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The Spy's Shadow Over 370
An ex-intelligence chief's revelation about secret political backing for Article 370's abrogation puts Kashmir's oldest party in the crosshairs of public anger and historical reckoning.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
With Hawala Channels Blocked, Drug Money Fuels Illegal Activities: Police
The crackdown on hawala transactions and the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir has led anti-national elements to increasingly rely on drug smuggling to fund illegal activities, said SSP Kupwara, Ghulam Jeelani, on Thursday.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Borrowers To Benefit From Intro Of 'Blended Interest Rates': Icra
Rating agency Icra on Thursday said borrowers would benefit from the introduction of 'blended interest rates' for co-lending and sourcing arrangements as proposed by the Reserve Bank of India's framework.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Don't Shield, Report Terror Sympathisers: LG Urges Public
He urged people to inform the police about individuals within society who are inimical to peace and public welfare.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Volunteer's Mission Medicine
After years of volunteering in hospitals, a Srinagar Samaritan has opened a discount pharmacy — and a lifeline for those who can't afford treatment.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj visits Anantnag
ANANTNAG, APRIL 17: A high level delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj led by its Chairman, Saparaiya Sakanar Dulaka today visited Anantnag district as part of its nationwide tour to assess the on-ground implementation of centrally sponsored schemes under the Ministries of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS led SLSC approves over Rs 300 cr plans for major agri schemes
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) meeting held regarding approval to the Annual Action Plans (AAP) in favour of major centrally sponsored Schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Production Department in the region.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Discusses Arrangements For Upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SASY)-2025, a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here today at Meeting Hall of DC Office.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Eating Almonds Daily Can Help Control Blood Sugar In Asian Indians: Study
Consuming almonds daily can help control blood sugar levels in specific populations, such as Asian Indians, according to a research article.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RCB Batters Look To Rise Above PBKS’ Spin Challenge Led By Chahal
BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s push for a maiden title faces the acid test against the canny Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPL match against a supremely confident Punjab Kings here on Friday.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Muslims Eagerly Awaiting Return Of Kashmiri Pandits: Grand Mufti
Addresses Seminar in Chennai, Calls for Unity Among Different Communities
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RBI Issues Master Direction Of Deposits, Accounts
The RBI on Thursday said banks can open/close rupee accounts (non-interest bearing) in the name of their overseas branches or correspondents without prior reference to the central bank.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Epic Victory Cricket League To Begin Inaugural Season In Kashmir
The Epic Victory Cricket League, a franchise based T20 tournament is set to launch with its first edition in the month of September.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Saudi Defence Minister Arrives In Tehran Ahead Of Iran-US Talks
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday for meetings with officials in a visit ahead of week-end talks between Iran and the United States over the Iranian nuclear programme.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKTPO Hosts 2nd District-Level RAMP Awareness Workshop
REASIThe Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) Thursday successfully conducted the second district-level awareness workshop under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at DC Office, Reasi. The workshop underscored the J&K Government’s resolve to build a robust MSME ecosystem and drive inclusive economic growth at the grassroots.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY Doctors Emphasize Early Diagnosis, Awareness To Prevent Complications
On the World Hemophilia Day, the leading health professionals in Kashmir here have stressed the urgent need to raise awareness about bleeding disorders and ensure early diagnosis to prevent serious complications.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Waqf: A Welcome Pause
The Supreme Court's observations and interim intervention in the implementation of the amended Waqf Act, 2025, mark a timely and necessary pause.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kupwara Police Bust South-North Drug Route
In a significant crackdown against drug trafficking in Kashmir, Kupwara Police have arrested three drug smugglers-including a woman kingpin-from South Kashmir and seized 1.71 kilograms of contraband from their possession.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PDP Formed Open Alliance, Unlike NC's Secret Deals: Parra
Senior leader of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Thursday stated that there was no distinction between the current elected government and the previous Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, as repressive actions such as attachment of properties, employee terminations, and raids persist unabated.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Budgam Schools Excel in Zonal Chess & TT Championships
BUDGAM: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam organized Inter-Zonal Level Chess and Table Tennis competitions across the district, showcasing youth talent and sportsmanship.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Premier League: Liverpool On Brink Of Title, Leicester & Ipswich Prepare for Drop
LONDON: Liverpool can wrap up a record-equalling 20th English Ti tle on Sunday when Leicester City and Ipswich Town both likely to have their relegation from the Premier League confirmed.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
European Central Bank Cut Interest Rates For Seventh Time In Row
FRANKFURTe European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time in a row to counter worries about economic growth fuelled by President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
‘Kashmir Youth Have Passion, Need Platform’: Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan highlighted the untapped passion of Kashmir’s youth for cricket, calling for consistent opportunities to better structure the launch of EVCL.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Mirwaiz welcomes SC's interim relief on Waqf Amendment Act
Mirwaiz Kashmir, Moulvi Umar Farooq, has welcomed the Supreme Court's interim relief on Waqf Amendment Act.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Night-Time Sleep Improves One's Recall Of Sequence of Events, Benefits Seen Even After A Year'
Night-time sleep improves one’s recollection of sequence of events, rather than simply providing memory from declining, according to a study.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Iran Confirms Second Round Of Nuclear Talks With The US Will Be In Rome
Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States this weekend will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would be held.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US Admn Threatens To Revoke Harvard's Ability To Enrol Foreign Students
It also cancelled grants totalling more than USD 2.7 million to Harvard University, declaring it unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars,\" the DHS said in a statement on Wednesday.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'No Evidence Technology Causes 'Digital Dementia' In Older Adults'
In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
More Than 130 Students In US Join Federal Lawsuit Over Revoked Visas
More than 130 international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully canceling their visas, jeopardizing their legal status in the country, court documents show.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
America Self-Destructs
'Far from fighting to uphold the system that it leads, the US is taking a wrecking ball to it. China just needs to sit back and watch.'
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