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack will remain in place, government sources said on Saturday.

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Enemy Making Desperate Attempts To Divide Us: LG

Says J&K A Centre Of Unity & Brotherhood

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KCCI Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the Ceasefire between India and Pakistan, viewing it as a pivotal step towards restoring peace and stability in the region.

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City's Cycle Sharing Project Under Lens

The ambitious public bicycle sharing project rolled out in Srinagar under the Smart City Mission has come under scrutiny after official figures revealed that the scheme, which became operational in May 2023, has generated a meagre revenue of Rs 4.48 lakh, despite infrastructure and viability gap funding totalling a hefty Rs 13.20 crore.

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Apni Party leaders visit Dilshad Shaheen's Residence

Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari, on Saturday, led a delegation of senior party leaders to pay a condolence visit to party colleague Dilshad Shaheen, President of the Women's Wing, following the passing of her beloved mother, who passed away on Friday.

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Idara Falah-I-Aam Holds Free Medical Camp

Srinagar: A free medical ear check-up camp was organized by Idara Falah-i-Aam Waqf, Alamgari Bazar, in collaboration with the Voluntary Medicare Society. A team of doctors volunteered for the noble cause, and the camp was held at Iqbal Khomeini Hall, Mohalla Syed Afzal Sheerbhat, Srinagar, on Friday.

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The Exam Trap

The pressure of academic success is pushing young minds to the edge. It's time to rethink how we define failure, and what it means to truly succeed.

2 mins

Pulwama's Pride

A young woman in Kashmir turns personal pain into power, offering free lessons and quiet hope to children in a Pulwama village.

3 mins

Window to the World

In a sleepy Kashmiri village, a young girl discovers the weight of silence, and the fire of hope.

3 mins

The Great Kashmiri Bus-tle

Where a bus isn't just public transport but a mobile epic of chaos, comedy, and choreography.

2 mins

The Ansaris of Kashmir

A landmark book charts the 600-year journey of Kashmir’s Ansaris—from Madinah to the Valley—and their lasting legacy in faith, politics, and culture.

2 mins

Syllables of Sorrow

In The Chill in the Bones, Wani Nazir turns the Kashmir chronicle into an unforgettable verse, threading melancholy and memory into a lyrical elegy.

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Lost in the Plot

Caught between icy roads and a storm of bookish characters, I realised just how deeply fiction had shaped my sense of self.

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The Literature Shortcut

In the rush to get published, young Kashmiris are seemingly skipping the step that matters most-reading. The result is a flood of books and a drought of literature.

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Babila Rakwal Reviews Civil Defence Preparedness

Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Babila Rakwal, who has been designated as the mentor for Reasi district, chaired a high level meeting to review the district's civil defence preparedness.

1 min

JKTPO Conducts RAMP Awareness Workshop

PULWAMA: A district-level awareness workshop on the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) program was organized at the Town Hall, Pulwama.

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DC Reasi Holds Consultative Meeting With Prominent Citizens

Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik chaired a consultative meeting with prominent citizens of the district to review public concerns and enhance community coordination in disaster response and preparedness.

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J&K SED Establishes Helpdesk For Students

In view of the prevailing situation and for the benefit of the students, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, School Education Department (SED) Civil Secretariat Srinagar/ Jammu today issued an order for establishment of the helpdesk for students in Srinagar and Jammu divisions.

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Kashmir Fruit Growers Union Urges Dealers To Keep Prices Affordable

The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union has called upon all wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable dealers across the region to ensure essential food items remain accessible and affordable for the public.

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Admin Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Martyr ADDC Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa

The District Administration Rajouri paid a solemn and heartfelt tribute to Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, who attained martyrdom during cross-border shelling, laying down his life in the line of duty while serving the nation with unwavering commitment.

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J&K Has Adequate Supply Of Essential Commodities: Satish Sharma

In view of the prevailing situation, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; Transport; Science and Technology; Information Technology; Youth Services; Sports and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, has appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid panic.

1 min

Passengers Say Cab Drivers Hiked Prices Amid Border Tensions

Passengers in Jammu and Kashmir faced difficulties in the last few days due to increased fare demands by some cab drivers, given the border tensions between India and Pakistan.

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JKAS Members Express Grief

Members of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic death of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa.

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Sakeena Itoo Offers Condolences

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo has condoled the sad demise of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who was tragically killed today morning by cross border shelling.

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Pakistan Will Always Face Defeat By Fighting India: Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said Pakistan will always face defeat by fighting India, asserting that the sacrifices rendered by the people can never be forgotten.

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BCCI To Discuss IPL Resumption Options On Sunday: Shukla

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said the Board officials and IPL Governing Council will discuss on Sunday the best possible schedule to complete the suspended T20 League following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

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Gill-Pant Duo Set To Take Charge Of Indian Test Team, BCCI Silent On Kohli

Flamboyant keeper-batter Rishabh Pant, in all likelihood, will be India’s new vice-captain in Tests with talented batter Shubman Gill set to take charge of the national team in the traditional format.

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