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HC Upholds Order On Targeted PDS
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday upheld Jammu and Kashmir Targeted Public Distribution System Control Order, 2023 issued vide SO 41, observing that it was aimed at ensuring the proper supply of essential commodities to the general public.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US Grants 6 Months Sanctions Waiver To India On Chabahar Port
The US has granted India a six-month exemption from American sanctions on the Chabahar port in Iran, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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No Proposal For Trauma Hospital In Magam: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday clarified that there are no current proposals for constructing a Trauma Hospital in Magam or along the Gulmarg Road, nor any plans to create new doctor posts at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Beerwah.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Smog Chokes Delhi, Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’
The national capital's air quality is inching towards the \"severe\" category with an AQI reading of 375, bringing it into the red zone on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Junior Carrom Team Leaves For Nationals In Gwalior
The J&K Carrom Association has announced a 12-member Junior Carrom Team to represent the region in the 50th Junior National Carrom Championship, being organised by the All India Carrom Federation in association with the State Carrom Association, Madhya Pradesh, and the Gwalior Jila Carrom Association.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Every Promise Will Be Fulfilled Before Seeking Support Again: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday assured people that every promise made by the National Conference (NC) will be fulfilled before seeking their support again.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Elderly Man Dies After Losing ₹1.2 Crore in 'Digital Arrest' Scam
An 83-year-old Pune resident died of heart attack a month after being duped of Rs 1.2 crore in a \"digital arrest\" scam, where fraudsters posing as police and CBI personnel targeted him and his wife, officials said on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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No Data On Houseboat Damage During 2014 Floods
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that there is no information available about whether any houseboats were damaged or destroyed during the 2014 floods.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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₹700 Cr Lal Chowk-Parimpora 4-Lane Flyover Project Approved
Topographical Survey & Geotechnical Investigation In Progress: Govt
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Div Com Reviews Arrangements for UT Foundation Day, Ekta Diwas at SKICC
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg took a comprehensive stock of arrangements for the celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and UT Foundation Day at SKICC during late evening visit to the venue.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Trump Says India ‘Very Good’ On Reducing Russian Energy Buys
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said India has been \"very good” on the issue of reducing oil imports from Russia, reiterating his claim that Delhi will significantly reduce its energy purchases from Moscow.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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DGCA Plans Competency-Based Training, Assessment Framework For Cabin Crew
Aviation watchdog DGCA plans to put in place a competency-based training and assessment framework for cabin crew to help in further improve the training imparted to them, according to a senior official.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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SC to Deliver Verdict in Lawyers’ Summons Case Today
The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Friday its verdict in a suo motu matter concerning the summoning of advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during the probe of cases.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Over 32,000 Youth Engaged In Sports Activities In Kangan: Govt
The J&K government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 32,000 boys and girls from Kangan constituency participated in various sports and youth-centric programmes during the last one year.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Rupee Plunges 47 Paise To Close At 88.69 Against US Dollar
The rupee depreciated 47 paise to close at 88.69 against the American currency on Thursday on a strong US dollar, weak domestic markets, and a hawkish US Fed.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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After Washout, India Head To Melbourne With Nose Ahead
Formidable India have their tails up as they head to the gargantuan MCG for the second T20I against Australia here on Friday, thanks to the influx of young talent and the return to form of skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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No Teacher Recruitment In Last 2 Years: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that no recruitment of teachers has taken place in the last two years.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Aga Ruhullah Inaugurates FutureX Learning Centres in Srinagar
FutureX Learning — a new-age educational initiative dedicated to redefining modern learning in Kashmir — was inaugurated on Thursday by Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah at its Parraypora and Hawal campuses.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Srinagar on World Cities Day
Every World Cities Day reminds us to think about what makes a city truly alive.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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9 Lakh Apple Boxes Sent Out by Train: J&K Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said around 14,000 metric tonnes of apples nearly nine lakh boxes have been transported from the Valley to outside markets this season via railways.
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OCTOBER 31, 2025 ISSUE
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Ladakh UT Foundation Day, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas LG Gupta Reviews Preparations, Calls For Active Participation
The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the upcoming celebrations of the 6th Union Territory Ladakh Foundation Day and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, to be observed on 31st October.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express To Stop at Reasi Station from October 29
Srinagar:In a significant milestone for the people of Reasi district, the Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express stopped for the first time at Reasi Railway Station on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in rail connectivity in the Valley.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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The Shovel and the Soul
In Shareefo Ka Mohalla, Hussain Zafar turns the ordinary into the profound, using a village boy’s story to reflect Kashmir’s enduring struggle between tradition, modernity, and moral strength.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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Govt Spent ₹6.49 Cr On Upkeep Of Properties Outside J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the legislative Assembly that Rs 6.49 crore have been spent on the maintenance and renovation of properties owned by the Union Territory outside J&K during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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Speaker Urges Decorum As MLAs Raise Key Public Issues In J&K Assembly
Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Wednesday called upon legislators to maintain decorum and use measured language during debates to uphold the sanctity of the House. He said elected representatives must exercise restraint and mutual respect while voicing public concerns.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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Untreated Industrial Waste Flowing Into Srinagar Flood Channel: Govt Admits
The Jammu and Kashmir government has admitted that untreated industrial waste from the Industrial Estate Rangreth, as well as from the Army Establishment (JAKLI), is being discharged directly into the flood channel that passes through Rawalpora to Peerbagh near Hill View Colony in Srinagar.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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Baghwanpora Residents Hail Start Of Sports Ground Work
The long-awaited demand of residents from Baghwanpora Nawabagh and nearby areas has finally been fulfilled as work begins on the Nawabagh Baghwanpora Sports Ground.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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'The Fertility Clock Is Ticking For Kashmir'
As families shrink and youth migrate, Kashmir faces a slow-burning demographic crisis.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Girls Put Up Impressive Show At Junior Throwball National
The J&K Junior Girls Throwball Team participated in the 33rd Junior National Throwball Championship 2025, held from October 24 to 26 in Viramgam, Gujarat.
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OCTOBER 30, 2025 ISSUE
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PM Erased Art 370 & Terror From J&K: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of “protecting” Article 370 for seven decades and allowing terrorism to thrive in Jammu and Kashmir, while asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “erased both Article 370 and terrorism” from the region.
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