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J&K RS Polls Today: NC Poised To Bag 3 Seats, BJP Eyes 4th
The first Rajya Sabha elections since Jammu and Kashmir's downgrade to a Union Territory are set to take place on Friday, with the outcome of the fourth seat emerging as the key contest between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Nab 6 long-term Absconders
In continuation of its sustained crackdown against absconders and proclaimed offenders, Police on Thursday said to have arrested six long-evading absconders in Sopore, Shopian and Awantipora who had been on the run for years in separate cases.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Baramulla Police Arrest Man For Posing As Journalist
In a major crackdown on criminal misuse of media credentials, Baramulla Police have arrested Riyaz Ahmad Mugloo for allegedly posing as a journalist to extort money and intimidate individuals and public officials through social media.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Edu Min Directs Staff Creation For 184 Hanging Schools
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo has directed the School Education Department (SED) to move a proposal for the creation of staff for 184 “hanging schools” to the Finance Department for approval.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ladakh Home To Around 477 Snow Leopards, Highest In India: Report
The Union Territory of Ladakh is hosting the highest population of about 477 snow leopards out of a total of 718 across India, marking a major milestone in the region's collaborative conservation efforts involving local communities, scientific research and awareness initiatives, officials said on Thursday.:
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DM: Pak Will Think Twice After Op Sindoor Strike
Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a \"good dose\" of caution, and it will now think twice before attempting any \"misadventure\" against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Omission of Former MLA from Obituary References
Speaker Slams Kupwara Administration
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Boardrooms Over Courtrooms
As Kashmir embraces new economic opportunities, lawyers are stepping out of courtrooms and into boardrooms, becoming architects of trust, governance, and sustainable growth.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Assembly Session Begins With Obituary Tributes
The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with members paying homage to leaders who passed away recently.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CWC Report: Himalayan Lakes Growing, 50 in J&K at Risk
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have grown by 9.24% over the past 14 years, highlighting the visible impact of climate change, according to a report by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Hands That Nurture Kashmiri Children
Before the first bell rings in government schools across Jammu and Kashmir, a woman moves through the classrooms carrying a broom in one hand and a child’s hand in the other.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
White Knight Corps Commander Reviews Security Measures In Udhampur
JAMMU: White Knight Corps General Officer ~Commanding (GoC) Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Thursday visited Basantgarh hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district to review the security mechanism in the militancy-infested mountainous belt.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Midnight Fire Reduces 9 Habba Kadal Homes To Ashes
Srinagar: A devastating fire tore through Karfali Mohalla in Habba Kadal during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, reducing nine houses and a godown to ashes and leaving thirteen families homeless.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
UK Boosts Security Funding for Mosques Amid Hate Crimes Spike
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a 10-million-pounds boost to security funding for the UK’s mosques and Muslim faith centres to protect them from hate crime and attacks.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
It’s Time Men in Kashmir Are Heard
Beneath the smiles and “I’m fine” lies a crisis of men’s mental health in Kashmir. Their pain deserves attention.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Protests NC MLA's 'Communal Party' Remark
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a protest against remarks by the National Conference (NC) MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri, who had called it a “communal party”.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Who Is Plundering Doodh Ganga Again?
Despite Supreme Court and NGT orders declaring Short-Term Permits illegal, sand mining continues in Kashmir's rivers, exposing a deep governance failure and an alarming disregard for the law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Govt Reconstitutes IMPARD’s Governing Bodies
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has reorganized the Executive Council and its Subcommittee for the J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD).
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Swiss Dream
The Alps and the Himalayas share more than beauty. It's time Kashmir follow Switzerland's economic playbook.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Defence Ministry Approves Procurement Proposals Worth Rs 79,000 Crore
The defence ministry on Thursday cleared proposals to procure weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Nag missiles, amphibious warfare ships and electronic intelligence and surveillance systems, to boost the combat capabilities of the three services.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
After 15 Years, Noor Jehan Bridge Set To Open
Srinagar: The long-delayed Noor Jehan Bridge at Qamarwari, spanning 127 metres over the Jhelum River, is finally set to open within days offering long-awaited relief to thousands of commuters caught daily in downtown Srinagar's traffic snarls.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Autumn Smog: Leaf Burning in Kashmir Fuels Pollution, Respiratory Ills
As autumn wanes in Kashmir, a familiar haze blankets the valley—not from fog, but from the widespread burning of fallen leaves and tree branches. This longstanding practice, intended to produce charcoal for Kangris (traditional firepots) during harsh winters, is raising serious health and environmental concerns.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Living With Loss
Winter is returning to Kashmir, and with it, a daughter learns to live with loss, remembering those who remain only in memory.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Kashmir We Don't Photograph
Every season, our phones fill with different shades of Kashmir. There are images of Dal Lake shining at sunrise, tulip gardens in full bloom, and hillsides covered in flowers. Tourists arrive with cameras, calling it “paradise on earth.” Those pictures travel far, but they show only one side of life here.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Initiates Process To Appoint New CJI; Justice Surya Kant Next In Line
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Jammu Court Summons BCCI Prez Mithun Manhas In Complaint Case
The Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (Sub Judge), Jammu, has issued a summon notice directing BCCI President Mithun Manhas and others to appear in court in connection with a complaint filed by retired Dy SP Sudershan Mehta.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Shubham Gill Rues Missed Chances In Adelaide Game After Losing Series
India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance here on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ruhullah Pledges Unwavering Support to Students on Reservation Issue
Srinagar MP and National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to stand with students over the long-pending reservation issue, warning that he is prepared to support them if protests resume.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Seeks Centre’s Assistance On PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Online Gambling
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's assistance on a plea seeking directions to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Political Drift
Once rooted in ideals and integrity, politics in Jammu & Kashmir has turned into a theatre of tactics, where emotion overshadows reason, and survival takes precedence over service.
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