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The Climate Cash Grab
Trillions are being poured into climate solutions. But where’s the change? From fake projects to vanishing funds, a silent scandal is burning beneath the global green agenda.
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Plantation Drive Launched
The J&K Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) on Thursday organized special tree plantation drives at Eco Park, Foreshore Road in Srinagar and JDA Park and Muthi Camp in Jammu, to commemorate the World Environment Day under the national campaign \"Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\".
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Over 180 AEE Posts Lying Vacant In Jal Shakti Dept
A two-year-long halt in promotions within the Jal Shakti Department of Jammu and Kashmir has left employees frustrated and the public suffering due to a significant number of vacant posts. According to sources, more than 180 posts of Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) remain unfilled, prompting the department to assign look-after charges to Assistant Engineers (AEs).
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
This Srinagar Locality Has Been 'Caged' for 30+ Days
We live in a gated residential complex called ARCO Residency, near World Foundation School on Airport Road in Tawheed Bagh. If that sounds peaceful or posh, let me correct the impression. Right now, we are stuck. Completely.
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Plantation Drive Launched
The J&K Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) on Thursday organized special tree plantation drives at Eco Park, Foreshore Road in Srinagar and JDA Park and Muthi Camp in Jammu, to commemorate the World Environment Day under the national campaign \"Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\".
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June 06, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Lightning Never Strikes Twice' Proved Wrong: HC
Quashes Preventive Detention Orders Against 2 South Kashmir Residents
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tourists Trickle In
A month and a half after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 tourists and one pony operator, tourists have begun to return to the Valley, although still just a trickle. From Maharashtra and Gujarat, families and honeymooners are returning to Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg. It’s not just a boost to the economy but a signal that tourism is slowly reclaiming its place on India’s travel map.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Inter Zonal District Level Events Organised Across Budgam
Continuing with its sports activities, the Department of Youth Services and Sports in Budgam district, under the supervision of District Officer Ghulam Hassan Lone, is busy promoting sports from zonal level to district level.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Monsoon Session Of Parliament From July 21 To August 12, Opposition Demand Rejected
The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Company, LLP Registrations Jump 37% Amid Strong GDP and Policy Continuity
Due to strong GDP growth and policy continuity, registration of companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in the country surged by up to 37 per cent in May.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tourism Grinds To Halt In Pahalgam Weeks After Terror Attack
Over six weeks after the April 22 terror attack at Baisaran Valley that claimed 26 civilian lives—mostly tourists—Pahalgam remains paralyzed, with tourism-related livelihoods severely hit and economic activity at a complete standstill.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MeT Predicts Pleasant Weather On Eid-ul-Azha In J&K
The weatherman here has predicted pleasant weather conditions on Eid-ul-Azha in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the temperature may rise in the next few days. However, there is no possibility of a heatwave.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Bengaluru stampede: From celebratory chants to wails of pain
A mound of shoes and sandals lying here and there Land some pieces of what appeared to be sports apparel and merchandise were the tell-tale signs of the stampede that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the Chinnaswamy stadium here, leading to the deaths of 11 people and injuries to 33 enthusiasts.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
BJP Slams RG over 'Narender, Surrender' Swipe, Calls Him 'Self-styled Supreme Leader'
The BJP on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting the armed forces with his \"surrender\" barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that it amounted to undermining the success of Operation Sindoor.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India thanks Iran for safely rescuing its 3 Punjabi men
India on Wednesday thanked Iran for safely rescuing its three nationals who went missing in the country last month, saying Tehran’s support reflects the “true spirit of friendship” between the two nations.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Clerics Urge Muslims to Follow Govt Guidelines for Eid Sacrifice
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Muslim clerics on Wednesday urged members of the community to strictly follow the government guidelines while performing sacrifice and avoid sharing pictures of slaughtered animals on social media.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
More Trial Slots Added for Epic Victory Cricket League in Kashmir
A sports buzz turned into a wave of excitement this week as young men across Kashmir rushed to sign up for cricket trials in the Epic Victory Cricket League. Organisers were so swamped with registrations that they've now opened up more slots and extended sign-ups for the June 28 trials in Srinagar.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Weighs Trump-Era Tariff Uncertainty Ahead Of Key Trade Talks
India is weighing legal uncertainties surrounding Trump tariffs as it prepares for the next round of trade talks this week, an official said.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Sedentary Lifestyle Fuels Rise In PCOD Cases'
Health experts in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) among women, attributing the trend primarily to hormonal imbalances and sedentary lifestyles.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Green Crisis Needs Prophetic Wisdom
From water to wildlife, Islamic teachings call for restraint, care, and justice. So why aren't we listening?
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Cologne starts its biggest evacuation since 1945 to defuse World War II bombs
More than 20,000 residents were being evacuated from part of Cologne's city centre on Wednesday as specialists prepared to defuse three unexploded US bombs from World War II that were unearthed earlier this week.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
NIT Concludes Study To Modernize Bat Industry
Srinagar: In a major step toward revitalizing one of Kashmir's iconic traditional industries, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted the valedictory workshop marking the successful culmination of a two-year-long technology gap assessment study in the cricket bat manufacturing industry of Kashmir.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K On Track To Growth With New Rail Link: LG
Says World's Highest Rail Bridge, 36 Tunnels Reflect PM's Commitment to J&K
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KPs Say No To Wine Shops In Kashmir
Members of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community have voiced strong opposition to the increasing presence of wine shops in the Valley, calling for an immediate halt to the expansion of liquor trade in Jammu and Kashmir. Citing cultural, spiritual, and social concerns, they urged the government to shut down alcohol outlets, especially in sacred and residential areas.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Fund Could Be Misused': India Opposed ADB Loan To Pakistan
India had vehemently opposed the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s decision to grant USD 800 million loan to Pakistan saying the fund could be misused for increasing expenditure on its military, government sources said.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
What Happens When the Watchdog Is on Leave
In early June, when the weather in Baramulla turns warm but still kind, I walked into a tehsil office for the first time in my life. I was fresh out of 12th grade and needed an income certificate to apply for a college scholarship.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Youth Dies In Delhi, Family Seeks Probe
A pall of grief descended on Sehyar Ali Kadal locality in Srinagar’s old city after a 30-year-old youth, Zubair Ahmad Bhat, died under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi. His distraught family has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Only 55% Of Funds Utilized By SED J&K
The Ministry of Education (MoE) that in the past five years Jammu and Kashmir have utilized only 69.90 percent of the total available funds for the School Education Department.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme In The Works: Javed Dar
In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IRCTC Ticket Scam Exposed: Why Train Tickets Vanish in Minutes
In a landmark move to enhance transparency, security, and user experience, Indian Railways has completed a comprehensive digital revamp of its ticketing infrastructure, resulting in major gains in efficiency and accessibility.
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