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Govt says No Proposal to Upgrade SDH Uri to District hospital
The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that there is currently no proposal under consideration to upgrade the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri to a full-fledged District Hospital, despite concerns over the region's challenging terrain and healthcare demands.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Kashmiri Man Who Never Left
Between birth and belief, a man discovers fatherhood while another holds on to a future that keeps slipping away.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Power Dues Cross ₹3,747 Cr; PHE, CRPF Among Top Defaulters
Outstanding electricity dues in Jammu and Kashmir have crossed ₹3,747 crore, with a large share owed by government departments, public sector units and security agencies, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the legislative assembly on Thursday.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MeT Predicts Rain, Snow till April 10
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with spells of rain and snow, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents, farmers, and travellers.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Police Control Room Gets PHQ Budget Allocation Software
The police control room Kashmir on Thursday got the PHQ Budget Allocation Software (PBAS) aimed at strengthening financial transparency and accountability.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 16,000 Kanals of JDA Land Under Encroachment: CM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that over 16,000 kanals of land under the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) are currently being encroached upon, and that eviction drives are being carried out in a phased and time-bound manner.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Entitled To 20% Power Share: CM
1979 Power Pact With Punjab
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Indian Student Enrolment in US Institutions Drops by 6.9%
More than 3.5 lakh Indian students are pursuing various educational programmes ranging from primary schooling to university courses in the US as of February 2026, which is a decline of around 6.9 per cent from the corresponding figure the previous year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Crop Crisis
Overbuilding on farmland endangers Kashmir’s economy, culture, and food security.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Paras Health Launches Green Campus Drive at Amar Singh College
SrinagarA mega plantation drive under the “Green Campus for Clean Air” initiative was held at Amar Singh College, marking a major push toward environmental sustainability in Kashmir’s educational institutions.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SIA Chargesheets Man for Harbouring Terrorists
Rajouri Attack Case
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JNU Releases E-prospectus for 2026-27 Admissions
Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday issued its e-prospectus for admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, PG Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes for the academic session 2026-2027.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Observes World Autism Awareness Day
Child Guidance & Wellbeing Centre (CGWC) at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Government Medical College Srinagar, observed World Autism Awareness Day with a vibrant and heartwarming programme at SMHS Hospital, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and evidence-based care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Arbitrary Tax Hike in Srinagar since 2012: J&K Govt
Says Tax Structure Last Revised in 2012
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Startup Slogans
The Government of India has bet big on startups.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Crisis in the Craft Economy
The war in West Asia has disrupted trade routes and markets that sustain Kashmir's centuries-old crafts, leaving artisans caught between global conflict and local survival.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Major J&K Police Rejig 34 IPS Among 82 Officers Shifted
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring 82 officers, including 34 IPS officers, with immediate effect, with the CID and Crime units getting new IGPs.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Birjees Akhter Felicitated at Tagore Hall
A felicitation ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of Tagore Hall here on Thursday to honour the newly appointed Interim President of the Cultural Academy Union, Mtr. Birjees Akhter.
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Clears 3 Bills, 2 More Introduced In Assembly
Bill To Set Up Private Universities Tabled
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APRIL 03, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
807 Building Permissions Issued in Last 3 Years
The government on Wednesday said over 800 building permissions have been granted by Tourism Development Authorities across Jammu and Kashmir in the last three years, even as illegal constructions continue to surface at several key tourist destinations.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CBI Arrests EPFO Commissioner, Assistant in Rs 50,000 Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two public servants, including a Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and a Senior Security Assistant of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization in Srinagar, in a bribery case, officials said.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Who Has the Upper Hand and Why the Conflict Continues?
Day 33 of the WAR
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Job Fraud Case in Srinagar Court
Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a job fraud case registered as FIR No. 02/2025 against an accused person before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar, officials said.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Debt Trap
When weddings and houses drain the life out of small businesses.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
West Asia War: PM Calls For 'All-Out Efforts' To Protect Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for “all-out efforts” to protect citizens from its impact.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bodies in Distress
Young women across Kashmir are struggling with hormonal chaos, often in silence and without the support they need.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India's First Digital Census Begins
Prez Murmu, PM, HM Take Part In Self-enumeration Exercise
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Need to Ban Imported Frozen Food: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said there is no need to impose a ban on the import of frozen and chilled food items, asserting that enforcement of existing laws will be strengthened to ensure food safety and curb violations.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Erratic Weather Till Apr 10; MeT, Traffic Advisories Issued In J&K
The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast continued erratic weather across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with spells of rain, snow, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected over the coming days.
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APRIL 2, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Hoarding Habit
From petrol to bakery goods, excess buying fuels artificial shortages in everyday life.
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