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Delhi Sizzles At 43.8°c, Records Season's Hottest Day
New Delhi: In the grip of extreme heat, Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG Inaugurates CCTV Surveillance System For Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Achieves Historic A++ NAAC Accreditation
In a historic stride for higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, the University of Kashmir (KU) has secured the coveted A++ grade in the latest National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) re-accreditation cycle, with a record Institutional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68. This places KU among the top-tier universities in India and makes it the first university in J&K to be accredited under NAAC's revamped and more rigorous assessment framework.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India’s Population Hits 1.46 Billion, Fertility Below Replacement: UN
India’s population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to anew UN demographic report, which also revealed the country’s total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
City's Costly Cycle Scheme Fails To Attract Riders
Pedalling Nowhere
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sharma Inaugurates Bus Service From Baba Nagri To Rajouri
KANGAN: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma visited the revered Baba Nagri Shrine Kangan, in Ganderbal district, on the eve of 129th annual Urs of Hazrat Mian Nizamud Din Kiyanvi (RA), where he paid obeisance and interacted with the local devotees and shrine management.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DC Gbl Reviews Muharram Arrangements
In view of the upcoming Muharram-ul-Haram, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of Muharram in the district.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CS Advocates Solar Shift Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a high level meeting to review the progress achieved under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSMBY), a flagship initiative aimed at promoting solar energy through rooftop installations for the households and solarization of government buildings across the country.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Valley Wears Its Voice
In Kashmir and beyond, the fight over the hijab isn't about freedom, it's about who gets to define it. For many Muslim women, modesty is not a surrender, but a stand.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
YSS Fosters Young Sports Talent With District & Zonal Competitions
Department of Youth Services and Sports ongoing District Level Football Competitions for Under-17 Boys in Kupwara witnessed another day of intense action as young athletes competed fiercely for a place in the district team, which will represent Kupwara at the Inter-District Provincial Level.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Made Key Defence, Global Strides In 11 Years: PM
Asserting that last 11 years of his government have marked significant changes in the defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it's gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of making India stronger.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
This Eid, Kashmiris Celebrated Wisely
Some called it a muted celebration. But in the bakeries, butcher shops and alleyways of Kashmir, people marked Eid with care, restraint and dignity, not absence.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
She Left for 'Freedom.' Now She's Alone.
In a world that applauds breaking free, one Kashmiri woman’s story reveals what’s lost when love, loyalty, and home are traded for independence.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Iran Looks for Planes and Partners in Post-Sanctions Order
Iran's national airline is preparing for the day when it's finally released from the US sanctions that have worn down its fleet and crimped access to other nations.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Mehbooba Seeks Public Support To Uphold Amarnath Yatra's Spirit
People's Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the residents of Pahalgam to maintain their long-standing tradition of supporting a peaceful and harmonious Amarnath Yatra.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar's Kindle Pre-School Launches Swimming Classes For Girls
Tuesday brought a wave of excitement to Mehjoor Nagar Srinagar as a new pre-school opened near the Footbridge, drawing crowds of eager parents and curious children.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Australia's Pedigree Faces South Africa's Gritty Ambition
When it comes to major cricket finals, Australia is in a league of its own.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Centre Clears ₹25 Cr Aid For Homes Damaged In Pak Shelling
The Centre on Monday approved an additional amount of Rs 25 crore as compensation for houses damaged in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir due to Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Let Your Money Do the Work
In a region where most families rely on a single income, learning how to build passive income could change everything.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
A Helping Hand in the Valley
Without titles or a clinic, a Kashmiri Samaritan helps people name their pain, reach for help, and believe in healing. In a place where silence often hides suffering, his work is changing lives.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hajj 2025 Concludes Return Haj Flights From June 17
As the annual Hajj pilgrimage 2025 concludes, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir is all set to return on June 17, officials said.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'WE SKIPPED QURBANI': Eid In Kashmir Felt Different This Year
The sun came up slowly over Srinagar on Saturday. The sky was clear, the breeze light. It should have been a loud morning. The kind where sheep bleat in every lane and smoke rises early from kitchens. But this time, the city felt still.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Muezzin Murdered Inside Mosque
Brutality Gives Blood-Soaked Kashmir Another First
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Israeli Forces Seize Aid Boat, Detain Greta Thunberg
Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists who were on board early Monday, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war on densely populated enclave.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Man Held For Posing As SSP CIK
Srinagar: In a startling case of impersonation and digital fraud, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man for posing as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Counter Intelligence (CI) Kashmir in a bid to pressure gambling platforms into refunding money he had lost online.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CS Reviews Strategic Road Projects With BRO Chief
Director General, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan called on the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to review the progress on various strategic road infrastructure projects currently underway in the Union Territory, particularly in border areas.
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June 10, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
GMC Conducts Fire Fighting Mock Drill
To enhance emergency preparedness and response among the staff, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Fire & Emergency department organized a comprehensive fire fighting mock drill at the institution.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Hmm...Something Seems To Have Gone Wrong': ChatGPT Experiences Global Outage
OpenAI's Al chatbot ChatGPT experienced a major global outage on Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service across multiple continents, with India and the United States reporting the highest number of disruptions.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG Visits Sonamarg, Interacts With Stakeholders
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited Sonamarg and interacted with the representatives of Sonamarg Market Association, Hoteliers, Ponywalas and other service providers for Amarnath Yatra.
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June 11, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Gets Biggest Ever Rural Road Package Under PMGSY-IV
Becomes First To Secure Sanction
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