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Maruti Slashes Car Prices by Up to ₹1.11 Lakh After GST Cut
SRINAGAR: India’s leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced major price cuts across its entire lineup, following the reduction of GST on small cars from 28% to 18%.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Despite Greening In Crop Lands, Forest Vegetation Declining In India'
A study by IIT Kharagpur has revealed that while the country is experiencing significant ‘greening’ (rise in green cover) in farm lands, India’s forest health is steadily declining due to reduced photosynthetic efficiency which measures how effectively a plant converts light energy into chemical energy for growth.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Super Division League 2025-26 Kicks Off At Polo Ground Today
The Srinagar Super Division Football League 2025-26 will begin on Wednesday, September 17, at Polo Ground.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Chronic Illness Deaths Spike In India, Women Affected More: Lancet Study
India is among the countries where chances of dying from a chronic disease such as cancer and heart disease have increased among both men and women, even though the rates have shown a decline in four out of every five countries in the last decade, a global analysis published in The Lancet journal shows.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Reflections in the Rearview
Every honk, stop, and swerve tells a story of human behaviour, impatience, and survival on Srinagar's streets.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Growers’ Patience Worn Thin: CM On NH-44 Stranding
Speaks To Nitin Gadkari; Assures Measures Within 24 Hrs
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Experts Warn Of Growing Burden Of Multiple Sclerosis In Kashmir
Experts at Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), during the weekly Grand Rounds expressed deep concern over the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Kashmir.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ex-cop’s JKCA Remuneration Case HC Sets Aside Order On Recovery From Pension
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has set aside a judgment by the Central Administrative Tribunal wherein recovery of remuneration received by former police officer Sudershan Mehta from Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) from his pension was upheld.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
300 SM Accounts Blocked In 3 Days Across Doda, Kishtwar & Ramban
JAMMUAuthorities in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts have blocked as many as 300 social media accounts in just three days after they were found circulating provocative content and spreading misinformation after the arrest of MLA Mehraj Malik.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Knowledge Deficit
Permanent positions should foster knowledge production, but in Kashmir, they often mark the end of scholarly ambition.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Bookseller of Zero Bridge
With his father gone, Zubair became the man of the house at 15, taking responsibility for his mother and siblings, braving storms and ridicule to earn an honest living selling books in Srinagar.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Fruit Mandis Shut As Growers Protest NH Closure
Srinagar: Apple growers and traders across Kashmir on Monday staged protests against the frequent closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, accusing the government of “inaction” and warning that produce worth over 10,000 crore was at risk of rotting.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When the Chenab Turns Against Us
The mighty Chenab River was the lifeline of Jammu's Reasi district for generations.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IAF Airdrops Ration To Remote Village In Reasi
Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday pressed its helicopter into service to airdrop rations to a remote village which was cut off by landslides triggered by heavy rains recently in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
New Economic Dilemma
Once rooted in agriculture and frugality, Kashmir's economy is now chasing material desires.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
8 Booked For Swindling Residents In Jammu Of Over Rs 3 Crore
The directors of two private companies are among the eight individuals booked for allegedly swindling over Rs 3 crore from residents in Jammu, a crime branch official said on Sunday.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Attends Closing Ceremony Of JKP's Water Sports Event 'Jashn-e-Dal'
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the closing ceremony of \"Jashn-e-Dal,\" a Water Sports event organised by J&K Police at Dal Lake here.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Partially Stay Waqf (Amendment) Act
5-Year Islam Practice Clause Put On Hold
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
HC Halts Charge-sheet Against Doda MLA
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has restrained the police from filing a charge-sheet against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, while allowing the investigation in the case to continue.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Comm. SMC Reviews Preparations For ‘Sewa Parv’ & ‘Angikaar-2025’
A meeting to review and finalize the arrangements for the celebration of 'Sewa Parv' and 'Angikaar-2025' was convened under the chairmanship of Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, here.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Industrialists Join Fruit Grower, Demand Action on Highway Blockade
Observer News Service
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
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CM Calls For Reducing Power Losses & Enhancing Hydropower Generation
Addresses 58th Engineers' Day At SKICC
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Petrol Runs Out, Kashmir Queues Up
Srinagar: Fuel stations across Kashmir witnessed long queues and chaotic scenes on Monday as petrol stocks dipped sharply amid partial closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Conman Held For Posing As LG Officer In Srinagar
Crime Branch Kashmir's has arrested a conman who allegedly posed as a Duty Officer to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and duped people of more than Rs50 lakh through fake promises of jobs and land allotments.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Lifeline for Apple Economy
The flagging off of the first cargo parcel train from Srinagar to Delhi marks more than just the start of a new service.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Chief Secretary Reviews Restoration Of NH-44
In view of frequent disruptions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) due to inclement weather, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday convened a high-level meeting to review restoration measures, assess supply chain management, and ensure seamless movement of essential commodities across Jammu and Kashmir.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fair Weather Expected Till Sept 23: MeT
Srinagar: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has predicted generally fair weather across Jammu and Kashmir till September 23, with brief spells of light rain possible in isolated areas over the next few days.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Div Com Assures Evacuation Of Stranded Fruit-Laden Trucks
Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday assured that the administration is taking all necessary measures to facilitate the evacuation of stranded fruit-laden trucks through both the National Highway and the Mughal Road.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Several Heritage Temples Damaged By Heavy Rain In Jammu
Recent heavy rainfall in Jammu has caused damage to several heritage temples in the area, officials said on Sunday.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PAR 3 MASTERS: Kashmir Hosts Its First Pitch & Putt Golf Tourney At RSGC
Kashmir hosted the valley's first Pitch & Putt golf tournament at Royal Springs Golf Club, marking the launch of Season 2 of the India Tour of PAR 3 MASTERS. Set against the backdrop of Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, the event brought together members of RSGC for a day of exciting short-format version of golf.
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