Kashmir Observer - MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE

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TUESDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Gusty Winds Wreak Havoc Across Kashmir

10-yr-old Girl Killed In Shopian As Tree Collapses On Tent

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CM Pushes For HUDD Revamp To Boost Urban Governance

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a meeting to review proposals for the reorganisation of departments and agencies under the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD)

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LG Reconstitutes Vaishno Devi, Amarnath Shrine Boards

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted both the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, nominating a total of 18 eminent individuals from diverse fields as members for a three-year term.

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Kashmir Saw 9.2 Million Tourists In 6 Yrs: RTI

Rs 619.26 Lakh Revenue Generated From Tourist Assets

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J&K MLAs Upset Over Delay In CDF

Srinagar: Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Jammu and Kashmir are expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in the release of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) by the J&K government.

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Ceasefire With Pak Was Bilateral: FS To Parliamentary Panel

Says No Nuclear Signalling By Neighbouring Country

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IIT, Madras, To Start two BTech Courses Focused On Latest Technological Advancements From 2025

IIT, Madras, is launching two new BTech courses in computational engineering and biomedical engineering from the 2025 academic session, officials have said.

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Dy CM Meets Several Delegations At Civil Secretariat

Several delegations and individuals called on Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, at Civil Secretariat Srinagar and projected their issues and demands.

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'Eco-Sensitive Dachigam Buffer Zone Ravaged by Land Mafia'

Hundreds of kanals of State and Forest land in Syedpora Bala, Harwan, and Khimber—falling within the eco-sensitive Dachigam National Park buffer zone have allegedly been illegally encroached upon and sold by a powerful land mafia operating with the suspected collusion of Revenue Department officials.

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Constituency Development Information System 'E-Nigrani' App Launched

With an aim to improve transparency, efficiency and accountability in the allocation and implementation of development funds, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Monday launched a Constituency Development Information System, 'e-Nigrani' an application/system for managing and tracking development projects within the Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District.

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DC Assesses Situation Arising From Gusty Winds

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat, Monday morning undertook a whirlwind tour of various City areas to assess the situation arising of strong gusty winds that wreaked havoc during intervening night of May 18 and 19, 2025.

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Heavy Downpour Sinks Bengaluru; Opposition Tears Into Govt On City Infra

Unusually heavy overnight rains pounding Bengaluru brought the country’s IT capital to its knees on Monday, with the usual monsoon-time scenes of inundation, people wading through water and evacuation by inflatables playing out on the streets of this cosmopolitan city.

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Israel's Military Orders Evacuation of Gaza's Second-largest City

The Israeli military on Monday issued an evacuation order for residents of Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis, and nearby towns.

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4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan

A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday (May 19, 2025).

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US Announces Visa Curbs On Indian Travel Firms Behind "Illegal Migration"

The US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating \"illegal immigration\" to the United States.

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Indian Boycott Of Turkish Coffee, Chocolates And Fashion Grows

New Delhi: Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers are boycotting Turkish products ranging from chocolates, coffee, jams and cosmetics to clothing amid growing anger at Turkey's support for Pakistan in a confrontation with India.

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What Cops Said On 'Spy' YouTuber's Visit To J&K, Pak Before Pahalgam Attack

Pakistani intelligence operatives were developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, a senior Haryana police officer claimed on Sunday.

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DC Budgam Assesses Progress On Construction Of New Distt Hospital

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the construction site of the 125-bedded District Hospital and the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit at Reshipora Budgam to review the ongoing progress of the work.

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DC Kupwara Reviews Arrangements For Kheer Bhawani Mela

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for celebration of annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tikker Kupwara.

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DC Rajouri Assesses Requirement Of bunkers In Shelling-Affected Areas

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma chaired a meeting to review the status of panchayats affected by recent cross-border shelling and assess the requirements for the construction of bunkers.

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DC Kulgam Reviews Infra Development Works AT GDC

KULGAM: To assess the progress of various ongoing developmental works aimed at strengthening the educational infrastructure in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir visited Government Degree College (GDC) Kulgam.

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Javed Rana flags off Wildlife Rescue Vehicle Fleet

In a significant step to-wards enhancing the wildlife conflict mitigation measures, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, flagged off a fleet of 10 special-ised Wildlife Rescue Vehicles.

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DDC, MD JJM Review Jal Jeevan Mission Implementation

District §Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, along with Mission Director (MD), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah jointly chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.

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Methodology Basic Challenge At Primary, Middle Class Levels: DSEK

Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) G N Itoo Monday said that the methodology was the basic challenge for the department at primary and middle class levels.

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Rijiju Unveils Statue Of 19th Gyalsras Kushok Bakula Rinpoche

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju unveiled a statue of 19th Gyalsras Kushok Bakula Rinpochey at Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Park in Leh.

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Reading Room-Cum-Library Inaugurated In Qalamabad

In an effort to support students and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, a new library-cum-reading room named Bright Minds with a seating capacity of 50 was inaugurated at New Qalamabad on Monday.

