Kashmir Observer - MAY 22, 2025 ISSUE

In this issue

THURSDAY'S EDITION OF KASHMIR OBSERVER

Enemy Brought To Knees: LG Lauds Forces For Op Sindoor Success

Says 140 Crore Indians Proud Of The Valour Of Armed Forces

1 min

NC Working Committee Passes 7 Resolutions

Special Status & Terror Condemnation

1 min

Kashmir Braces For Hotter Days Ahead

Plains Likely To Hit Record 34°C

1 min

Poonch Was Under Fire. Now It's Fighting To Heal

Srinagar: For four days, the shelling did not stop.

1 min

No More Gmail: J&K Govt Tells Officials To Go Fully Secure Or Face Action

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a sweeping overhaul of its digital systems, ordering all departments to shut down unofficial websites, abandon personal email use, and report on their cybersecurity readiness within two weeks.

1 min

Waqf Islamic Concept But Not Essential To Islam: Centre

The Centre on Wednesday defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court and said though waqf was an Islamic concept, it was not an essential part of Islam.

1 min

'Strong Climate Plans Antidote To Prevailing Economic Uncertainty'

UN climate change chief Simon Stiell on Tuesday said clear and strong climate plans are an antidote to the economic uncertainty gripping the world.

1 min

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Police Organizes Medical Camp In City

Srinagar: Srinagar Police organized free medical camp under the aegis Civic Action Programme (CAP ) 2024-25.

1 min

DLSA Organises Awareness Programme On LSUM

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in collaboration with Vitasta Law College, Srinagar, organized an awareness programme on the legal provisions relating to mental illness and persons with intellectual disabilities (LSUM).

1 min

IGP Kashmir Zone Chairs Security Review Meeting

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V.K Birdi-IPS took stock of the arrangements for SANJY 2025, Muharram and other upcoming events during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of Police Control Room Kashmir.

1 min

Div Com Led Panel Reviews Policy For Repairs Near Dal Lake

To frame a comprehensive policy to address the issue of repair & renovation of houses & buildings within 200 meters of Dal Lake, a meeting of committee members was held under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri.

1 min

Massive Fire Guts Five Houses In Nawakadal

A devastating fire tore through the congested Nawakadal locality of Srinagar late Tuesday night, damaging at least five residential houses and reducing the wedding dreams of a local family to ashes. Among the worst affected was a household preparing for the wedding of their daughter, whose trousseau and other wedding items were completely destroyed in the blaze.

2 mins

Youth Congress sues BJP IT cell chief, Arnab Goswami

An FIR has been registered against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, Arnab Goswami for allegedly running false information, police said.

1 min

National Herald Case 'Prima Facie’ Made Out Against Sonia, Rahul: Probe Agency

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told a Delhi court that a 'prima facie’ case of money laundering was made out against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald matter.

1 min

Pakistan To Extend Closure Of Its Airspace For Indian Flights By Another Month: Report

Pakistan has decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian flights by another month, a media report said on Wednesday.

1 min

Trump's Sweet Tooth: He Eats 'Good Amount' Of Candy, Likes Pink Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls

US President Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and his favourites are pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls.

1 min

Suicide Blast Targets Army School Bus In Balochistan, 4 Children Killed

Four children were killed in a blast targeting an army school bus in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan province, a government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Basavaraju, Backbone Of India's Naxalite Movement, Killed

Indian commandos shot dead the Maoist insurgent chief and 26 other guerillas on Wednesday, the country's home minister said, calling it a decisive blow to the decades-long conflict.

2 mins

US Warns Of Syria's Collapse Without Embracing Rebranded Al-Qaeda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appealed for further American and regional support for the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration in Syria to ward off its “potential collapse\" amid the ruling regime’s suppression of minorities.

1 min

Shortage Of Vital Vaccines For Children Sparks Concern In Pulwama

Pulwama: A severe shortage of essential childhood vaccines has caused distress among parents and healthcare workers in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

1 min

Heaps Of Dirt Removed As Watchi Residents Clean Irrigation Canal

Residents of a Watchi village in Zainapora hamlet of south Kashmir's Shopian district are expressing outrage after they removed heaps of dirt during the cleaning of a local irrigation canal, which was dumped directly onto the main road, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and pedestrians.

