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Haj Committee’s Term Ends On July 19
Setting the stage for a fresh constitution of J&K Haj Committee, the tenure of members of the current panel is nearing completion.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Satellite Images Reveal Iranian Strike Damaged Key US Base
New satellite imagery has confirmed significant damage to the Al Udeid US Airbase in Qatar following Iranian retaliatory strikes last month—contradicting earlier denials by US officials, including former President Donald Trump, who had claimed the base was left untouched.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Israel's Rafah Camp - ‘Humanitarian City’ Or Crime Against Humanity?
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced a controversial plan to move up to 600,000 Palestinians in Gaza into a designated “humanitarian area” on the ruins of the southern city of Rafah.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Committee On Govt Assurances Holds Introductory Meeting
The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened an introductory meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gunmen Kill 9 Punjabi Bus Passengers in Pak
Insurgents shot and killed nine passengers from Punjab after offloading them from a passenger bus in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Friday, according to authorities.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Attach Property Of Drug Peddler
SRINAGAR: In a significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Police in Srinagar on Friday said to have attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 1 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rs 990 Crore Allocated For Srinagar Smart City Projects, Reveals RTI
\"All Funds Reportedly Utilised Within Deadlines'
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
School Timings Likely To Be Revised From Monday
SRINAGAR: Schools across Kashmir are likely to follow revised timings starting Monday, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Friday evening.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
40-50 Terrorists Active South Of Pir Panjal: Report
Anti-Terror Operations Intensified, Security Stepped Up In Jammu Hills
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hajj-2025: Final Batch Of J&K Pilgrims Returns Home
The final batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned home on Friday, marking the successful conclusion of this year's pilgrimage, officials said.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bumrah Fifer, Rahul's Fifty Keep India Steady At Lord's
Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer produced edge of the seat spells before KL Rahul's classy unbeaten fifty put India very much in sight of England's 387 on day two of the Lord's Test here on Friday.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Tipping Point
World Population Day casts a long shadow over a Valley grappling with the cost of unchecked growth.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wanted Drug Kingpin Deported to India from UAE: CBI
An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday, in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, officials said.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Reviews JLNM Hospital Block Construction Progress
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Friday undertook a visit to JLNM Hospital Rainawari to oversee the progress of ongoing health infrastructure upgradation projects at the hospital.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Admin Reviews Status Of Solarization Of Govt Buildings
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo chaired a meeting of Engineers of JAKEDA and KPDCL here at the Meeting Hall of DC office Complex to review the status of solarization of Government buildings in the district and progress of installation of Solar Rooftops under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojna (PMSGMBY).
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Climate Change Intensifies South Asia Monsoon, Disasters
Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country's farms and replenishing its rivers.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wular Shows The Way
Amid climate crisis, something beautiful has happened in Kashmir. After thirty years, the lotus has returned to Wular Lake in Bandipora. For locals, it’s more than just a flower. It’s a memory brought back to life, a piece of the past that many thought was gone forever.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Kishtwar Reviews Arrangements For Machail Mata Ji Yatra
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of developmental works and necessary arrangements for the upcoming Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025 commencing from 25th of July 2025 and shall culminate on 5th of Sept 2025.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Sees 242 Lakh OPD Visits Since 2023
Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 242.75 lakh outpatient department (OPD) evaluations at government health facilities between 2023 and mid-2025, following the expansion of free diagnostic services under the National Health Mission (NHM).
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
It's Not A Holiday: Gambhir Backs BCCI's Revised Family Rule
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers’ families during long overseas tours, saying players must realise they are not on vacation but on national duty.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
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Switzerland Greenlights India-EFTA Mega Trade Pact; Sets Stage For October Rollout
Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss exports.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Groom Among 3 Injured Due To Stone Shooting In Poonch
Jammu: Three people were injured including a groom after they came under stone shooting near Panar area of Mughal road in Poonch district on Friday.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Last Untouched Valley
Far from the crowds of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, a rough mountain road leads to Margan and Choharnag—two forgotten jewels in Kashmir’s southern frontier. What I found there changed the way I see this land.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Planned C-Section Births Linked To Higher Risk Of Leukaemia'
Having a planned caesarean section during delivery could be related to an increased risk of leukaemia -- a blood cancer -- later in the child's life, compared with an emergency C-section, a study has found.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Four Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In Ramban
LG Sinha Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
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United Elegant Beats Aqua Avengers In Kashmir Super League
The Kashmir Super League continued its electrifying start with the second match of the tournament on Friday, featuring a high-intensity clash between United Elegant FC and Aqua Avengers FC at TRC Turf Ground here.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Unbridled Powers Ex-CJIls Warn JPC on One Nation, One Election
The Election Commission of India should not be given unbridled powers in implementing the One Nation, One Election system, former Chief Justices of India DY Chandrachud and JS Khehar told a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), as per sources.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hand Over J&K Security To Elected Govt: CM To Centre
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reiterated his demand for the immediate restoration of statehood to J&K and called for the transfer of security control to the elected government, asserting that the region should no longer function as a Union Territory.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
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MP Honeytrap Case: HC Dismisses PIL Against Cong Leaders
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Govind Singh in connection with the alleged CD of the honeytrap scandal.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
People Gave You Power To Act: PDP MLAs To CM
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator, Mir Mohammad Fayaz on Friday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah of failing to live up to the massive public mandate he received in the aftermath of Article 370's abrogation.
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