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Kashmir Observer
Climate Response Now ‘Compulsion’ For J&K: CM Omar
'Need Department Studying Climate Change’
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 3.61 Lakh J&K Homes Still Without Tap Water: Minister
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided functional tap water connections under the Centre's \"Jal Jeevan Mission\", while over 3.61 lakh households are yet to be covered.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fresh Start for Govt Schools
As winter ends, educators face a test of belief and leadership in the valley's public schools, poised between a celebrated past and an uncertain present.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Proposal under Examination to Introduce Core Science Subjects at GDC Magam’
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the House that introduction of core science subjects at Government Degree College (GDC) Magam is subject to creation of necessary infrastructure and availability of funds.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Women’s Seat Reservation In Public Transport HC Seeks Govt Reply On Plea Alleging 'Non-implementation'
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has issued notice to the government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging systemic failure in implementing mandated safety measures and reserved seating for women in public transport.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Health Push Leaves Working Men Behind
The Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2026-27 reads like a bold promise to modernise healthcare.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Daily Wagers' Regularisation To Begin In Phases: CM
'Nearly 30,000 Vacancies To Be Filled This Year'
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Afghanistan Crush Canada By 82 Runs To Bow Out On A High
Ibrahim Zadran struck a fluent unbeaten 95 while Mohammed Nabi took four wickets for just seven runs as Afghanistan signed off from the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 82-run victory over Canada, here Thursday.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MLA Flags Baramulla Water Crisis in Assembly
Several areas of north Kashmir's Baramulla district continue to face acute difficulties due to the persistent lack of safe drinking water, causing significant hardship to residents.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US Troop Exit From Syria Amid Iran Buildup
The United States is preparing to withdraw its remaining troops from Syria as part of a broader strategic shift that could strengthen its offensive posture against Iran.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Grief on the Banks of Ferozpur Nallah
What begins as a snack wrapper in my village ends up in Wular Lake, carrying damage far beyond our fields.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Logs Hottest Feb Day In A Decade
Gulmarg Equals 1993 Record At 11.4°C
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SKIMS, GMCs Maintain On-Call Specialist System for Night Patient Care: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the availability of senior doctors across health institutions, including during night hours, stating that robust mechanisms are in place to guarantee uninterrupted patient care.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Div Com Reviews Progress on Jhelum Water Transport Project
Srinagar Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, along with the Secretary Transport Department, chaired a meeting to review the progress on preparation of cost estimates for utility interventions along River Jhelum aimed at facilitating water transport.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Pashmina Gets a Bold New Script
In Srinagar's old quarters, designer Zubair Kirmani turns Kashmir's famed shawl into a canvas of Kufic calligraphy, offering the craft a bold economic and artistic revival.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bennett, Raza Power Zimbabwe To 6-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka
Brian Bennett's measured fifty and Sikandar Raza's raw power propelled Zimbabwe to a facile six-wicket win over a fancied Sri Lanka as the Africans entered the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup with a clean slate, here on Thursday.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Reach First-ever Ranji Final, Shock Bengal
Sixty-seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time on Wednesday, upstaging two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinals here to add another historic chapter to a fairytale season so far.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz Greets People on the Auspicious Arrival of Ramazan
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the blessed arrival of the holy month of Ramazan.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Freezes Boundaries of All Administrative Units Till Census Completion: Min
1,200 Agriculture Posts Referred to JKPSC, JKSSB; No New Veterinary Centres Proposed
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Companies Grappling With Hiring-Related Discrepancies: Report
Companies are grappling with hiring-related issues, with the discrepancy rate in resumes touching as high as 5 per cent for recruitments in the first half of fiscal 2025-26, according to a report.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Anantnag Medical College Receives Nod For Superspeciality Course In Cardiology
Jammu:The Government Medical College-Anantnag has become the first newly established institution in the region to receive approval to start a superspeciality course in cardiology, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
As Ramazan Commences, Fruit Prices 'Sky-Rocket'
As the holy month of Ramazan commenced, prices of fruit and other essential items witnessed a sharp hike in Srinagar markets.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ponting Rues Lack of Aura as Australia Crash Out of T20 Cup
Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian side lacked the aura that defined its past teams at global events and termed the country's early exit from the men's T20 World Cup as a “really poor campaign”.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Reel Religion Era
As short videos build belief, self-styled online preachers test the place of scholars and the legacy of Islamic learning in the valley.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K's Entry Into Ranji Final
LG, CM Lead Applause
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
EOW, Kashmir Conducts Raids in Shopian, Budgam
The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday said to have arrested five employees of HDFC Bank in connection with a major financial fraud at its Shopian branch, officials said.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
219 Ventilators Non-Functional in J&K Hospitals: Govt Tells House
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed the House that out of 877 ventilators installed across hospitals in the Union Territory, 219 remain nonfunctional, highlighting gaps in critical care infrastructure.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ration Card Bifurcation Process on Hold since 2016: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed the House that the process of bifurcation of ration cards has been put on hold.
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Pays Pensions For Former Ladakh Legislators
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said it continues to pay pensions to former legislators elected from areas now part of the Union Territory of Ladakh, citing provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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February 19, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Examines Proposal for New Bridge near Convent School, GPO
The proposal for construction of a new bridge near Convent School and General Post Office (GPO) in Srinagar is presently under examination with the Public Works (R&B) Department, the government informed the House here on Wednesday.
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