Kashmir Observer - MAY 23, 2025 ISSUE

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Fast-track Recruitment: CM To JKSSB

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) to fast-track its recruitment process, stressing the need to eliminate delays and ensure a time-bound and transparent system.

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HC Bars Encroachments On 'Nambal Narkara'

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed authorities to ensure “Nambal Narkara” water body is preserved and maintained properly.

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Soldier Killed In Kishtwar Encounter

Jammu: A soldier was killed in an encounter with terrorists during a cordon and search operation launched by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said.

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If There Is Attack, There Will Be Response: EAM Jaishankar

Rebuffs Trump’s Claim, Reiterates Bilateral Talks With Pakistan

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SC Reserves Interim Orders In Waqf Case

New Delhi: Reiterating its observation on the presumption of constitutionality in favour of the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved interim orders on three key issues after hearing both sides in the waqf case.

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Terror Attack Fallout: Livelihood Crisis Grip Pahalgam Locals

Srinagar: A month after a deadly terror attack shook the picturesque town of Pahalgam, residents are reeling from a tourism collapse that has left their livelihoods in tatters. Despite a sweeping security crackdown, the attackers remain at large.

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'Gen Zs, Millennials Value Career Growth, Learning Opportunities Most In Job Decisions'

As the workplace continues to evolve with automation, GenAl, and changing expectations, a Deloitte survey on Thursday revealed that career progression and learning opportunities are among the top factors driving job decisions of India's young workforce.

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Admin Sensitizes Masses About Harmful Effects Of Drug Abuse

To sensitize masses about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging them to eradicate menace of drugs from the society, District Administration Srinagar today organized an awareness programme on Drug De-Addiction at Woodlands House School Sonwar.

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Farooq Urges Party To Fight Social Evils

President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Farooq Abdullah, emphasized that nurturing humanity, promoting brotherhood, and upholding justice are the pressing necessities of our time.

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BJP Holds Tiranga Rally To Celebrate Success Of Operation Sindoor

In a vibrant display of patriotism and unity, Senior BJP Leader and DDC Member Er Aijaz Hussain on Thursday led a Tiranga Bike Rally from Panthachowk to the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lalchowk, Srinagar.

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DC Srinagar Felicitates JKBOSE Class 10th, 12th Toppers

SRINAGAR: To encourage and honour the hard work of meritorious students and boost the morale of students, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat felicitated the district's topperforming students in the JK Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 10th and 12th examinations for the academic year 2024-25.

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Sakeena Itoo Conducts Extensive Tour Of Chanapora Constituency

Inspects Health Facilities, Educational Institutions;

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Hindu, Muslim Couples Share Wedding Hall As Rain Disrupts Ceremony

In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony, a Muslim family came to the rescue of a Hindu family after heavy rain disrupted their wedding rituals.

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CBI Charges Ex-J&K Governor Malik in Corruption Case

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik and five others in connection with alleged corruption in the award of Rs 2,200-crore civil works for Kiru hydropower project, officials said Thursday.

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Trump Again Claims He 'Settled' India-Pakistan Conflict Through 'Trade'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated his claim that he “settled” the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade”.

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Israeli 'Warning' Fire At Diplomats In West Bank Sparks Outcry

Israeli troops fired “warning shots” during a visit by foreign diplomats to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the military said, drawing condemnation.

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All-Party Delegations Brief UAE, Japan About Operation Sindoor, Pak-Backed Terror

India on Thursday launched its global outreach against terrorism emanating from Pakistan as multi-party delegations reached Japan and United Arab Emirates to assert the right to self-defence following Operation Sindoor.

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Border Talks With India And Bhutan Advancing, Says China's White Paper On Security

Talks to resolve border issue with India and Bhutan \"continue to advance\", a new white paper on China's national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system.

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China, Pakistan, Afghanistan Meet In Beijing, Decide To Expand CPEC

The three sides should deepen cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, and strengthen the construction of regional interconnection networks

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'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's Police Custody Extended By 4 Days

A court here on Thursday extended the police remand of content creator and social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra by four days, a police spokesperson said.

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DC Anantnag Reviews Amarnath Yatra-2025 Preparations

Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, S. F. Hamid undertook a visit to the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps to assess the status of ongoing developmental works and preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.

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LG releases “Rubaroo” By Former MLC Late Ramesh Arora

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday released a collection of Hindi poetry “Rubaroo” penned by Late Ramesh Arora.

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DC Gbl Directs For Timely Completion Of Preparations For SANJY 2025

Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Thursday presided over a significant preparatory meeting at the VC Room, Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025 (SANJY).

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Amid Heatwave, SED Issues SOP's For Students, Staff

School Education Department (SED) Thursday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for government and private schools to be followed during summer hours amidst prevailing heatwave and afternoon stormy winds.

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LoP Sharma Slams NC Resolutions

Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, launched an attack on the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), accusing the party of ignoring the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the sacrifices made by Indian security forces during Operation Sindoor.

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U.S. Research Institute at New York Named After Dr. Achyuta Samanta

Dr Samanta Honoured With Presidential Medal By The Varsity

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CS Seeks Fortnightly Updates About Completion Of JK Highways

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday held a detailed meeting with NHAI, NHIDCL, Beacon and Project SAMPARK and sought reports from the executing agencies to furnish fortnightly reports about both the physical and financial progress registered in each project.

