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CM Omar Reaches Kishtwar, Says PM Modi Assured All Support
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday evening arrived in Kishtwar for his onward visit to disaster-hit Chasoti village of the district on Saturday to assess the damage caused to the area. Abdullah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all support to the government.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dy CM Interacts With Cloudburst Victims At Chashoti
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to meet with the victims and survivors of a devastating cloudburst at Chashoti, Kishtwar.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Subtle Shifts in the Valley
Old rivalries, economic shifts, and social traditions are reshaping Kashmir. And the warning signs are already visible.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Celebrates 79th Independence Day With fervour
SRINAGAR: J&K Bank on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day of the nation with patriotic fervour.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mocking Of Classmates Prevalent Among 38% Of JK students: MoE
SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir at least 38 percent of school students are reportedly being mocked by their classmates—thus raising a question on functioning of anti-ragging cells in educational institutes.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When the Kitchen Was the Heart of Kashmir
Rotten meat scandal exposes how far we've strayed from the kitchens that once gave our food soul.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CG Homeguards J&K Awards Certificates, Cash Prizes To Civil Defence Volunteers
On the occasion of Independence Day-2025, Alok Kumar, Commandant General Homeguards, Civil Defence & SDRF J&K granted commendation certificates along with cash reward in favour of Civil Defence Wardens/ volunteers for outstanding performance during day to day Civil Defence activities and exigencies arising from time to time in their respective districts/ towns.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
FC Goa Drawn With Ronaldo's Al Nassr In ACL 2 Group Stage
Indian Super League side FC Goa was on Friday drawn along with superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2, the continent's second tier club competition, beginning September 16.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Annual FASTag Pass Of ₹3,000 For Private Vehicles Goes Live From Today
The annual highway toll pass of Rs 3,000 for private cars, jeeps, and vans will be rolled out from Friday.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Himachal-J&K Settle For Draw In Junior Hockey National
JALANDHAR: Chandigarh and Uttarakhand won their respective games while Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir settled for draws on the third day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship Division 'B' here on Thursday.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
16 BSF Personnel Get Gallantry Medals For Operation Sindoor
Sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying \"conspicuous bravery\" and \"unmatched valour\" during Operation Sindoor.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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No Pause On Russian Oil Imports, India Continues Imports Based On Economic Rationale
India has not halted oil purchases from Russia in response to the US President's tariff threat and continues to buy based solely on economic considerations, said AS Sahney, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country’s largest oil firm.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Feeding Kids Can Be A Daily Battle. But You Wouldn't Know It Looking At Instagram
Many families find feeding children a constant challenge. A favourite food is suddenly refused, someone is grumpy after a long day, siblings fight at the table.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Any Misadventure Will Have Painful Consequences: India To Pak
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Exports Rise 7.29% To USD 37.24 Bn In July
Trade Deficit Widens To 8-Month High Of USD 27.35 Bn
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Shia Association Defies Kashmir Grand Mufti Summons
A fresh row has erupted in Kashmir after the J&K Shia Association, led by Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, outrightly rejected a summons issued by the Office of Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, declaring that the body has no rightful authority over Shia religious matters
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Bank Ties Up With Two Tricity Builders In Mohali
As part of its focus on expanding retail business across key markets outside Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank has entered into tie-ups with two reputed builders of the Tricity region - Amayra Sky City and Amayra Trillium - both situated at prime locations in Kharar, Mohali.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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HC Chides Govt For Not Holding Regular DPCs
Uphold CAT Order On Removing Director Family Welfare
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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ED Freezes Rs 110 Cr Worth Bank Funds; Seizes 1,200 Credit Cards
Funds worth Rs 110 crore kept in mule bank accounts have been frozen and 1,200 mule credit cards were seized following recent searches against the Indian operations of a Cyprus-based “illegal” online betting platform named Parimatch, the Enforcement Directorate said on Thursday.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Tariffs On India Could Rise If Trump-Putin Talks Fail: US
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the secondary tariffs on India could go up if \"things don't go well\" during talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Javid Dar Attends Virtual Meeting With Union Agri Minister
Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department, and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today attended a virtual meeting with the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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79th Independence Day: 3-tier Security In Place In J&K
Jammu and Kashmir is set to celebrate the 79th Independence Day under a three-tier security cover on Friday.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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KHELO INDIA WATER SPORTS FESTIVAL First-Ever Event’s Mascot, Logo, Anthem Jerseys Launched
Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, and Member of Legislative Assembly Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Thursday released the logo, mascot, anthem, jingle and jerseys for the athletes and support staff, volunteers and officials of the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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SMC Reviews Hygiene Standards For Poultry Units
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday convened a meeting to review hygiene protocols and waste management practices at poultry dressing units in the city.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pets Over Parents
The emotional devotion once reserved for parents increasingly flows toward pets in Kashmir, raising ethical and health concerns.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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WPI Inflation Declines To 2-Year Low Of (-) 0.58% In July
Wholesale price inflation declined to a 2-year low of (-) 0.58 per cent in July, as deflation in food and fuel kept WPI in the negative zone for the second consecutive month, government data released on Thursday showed.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Old City Echoes With Patriotism On Independence Day Eve
In a vibrant display of patriotism ahead of Independence Day, a Tiranga rally was taken out on Thursday through the interiors of the Old City, downtown Srinagar. The event drew participation from both security personnel and local residents, aiming to spread a message of unity, peace, and national integration in the backdrop of the abrogation of Article 370.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Trump-Putin Meeting: Did Alaska Belong To Russia?
Alaska, the US state that will host the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Friday, is a source of imperial nostalgia and often less-than-serious territorial claims in Russia.
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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NASHA MUKT J&K ABHIYAN Cultural Unit DIPR Organises Awareness Drive
In continuation of the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan,' Cultural Unit Srinagar of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), in collaboration with the district administration Srinagar, today organised a series of impactful
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AUGUST 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Restoring Trust in Kashmir's Economy
With honesty slipping from everyday transactions, Kashmir faces an urgent need to rebuild financial integrity through education, accountability, and ethical practices.
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