1 min

DC Bandipora Inaugurates Youth Club At Kudara

In a move to empower the youth of rural areas, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahamd Qadri on Wednesday inaugurated Youth Club at Kudara Bandipora.

1 min

Disproportionate Assets: ACB Registers Case Against FCS&CA Storekeeper In Sopore

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have registered a Disproportionate Assets case against a Storekeeper of Govt. Ration Sale Centre Seer Jagir, Sopore in Baramulla district.

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IUST Journalism Dept Holds Outreach Program At Mantaqui School

Awantipora: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), carried out a community outreach initiative at Mantaqui Memorial Waqf Higher Secondary School, here, on Wednesday.

1 min

'Land Mafia Looting Karewas From Sholipora To Khansahib'

Budgam: In a blatant violation of environmental laws and the Land Revenue Act of 1996, large-scale illegal excavation of Karewas is reportedly taking place from Sholipora to Khansahib in Central Kashmir's Budgam district.

1 min

BSF Foiled Infiltration Bid Of Nearly 50 Terrorists During 'Operation Sindoor': DIG Mand

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid of nearly 50 terrorists during “Operation Sindoor” on May 8, a top official of the paramilitary force said on Wednesday.

1 min

22 km Of Neglect Key Shopian Road Turns Nightmare For Commuters

The narrow road connecting Shopian to Aglar through Trenz, a stretch that links more than twenty villages, has become almost impossible to travel.

1 min

Kashmir's Investment Trap

The dream of fast profits is drawing young Kashmiris into risky investments, and into the hands of unverified market “experts.” Here’s what we need to change.

1 min

Fields of Change

The unlikely land reform that began with two men, a field diary, and a forgotten village in South Kashmir.

3 mins

Why a Newspaper Still Matters

In today’s digital age, where information is abundant and misinformation is even more pervasive, the role of a newspaper remains critical. More so, with the rise of social media, which has brought new challenges to the credibility and reliability of public discourse. In this environment, professionally produced journalism, grounded in fact, accountability, and editorial scrutiny has become more necessary than ever.

3 mins

When Love Meets Addiction

He uncovered the secret, faced the pain, and chose to stand, for love and for family.

3 mins

Vale's Violet Ghost

It came from the edges of Europe, settled in the valley, and now grows like memory—persistent, invasive, beautiful, and slightly wild.

2 mins

Her Name Was Zoon

Before memes and microphones, there was Zoon Dub—a 20-minute monologue that challenged power, people, and the pulse of times.

2 mins

'Two-Thirds Of Job Seekers Open To New Roles Don't Know What Job Titles Sector To Look For'

MumbaiEven though 67 per cent of professionals interviewed are open to new opportunities, they do not know what job titles or industries to search for, a report said on Wednesday.

1 min

Report: World's Supply Of Critical Minerals For Clean Energy Concentrated In Fewer Countries

The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt economies and hit consumers with higher prices, a report said Wednesday.

2 mins

What Does It Mean To 'Accept' Or 'Reject' All Cookies, And Which Should I Choose?

It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies.

4 mins

In Stroke Care Structured Rehabilitation Plays Crucial Role: Experts

When a 69-year-old woman slipped into a minimally conscious state after a major stroke last year, her family began preparing for the worst.

2 mins

DoT Introduces ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' To Fight Cyber Fraud

The Telecom Department has introduced the ‘Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)' that enables enhanced intelligence sharing with banks, UPI service providers and financial institutions, marking a major step towards tackling cyber fraud and financial crime, an official release said on Wednesday.

1 min

CCPA Issues Notice To Uber Over 'Advance Tip' Feature For Faster Service

Consumer protection watchdog CCPA has issued a notice to ride-hailing platform Uber for allegedly \"forcing or nudging” users to pay advance tips for faster service.

1 min

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Grows 8% Το 143.16 Lakh In April

Indian airlines flew 143.6 lakh passengers on domestic routes in April, 8.45 per cent more as compared to the year-ago period, amid rising air traffic demand.

