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Kashmir Observer
Trump's Blueprint for a New American Era
How the 47th US President's 2025 National Security Strategy Aims to Restore American Power, Sovereignty, and Global Influence
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December 14, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Terror Victims' Families Find Voice, Dignity After Decades
'Aaj Hamara Dard Kisine Samjha':
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December 14, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Army Tightens Winter Vigil Along LoC in Jammu
The Indian Army has intensified patrols in the higher reaches of the Jammu region to prevent infiltration and maintain constant vigil over sensitive areas along the Line of Control (LoC) even as there has been absence of heavy snowfall.
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December 14, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Rs 53 Lakh Land Deal Scam Uncovered in Srinagar
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with a land sale fraud case involving alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in Barthana area of the city.
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December 14, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dept of Psychiatry, SKIMS Bemina Clinches First Prize at PGRP-2025
Srinagar: The Department of Psychiatry, Advanced Centre for Mental Health, SKIMS Medical College Hospital (MCH), Bemina, Srinagar, has brought laurels to the institution by securing First Prize in the Oral Presentation category at the Postgraduate Research Program Presentation (PGRP-2025) organised by SKIMS Deemed University at SKIMS Soura.
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December 14, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Farmland Loss Intensifies Worry Over Food Security, Rice Dependence
The rapid and continuous conversion of agricultural land into residential colonies, commercial structures, orchards and other non-farm uses has sharply impacted Kashmir’s food security, pushing the region into growing dependence on rice and other food grains sourced from outside Jammu & Kashmir.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dir SEK Reviews Srinagar's Educational Status
Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani on Friday chaired an important review meeting in Srinagar to assess the overall educational status of the district.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Farmland Loss Intensifies Worry Over Food Security, Rice Dependence
The rapid and continuous conversion of agricultural land into residential colonies, commercial structures, orchards and other non-farm uses has sharply impacted Kashmir’s food security, pushing the region into growing dependence on rice and other food grains sourced from outside Jammu & Kashmir.
2 min |
December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
An Evening with Javed Akhtar
At a global arts festival in Dubai, a chance invitation transforms an ordinary night into a memory carved in sweetness and cinema.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sozni, Willow, and Tilla: Kashmir's Skills Find A New Audience
Thirty Master Artisans Came Together This Winter To Showcase Centuries-Old Skills, Inspiring Youth And Communities Across Kashmir.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
NIT Rourkela Develops New Wastewater Tech for Dhobi Ghats
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela have designed a nature-based wastewater treatment innovation targeted towards revitalising India's “dhobi ghats” and protecting urban water bodies, according to officials.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ancestors Who Made Markets
Kashmir's business traditions once matched some of India's strongest families. Young entrepreneurs can revive that legacy with discipline and belief.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
What “Pagal” Does to Us
A doctor's view from inside Kashmir’s strained mental-health system, and why one word stands in the way of healing.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Begins SEC Appointment Process
Srinagar: With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly to enhance the maximum age of the State Election Commissioner, the Jammu and Kashmir government has set the process in motion to appoint the head of the State Election Commission—the body mandated to conduct Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies polls in the Union Territory.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Old Sound Returns
The rabab is finding its way back into Kashmiri life, thanks to young people who never saw it play a central role while growing up.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dir SEK Reviews Srinagar’s Educational Status
Srinagar: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani on Friday chaired an important review meeting in Srinagar to assess the overall educational status of the district.
1 min |
December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Food Safety Dept Conducts Raids in City
The Food Safety Department carried out raids at several locations in Srinagar on Friday following allegations of adulterated eggs being circulated in the markets.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tribal Affairs Dept to Oversee Forest Rights Act
The Jammu and Kashmir government has designated the Tribal Affairs Department as the nodal agency for implementing the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, replacing the Forest Department.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Should We Relocate Everyone To Moon? SC Dismisses Plea On Quakes
\"So we should relocate everyone to the moon or where?” the Supreme Court asked on Friday while dismissing a petition which said 75 per cent of India’s population is in a high seismic zone and sought directions to the authorities to minimise damage from earthquakes.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Slips to 6th in WTC Ranking after Kivi Win Over WI
India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position in the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington propelled them to the third place.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Asia Cup: Vaibhav Stars as India Thrash UAE by 234 Runs
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95 balls, powering India to a mammoth 234-run win over hosts UAE in the inaugural match of the U19 Asia Cup here on Friday.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
From Sweden with Love for Kashmir
A Kashmiri mother in Stockholm documents daily life, inspiring reflection on culture, heritage, and social responsibility.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Cabinet Nod For Census 2027; Rs 11,718 Cr Sanctioned
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census of India, 2027, which would include the caste enumeration for the first time.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Messi Visit Brings Dreams Alive for India Tea Stall Owner & Superfan
For Ichhapur tea seller Shib Shankar Patra, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi’s arrival in Kolkata on Saturday will be more than a dream fulfilled.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CS Directs to Strengthen Citizen Responsiveness
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a detailed review meeting of the JK Samadhan public grievance redressal system, taking an extensive assessment of grievance disposal performance across departments, districts, and their allied offices.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Posing As J&K Police Scammers Extort Rs 30 Lakh from Woman
They Claimed Her Name Had Surfaced in a Terror Probe and Put Her Under Digital Arrest
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Qul Fruits, J&K Bank Hold Awareness Drive On High-Density Plantation
PULWAMA: In an important step toward accelerating Kashmir's horticultural modernization, Qul, in partnership with Jammu & Kashmir Bank, organised an extensive awareness programme at Eid Gah Drabgam, Pulwama, to educate farmers about the High-Density Plantation (HDP) Scheme and the financial support available for adopting modern orchard systems.
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December 13, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Stray Dog Control Tightened J&K Orders Mapping Of Schools & Hospitals
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department on Thursday directed all urban local bodies to map schools, hospitals, stadiums and major transport hubs within two weeks and secure them against the entry of stray dogs.
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DECEMBER 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Unveils Major Suite of New Digital Services
Srinagar: Strengthening its digital footprint and reinforcing its focus on customer convenience, J&K Bank today launched a comprehensive suite of new digital products and IT services at a function held at the bank's corporate headquarters.
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DECEMBER 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'A Shameful Directive': Teachers Deployed for Dog Management Draws Outrage
Educators and academics have sharply criticized recent government directions assigning teachers in government and private schools the responsibility of acting as nodal officers for monitoring stray dogs within educational premises.
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