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Study Estimates Lightning Kills 320 Million Trees In World Yearly
About 320 million trees could be getting killed by lightning strikes every year, accounting for about two to three per cent of the world's plant biomass loss, according to a study.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Inflation, Growth Outlook To Decide Rate Cuts, Not Current CPI Data: RBI Guv
With data showing a steep decline in price rise in June, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said that the outlook on inflation and growth will determine future rate cuts, making it clear that the current data will not influence the trajectory.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two Days Of Market Fall Erodes Rs 8.67 Lakh Crore From Investors Wealth
Investors’ wealth eroded by Rs 8.67 lakh crore in two days of sharp fall in the equity market, where the benchmark Sensex tanked 1.52 per cent.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rs 295 Crore Spent On PM Modi's Foreign Visits From 2021 To 2024: Centre
Over Rs 67 crore was incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to five countries, including the US and France, in 2025, while the total expenditure figures related to his foreign trips from 2021 till 2024 stood at nearly Rs 295 crore, according to data shared by the government.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Soundtrack Over Story
As Kashmiri artists help shape Bollywood's biggest emotional hit, the stories they live remain untold.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India's Actions Were Measured, Non-Escalatory: Centre On Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a \"barbaric\" attack by \"Pakistan-sponsored terrorists\", and the action focused on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralising terrorists likely to be sent across to India, the government said on Thursday.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have not been sanctioned for skipping Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, their coach confirms.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Wait at the Station
The Srinagar-Katra train was meant to unite Kashmir with the rest of India. But for thousands like Danish, it remains a promise unfulfilled.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Compulsive Nature Possible Reason Why One Indulges In Self-Destructive Acts'
A person's compulsive nature could be the reason why such individuals indulge in self-destructive behaviours, making harmful choices despite knowing the obvious negative outcomes, according to a new study.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dubai Flyer Hides Gold in Another’s Trolley at Bengaluru Airport
Customs officials on Friday foiled a gold smuggling attempt at the Kempegowda International Airport here, sources said.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Super League Play-Off Matches To Begin On Sunday
With the league stage done, Kashmir Super League 2025 will shift its focus to the playoff rounds.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Holds Strategic Discussion With Secy MSME To Boost Industrial Growth
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held an extensive meeting with Union Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), S.C.L. Das, to deliberate on the prevailing industrial scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and explore long-term strategies for promotion and sustainability of the MSME sector across the Union Territory.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
₹1.44 Lakh/Day To Escort Er Rashid To Parliament
Delhi HC Asks NIA to Respond on Jailed MP's Plea
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
COLORING DREAMS: Youth Merges Science With Soul Through Art
Shahran Fayaz Dahlani, a 27-year-old from Umerabad HMT Srinagar, is charting a path shaped by determination, talent, and the strokes of a paintbrush.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KILLING OF SUSPECTED DRUG-PEDDLER
CM, Mehbooba Demand Probe
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SDA Launches Shehjar Heights Phase-II
112 Residential Apartments To Be Constructed Within 2 Years
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fear In The Emergency Room
As trust breaks down between caregivers and the public, hospitals are turning into places of fear instead of healing.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Zone BK Pora Lifts U-19 Zonal Cricket Title In Budgam
District Youth Services and Sports Office Budgam conducted its Inter-Zonal District Level Cricket Tournament for Boys Under-19 at Gowhar Sports Stadium here on Friday. The tournament witnessed participation from a large number of students, representing both government and private educational institutions across the district.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ORATORIA 2025: DPS Srinagar Triumphs with Talent, Teamwork & Tenacity
The Delhi Public School Society recently organised its highly anticipated Inter DPS English Literary Festival (National Level) titled “Oratoria - Where Words Breathe and Voices Rise”, on July 19, 2025.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bomb Hoaxes Hit 69 Flights in 2025, 728 in 2024: Govt
Airlines received 69 hoax bomb threats this year till July 20, the government said on Thursday.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cop Posted At Ex-MLA’s House Injured In Accidental Fire
A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was injured on Friday after his service rifle went off accidentally while he was cleaning it at the residence of former MLA Muhammad Ashraf in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar, officials said.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gaming Chats New Tool For Terror Communication: Officials
Online war games akin to PUBG requiring chats with partners anonymous or otherwise have emerged as a key communication channel for terror groups and Pakistan's ISI to convey messages to their recruits in Jammu and Kashmir, officials here said.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Modi Becomes 2nd Longest Serving PM In A Row
Narendra Modi on Friday overtook Indira Gandhi to become the second longest serving prime minister of India in consecutive terms.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MY Bharat Youth Volunteers To Organise Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra
MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will organise ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ on 26th July 2025 in Drass, Kargil to mark the 26th anniversary of India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Major media say Gaza staff face starvation as US envoy prepares to host ceasefire talks
Four leading news organizations said Thursday their journalists in Gaza are facing the threat of starvation as the Israeli assault on Gaza grinds on, while top US envoy Steve Witkoff was to meet with key negotiators from the Middle East for talks on the latest ceasefire proposal and the release of hostages.
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tariff Protection For Apples Secured In India-UK FTA After JKPICCA Advocacy
In a move widely celebrated by farmers and industry stakeholders alike, the Government of India has decided to retain tariff protection on apple imports under the upcoming India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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JULY 26, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Growth Sans Jobs
Kashmir's skyline is changing. From Srinagar's outskirts to the valleys of Baramulla and Anantnag, new buildings are rising at a stunning pace. Glossy advertisements promise \"smart homes\" and modern gated colonies. Developers from Delhi, Punjab, even Dubai are also looking to invest in what looks, from a distance, like a region on the rise.
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JULY 25, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Anti-Encroachment Drive Held In Karan Nagar, Kak Sarai
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Thursday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in the Karan Nagar and Kak Sarai areas of the Srinagar city, targeting unauthorized constructions and illegal occupation of public spaces by commercial establishments.
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JULY 25, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Need To Assess Impact Of New Technologies On Society: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday called for an assessment of the impact of emerging technologies on society and the labour market, saying it must be ensured that they do not impact work opportunities.
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JULY 25, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ashok Koul Chairs Organizational Meeting In Pulwama
PULWAMA: Jammu & Kashmir BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul chaired a key meeting of District Office Bearers at the party office in Pulwama, aiming to review ongoing organizational activities and discuss future strategies to strengthen the party's grassroots presence.
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