1 min

Gold Rallies Rs 1,910 To Rs 98,450/10 G Amid Global Uncertainty

Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,910 to Rs 98,450 per 10 grams in the national capital as rising global uncertainties triggered a fresh wave of safe-haven buying.

1 min

Stock Markets Snap 3-Day Decline On Buying In Banking Shares; Sensex Jumps 410 Pts

MUMBAI,- Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, snapping their three-day falling streak on the back of buying in blue-chips HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank and a firm trend in Asian peers.

1 min

Govt To Decide On Renewing Indigo's Leases Of Turkish Airlines Planes: Indigo CEO

IndiGo is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks and regulations for operating flights with planes leased from Turkish Airlines, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Wednesday and also mentioned that it is for the government to decide on the renewal of the leases.

1 min

PM To Unveil India's First 9000 HP Electric Locomotive On May 26

Press Trust Of India

2 mins

India, EU Looking For Early Harvest Trade Agreement By July: Official

Negotiations for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year, a government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

MD & CEO Inaugurates J&K Bank’s Revamped Corporate Website

Website features upgraded interface, improved user experience to enhance customer engagement

1 min

Interim Trade Deal With US Likely By July 8; India For Full Exemption From 26% Additional Tariff

India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 8 with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods, an official said.

2 mins

Enemy Brought

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor. The LG was accompanied by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo.

1 min

Kashmir Braces

FROM THE FRONT PAGE

1 min

TMC Delegation Calls On J&K CM

Will Meet People Affected By Shelling Along LoC

1 min

IGP Kashmir Chairs Security Review Meeting At PCR

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone V.K Birdi took stock of the arrangements for SANJY 2025, Muharram and other upcoming events during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of Police Control Room Kashmir on Wednesday.

1 min

It's Going To Be A Tough England Tour For India: Former Batting Coach

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.

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Vansh Sabre Sports Foundation Signs MOU With Dhanu Sports Pvt Ltd

JAMMU: Secretary Vansh Sabre Sports Foundation Kuldeep Kumar Gupta signed MOU with Suman Raj, MD Dhanu Sports Private Limited Tamil Nadu, for developing, implement-ing and promoting technology-driven solutions for all sports including unlimited data analytics, player performance tracking, event management and digital fan engagement.

1 min

YSS Anantnag Hosts District Level Sports Events Across Zones

ANANTNAG: The Department of Youth Services & Sports Anantnag on Wednesday kickstarted Inter-Zonal competitions with the conclusion of the U-14 Girls' Badminton Tournament at SRJ HSS Khanabal. The event marked the resumption of District Level Inter-Zonal Badminton Competitions for U-14 and U-17 girls.

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Para Sports Mela Uplifts Specially-Abled Athletes In Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: To promote inclusivity and empower persons with disabilities, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal, in collaboration with She Hope Disability Centre, on Wednesday organised a vibrant Para Sports Mela at Government College of Physical Education Gadoora.

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YSS Budgam Holds Inter-School Competitions Across Multiple Zones

Under the directions of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam, Mr. Gh.Hassan Lone, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) organized a series of Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions across various zones of the district, promoting fitness, teamwork, and talent identification among students.

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GT Eye Top-Two Finish As Struggling LSG Look To Salvage Pride

Former champions Gujarat Titans will aim to extend their winning streak to solidify a top-two finish when they face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday.

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Woman Apprehended For Impersonating, Cyberstalking After Suspecting Husband Of Having An Affair

A 26-year-old woman has been apprehended for allegedly impersonating and stalking another woman by creating a fake social media account using her photographs, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Indian Author Wins International Booker For Story Collection 'Heart Lamp'

Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq on Tuesday won the International Booker Prize for her short story collection \"Heart Lamp\".

1 min

India's Asiatic Lions Surge 37% To 891 In Latest Census

India’s Asiatic lion population has increased by over a third to 891, according to a five-yearly census released on Wednesday, boosting efforts to conserve the vulnerable species.

1 min

Pakistan's Last Elephants Battle Tuberculosis With 400 Pills A Day

A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis.

1 min

India Lost 18,200 Hectares Of Primary Forest In 2024: Data

India lost 18,200 hectares of primary forest in 2024 compared to 17,700 hectares in 2023, according to the latest data from a global collaboration of over 100 organisations.

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