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A Reading Room in the Hills of Kashmir
In a remote corner of Budgam, a tiny library inside a government school is slowly reviving the lost habit of reading and is becoming a guiding light for others.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
A Wake-Up Call for Kashmiri Parents
What seems like a cartoon full of cute chaos is actually a sharp, moving lesson on anxiety, emotional suppression, and the hidden cost of toxic positivity.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
June 6 Will Go Down In History: LG 'Kashmir Rail Service Connected Hearts Of People'
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday termed the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji rail bridges by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “historic moment” in the region’s development journey.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Commissioner SMC Wishes Eid-ul-Azha Greetings
SRINAGAR: On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Dr. Owais Ahmed (IAS), Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, extends his heartfelt wishes to all.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sgr-Katra Rail Link Hailed as Game-Changer By Traders , Artisans
SRINAGAR: The recent inauguration of the much-anticipated Srinagar-Katra railway link has evoked an overwhelmingly positive response from various sectors across Kashmir, with stakeholders terming it a “historic and transformative” development poised to redefine the region's economic dynamics.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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The Kashmiri Elegist Who Left Too Soon
In a Budgam village, a young poet gave grief its rhythm and remembrance its language. Years since his passing, Syed Hussain Mosvi's Marsiyas still echo with devotion, longing, and the light of divine sorrow.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Kashmir's New Train Ride The Most Breathtaking Journey Yet
Imagine gliding effortlessly above the clouds atop the world's highest railway bridge, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, and rivers carving their way through rugged mountains.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
PM Modi Calls Kheer Bhawani Mela A Beacon Of Peace, Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the recent Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela as a testament to the “new, hopeful” Jammu and Kashmir, where thousands of devotees gathered in a powerful display of faith, peace, and normalcy.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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District Admin Budgam Organises Cycle Rally To Raise Awareness
In an initiative aimed at raising awareness about drug de-addiction, the District Administration Budgam, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, School Education Department and Social Welfare Department, organised a Cycling Event on Friday.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Leaders Welcome Arrival Of Vande Bharat Trains
Jammu and Kashmir political leaders on Friday welcomed the arrival of Vande Bharat trains to the valley, with the former chief minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti saying the people are quite happy with the completion of the project.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Eid-ul-Azha Being Celebrated Today
Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating Prophet Abraham 's absolute submission to the command of the Almighty, is being celebrated in Kashmir on Saturday along with many parts of the Muslim world.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Tourism Players See Industry Coming Back On Track
Amidst the slump in tourism activities post Pahalgam terror attack, the flagging off of two Vande Bharat Express trains at Katra on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen as a major step towards giving a boost to the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the valley.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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'Kashmir To Kanyakumari' Rail Network Now A Reality: PM Modi
Says Chenab, Anji Bridges Are Gateways to J&K’s Prosperity
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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A New Dawn in Kashmir
A landmark railway project and renewed government focus point to fresh possibilities in a region long marked by division.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Will Kohli Come Out Of Test Retirement If India Lose In England?
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who considers Test cricket as the pinnacle, could come out of retirement if India suffer a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England and is requested to return by the team management and selectors.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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DC Oversees Arrangements For Eid At Hazratbal
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Friday visited Hazratbal Shrine to take stock of arrangements made by various Departments with regard to celebration of the festivities of Eid-ul-Azha.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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In Kashmir, Eid Feels Like an Old Song
While the world celebrates with spectacle, Kashmir marks Eid al-Azha with slow cuts, shared meat, and sacred restraint.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Police Saves Woman From Drowning In Jhelum
In a courageous and selfless act, a Special Police Officer on duty, as the driver of SDPO MR Ganj, namely Irfan Hajam, saved the life of a woman who attempted to jump into the river Jhelum near Khangah-e-Moula recently.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Sonamarg Market Illuminated With New Street Lights
In a welcome development for the residents and traders of Sonamarg, street lights have been installed in the main market area, addressing a longstanding demand of the local community.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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A Demotion & A Dream Omar's Candid Speech At Rail Inauguration
Renews Call For J&K Statehood
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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How Mules Paved The Way For World's Highest Rail Bridge
Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting \"Kashmir to Kanyakumari\" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Highway To The Heart Of Kashmir
We call it a highway. But on days when the fog rolls in and time slows down, NH-44 feels more like a memory I keep returning to.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Vande Bharat Train Will Boost Trade, Say Business Leaders
The traders in Kashmir have expressed hope that the Vande Bharat train, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra on Friday, will prove beneficial for them.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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On Arafah Day Srinagar Markets Witness Massive Rush
A day ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Srinagar's markets were packed to capacity as residents thronged shops on Arafah Day to make last-minute purchases. From bustling lanes in Lal Chowk to the narrow alleys of Downtown, the festive atmosphere was palpable, with families shopping for groceries, garments, mutton, and other essentials.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Mini Marathon, Kho-Kho Mark Twin Sports Events In Tangmarg
Department of Youth Services and Sports Zones Tangmarg and Kunzer on Friday jointly organised two impactful events — a Mini Marathon for sub-division Tangmarg and a Girls Kho-Kho competition at playfield Kunzer, under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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JKRTC Announces Special Bus Service In Baramulla
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) in Baramulla has announced a special bus service to facilitate public movement on the occasion of Eid ul Adha.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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Div Com, DC Sgr Extend Eid Greetings
On the eve of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Azha, top officials in Jammu and Kashmir, including Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, and Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the Union Territory.
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June 7, 2025 Issue
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A Purple Revolution Is Brewing In J&K's Town, Thanks To Lavender Culture
A six-hour drive from Jammu leads to the quiet hilly town of Bhaderwah, which is blanketed in purple this time of year, thanks to the sea of lavender spread across the town, giving a new identity to the place.
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Muslim Pilgrims Pray, Shirk Sun, As Hajj Reaches Peak
Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest hours of the day after tragedy struck last year.
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June 06, 2025 Issue
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Kashmir School Vows To Turn Kitchen Waste Into Compost
The sun was already hot by mid-morning when students at Salsabeel Educational Institute in Humhama stood up together, hands raised, and made a collective promise: to start composting their kitchen waste at home.
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