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The Forgotten Simplicity of a Kashmiri Nikah
Between social media trends and extravagant customs, the meaning of a Kashmiri marriage is being lost. One scholar calls for a return to roots.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Amends Judicial Hiring Rules After 58 Years
3 New Criminal Laws Included
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DC Sgr Reviews Preparation For ‘International Yoga Day’
In order to review preparations for ‘International Day of Yoga’ being observed on June 21, a meeting of senior Officers was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
ENVIRON: Himalayas Face Higher Landslide, Flood Risk: Report
There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region this monsoon season due to forecasts of above-average rainfall, experts from an intergovernmental organisation said on Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
After Harvard, Abuse Allegations Rock Another Kashmiri School
A little school girl's hospitalisation sparks abuse allegations against Srinagar's Presentation Convent. The school denies it. A government probe is underway.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Tops Nation In Forest Fire Alerts
With over 1,700 square kilometres already designated as a ‘High Risk’ zone for forest fires, Jammu and Kashmir over the past two weeks has recorded 172 forest fire alerts — the highest in the country during this period.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Guru Hargobind Ji's Birth Anniversary Sikh Community Seeks Gazetted Holiday
Srinagar: Members of the Sikh community in Jammu and Kashmir have appealed to the government to declare a gazetted holiday on the birth anniversary of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, which falls on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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June 12, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Motorists Suffer As Rambagh Road Turns Into A Death Trap
The road stretch near Rambagh Bridge in Srinagar has turned into a virtual death trap, riddled with deep potholes and broken surfaces that have made daily commuting a dangerous gamble for motorists, especially bikers.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
VC Hails Collective Effort As KU Achieves A++ Accreditation
Marking a significant academic milestone, the University of Kashmir (KU) has been awarded the prestigious A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its latest re-accreditation cycle, placing the institution among the top-ranked universities in India.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Operation Sindoor A Defining Blow To Terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Calling terrorism a “curse on humanity\" and \"an epidemic destined to perish\", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor marked the biggest counter-terror offensive in Indian history.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Do You Grow Out of Autism?
Back in the 1940s, autism was recognized as a lifelong disability. Then came decades during which many believed that autism was something you could \"grow out of.\" Today, we've returned to the more nuanced and accurate view: Autism is lifelong, with a broad spectrum of experiences that continue well beyond childhood.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Amarnath Yatra
CONTD. FROM FRONT PAGE
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
District Level Volleyball, Kabaddi & Kho-Kho Concludes In Budgam
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam concluded its Inter-Zonal District Level competitions for boys in Volleyball, Kabaddi, and Kho-Kho on Tuesday. The grand sporting event was held under the guidance of Director General Youth Services and Sports and District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Budgam Ghulam Hassan Lone.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India's Population Touches 1.46 Billion, Fertility Drops Below Replacement Rate: UN Report
India's population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to a new UN demographic report, which also revealed the country's total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Racing Prodigy Atiqa Mir Secures Top-10 Finish At Rotax Euro Trophy
Ten-year-old Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir added another first to her name by securing a creditable top-10 finish in the Rotax Euro Trophy, a major international karting series.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Judges' Visit Quietly To Boost Kashmir Tourism
SRINAGAR: Eight Judges from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, accompanied by their families, are currently on a tour of the Kashmir Valley. Their visit is being viewed as a significant gesture of confidence in the region's safety, serenity, and enduring appeal.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Youth Dies By Drowning In Chanibal Pattan
A tragic drowning incident claimed the life of a young man in the Chanibal area of Pattan, located in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, on Monday.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Indian Students At Harvard Navigate Uncertainties
Indian students at Harvard say they are navigating a “rollercoaster” of uncertainty and anxiety amid the Trump administration's relentless battle against the university while also dealing with a dearth of job opportunities.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
US And China Are Holding Trade Talks In London After Trump's Phone Call With Xi
High-level delegations from the United States and China met in London on Monday to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Delhi Sizzles At 43.8°c, Records Season's Hottest Day
New Delhi: In the grip of extreme heat, Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG Inaugurates CCTV Surveillance System For Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Achieves Historic A++ NAAC Accreditation
In a historic stride for higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, the University of Kashmir (KU) has secured the coveted A++ grade in the latest National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) re-accreditation cycle, with a record Institutional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68. This places KU among the top-tier universities in India and makes it the first university in J&K to be accredited under NAAC's revamped and more rigorous assessment framework.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India’s Population Hits 1.46 Billion, Fertility Below Replacement: UN
India’s population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to anew UN demographic report, which also revealed the country’s total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
City's Costly Cycle Scheme Fails To Attract Riders
Pedalling Nowhere
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sharma Inaugurates Bus Service From Baba Nagri To Rajouri
KANGAN: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma visited the revered Baba Nagri Shrine Kangan, in Ganderbal district, on the eve of 129th annual Urs of Hazrat Mian Nizamud Din Kiyanvi (RA), where he paid obeisance and interacted with the local devotees and shrine management.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DC Gbl Reviews Muharram Arrangements
In view of the upcoming Muharram-ul-Haram, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of Muharram in the district.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CS Advocates Solar Shift Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a high level meeting to review the progress achieved under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMBY), a flagship initiative aimed at promoting solar energy through rooftop installations for the households and solarization of government buildings across the country.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Valley Wears Its Voice
In Kashmir and beyond, the fight over the hijab isn't about freedom, it's about who gets to define it. For many Muslim women, modesty is not a surrender, but a stand.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
YSS Fosters Young Sports Talent With District & Zonal Competitions
Department of Youth Services and Sports ongoing District Level Football Competitions for Under-17 Boys in Kupwara witnessed another day of intense action as young athletes competed fiercely for a place in the district team, which will represent Kupwara at the Inter-District Provincial Level.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Made Key Defence, Global Strides In 11 Years: PM
Asserting that last 11 years of his government have marked significant changes in the defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it's gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of making India stronger.
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