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IAS Playing Vital Role In Strengthening India's Federal Governance: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (independent charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that the Indian Administrative Service is playing a vital role in strengthening India’s federal governance.

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Invest Like You Shop

We trust our instincts when buying daily essentials. But when it comes to investing, we often let emotion, pressure, and half-truths take the wheel. Here's how to fix that.

1 min

Rising Suicides Among Men

The data from the National Crime Records Bureau has shown that in 2022, men accounted for 72 percent of all suicide deaths in India, a sobering reflection of a crisis that has long remained on the margins of public discourse.

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Let Men Speak

Across Kashmir and much of the world, men are socialized into emotional silence. Their suffering, especially as victims of domestic abuse, remains invisible. It's time to widen the gender conversation to include their silent pain.

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Srinagar's Dog Crisis

Children walk to school with sticks. Residents sleep with earplugs. This is life in Srinagar's neighbourhood, gripped by fear of stray dogs.

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The Homes We Abandoned

Built with mud, wood and wisdom, Kashmir's traditional homes were designed to survive the harshest winters and the worst earthquakes. Then we stopped trusting them.

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‘India Saw Six More Days Of Dangerous Heat For Pregnant Women Each Year In 2020-24 Period’

India recorded an average of six additional days of dangerously high temperatures for pregnant women each year over the last five years, according to a new study published on Monday.

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IIT, Guwahati, Researchers Develop Fluorescent Sensor To Detect Cyanide In Water, Human Cells

Researchers at IIT, Guwahati, have developed a highly responsive fluorescent sensor that can detect cyanide in water and human cells using only an ultra-violet light source, according to officials.

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Gold Rallies Rs 580 To Rs 97,030/10 Gm; Silver Climbs Rs 500

Gold prices rallied Rs 580 to Rs 97,030 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid strong trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

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Covid Test, Vaccine Maker Stocks Jump As Cases Surge In Asia

Hong KongShares of Covid test kit and drug makers in Asia rose following a surge of cases.

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J&K Bank CISO Honoured At ESCON 2025

Also recognised as 'Smart CISO of India' by CIO AXIS

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UK, EU Hail New Chapter As They Ink New Deals, 5 Years After Brexit

Britain and the European Union hailed a new chapter in their relationship on Monday after they sealed new agreements on defense cooperation and easing trade flows at their first formal summit since Brexit.

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People Facing ‘Double Attack’ Of ‘Skyrocketing Inflation’, Rising Taxes: Congress

The Congress on Monday alleged people were facing the \"double attack\" of “skyrocketing inflation\" and rising taxes, and asked the Narendra Modi-led government to answer how the common people would survive its impact.

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Stock Markets Close Lower For 2nd Day; IT Stocks Fall After US Rating Downgrade

Benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT and banking stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by Moody's Ratings.

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KASHMIR OBSERVER

SRINAGAR | TUESDAY | 20.05.2025

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Europa League Win Amid Woeful Season Could Kick-Start Bright Future For Man United

While it is hard for Manchester United to salvage a disappointing season, Wednesday's Europa League final will go a long way in dictating the team's future, with Champions League qualification on the line and boss Ruben Amorim in the hot seat.

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DYSSO Ganderbal Concludes Inter Zonal Chess & Carrom Events

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal concluded its Inter-Zone District Level Chess and Carrom competitions for Boys U-17 at BHS Arch.

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Inter School Zonal Competitions Engage 300 Students In Baramulla

Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla on Monday organised the Inter-Zonal District Level Chess Competition for All Age Groups (AAG) under 14, 17 and 19 boys and girls at two separate venues.

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YSS Budgam Promotes Inclusive Sports For Specially-Abled Across Zones

BUDGAM: In an effort to celebrate specially-abled students and senior citizens, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam on Monday organised special sports events across various zones.

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District-Level Sports Events In Full Swing Across J&K: DYSS

The District-Level Inter-School Inter-Zone Sports Meet commenced with great enthusiasm in Udhampur under the patronage of DYSS director general Rajinder Singh Tara.

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Focus Shifts To Rebuilding As CSK, RR Face Off In Contest For Pride

The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the play-offs, but both teams will aim to accelerate their rebuilding process with the MS Dhoni-led side looking to transform itself from a 'dad's army' into a young brigade.

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U.S. reinstating records for international students; too late for some

After the government terminated his legal status in the U.S., one student abruptly lost his laboratory job in Houston and, fearing detention, he returned to his home country in South Asia on a one-way ticket.

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Prolonged Use Of Steroid-Based Eye Drops Linked To Risk Of Glaucoma: Study

AIIMS Delhi has recorded cases of children as young as 10 and hailing from arid regions suffering from glaucoma, with doctors attributing this to prolonged use of steroid-based eye drops for treatment of ocular allergies without supervision.

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Microsoft wants Al 'agents' to work together and remember things

Microsoft envisions a future where any company's artificial intelligence agents can work together with agents from other firms and have better memories of their interactions, its chief technologist said on Sunday ahead of the company's annual software developer conference.

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