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Rising Beyond the Odds
Once labelled backward, Budgam and Bandipora are producing scientists, doctors, and civil servants, proving determination can defy geography and poverty.
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OCTOBER 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Stronger Demand, Faster Deliveries, & Smarter Savings' J&K Celebrates Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025
The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025, which began on September 22, has seen enthusiastic participation from customers and sellers across Jammu & Kashmir, with strong growth across smartphones, electronics, fashion & beauty, home & kitchen, everyday needs, groceries, and large appliances.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Her Turn in the Upper House
A single nomination could correct over 60 years of exclusion and signal that J&K's democracy finally includes half its people.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Queen Victoria's Gift to Kashmir
A mechanical marvel gifted by Queen Victoria to Maharaja Ranbir Singh lies abandoned at the city museum, its decay reflecting history, memory, and lingering prejudice.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
As Skies Grow Bumpier, Scientists Turn To Birds For Clues On Turbulence
Srinagar: The skies above us are getting rougher.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Clock is Ticking on Kashmir's Toxic Landfill
Srinagar has two years to clear more than 1.1 million tonnes of legacy waste from the Achan landfill. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) earlier ordered the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to remediate the site by March 2027, including operationalizing leachate treatment and odor control systems.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dry Weather From
The weather department predicted an overall improvement from Wednesday with no rain or snowfall expected over the next fortnight.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CME Workshop On Newborn Screening Techniques Held At GMC
A one-day CME cum workshop on \"Key Laboratory Techniques in Newborn Screening\" was held at the Department of Biochemistry, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, bringing together eminent experts, faculty members, and young researchers for a day of academic exchange and hands-on training.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Snowfall At Sonamarg Brings Hope For Tourism Revival
The fresh snowfall at the picturesque tourist resort of Sonamarg has rekindled hopes among tourism stakeholders for a revival of winter tourism in the Valley.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Digital Arrest Scam 3 Held For Duping Jammu Trader Of ₹4.4 Cr
The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir police has uncovered an online fraud involving Rs 4.4 crore with the arrest of three accused from Gujarat’s Surat who had kept a Jammu-based businessman under digital arrest, police said on Tuesday.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Atiqa Mir Overcomes Injury For Top-10 Finish In UAE C'ship
Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir put behind a stroke of bad luck to gain as many as 18 places for an impressive top-10 finish in round one of the IAME UAE Karting Championship here.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
PM Modi Marks 25 Years In Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday began his 25th year as the head of a government, asserting that improving the lives of people and contributing to the progress of this great nation have been his constant endeavour.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Celebrates Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 With Stronger Demand & Faster Deliveries
SRINAGAR: The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025, which commenced on September 22, has witnessed enthusiastic participation from customers and sellers across Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting strong growth across multiple categories including smartphones, electronics, fashion & beauty, home & kitchen, everyday needs, groceries, and large appliances.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Apple Growers Struggle Amid Early Harvest, Weak Demand
The sluggish demand for apples has resulted in the early filling of cold storage units across Kashmir, with growers lamenting that they are facing one of the toughest seasons in years due to weak market response, logistical challenges, and unseasonal fruit drop.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Calls For Early Execution Of MLA-Prioritised CDF Projects Orders Quick Filling Of Vacancies In Engineering Departments
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed officials to accord administrative approval to works prioritised by MLAs under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme and ensure their early execution.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Lost in Transit
Horns, impatience, and chaos rule our streets, but they reveal something deeper about us.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Weight of Despair
A Kashmiri student reflects on how the valley's drug crisis is less about personal weakness and more about a collapse of purpose, opportunity, and belonging.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Runners From 21 Indian States, 5 Countries Register For Kashmir Marathon 2025
Kashmir Marathon 2025, scheduled to take place from November 2, is set to draw participants from across India and abroad, according to officials associated with the event.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
District Bandipora Cycle Polo C'ship 2025-26 Concludes
BANDIPORA: The District Bandipora Cycle Polo Championship 2025-26 successfully wrapped up on Tuesday at Ganastan Play Field in Bandipora.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fire Guts Three Houses In Habbakadal's Ganpatyar
Srinagar: Three residential houses were reduced to ashes after a massive fire broke out in the Ganpatyar area of Habbakadal on Sunday evening, triggering panic in the densely populated locality as firefighters battled the blaze for several hours.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Make Solutions Happen
For years, Kashmiris have focused on unemployment and shrinking opportunities. Amid all this din and discourse, Srinagar's streets and small workshops silently show another way.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Gen Z Leads Global Shift Away from Alcohol, Study Shows
Srinagar: Younger generations are increasingly turning away from alcohol, with Generation Z at the forefront of a cultural shift that could have far-reaching public health implications, according to a new study.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Exports Making Indian Factories Greener: IIM Study
This highlights how trade can be a partner in India's journey toward sustainable and competitive manufacturing, apart from creating jobs
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SC Gives States, UTs Six Months To Frame Rules
Movement Of Pedestrians, Non-motorised Vehicles
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October 8, 2025 Issue
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Govt Prioritising Efficient Functioning, Modern Facilities At GMCs: Sakeena
Calls For Expediting Projects, Ensuring Transparency In Healthcare
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Police Holds ToT Programme On New Criminal Laws
Srinagar: Training of Trainers (ToT) was conducted for the officers of the rank of Sub Inspector ( SI ) to Deputy Superintendent of Police ( DySP ) on New Criminal Laws from 29th September to 4th October 2025, at the District Training Center (DTC), District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG Kavinder Gupta Assesses Overall Situation Of Ladakh
Reaffirms Commitment To Peace, Welfare, & Inclusive Growth In Ladakh
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Women Who Fade Away
Marriage promises love and partnership, but in Kashmir, many women enter it carrying dreams, only to find themselves weighed down by unspoken expectations, silent labour, and stifled ambition.
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
18 Years On, Two Key Pulwama Bridges Remain Incomplete
Locals Decry Neglect, Risk To Lives As Projects Stuck For Decades
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October 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Deputy CM Attends NPC Body Building Competition At Tagore Hall
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday attended one day Body Building and Physique competition organised by National Physique Committee at Tagore Hall here.
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