Kashmir Observer - MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE

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THURSDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

No Compensation For Aerial Transmission Lines: HC

The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has said that the aerial right of way in respect of power transmission lines continues to be with the state and individual owners cannot claim compensation for it

1 min

Patients In England Offered 5-Minute Cancer Jab

Cancer Breakthrough

1 min

Hajj Flights Resume At Srinagar Airport

After a brief but tense pause in Hajj operations triggered by rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the flights ferrying pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Wednesday, with 642 pilgrims successfully departing for the holy city of Madeena.

1 min

J&K Govt Amends Prison Manual

Redefines Habitual Offender, Bans Caste Bias In Jails

1 min

Pain Of My People Is Deeply Personal: CM

Visits Shelling-Hit Uri, Promises Relief & Bunkers

1 min

How Homegrown Tech Steered Operation Sindoor

Akash Missiles To Suicide Drones

1 min

Worsening Allergies Aren't Your Imagination

Windy Days Create The Perfect Pollen Storm

2 mins

Two Die In Motorcycle Accident Near TRC

Srinagar: Two young men from Kupwara lost their lives in a fatal motorcycle accident near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar.

1 min

Two Houses Destroyed In Devastating Guru Bazar Blaze

A massive fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in the densely populated Guru Bazar area of Srinagar, leading to the complete destruction of two residential houses, partial damage to a third, and injuries to three individuals.

1 min

Trash Trouble in Paradise

Despite rules on paper and growing piles of garbage on the ground, Kashmir's waste problem is spinning out of control. What's missing isn't awareness. It's will, coordination and accountability.

4 mins

The Silent Erosion

As bulldozers climb mountains and lakes fight for breath, a young Kashmiri wonders if developmental dreams must come at the cost of its most fragile lands.

2 mins

Bandipora's Literary Legacy

From Persian poets to social reformers, Tariq Shabnam's latest work uncovers the remarkable stories of Bandipora's influential figures.

3 mins

A Tale of Faith and Family

A heartfelt story of overcoming personal tragedy, finding strength in faith, and embracing life's challenges.

3 mins

A Pharmacy Hidden in the Hills

High in the Himalayas, the villagers of Gurez rely on hundreds of medicinal plants to survive isolation and illness. Now, the world is taking notice.

2 mins

Swift Insurance Settlements Bring Relief To J&K Bank Customers

SRINAGAR: Reaffirming its commitment to customer welfare and financial security, J&K Bank has facilitated the swift settlement of insurance claims under the MetLoan & Life Suraksha (MLLS) scheme for deceased borrowers in its Jammu Zone.

1 min

FIR Against Soldier Over 'Inside Job' Claim

An FIR was registered on Wednesday against a missing soldier after a video appeared on social media in which he had claimed that the Pahalgam terror attack was an “inside job”.

1 min

Police Arrest 7 Drug Peddlers In Kashmir

Continuing its firm resolve against the menace of drugs, Police on Wednesday said to have achieved a significant success by arresting seven drug peddlers in separate actions in Anantnag, Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered heroin-like/contraband substances from their possession.

1 min

Helicopter Service At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Resumes

The helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the military stand-off between India and Pakistan, officials said.

1 min

Govt Appoints 122 Junior Assistants To Address Staff Shortage

In a major Human Resource boost to the rural sector, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants (UT/Divisional/District Cadre) in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR) department, addressing a critical shortage of clerical staff that had plagued the field offices since 2021.

1 min

473 Posts Vacant At GMC Udhampur

The Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur, a key healthcare institution in Jammu and Kashmir, continues to face challenges due to staff shortages and infrastructural deficiencies.

1 min

Div Com Reviews Arrangements For Mela Kheer Bhawani

SRINAGAR: To ensure a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for devotees during the upcoming Mela Mata Kheer Bhawani, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri chaired a detailed review meeting with officials from various departments.

1 min

Govt Committed To Support Border Residents: CS

In a move aimed at assessing the ground situation and ensuring the well-being of affected populace, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday visited the border subdivisions of Akhnoor and Khour that had witnessed unrelenting cross border shelling over the past few days.

1 min

Sopore Fruit Mandi To Undergo Major Revamp

Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi to be transformed into a more robust and well-equipped hub for horticultural trade under over Rs 30 crore projects, Minister Javid Dar on Wednesday said.

1 min

YSS Anantnag Reignites Sports Events With Inter-Zonal Tourneys

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag resumed its District-Level Inter-Zonal competitions on Wednesday, held with full enthusiasm and _ participation at SR] Higher Secondary School, Khanabal.

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YSS Organises District-Level Sports Events Across Kashmir Division

The Department of Youth Services and Sports is actively promoting sports and physical fitness among the students and youth in general by organising series of District-Level Inter-Zonal competitions across the Kashmir division.

1 min

Zonal District-Level Table Tennis Tournament Held In Budgam

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam on Wednesday organised the Inter-Zonal District Level Table Tennis Tournament for boys and girls under the 17 age group.

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