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Authorities Abandon Recovery Of German Olympian Killed In Pakistan
Authorities have abandoned efforts to recover the body of German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan this week.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Greenlit For 3 New Highways To Transform J&K Connectivity
In a major infrastructural boost for Jammu and Kashmir, the central government has approved three major National Highway projects aimed at transforming connectivity and enhancing security and tourism in the region.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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China Downplays Trump-Munir Ties, Says Pakistan Won’t Ditch Beijing
As US President Donald Trump has ramped up his country's ties with Pakistan, China's all-weather ally, Chinese strategic experts say Islamabad understands the limits given his strategy to contain Beijing's global influence.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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District Level Volleyball & Kabaddi Events Continue In Anantnag
An Under-19 Girls Volleyball Tournament is being organised at MS Bona Dialgam by DYSSO Anantnag. A unity pledge was also taken by all attendees.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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Decades Of Injustice Against Tribals Ended In 2019: LG
Says Gurez Ranked As Top Travel Destination Of India
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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Ongoing Uncertainties, Frontloaded Cuts, Core Inflation Uptick Led To Status Quo On Rate: Malhotra
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said continuing global uncertainties, frontloading of interest rate cuts, and uptick in core inflation prompted the central bank to opt for the status quo at the bimonthly policy review on Wednesday.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Relief For BCCI As Only Who Take Govt. Funds To Come Under RTI
In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
2 Maritime Bills Passed By Both Houses Of Parliament In A Single Day
Two bills aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach were given approval ona single day on Wednesday in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued protests by the Opposition.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Bilquis Mir Meets Sports Min To Discuss Water Sports Future
From an accidental kayaker to being a jury member at the Olympics, Kashmiri trailblazer Bilquis Mir has come a long way and it was another moment of pride for her when Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse met her to discuss the sport's future.
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Centre Says Telecom Services in J&K, Ladakh Meet Quality Standards
SRINAGAR: The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that all telecom service providers operating in the Jammu & Kashmir licence service area, which includes the Union Territory of Ladakh, are complying with the prescribed quality benchmarks for mobile services.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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Gold Rises Rs 200 To Rs 99,020/10 G; Silver Climbs Rs 500
Gold prices rose Rs 200 to Rs 99,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to continuous buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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To Visit Kashmir is to Enter a Sacred Relationship
In this letter to every visitor, a son of the soil urges deeper care for Kashmir's soul.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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DC Visits Shrine Of Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (R.A)
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Wednesday visited Shrine of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arfeen, Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (R.A) at Makhdoom Sahib area in Shahr-e-Khaas of Srinagar City to review the preparations for the upcoming Urs observance.
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How Ancient Viruses Could Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The Conversation
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Inside Kashmir's Cancer Ward: A Son's Long Watch
As his father fights tumour, a Kashmiri son sees a broken system pushing families to the edge.
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DYSS Budgam Hosts Day 2 DL Girls Basketball Championship
The Department of Youth Se rvices and Sports Budgam, under the leadership of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Ghulam Hassan Lone, conducted Day 2 of the Inter Zonal District Level Basketball Championship for Girls across All Age Groups at Foundation World School Budgam.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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India, Russia Exploring Opportunities In Rare Earth, Critical Minerals Extraction
India and Russia are exploring opportunities in rare earth and critical minerals extraction, underground coal gasification, and creation of modern industrial infrastructure, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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75% Must For Board Exams: CBSE Cracks Down on Attendance Rule
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned schools to strictly adhere to the 75 per cent attendance requirement for students appearing for board exams, according to officials.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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Experts Warn of Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Gaza
The Gaza Health Ministry's director-general has warned about a potential widespread outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the Gaza Strip, stressing that treatment for this disease is unavailable in the besieged territory.
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Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Defamation Case
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by an MP-MLA court in Jharkhand's Chaibasa on Wednesday in connection with a case related to alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a rally in 2018.
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In Sickness And In Debt
A carpenter skipping meals so his wife can take her heart medication. A mother in Kupwara unable to treat her child’s chest infection. A family selling land to pay for an MRI. These are not stray stories.
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Why Uttarakhand Is a Big Warning for Kashmir
Another flash flood, another Himalayan village washed away. This time it was Dharali in Uttarakhand. Next time, it could be somewhere in Kashmir.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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NIT Srinagar organizes tiranga rally under nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
Over 1000 participants including faculty, students join rally ahead of 79th Independence Day
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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1.2 Million Displaced, 80% Water Lost: The Sinking Of Pakistan’s Indus Delta
Salt crusts crackle underfoot as Habibullah Khatti walks to his mother's grave to say a final goodbye before he abandons his parched island village on Pakistan's Indus delta.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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USBRL Project Brings Connectivity, Eco-Safeguards To J&K: GoI
SRINAGAR: The Union Government has outlined environmental safeguards, socioeconomic contributions, and land acquisition details of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, including the Chenab and Anji Khad bridges, in a reply to the Lok Sabha.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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'Additional 25% Tariff Will Essentially Cut Off Most Indian Exports To US'
President Donald Trump's announcement of additional 25 per cent tariffs on India will essentially cut off most Indian exports to the US, a former American trade official said on Wednesday, voicing concern over the escalating bilateral dispute.
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J&K Bank Provides Tranche Of Barricades To Jammu Traffic Police
SRINAGAR: As part of a continuing series of contributions to aid traffic management and ensure public safety across the UT, J&K Bank yesterday handed over another tranche comprising seventy high-quality traffic barricades to the Jammu Traffic Police for streamlining vehicular movement and enhancing road safety in the region.
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AUGUST 7, 2025 ISSUE
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DM Shopian Chairs Review Meeting On Prosecution Of Criminal Cases
SHOPIAN: A comprehensive review meeting was held on Wednesday convened under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Shopian Shishir Gupta IAS to assess the status of criminal cases pending adjudication before various Criminal Courts of the District.
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Time To Root Out Organized Crime In J&K: DGP
Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, IPS, visited the Crime Branch Headquarters in Srinagar on Wednesday. He reviewed the unit's work, current investigations, and overall functioning.
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National Tribal Festival Turns Gurez Vibrant
The serene Gurez Valley remained abuzz with excitement during the two-day National Tribal Festival, celebrating the rich culture and traditions of the Dard-Shina tribal community, which locals saw as a key step toward promoting tourism and preserving cultural heritage.
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