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Hands Open to the Sky
A personal journey through shrines, kitchens, and classrooms where the simple act of cupping hands becomes a language of faith and survival.
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MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Induction Cooktop Sales Surge Amid LPG Supply Worries
Sales of induction cooktops and electric kettles have surged in the wake of cooking gas supply concerns due to the war in West Asia, according to industry players.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 11.6 Lakh Farmers Enrolled under PMFBY in J&K
More than 11.6 lakh farmer applications have been enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Jammu and Kashmir since the launch of the scheme, with total claims worth Rs 166.7 crore paid to 2.8 lakh farmer applications till the Kharif 2025 season, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz pays Tribute to Imam Ali (AS) on Martyrdom Anniversary
On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Khaleefatul Muslimeen Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq delivered a sermon at Aastane Aliya Dastgeer Sahib, Sarai Bala, Srinagar.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Nearly 500% Increase In Breast Cancer Cases In India Since 1990: Study
A new study has found breast cancer to be a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in women worldwide, with India registering a staggering 477% increase in breast cancer cases and 352% increase in deaths caused by the disease between 1990 and 2023.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hajj 2026: 4,717 Pilgrims from J&K to Embark on Pilgrimage This Year
MEN, WOMEN PILGRIMS TO STAY SEPARATELY, SELF-COOKING BANNED
2 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
An Evening of Togetherness
In a gated Bangalore enclave of a thousand homes, a small Muslim minority turned Ramzan hospitality into a faithful lesson in neighbourliness.
5 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Erratic Weather Likely Till March 19
Srinagar: Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while several plains witnessed light to moderate rain for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, bringing an end to the prolonged dry spell that had marked the winter season in the Valley.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Dog That Barked in Chinese
Sometimes it takes a $1,600 robot to expose a ₹350-crore illusion.
3 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Clean Up Justice
Sometimes it takes a $1,600 robot to expose a ₹350-crore illusion.
2 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Food Safety Team Conducts Market Checks across City
Srinagar: The Food Safety Team Srinagar conducted a series of comprehensive market inspections across key commercial hubs of the city, including Karanagar, Balgarden and Residency Road, to ensure strict compliance with public health protocols and food safety standards.
1 min |
MARCH 12, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BCCI Announces Rs 131 Crore Cash Reward For Suryakumar Yadav's World Champion Team
The BCCI on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the entire Indian squad following its third T20 World Cup victory.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Writ Jurisdiction Not Substitute For Civil Proceedings: HC
Dismisses Appeal In ReT Appointment Row
2 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump Signals Shorter Iran War Amid Oil Turmoil
Calls War On Iran A 'Short Term Execursion'
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Markets Fall Forward
Short drops shake investors, but patience has long been the real engine of stock market growth.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dry Spell Ends As Rain, Snow Hit Kashmir
Relief After Long Dry Spell
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sedentary Habits Fuel Disc Problems in Kashmiri Youth
Back Pain Epidemic:
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MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ICC Books Individual Commercial Flights For WI, SA Players After Charter Flight Cancellation
The ICC on Tuesday booked separate commercial flights for the stranded West Indies and South Africa teams after their charter flight scheduled to take off from Kolkata\" was cancelled due to logistical issues\".
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MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Augqaf Reviews Arrangements for Juma-tul-Vida, Shab-e-Qadr
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday chairs a meeting of Anjuman Augaf Jama Masjid in Srinagar to review preparations for the upcoming religious occasions of Juma-tul-Vida, Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr.
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MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Evacuation Yet Kashmiri Students In Iran Take Armenia Route Home
Srinagar: Indian medical students stranded in Iran, including dozens from Jammu and Kashmir, are preparing to return home through a complicated Armenia route after the Indian Embassy in Tehran declined to announce a formal evacuation plan, leaving students to book their own tickets and bear most of the travel expenses themselves.
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MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Omar Turns 56; President, PM Send Greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday and wished him good health and a long life.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ACB Traps Patwari While Accepting ₹10,000 Bribe
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday arrested a Patwari posted in Batmaloo area of Srinagar after he was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of 10,000, officials said.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir on Pills
After three decades working with civil service aspirants, this year's UPSC results give me hope. But building real representation will require far deeper change.
2 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Amends Building Bye-Laws, Launches Auto Scrutiny Portal
The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified amendments to the Unified Building Bye Laws (UBBL) 2021 under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 and the J&K Municipal Act, 2000.
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MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Takes Stock of Migrant Rehabilitation Measures
Atal Dulloo on Tuesday in a high-level review meeting assessed the progress achieved in implementation of key welfare measures for the rehabilitation and resettlement of migrant populations of Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
War in the Age of Misinformation
From the Crimean War to today's AI-driven propaganda, the battle for public perception has become as decisive as the battlefield itself.
2 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Why These Fifty-Three Matter
After three decades working with civil service aspirants, this year's UPSC results give me hope. But building real representation will require far deeper change.
5 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Arif Urges Sports Ministry To Build World-Class Skiing Infrastructure In Gulmarg
Two-time Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the sports ministry to develop proper skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg so that Indian athletes can train for global competitions and aim for medals at the Asian level.
2 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tulip Garden to Open on March 16
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, also recognised as Asia’s largest tulip garden, will open for visitors on March 16, officials from the Floriculture Department said on Tuesday.
1 min |
MARCH 11, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Farmers Have Crop Alternatives Despite Rain Deficit: Director Agriculture
The declining water level in the Jhelum River has raised concerns amid a rainfall deficit in Kashmir, Director Agriculture Kashmir Dr Sartaj Ahmad Shah said on Tuesday, while assuring farmers that alternative crops requiring less water remain available.
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