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USBRL Project Boosts Connectivity & Development In J&K
The completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) marks a historic milestone in India’s infrastructural journey, transforming a century-old vision into a powerful engine of socio-economic growth across the Kashmir Valley.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Orchardists Turn To Unapproved Growth Regulators
Orchardists across Kashmir are increasingly turning to plant growth regulators (PGRs) in hopes of improving fruit set in their apple orchards—despite these chemicals lacking official approval or scientific backing from either the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) or the Department of Horticulture.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
'Emissions Could Be Making Rainfall More Acidic Over Past Three Decades'
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.
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April 15, 2025 issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Accepts Safina Baig’s Resignation As Hajj committee Head
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accepted the resignation of Safina Baig as the head of the Hajj Committee.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ACBs Registers Case Against Ex-Tehsildar Vijaypur, Others
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a case against the former Tehsildar Vijaypur, District Samba and others for illegal mutation.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Railway Police Returns Bag With Rs 30,000 Cash To Owner
In an exemplary display of dedication and integrity, the Railway Police wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully traced the owner of an unclaimed bag and returned it along with Rs 30,000 cash.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Separatist Ideology Now Irrelevant In Kashmir: BJP’s Sunil Sharma
Leader of the Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday declared that separatist ideology in Jammu and Kashmir has become “irrelevant,” claiming that the Hurriyat Conference has lost all influence in the region.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Flags Off Walkathon To Raise Awareness On TB Elimination
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat flagged off Walkathon and Shikarathon from Nehru Park to SKICC here today as a part of the outreach activities of the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSMCON 2025).
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LD Hospital Marks 'National Safe Motherhood Day-2025'
Government Lal Ded (LD) Hospital, in collaboration with the Safe Motherhood Committee of FOGSI observed 'National Safe Motherhood Day-2025' with a series of awareness activities themed 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.'
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sarthal, Bani Gets Mobile Connectivity, Draws Tourists
In a significant development, the picturesque Sarthal valley in Bani region of Kathua district has finally been connected to the mobile network, paving the way for its emergence as a vibrant tourist destination.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
‘First 1000 Days Crucial For Child's Growth, Cognitive Development’
The first 1000 days of the child are the most vital window for ensuring long-term health, growth and cognitive development, doctors said on Saturday.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Business of Birth in Kashmir
Cesarean deliveries are surging at an alarming rate in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering concerns over medical ethics, institutional practices, and the urgent need for patient awareness.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Matriarch of Change
For more than 20 years, Nighat Shafi Pandit has quietly but powerfully shaped the social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. From championing women's empowerment to promoting education and harmony, her work speaks of deep commitment and quiet resilience.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Poet’s Debut Turns Silence Into Power
Aliya Mushtaq Baba’s Ode to Silence marks an arresting and thoughtful debut in the world of contemporary poetry, one that is deeply attuned to the inner landscapes of womanhood, the eloquence of nature, and the existential weight of death.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Other Side of Marriage
'lf good husbands are ignored and emotionally wounded, the future will be filled with broken homes, broken hearts, and broken generations.'
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Leverage NABARD funding to accelerate critical public infra development across JK: CS
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting to assess progress on Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects of NABARD taken up across different sectors in the districts of J&K.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Valley’s Thought Prison
In Kashmir, traditional mindsets and social pressures are quietly discouraging independent thinking and personal growth, affecting both individuals and the community.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kashmir, No Damage Reported
A moderate intensity earthquake with epicentre in Pakistan struck Jammu and Kashmir at around 1 pm on Saturday, an official said.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Nets 2,897 In Drug Cases In 15 Months
Srinagar: The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir said there has been a significant increase in enforcement actions in drug-related crimes, with 2,897 arrests and 350 detentions made in 1,978 drug-related cases over a 15-month period in the union territory.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Police Launch QR Code-Based Feedback System
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched a QR code-based feedback system named BHAROSA QR in Srinagar to enhance public trust and citizen engagement, an official said.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GDA Asks Schools To Avoid Visiting Gulmarg On Weekends
The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has issued an advisory to all the government and private schools, asking them to avoid organizing student visits to Gulmarg on Saturdays and Sundays due to increased crowding during weekends.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amarnath Yatra To Begin On July 3
The annual Amarnath Yatra, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most significant religious pilgrimages, is set to commence on July 3, 2025 and will span till August 19, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri announced on Saturday.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
AI Isn’t What We Should Be Worried About - It’s The Humans Controlling It
In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Market Inspections Conducted To Check Quality Of Food Items
7 FBOs Found Operating In Unhygienic Condition In Hazratbal Area Penalized
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DYSSO Anantnag Holds Meetings Over New Activity Calendar
To ensure effective implementation of the newly framed Departmental Activity Calendar, the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Anantnag convened a series of planning meetings across nine YSS zones of the district.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Cultural Torchbearer
Beyond his creative achievements, Rabbani is a mentor and guide, inspiring countless students and young poets. His efforts have empowered marginalized communities, promoting education, art, and social service.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
TLSC Organises Awareness Program On Child Abuse
Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Gurez under the aegis of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora organised an awareness programme on child rights and child abuse.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Reporting Kashmir from Delhi
Some of the finest scribes of Kashmir are shifting bases, choosing to report from the national capital as professional sustainability becomes hard at home.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Terrorist Killed In Kishtwar Encounter
One terrorist was killed Friday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, army officials said.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Desperate SRH Aim To Press Reset Button Against Punjab Kings
Desperate to arrest a worrying slide, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be eager to effect a turnaround when they host a power-packed Punjab Kings in their next IPL engagement here on Saturday.
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