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Meet Held To Discuss Cases Of Under Trial Prisoners
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, convened its 2nd quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting on Tuesday at District Court, Srinagar.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Brothers Who Brought Kashmir's Looms Back to Life
As global markets turn to handmade and sustainable luxury, two Kashmiri brothers are leading an artisan revival-bringing jobs back to the Valley, restoring cultural pride, and putting their homeland's traditional crafts on the international map.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'No One Listens To Me Anymore': Ruhullah On Rift With NC
Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has said that his party has virtually cut off communication with him, especially after he joined the student-led protest against the new reservation policy outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence in December last year.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Meeting Of IIPA J&K Regional Branch Members Held
The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Jammu & Kashmir Regional Branch convened a meeting in Srinagar to plan upcoming programs over the next 4-6 months across Srinagar and other districts of the Kashmir Division.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Neutrino Weighs Under 0.45 Electronvolts', Study Sets Upper Limit For Universe's Lightest Particle
A study has set a maximum value, or upper limit, that a neutrino -- the lightest sub-atomic particle -- weighs under 0.45 electronvolts, which is at least a million times lighter than an electron.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Training For Precision J&K Police Officers Begin Intensive Course On Fingerprint Science
The \"12-Week Proficiency Course in Fingerprint Science” for J&K Police commenced at the Conference Hall, DPL Jammu, in collaboration with the Central Fingerprint Bureau, National Crime Records Bureau.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Dead Horse Theory
This theory is painfully relevant to the region, where systemic issues continue to be met with superficial solutions rather than genuine reforms.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
In A First, Over 6.7 Lakh Visitors Throng Tulip Garden
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed an unprecedented tourist surge this spring, welcoming a record-breaking 6,71,926 visitors in just 20 days since it opened on March 26, 2025.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Appropriate Time' For Statehood Has Come: CM
Says UT Status Has Hit Accountability, Efficiency
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Lone Accuses CM Omar Of Orchestrating Disruption Over Waqf Bill
Peoples Conference (PC) President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Monday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) legislators of deliberately derailing the Assembly’s discussion on the Waqf Bill.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
One Professor's Mission to Rethink Kashmir's Education
Prof Anunaya Chaubey leads a pioneering design thinking initiative in Kashmir, inspiring students and challenging outdated educational norms across the Valley.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Singling Out Muslims: Tanvir
National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday alleged that the ongoing reforms in Waqf properties are a targeted attempt to undermine the Muslim community, questioning why similar regulations are not applied to other religious groups.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Bans School Picnics On Weekends, Holidays
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has imposed a complete ban on picnics organised by schools and colleges on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as part of enhanced safety measures
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Assembly Can't Move Adjournment Motion On Waqf Bill: Ex-LS Secy
Says Such Actions Can Only Be Initiated By Opposition
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Justice Prevailed Through Wisdom and Words
Growing up, my childhood was mostly scarred by turmoil and conflict. The turbulence of those years made it impossible to rely solely on school for an all-around education - I badly needed someone to guide me through.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
The Voice of Baramulla Deserves to Speak
Through your esteemed publication, I wish to draw attention to the continued imprisonment of Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid, widely known as Engineer Rashid.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
PDP Criticises Centre, JK Govt For Rejection Of Two Key Tunnel Projects
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday criticised the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government for turning down two key tunnel projects on the Anantnag-Chenani corridor, saying the works were proposed to enhance connectivity in the mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of the union territory.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
New Wagf Law An Assault On Rights Of Muslim Minority: Tarigami
SRINAGAR: CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act is an assault on the rights of the Muslim minority community.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Dr Farooq Seeks PM’s Intervention To Prevent Reductions In Hajj Quotas
National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate dialogue with Saudi officials to prevent reductions in the Hajj pilgrim quotas.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
New Waqf Law An Assault On Rights Of Muslim Minority: Tarigami
SRINAGAR: CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act is an assault on the rights of the Muslim minority community.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Dy CM Pays Homage To Dr Ambedkar
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Monday attended two programs at village Dabber and Naniyal (Nowshera), organised to observe the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Sgr Police Urge Women To Report Harassment
As a part of a move aimed at ensuring the safety and dignity of women in public spaces, Srinagar Police on Monday appealed to women to report any form of harassment, bullying, eve-teasing, or unsolicited comments.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
LG Credits Policies For Investor Optimism
Says J&K’s Manufacturing Push Will Create Jobs, Empower Communities
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Gears Up For PM Modi's Visit
With just a week remaining, the Railway Ministry and Jammu and Kashmir administration have been verbally instructed to prepare for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit to inaugurate the historic Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on Saturday, April 19.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
CME Held At LD Hospital
The Postgraduate Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, successfully organized a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on the theme ‘Hope after Loss’, focusing on the \"Challenges And Clinical Management Of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)\".
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
IPL 2025: Pitch Dilemma For Under-Pressure PBKS v Upbeat KKR
A beleaguered Punjab Kings need to pick up pieces after being blown away by 'tornado' Abhishek Sharma as they face yet another challenging opposition in Kolkata Knight Riders, here Tuesday.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Cyber Police Kashmir Busts Network Of Fraudulent Proxy Bank Accounts
In a continued crackdown on cyber fraud and illicit financial activity, Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has launch-4 a sweeping operatior targeting proxy bank accounts being used to facilitate scams and money laundering across the Valley.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Other Drug War
Partial anti-narcotic enforcement is blocking access to essential psychiatric drugs, affecting over 45% of adults with mental health disorders.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Untimely Heart Attacks: Doctors, Public Health Experts Say 'Preventable, Go For Routine Check-Ups'
Reports of people getting heart attacks while dancing, driving or taking a walk, have increased in recent months raising concerns over the condition's unpredictability.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Nearly 20% Of Posts Vacant At Kashmir University
570 Positions, Including Over 200 Key Teaching Posts, Remain Unfilled
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