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Kashmir Observer
MLA Chadoora Assures Action On Alamdar Colony Drainage Issue
As part of his ongoing public outreach programme, MLA Chadoora, Ali Mohammad Dar, on Sunday visited Alamdar Colony Gopalpora, where he interacted with local residents and assured them that their long-pending demands, particularly regarding the colony's faulty drainage system, would be addressed on priority.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
15 Days On, Rotten Meat Scandal Leaves Kashmir In Uncertainty
Srinagar: Fifteen days have passed since authorities seized 12,000 kilograms of rotten meat from different parts of Kashmir, yet questions continue to mount over the fate of the scandal.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Khelo India Water Sports Festival To Bolster Dal Lake’s Profile, Impact Lives
The first Khelo India Water Sports Festival is all set to reveal the iconic Dal Lake in a new avatar. Jammu and Kashmir’s quest to emerge as a sporting destination will get a major boost when Dal Lake hosts the Water Games, its maiden major national-level open competition, from August 21-23. More than 400 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories will be taking part in three medal events - rowing, kayaking and canoeing.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Can AI Shield Kashmir from Cloudbursts
Sudden, devastating cloudbursts have claimed lives across Jammu and Kashmir. Artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring could give residents crucial early warnings.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
23% Of Total 56.04 Crore PM Jan Dhan Accounts Remain Inactive
As many as 23 per cent of the total 56.04 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are inoperative, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bollywood Film Crew Hit By Mass Food Poisoning In Leh, Over 100 Hospitalised
LehOver 100 workers of a Bollywood film crew were hospitalised in Leh after a suspected case of food poisoning late Sunday evening, officials confirmed on Monday.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Faith and Finance in Kashmir
Shariah-compliant funds offer a way to grow wealth without giving up values.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
NFR, IIT-Guwahati Collaborate To Introduce Biodegradable Materials To Replace Plastics
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT-Guwahati have collaborated to introduce biodegradable and compostable materials as a replacement for conven-
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Thieves In Surat Decamp With Diamonds Worth Rs 25 Crore
Diamonds worth Rs 25 crore were stolen from a Surat-based polishing and export unit by unidentified thieves, who prised open a metal safe using a gas cutter to get hold of the precious gems, police said on Monday.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Trades Flat At Rs 1,00,920/10 G, Silver Climbs Rs 1,000
Gold prices remained flat at Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fragile Himalayas
The devastation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, where a sudden cloudburst claimed at least 60 lives and left more than 100 injured, is a grim reminder of how fragile life in the Himalayas has become.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Why Pay Toll When Stuck in Jams, SC Asks
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the NHAI why should a commuter be asked to pay Rs 150 toll if it took 12 hours to cover a 65-kilometer highway stretch in Thrissur, Kerala.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
State Child Rights Panel 21 Shortlisted For Top Post, 28 For Members: HC Told
Srinagar: Authorities have shortlisted 21 and 28 applicants for the post of Chairperson and members respectively of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has been informed.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No End to Air India Woes, More Flights Grounded
Air India is once again facing turbulence as a series of last-minute flight cancellations, including international routes, have left passengers fuming and raised questions about the airline’s assurances on fleet safety.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Javid Dar Assures Support For Saffron Growers
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayat, Javid Ahmad Dar, Monday visited the saffron belt of Lethpora, Chandhara and Khrew in Pampore, Pulwama district, to engage with the saffron growers and reaffirm the government's commitment to their welfare.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Paras Performs Life-Saving CRT-D Procedure On Brazilian Patient
Paras Health Srinagar has achieved a remarkable milestone in advanced cardiology by successfully treating a 30-year-old Brazilian national suffering from life-threatening heart failure through a highly complex Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) implant.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Committee On Petitions Reviews Progress Of AIIMS Awantipora
The House Committee on Petitions of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday held a meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to review the progress of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GST Rate Rejig: Sitharaman To Address Aug 20 GoM Meet To Put Forth Centre's Rate Cut Proposal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Wednesday address a crucial meeting of a group of ministers of states as she makes a case for the sweeping GST reforms that will slash tax rates and lead to reduction in prices of common use items.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K On Alert: MeT Forecasts Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk
Moderate to heavy rains lashed wide parts of Kashmir on Monday, prompting authorities to set up emergency control rooms in vulnerable parts of the valley, officials said.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Pledges Full Rehabilitation Measures During Chisoti Visit
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo visited Chisoti village of Paddar in Kishtwar district to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of the recent cloudburst.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Digital Meltdown In J&K: 91 Govt Websites Down
Srinagar: In a stunning revelation, the Jammu & Kashmir government has disclosed that 91 official websites remain nonoperational, affecting public access to vital services across the Union Territory.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Battle Within
An unspoken crisis of the mind is unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir, hidden behind taboos and unspoken fears.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trust on the Page
A teacher reading a textbook in a Srinagar school reminded me how screens are shaping, and sometimes breaking, the bonds between students and educators.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Jammu Leads in Providing World-Class Treatment to Kishtwar Tragedy Victims
JAMMU: On the night of 14th August, when every Indian was preparing for the celebration of the 79th Independence Day, a team of medical professionals in GMC Jammu was eagerly waiting to receive a horde of ambulances arriving from Kishtwar carrying unfortunate victims who suffered not only physical but mental injuries following a natural disaster of paramount proportions.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Janmashtami Celebrated With Religious Fervour In Poonch
POONCH: Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with devotion in Poonch today.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Free Eye Screening Camp Held at Madina Public High School
SRINAGAR: Payaam International, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital conducted a Free Eye Screening Camp at Madina Public High School, Gund Khawaja Qasim for public and students.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Zero Tolerance Needed
This weekend, Kashmir finally saw the debate shift from panic to solutions. While social media posts drew attention to unsafe meat, traders and hoteliers emphasized a more pressing issue: the lack of strict oversight and regulation in the supply chain.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Conducts Tour Of Landslide-Affected Areas
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today undertook a comprehensive tour of landslide-affected areas of Surankote and Mendhar subdivisions of Poonch district.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Jammu Takes Lead In Providing World Class Treatment To Kishtwar Victims
On the night of August 14, when the entire nation was preparing to celebrate the 79th Independence Day, a team of medical professionals at GMC Jammu stood on alert, awaiting a stream of ambulances rushing in from Kishtwar. These vehicles carried victims who had suffered not only severe physical injuries but also deep mental trauma following a devastating natural disaster.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Janmashtami Celebrated With Fervour In Srinagar
The heart of Srinagar, Lal Chowk Saturday witnessed vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami, as devotees gathered in large numbers to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna with prayers, bhajans and colourful processions.
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