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Kashmir Observer
Over 80% Of Indians With Disabilities Lack Health Insurance: NGO White Paper
More than 80 per cent of Indians with disabilities remain uninsured, and over half of those who apply are often rejected without explanation despite legal safeguards meant to ensure equal access to health coverage, a new white paper released on Thursday has found.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
58 JKAS Officers Shifted in Big Shuffle
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting of 58 officials in the interest of administration.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
GHS Zainakote Bags Second Rank in National Water Award
Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Zainakote has brought laurels to Jammu & Kashmir by securing the second rank in the 6th National Water Award 2024, announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Gill To Undergo Fitness Test Friday But Unlikely To Play 2nd Test
India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday in a last-ditch attempt to be available for the second game, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
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ICC Lauds Jammu Division’s SDCM for Pioneering Freight Push
JAMMU: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway is witnessing a phase of robust commercial growth, thanks to a renewed emphasis on strengthening freight connectivity and industry-driven logistics.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
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Respiratory Ailments Surge in Kashmir as Mercury Plunges
As Kashmir’s temperatures drop, hospitals across the valley begin to witness a sharp spike in admissions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma patients.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir May Face 20% Peak-Time Power Hike
Close on the heels of a massive controversy in Kashmir over the installation of smart meters, the Power Development Department (PDD) has proposed an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the Valley.
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November 21, 2025 Issue
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HC Orders Transfer, Posting Of 23 Judges
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Wednesday ordered transfer of 23 Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the interest of administration.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Digital Trust Problem Is Getting Worse
Letter to Editor
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November 20,2025 Issue
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The Himalayan Strain
Climate pressure, rare earth discoveries, and local defiance now define Ladakh’s uncertain path.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Experts Stress Vaccination, Early Screening to Prevent Cervical Cancer
On the eve of World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, medical experts underscored the urgent need for awareness, vaccination, and early screening to prevent cervical cancer, calling it one of the most serious health threats faced by women in India.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Downtown Chef Feeding Community Spirit
Amid rising expenses and unstable work, the life of a young downtown cook captures the struggle and drive of Kashmir’s new workforce.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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6 Accused Chargesheeted in CAT Record Tampering Case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against six accused before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Shubman Gill Will Travel To Guwahati For 2nd Test: BCCI
India skipper Shubman Gill will travel to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa despite his participation being in doubt due to a neck injury, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Night-Time Sand Mining Sparks Safety Concerns
Srinagar: Illegal sand extraction during night hours in the Jhelum near Zero Bridge has triggered serious concern among locals, who allege that the activity has been continuing unchecked for the last several weeks.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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A Trace of What Was
A personal reflection on how Kashmir’s warmth faded over the years, and how returning to our old values may help us breathe again.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Archival Exhibition, Heritage Walk Mark World Heritage Week
As part of the World Heritage Week 2025 celebrations, the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, J&K on Wednesday inaugurated a Special Exhibition of Archival Records and Rare Manuscripts at the Art Gallery, Shergarhi Complex.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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J&K UTLBC to Organize Special Facilitation
SRINAGAR: As part of the nationwide initiative ‘Your Money, Your Right’, special facilitation camps are being organised on 21st November (Friday) in the districts of Anantnag, Reasi Rajouri, and the camp at district poonch will be held on 22nd November to help citizens trace and reclaim their long-pending financial assets.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Rohit's Brief Reign Ends, Drops Down To 2nd Among ODI Batters
Indian star Rohit Sharma dropped down to second place after a brief reign at the top with New Zealander Daryl Mitchell dislodging him in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings issued on Wednesday.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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DPAP Hit as Former Ministers Rejoin Congress
Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers - Jugal Kishore Sharma and Abdul Majid Wani - along with hundreds of their supporters on Thursday returned to the Congress here, in a setback for Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Dog Menace Grips Bemina’s Gousia Colony
Srinagar: Inhabitants of Gousia Colony in the Bemina area of Srinagar have once again appealed to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation to take urgent measures to control the growing stray dog population in their locality.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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All Kashmiris Being Treated As Suspects After Delhi Blast: CM
Says Even Driving A J&K Vehicle In Delhi Is Seen As A Crime Today
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Frame National Policy, Uniform Rules On Organ Transplantation: SC To Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of directions to the Centre to frame a national policy and uniform rules in consultation with States to ensure a transparent, and efficient system for organ donation and allocation.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Winter Break Likely From First Week of Dec
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the winter break for students up to the middle classes is likely to begin from the first week of December due to the prevailing cold weather conditions.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Kashmir’s Fruit Economy Reels from August Disaster: KVFG
In the wake of the devastating natural disaster that struck Jammu and Kashmir in August 2025, the valley's fruit industry, one of the region's major economic lifelines, has reported massive losses estimated at nearly Rs 2,000 crore, the growers said on Wednesday.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Police Seize Four Tippers During Anti-Mining Drive
PULWAMA: Police on Wednesday intensified their ongoing crackdown on illegal mining by seizing five vehicles involved in unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals in Puchal area of Pulwama.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Book on Sardar Patel’s Kashmir Engagement Released
A new book titled Sardar Patel and Kashmir by senior academic and former parliamentarian Prof. Saifuddin Soz was released on Wednesday at KSERT College in Humhama, in the presence of a large gathering of academics, scholars and civil society members.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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Kashmir's Missing Investors
A rising middle class wants to grow its money. Clear guidance can help them step into the market with confidence.
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November 20,2025 Issue
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J&K Hammer Hyderabad In Ranji Trophy For 3rd Group Stage Win
Abid Mushtaq spun J&K to an incredible win as Hyderabad were bowled out for 190 while chasing 472. It was J&K's third win in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy campaign group stage.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Ripple of Addiction
Behind every adult seeking help, there are children silently suffering the effects of addiction, carrying burdens too heavy for their age.
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