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China To Build Xinjiang-Tibet Rail Link ‘Near’ LAC With India: Report
China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will “run near” the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, according to a media report.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Reviews Implementation Of SASCI, SNA SPARSH Programmes
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), SNA SPARSH and various revenue augmentation initiatives in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Growing Wealth in the Valley
Steady, informed investing can help Kashmiris turn savings into security and opportunity.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Retreats From All-Time High, Ends Rs 900 Lower At Rs 1,02,520/10g
Snapping a five-day rally, gold prices retreated from record high levels and ended Rs 900 lower at Rs 1,02,520 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as stockists turned to selling amid easing geopolitical tensions.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
One-Fifth Of Indians Aged 45 And Above Had Diabetes In 2019: Study
About a fifth of those aged 45 and above were living with diabetes in 2019, with two in every five possibly unaware of their condition, according to data from a study among India’s ageing adults.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Asia Cup: Bumrah Likely To Play, Axar-Gill In Vice-Captaincy Tussle
Shubman Gill is the flavour of the season after his stupendous show in the recent Test series against England but he will face a contender in Axar Patel for vice-captaincy in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup T20 scheduled in the UAE next month.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Search Bookshops In Rajouri For 25 Banned Books
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday carried out searches at bookshops across Rajouri district to seize the 25 books banned by the Lieutenant Governor's administration in the Union Territory.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pezeshkian Warns Against US Hegemonic Schemes In Caucasus
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says regional countries must remain vigilant and cautious in the face of possible schemes by the United States to pursue its hegemonic goals in Caucasus.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Human Touch Kashmir Can’t Afford to Lose
How impatience and rudeness in public places reflect a larger challenge for Kashmir’s society.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rotten Meat Crisis
Over the past two weeks, Kashmir has been a constant witness to raids and seizures of the tonnes of rotten meat and stale chicken in the so-called cold storages, and even shops.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Inflammation Control In Diabetics May Cure Depression, Methods Vary: Study
An analysis has revealed that addressing inflammation in diabetes can help determine success in treating depression in a group of patients. However, there are differences in outcomes between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, researchers said.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Air India to Suspend Delhi-Washington Flights
Air India will suspend flights between the national capital and Washington D.C. from September 1, mainly due to nonavailability of multiple Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes as the legacy aircraft fleet is undergoing retrofit.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Residents Demand Reopening Of Tourist Destinations In Budgam
SRINAGAR: The inhabitants of prominent tourist destinations in Budgam including Doodhpathri, Yousmarg and Tosamaidan here have appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to reopen the prominent sites, citing severe economic distress following their closure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Startup Sherpa of Kashmir University
Breaking down silos and incubation rivalry, she creates networks where Kashmir's young entrepreneurs support and learn from each other.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
2.17 Lakh Fake Currency Notes Detected In Financial Year 2024-25: Govt
As many as 2.17 lakh pieces of fake notes of various denominations were detected during 2024-25 compared to 2.23 lakh such notes in the previous year, Parliament was informed on Monday.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
In India, Trump's Tariffs Spark Calls To Boycott American Goods
From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Climate Heat Extremes Cut Tropical Bird Populations by 40% Since 1950: Study
Heat extremes driven by climate change may have reduced the world's tropical bird population by 25-38 per cent on average since 1950, a study has estimated.
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AUGUST 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Real Kashmir Take On NEROCA FC In Durand Cup Today
Real Kashmir FC is set to battle local favourites NEROCA FC on Sunday in a crucial Group F matchup of the 134th Durand Cup at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal, Manipur.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 27 Quintals Of Expired Fish, Chicken Seized In Jammu
Over 2700 kgs of expired fish and chicken were seized and subsequently destroyed in a joint inspection by Legal Metrology Department (LMD) and Food Safety Department here on Saturday, officials said, prompting the registration of three separate cases against the erring shopkeepers.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Experts: Dharali Disaster Not Isolated, Need Study
Four days after raging waters buried half of Dharali village in Uttarkashi, experts have stressed the need to study the existing settlements located on the river banks or in the flood plains.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Scholarships This Week
Kashmir Observer in association with Buddy4Study.com presents scholarships available for the meritorious students of Jammu and Kashmir
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
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Stop Faking Journalism
A casual compliment in Kashmir turned into an endorsement of “journalism without degrees.” Media schools, are you watching?
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Nearly 19K From J&K Get Jobs Abroad Since 2020: Govt
Delhi: Nearly 18,952 people from Jammu and Kashmir have received Emigration Clearances (ECs) for overseas employment between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2025, official data tabled in the Lok Sabha has revealed.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Rising Crisis of Cognitive Fatigue
Two stories of burnout reveal a growing challenge, and hope in Kashmir through simple, science-backed interventions.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Manoj Sinha Mourns Demise Of Dr. MJ Zarabi
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has condoled the passing away of eminent electronics engineer Dr. MJ Zarabi, Following is the text of the Lieutenant Governor's condolence message:
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Baramulla Employees Protest Delay In Recruitment Rules
Baramulla: Non-gazetted employees of Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla on Saturday staged a peaceful protest, voicing growing frustration over what they described as the government’s prolonged inaction in framing recruitment and service rules for their cadre.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rana Reviews Upgradation Works At Water Filtration Plants
Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing upgradation works at the Nishat and Alusteng Water Filtration Plants, aimed at enhancing Srinagar's potable water infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water to residents.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
6 Pak Aircraft Shot Down During Op Sindoor: IAF Chief
Six Pakistani aircraft, including five fighter jets and another large aircraft, were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has confirmed, in their first big revelation on the extent of damage caused to the Pakistani side during the mega military offensive.
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gaza Starvation Toll Rises
Israeli Forces Kill 21 More Aid Seekers
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AUGUST 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Volleyball Selection Trials, Martial Arts & Cricket Held In Anantnag
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag organised a series of sports events across various zones on Saturday, aimed at promoting physical fitness, sports culture and a drug-free lifestyle among youth, with special outreach to tribal communities.
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