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US Election Drama Drags On; Trailing Gore Wants Hand Count, Loses Faith In Machines
Republican George W. Bush's lead over Democrat Vice-President Al-Gore has been pegged at 327 votes after a final unofficial recount in Florida, prompting the Bush camp to ask Gore to concede defeat but the outcome of the US Presidential election will not be known till next week as several thousand postal ballots are expected from abroad.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Police Crack Down on US-Based 'Fai Network'
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday launched coordinated operations across Budgam and Baramulla districts targeting alleged separatist and terror-linked networks, including those associated with US-based Kashmiri activist Ghulam Nabi Fai, officials said.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Wings of Renewal
Each winter, flocks of migratory birds return to Kashmir's lakes, carrying a message of adaptability. Their survival depends on the valley's ability to protect its vulnerable wetlands.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Three-Day Graphic Narratives Workshop Kicks Off at KU
Srinagar: The Department of English at the University of Kashmir on Monday inaugurated a threeday workshop on 'Graphic Narratives' at the university's Main Campus, bringing together artists, scholars, and students to explore the intersection of visual art and literary expression.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IUST Marks 20 Years; CM Opens Radio Station, New Facilities
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Sunday celebrated its 20th Foundation Day, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurating a community radio station, a new girls’ hostel, and a technology expo showcasing student innovations at the Awantipora campus.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Workshop on Solar Energy Technologies Begins at NIT
Srinagar: A week-long workshop and exhibition titled \"Solar Energy Technologies & Applications (SETA-2025)\" began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday, focusing on research, innovation, and practical applications of solar energy technologies.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Budgam, Nagrota Set For By-polls Today
27 Candidates In Fray Across Two Constituencies
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'WHITE COLLAR' TERROR BUST
2 Kashmiri Doctors Held In Faridabad
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Soz Inspects Achan Site, Seeks Action on Waste Crisis
Former Union Minister Prof. Saifuddin Soz on Saturday visited the Achan Waste Management facility at Eidgah, Srinagar, along with members of civil society and social activists to assess the city's solid waste handling operations being undertaken by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in collaboration with Ecostan Infra Pvt. Ltd., Noida.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Will Lead Deep-Tech Ventures Of The World: LG
Says Cutting-Edge Technologies Like AI to Drive Future Development
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
JKP Seeks Bail Cancellation Of 33 UAPA Accused
In a major legal push to curb the misuse of judicial relief by individuals facing terror-related charges, Jammu and Kashmir Police have moved to cancel bail for at least 33 accused booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) across Sopore, Anantnag, and Shopian districts.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
AIIMS Survey: One Ophthalmologist Per 65,000 People In India
A survey by AIIMS, Delhi, revealed that on average, there is only one ophthalmologist available for every 65,000 people in the country.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Urdu Scholar and Icon Dr Arfa Sayeda Passes Away
Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra, a distinguished educationist, scholar, public intellectual, and one of the finest custodians of Urdu in the subcontinent, passed away in Lahore on Monday. She was 88. In a statement, her family said, \"With aching hearts, we share that our beloved Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra-Lahore's proud daughter, our dearest aunt/sister, and a beacon of intellect
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Health Experts Urge Timely Immunisation to Protect Children
Health experts have termed timely immunisation as a vital public health tool to protect infants and children from deadly, preventable diseases.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Bring Back Missing Kashmiri Novels
In Srinagar's old city, there was once a bookstore where a reader could find Akhtar Mohiuddin's bold storytelling to Ali Mohammad Lone's heartfelt tales.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Broker Game
Villagers, widows, and elderly sellers face the highest losses in broker-driven fraud.
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November 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Notes on War(making) in the 21st Century
From trenches to touchscreens, the art of war has shifted from territory to technology, but its essence remains rooted in politics and the human mind.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Implementing BJP's Agenda: Mehbooba
People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is implementing the agenda of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Delhi Enters 'Red Zone' As AQI Crosses 400
Delhi's air quality worsened further on Saturday, with pollution levels crossing the 400 mark in multiple parts of the city, placing the national capital among the most polluted cities in the country.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SIA Nabs Narco-Terror Kingpin At Mumbai Airport
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday arrested Mohd Arshad alias Asif, the alleged kingpin of a narco-terror module, from Mumbai airport.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Mulls Single-Window System For Recruitment Rules
The Jammu and Kashmir government is considering the establishment of a single-window digital system for framing and amending recruitment rules across all departments in the Union Territory, officials said on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Options Being Worked Out To Bring Back Asia Cup Trophy: BCCI Secretary
The cricket boards of India and Pakistan have managed to \"break the ice\" on the Asia Cup trophy dispute and will work towards finding a plausible solution in the coming days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI after meeting PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on the sidelines of an ICC gathering in Dubai.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir in the Hearth
Cooking is history, ritual, and identity in Kashmir. Every meal carries the weight of centuries, the pulse of the seasons, and the warmth of family. To taste it is to touch the soul of the valley.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
2nd Edition Of Kashmir Marathon 2025 Draws Global Participation
The Department of Tourism, J&K, organised the Second Edition of Kashmir Marathon 2025 on November 2 here.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Announces Int'l Cricket Stadium in Budgam
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced plans to establish a new international cricket stadium and academy in Budgam, aimed at promoting sports and enabling the Valley to host major cricket events, including IPL matches.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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CAT Orders Provisional Pension Release After 40-Year Legal Ordeal
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has taken strong exception to the prolonged denial of pensionary benefits to Mohammad Amin Shah, a retired employee of the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) Department, calling his four-decade legal struggle “agonizing and deeply distressing.”
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri play 'Sath Te Satisar' features in Saptahik Rangdhara
JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today presented a captivating Kashmiri cine-theatrical production titled “Sath Te Satisar”, staged by the Yemberzal Foundation (Regd.) at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IHF Holds Tribute for Founder Trustee Nazir Ahmed Dar
Srinagar — The Imam Hussain (A.S.) Foundation (IHF) on Friday held a remembrance event at the Imam Hussain (A.S.) Paramedical Training Institute, Bemina, to mark the death anniversary of its Founder Trustee, the late Nazir Ahmed Dar.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
UT Level Under-17 Girls Karate C'ship Concludes In Kathua
The Inter-District UT Level Under-17 Girls Karate Tournament, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, concluded at the Sports Stadium here on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Eagle Crashes Into Train Windscreen, Pilot Injured
An eagle crashed into the windscreen of a train in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir and landed inside the cabin of the locomotive pilot who received minor injuries, officials said.
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