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Iran Rejects Trump's Ceasefire Proposal
Lists Demands In 10-Point Plan
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourist Woman from Maharashtra Dies in City
Srinagar: A 52-year-old tourist woman from Maharashtra died after falling unconscious at a hotel in Barbershah area of Srinagar, and was declared brought dead at a nearby hospital, police said.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IUST’s Rumi Library Launches EM-RFID System
The Rumi Library, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has launched its state-of-the-art Electro-Magnetic Radio Frequency Identification (EM-RFID) system, marking a significant step towards modernization and enhanced user services.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KMCH Organizes Program on Mental Health at Salvatore International School
SRINAGAR: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Monday organized an awareness programme on dental health, Basic Life Support (BLS), and mental health at Salvatore International School, Shilwat in Bandipora as part of its community outreach initiative.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Massive Plantation Drive Held across City Schools
Srinagar: In a significant step towards environmental conservation, the Plantation drive was successfully conducted on Monday across both Government and Private Schools of Srinagar.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PhD Graduate from NIT Srinagar Joins University of Edinburgh as Postdoctoral Researcher
Director lauds achievement, calls it a pride for Kashmir valley
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
44 Digital Transport Services Launched In J&K
Jammu and Kashmir has rolled out 44 online transport-related services under the e-Transport Mission Mode Project, aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring hassle-free access to services for the public.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Between Two Tax Worlds
As India shifts to a new Income Tax Act, taxpayers face a prolonged period of dual compliance.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
War Impact
The current market anxiety stems from rising tensions around Iran, fears over supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz, and the ripple effects of expensive oil.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Intense Hailstorm Leaves Bandipora Farmers Grappling
A sudden and intense hailstorm lashed several upper areas of Bandipora district, damaging standing crops and causing losses to farmers, officials said.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Strait of Hormuz: Is Iran Ending the American Empire?
Fifty years after the Suez Crisis marked the decline of two European empires, the world is now witnessing the emergence of a new order in the Persian Gulf—one in which Tehran, by leveraging the “power of the strait,\" has become a dominant player in global energy dynamics.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cancer Cases Surge in Kashmir, 50,000+ Since 2018
Cancer cases continue to rise in Kashmir, reveals the data.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MeT Predicts Wet Spell Till April 10 In J&K
>> Lightning Damages House In Rajouri >> Mudslide Triggers Panic In Baramulla
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SKUAST-K Scientist Bags Norman Borlaug Award
Dr Shabir H Wani, Assistant Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding at MRCFC Khudwani, SKUAST-Kashmir, has been honoured with the prestigious Dr Norman E. Borlaug Award 2026 in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the discipline of Genetics and Plant Breeding, particularly in advancing wheat improvement for food and nutritional security.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hidden Strain
Visible wealth often masks a deeper crisis of cash flow, planning and peace of mind in the valley.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K’s Textile & Apparel Sector Remains Stable amid Fluctuations
The textile and apparel sector in Jammu and Kashmir has shown a stable trend over the past five years, with a majority of units remaining operational, reflecting sustained industrial activity in the Union Territory.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Compassionate Appointments Must Not Be Delayed: CM Omar
Hands Over Job Letters To 124 Candidates In Jammu
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
One Coach, Many Comebacks
Through training, mentorship, and care, Muzeen Firdous is helping young Kashmiris rebuild strength inside and out.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amnesty Calls Trump’s Threats Against Iran 'Disgusting'
Amnesty International has condemned recent threats by Donald Trump to target infrastructure in Iran, warning that such actions could amount to war crimes and cause severe harm to civilians.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Climate Answer Takes Root
A simple appeal from Khanqah-e-Hydari sparks a grassroots push for survival in a changing landscape.
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APRIL 7, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Many Pressures on Kashmir
Geopolitical shifts, economic limits, and environmental change are redefining what stability looks like in the region.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Devyani Rana Kicks Off Youth Training & Employment Drive
JAMMU: MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana launched the second edition of the Youth Training & Employment Drive aimed at equipping local youth with skills for careers in the hotel and hospitality sector.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Continues to Grapple With Over 64,000 Stray Dogs
Srinagar: The issue of stray dogs continues to pose a major urban challenge in Srinagar, where official figures indicate that over 64,000 stray dogs roam the city, contributing to growing public concern over safety and sanitation.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ambedkar’s Philosophy to Inspire Generations: Speaker Rather
Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy Delegation Calls On Speaker JKLA
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
End the 'Taa Hayat' Lie
Why one outdated phrase in J&K mutations violates Qur'anic rights and hurts Kashmiri widows.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ACB Arrests Junior Engineer for ₹75,000 Bribe in Jammu
JAMMU: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped and arrested a Junior Engineer of the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹75,000 in the Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Indian Space Start-Ups Join Hands To Advance Space Debris Removal Technology
Two Indian space startups have joined hands to advance technology related to the removal of space debris — nonfunctional, human-made objects, such as defunct satellites.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Poaching Disrupts Breeding; Wildlife Dept Intensifies Patrols
Every winter, migratory birds arrive in Kashmir in tens of thousands to escape the freezing temperatures in Siberia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and make wetlands in the valley their temporary home.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BOPEE Conducts Common Entrance Test for Diploma Paramedical Courses
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for 10th Based Diploma Paramedical Courses for the academic session 2026-27 at the designated Centres within the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Impact Problem in Indian Research
India produces vast amounts of academic work, but much of it fails to frame global knowledge or influence real-world outcomes.
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