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IUST Recognized Among India's Leading Universities

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has been ranked among India's top 200 universities in the 2024 edition of global university rankings by Research.com, a prestigious global university ranking platform.

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Eco Over Ego

A young Kashmiri scholar argues that the valley's future lies not in factories but in fruit, forests, and fairness.

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Kashmir's Costly Mix-Up

Misunderstanding insurance as investment is draining Kashmir's financial future.

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Heat in the Hills

Once famous for its crisp summers and snowy peaks, Kashmir is now setting heat records year after year. Scientists say the valley is warming faster than we think.

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Lost in Translation

A bus ride, a new word, and a hilarious mix-up between two Kashmiri teens trying to make sense of English, identity, and growing up.

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The Algebra of a Father's Love

What happens when fatherhood is measured not in words, but in the silent shaping of lives, the patience of a mathematician, and the soul of a poet?

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Food, Car Chases And More: India On Bucket List For 'Mission: Impossible' Stars

A car chase in Mumbai, maybe a motorcycle one or just aa scooter caper through jammed streets.

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Nearly Half Of Consumers Polled Switching To Private Labels: Survey

Indian consumers are re-evaluating their retail choices and nearly half of them are switching to private labels, according to an EY report which highlights heightened consumer expectations of value, trust and relevance from their purchase experiences.

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'CAR-T Therapy Can Be Safely Manufactured At Hospital'

An ICMR-funded trial led by CMC Vellore demonstrated that CAR-T therapy, which uses a patient's own T cells to fight cancer, can be safely manufactured at the hospital and infused to treat patients in India at a low cost.

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Dry Fruit Association Calls On Dy Cm

The Dry Fruit Association Kupwara Thursday called on Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, highlighting various issues regarding declining condition and severe challenges being faced by the walnut industry in Kashmir.

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Gold Rises Rs 200 To Rs 98,650/10 G; Silver Rallies Rs 2,040 Per Kg

Gold prices rose Rs 200 to Rs 98,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to a pick-up in local demand by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

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Fitch Raises India's Average Growth Potential Το 6.4% Till 2028

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India’s average annual growth potential till 2028 to 6.4 per cent, from 6.2 per cent estimated in November 2023.

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CM Chairs Meeting Of Trader's Delegation, KTMF Highlights Issues For Redressal

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing the concerns of the trading community and facilitating economic revival in the region.

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UK Assures Equal Treatment to Indian Firms Under FTA

The UK for the first time has agreed to accord non-discriminatory treatment to Indian companies in its public procurement system under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, an official said.

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Sensex Tumbles 645 Pts On Global Sell-Off, Rising US Bond Yields

Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 645 points while Nifty retreated to 24,600 level due to selling in IT, oil and FMCG shares amid a global equity rout triggered by surging bond yields and US debt concerns.

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Airport Contract Termination: Turkish Firm Celebi's Subsidiary Moves Bombay HC

Turkey-based airport ground handling services major Celebi's subsidiary has moved the Bombay High Court against revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with the Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).

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Samsung Starts Manufacturing Of Its Slimmest Smartphone Galaxy S25 Edge In India

Korean smartphone major Samsung has started manufacturing its slimmest smartphone Galaxy S25 Edge in India, the company said on Thursday.

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High-Powered Panel Holds Deliberations On Long-Term Agri Sustainability

A high-powered committee on Thursday deliberating upon the best practices adopted by the Government of Kerala to make agriculture a sustainable and profitable enterprise, a release said.

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DGCA Probes Indigo's Delhi-Srinagar Flight Turbulence Incident

Aviation regulator DGCA is probing the incident of IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight encountering turbulence due to a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday, according to sources.

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Man United Faces More Financial Turmoil After Europa League Final Loss

The financial consequences of Manchester United losing in the Europa League final should be painful and affect the club for years.

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1600 Baramulla Students Participate In Inter-School Sports Fest

BARAMULLA: Youth Services and Sports Baramulla on Thursday conducted a wide range of sports events across multiple zones.

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YSS Budgam Holds Sports Events For Specially-Abled Youth Across Zones

BUDGAM: To promote inclusivity and empowerment through sports, the District Youth Services and Sports Office Budgam, under the able guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer G.H. Hassan Lone, organised a series of sports events for physically challenged and specially-abled youth across various zones of the district.

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Sajad Hussain Parray Called Up To India U-23 Football Team Camp

Srinagar-born left back Sajad Hussain Parray was been named among the probables for the India U-23 Men's National Team camp by newly-appointed head coach Naushad Moosa on Thursday.

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IPL 2025: RCB Look To Strengthen Top Two Spot Against SRH

Already through to the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish for the first time in nine years when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League clash here on Friday.

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Breakthrough painkiller could beat opioids without addiction risks

A study shows a non-opioid pain reliever blocks pain at its source -- calming specific nerve signals that send pain messages to the brain.

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UK net migration halves as crackdown on study and work visas reshapes immigration debate

A sharp and unprecedented fall in the UK's net migration has reignited debate over the nation's identity, economy, and political direction.

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New smart portal launched to enrich pilgrims' Grand Mosque experience

As Saudi Arabia gears up for this year’s Hajj, the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched a new smart portal to enhance the digital experience of pilgrims to the Grand Mosque.

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