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UN Blasts New US-Backed Aid Distribution System In Gaza
The UN on Wednesday condemned a US-backed aid system in Gaza after one person was killed and 48 people were injured during a chaotic food distribution that saw shots fired by the Israeli military.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Aadhaar Optional for Document Registration in Proposed Bill
A new draft bill that seeks to enable online registration of land documents and other transactions provisions alternate verification mechanism for those who do not have or do not wish to use their Aadhaar, according to its content.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Zilhaj Moon Sighted Eid-ul-Azha On June 7
The crescent for the last month of Islamic calendar - Zilhaj - was sighted in Kashmir on Wednesday.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amazon Fashion Rebrands Its Gen Z OnlineStore As 'SERVE'
Amazon Fashion is doubling down on its commitment to Gen Z with the relaunch of its dedicated online storefront, formerly known as Next Gen Store, now named'SERVE', Dishing Out Style.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Paddy MSP Hiked By 3%; Pulses, Oilseeds By Up To 9% For 2025-26 Kharif Season: Govt
The government on Wednesday announced a 3 per cent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy to Rs 2,369 per quintal and up to 9 per cent rise for pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 kharif marketing season.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K's Top Bureaucrat Taking On A Century Of Confusion
A major reform is underway as officials race to digitize millions of land records in Jammu and Kashmir—where paper maps, oral histories and ownership disputes collide
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Preparations For Festivities Of Eid-Ul-Azha Reviewed
In connection with celebrations of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festivities in the District, a meeting of all Sectoral/Zonal Officers was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here to review the preparations made by different Departments for seamless conduct of the auspicious religious festival.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Climbs Rs 500 To Rs 99,000/10 G; Silver Rallies Rs 1,000/Kg
Gold prices climbed Rs 500 to Rs 99,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a firm trend in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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Cabinet Approves Continuation Of Interest Subvention Scheme For Farmers
The government on Wednesday approved continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for 2025-26 under which farmers get short-term credit at affordable rate through Kisan Credit card (KCC).
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Stock Markets Close Lower For 2nd Day; Sensex Down 239 Pts
Stock markets declined for the second straight day on Wednesday with benchmark Sensex falling by 239 points dragged by losses in FMCG major ITC.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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More Rains Likely From May 29: MeT
The Meteorological Department has forecast a significant change in weather across Jammu & Kashmir, beginning the evening of May 29 and continuing through May 31.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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IPL Playoffs: Iyer's Tact Up Against RCB's Flair In Battle Of Equals
Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership will face its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Suhail Ahmad Bhat Earns India Call-Up For Thailand Friendly
Suhail Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday became the latest footballer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an India call-up as head coach Manolo Marquez announced a 28-member squad for an international friendly against Thailand on June 4.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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DC Ganderbal Calls For Strengthened Anti-Narcotics Measures
To assess and reinforce the district’s anti-narcotics efforts, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired the monthly meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the V.C. Room of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
3 Live Mortar Shells Defused In Jammu’s Transport Nagar
Three unexploded mortar shells were recovered near the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Narwal area of Transport Nagar in Jammu on Wednesday.
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MAY 29, 2025 ISSUE
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Authorities Close 4 Medical Shops In Kulgam
In order to ensure safe and quality medicine reach the general public, as many as 20 inspections were conducted today in several areas of Kulgam district.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Agricultural Yield
Researchers at Nagaland University have identified stingless bee species that can be used to increase quality and quantity of agricultural yield through pollination, according to officials.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Breaking the Poverty Trap
Quick fixes and social pressures keep many Kashmiris stuck in financial struggle.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Heavy Rains, Hailstorms Lash Kashmir
A heavy downpour on Tuesday afternoon brought much-needed respite from the sweltering heatwave across the Kashmir valley but also triggered waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar city and hailstorm-related damage in multiple districts.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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These Startups Rethink 'Circularity' To Stop Waste From Ending Up In Landfills
Little over a year ago, when Steer World unveiled unWOOD as a sustainable alternative to wood at KPLEX 2024, a polymer exhibition held in Bengaluru, it was not exactly perfect.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Budgam Holds Inter-School Zonal Competitions Across District
Under the directions of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam Gh Hassan Lone, Inter-School Zonal Level competitions are being held across various zones of the district, witnessing participation from students of both government and private institutions.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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‘Sewage Flows Freely Into Jhelum At Multiple City Localities’
The River Jhelum, the lifeline of Srinagar, is being openly defiled as raw sewage continues to flow unchecked into its waters at several locations, notably at Nawa Kadal, Safa Kadal, Aali Kadal, and Cement Kadal.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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What Saudi Official Said On Reports Of Kingdom Lifting Alcohol Ban
A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for observant Muslims.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Liverpool FC, A Football Club With An Identity Woven In Trophies & Tragedies
The somber-looking home page of Liverpool FC on Tuesday reflected the mood of a club still in shock after a man plowed a car into a crowd of fans who were celebrating the team's latest Premier League title, injuring 47 people.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Govt Invites Suggestions On Draft Registration Bill 2025
The government has sought public feedback on a draft bill on registration of documents affecting immovable property and other transactions that is aimed at providing secure, efficient and citizen-centric practices across the country.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Pahalgam Cabinet Meet
The decision by the Omar Abdullah-led government to hold a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, over a month after a deadly terror attack in the area, is a welcome and necessary move. The timing and location certainly carry a clear political and symbolic weight.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Bandipora Temple Reopens As Pandits Return To Emotional Homecoming
After remaining shut for over 35 years, the historic Shri Nand Kishore temple in north Kashmir's Bandipora district witnessed a large gathering of Sumbali Mavas on Tuesday as the temple was opened. This marked a significant moment for the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Rakesh Gangwal, Family Trust Sell 5.72 Pc Stake In Indigo For Rs 11,564 Cr
InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust on Tuesday trimmed their holdings by divesting a 5.72 per cent stake in the airline for Rs 11,564 crore through open market transactions.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Secy RDD Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra
Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Tuesday conducted an extensive tour of Baltal base camp to assess the sanitation facilities being put in place along the Sonamarg axis for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY), 2025.
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MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
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Pak Terror Deliberate Strategy, No Proxy War: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public address in Gujarat, declared that terrorism can no longer be termed a \"proxy war\" but must be recognized as a calculated military strategy pursued by Pakistan. Citing the events following the May 6 Pahalgam terror attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor, Modi said, \"Those killed were honored with Pakistani state funerals and military salutes—this is not proxy warfare, it's a deliberate war plan.
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