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YSS Anantnag Reignites Sports Events With Inter-Zonal Tourneys
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag resumed its District-Level Inter-Zonal competitions on Wednesday, held with full enthusiasm and _ participation at SR] Higher Secondary School, Khanabal.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sopore Fruit Mandi To Undergo Major Revamp
Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi to be transformed into a more robust and well-equipped hub for horticultural trade under over Rs 30 crore projects, Minister Javid Dar on Wednesday said.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two Houses Destroyed In Devastating Guru Bazar Blaze
A massive fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in the densely populated Guru Bazar area of Srinagar, leading to the complete destruction of two residential houses, partial damage to a third, and injuries to three individuals.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Appoints 122 Junior Assistants To Address Staff Shortage
In a major Human Resource boost to the rural sector, the Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 122 Junior Assistants (UT/Divisional/District Cadre) in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR) department, addressing a critical shortage of clerical staff that had plagued the field offices since 2021.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Pain Of My People Is Deeply Personal: CM
Visits Shelling-Hit Uri, Promises Relief & Bunkers
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
How Homegrown Tech Steered Operation Sindoor
Akash Missiles To Suicide Drones
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two Die In Motorcycle Accident Near TRC
Srinagar: Two young men from Kupwara lost their lives in a fatal motorcycle accident near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Worsening Allergies Aren't Your Imagination
Windy Days Create The Perfect Pollen Storm
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IPL Allows Temp Replacements Due To Non-Availability Of Foreign Players
The Indian Premier League on Wednesday allowed teams to make temporary replacements in their squad for the remainder of the tournament considering the non-availability of a few foreign players owing to the forced rescheduling of the event.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
473 Posts Vacant At GMC Udhampur
The Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur, a key healthcare institution in Jammu and Kashmir, continues to face challenges due to staff shortages and infrastructural deficiencies.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bandipora's Literary Legacy
From Persian poets to social reformers, Tariq Shabnam's latest work uncovers the remarkable stories of Bandipora's influential figures.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
FIR Against Soldier Over 'Inside Job' Claim
An FIR was registered on Wednesday against a missing soldier after a video appeared on social media in which he had claimed that the Pahalgam terror attack was an “inside job”.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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A Tale of Faith and Family
A heartfelt story of overcoming personal tragedy, finding strength in faith, and embracing life's challenges.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Pharmacy Hidden in the Hills
High in the Himalayas, the villagers of Gurez rely on hundreds of medicinal plants to survive isolation and illness. Now, the world is taking notice.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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The Silent Erosion
As bulldozers climb mountains and lakes fight for breath, a young Kashmiri wonders if developmental dreams must come at the cost of its most fragile lands.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Compensation For Aerial Transmission Lines: HC
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has said that the aerial right of way in respect of power transmission lines continues to be with the state and individual owners cannot claim compensation for it
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Patients In England Offered 5-Minute Cancer Jab
Cancer Breakthrough
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Swift Insurance Settlements Bring Relief To J&K Bank Customers
SRINAGAR: Reaffirming its commitment to customer welfare and financial security, J&K Bank has facilitated the swift settlement of insurance claims under the MetLoan & Life Suraksha (MLLS) scheme for deceased borrowers in its Jammu Zone.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hajj Flights Resume At Srinagar Airport
After a brief but tense pause in Hajj operations triggered by rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the flights ferrying pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Wednesday, with 642 pilgrims successfully departing for the holy city of Madeena.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Govt Amends Prison Manual
Redefines Habitual Offender, Bans Caste Bias In Jails
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Trash Trouble in Paradise
Despite rules on paper and growing piles of garbage on the ground, Kashmir's waste problem is spinning out of control. What's missing isn't awareness. It's will, coordination and accountability.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Organises District-Level Sports Events Across Kashmir Division
The Department of Youth Services and Sports is actively promoting sports and physical fitness among the students and youth in general by organising series of District-Level Inter-Zonal competitions across the Kashmir division.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Helicopter Service At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Resumes
The helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the military stand-off between India and Pakistan, officials said.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
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Police Arrest 7 Drug Peddlers In Kashmir
Continuing its firm resolve against the menace of drugs, Police on Wednesday said to have achieved a significant success by arresting seven drug peddlers in separate actions in Anantnag, Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered heroin-like/contraband substances from their possession.
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MAY 15, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Spring My Father Carried
For one man, spring was never a season of rest, but a time of toil that shaped a family's future. A son recalls the sacrifices behind the blossoms.
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MAY 14, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Admin Salutes Martyrdom Of ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir administration expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, who laid down his life during cross-border shelling while serving the nation with unwavering dedication.
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MAY 14, 2025 ISSUE
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25 Professor, Over 150 Assistant Professor Posts Vacant At GMC Sgr
The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar is facing a severe faculty shortage, with over 150 assistant professor posts and 25 professor-level positions currently vacant.
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MAY 14, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MCC&H Kangan Set To Be Completed Soon
After nearly 20 years of delay, the much-awaited Maternity-cum-Child Care Hospital in Kangan is finally nearing completion, sparking optimism among local residents.
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MAY 14, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Poonch Visits Shelling Hit Areas In Mandi & Haveli
POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal on Tuesday undertook a visit to shelling affected areas of Tehsil Mandi and Haveli to assess the situation on the ground and review the relief and rehabilitation measures initiated by the local administration.
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MAY 14, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Terror Attack Cripples Pahalgam Tourism, Leaving Thousands Without Livelihoods
The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has dealt a severe blow to the region's tourism industry, leaving thousands jobless.
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