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Kashmir Observer
IPL 2025: Inconsistent Rajasthan Desperately Need Win Against LSG
Skipper Sanju Samson has been rendered doubtful after picking up a side strain as an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals seek to plug holes across departments and halt a three-match losing streak in their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants here on Saturday.
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APRIL19.2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wounded Real Madrid Look For Domestic Success After CL Exit
Real Madrid lick their wounds following a Champions League quarter-final exit, coach Carlo Ancelotti must rally his troops for today’s La Liga clash at leaders Barcelona.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Markets Surge For 4th Day; Sensex Reclaims 78k-Level
MUMBAIBenchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 2 per cent on Thursday, registering their fourth day of rally as investors turned buoyant after foreign investors returned to domestic equities amid expectations of a breakthrough in US-Japan trade negotiations over reciprocal tariffs.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Rises Rs 70 To Hit A Fresh Peak Of Rs 98,170/10g In Delhi Amid Firm Global Cues
NEW DELHIGold prices rose by Rs 70 to hit yet another record high of Rs 98,170 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid firm global demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rs 1000 and a Wake-up Call
In Srinagar, flouting traffic laws has long been routine until technology made it harder to hide.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KIMS Medical College Bemina Organizes Blood Donation
A blood donation camp was organized today in Waripora, District Baramulla, in collaboration with the 176 Battalion of CRPF, Sub District Hospital Magam, and the Blood Centre of SKIMS Medical College and Hospital, Bemina.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
China Says In Working Level Communication With US Over Tariff War
China on Thursday said it is in \"working-level communication\" with the US on the deadlock over their high-intensity tariff war but asserted that the person who \"tied the bell\" should untie it.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Judiciary Cannot Direct President, Act As 'Super Parliament': Dhankhar
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday questioned the judiciary setting a timeline for the President to take decisions and act as a “super Parliament”, saying the Supreme Court cannot fire a “nuclear missile” at democratic forces.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mind Over Market
Investing in a volatile market often tests more than just financial knowledge, it challenges emotional resilience and decision-making. When markets decline, the accompanying anxiety and a barrage of negative news can cloud judgment, leading investors to act impulsively. Many tend to sell off assets out of fear, interpreting a temporary dip as a permanent downfall.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Will Kashmir's Low Snowfall Lead To Water Crisis This Summer?
Kashmir's higher reaches have experienced a dramatic decline in snowfall this winter, sparking growing concerns among experts about the region's water supply in the upcoming summer months.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Skill Exchange Programme On Forest Fire Management Held
In the directions of Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Alok Kumar, (ADGP), and in light of recent forest fire incidents, a joint skill exchange programme was organized as part of observance of Fire Service Week 2025.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rupee Sheds US Tariff Impact; Ends 26 Paise Higher At 85.38 Against US Dollar
MUMBAIThe rupee strengthened for the fourth consecutive session and closed 26 paise higher at 85.38 against the US dollar on Thursday, hitting the April 3 closing level, on the back of foreign fund inflows in domestic equities and broad weakness in the greenback.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
School Education Dept Faces Acute Shortage Of Teaching Staff
The School Education Department has acknowledged a severe shortage of teaching personnel and urged administrative bodies to avoid deploying teaching and non-teaching staff in non-academic roles, stating it disrupts the education process.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
One-Time Relaxation In Age Criteria For Class-1 Admissions
In a key decision, the School Education Department on Thursday announced a one-time relaxation for determining the minimum age for admission to Class 1st in Jammu Division for the 2025-26 academic session.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When a Spy Becomes a Friend
The friendship between Farooq Abdullah and A. S. Dulat reveals something deeper about the way politics and power work behind the scenes.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Spy's Shadow Over 370
An ex-intelligence chief's revelation about secret political backing for Article 370's abrogation puts Kashmir's oldest party in the crosshairs of public anger and historical reckoning.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
With Hawala Channels Blocked, Drug Money Fuels Illegal Activities: Police
The crackdown on hawala transactions and the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir has led anti-national elements to increasingly rely on drug smuggling to fund illegal activities, said SSP Kupwara, Ghulam Jeelani, on Thursday.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Borrowers To Benefit From Intro Of 'Blended Interest Rates': Icra
Rating agency Icra on Thursday said borrowers would benefit from the introduction of 'blended interest rates' for co-lending and sourcing arrangements as proposed by the Reserve Bank of India's framework.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Don't Shield, Report Terror Sympathisers: LG Urges Public
He urged people to inform the police about individuals within society who are inimical to peace and public welfare.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Volunteer's Mission Medicine
After years of volunteering in hospitals, a Srinagar Samaritan has opened a discount pharmacy — and a lifeline for those who can't afford treatment.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj visits Anantnag
ANANTNAG, APRIL 17: A high level delegation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj led by its Chairman, Saparaiya Sakanar Dulaka today visited Anantnag district as part of its nationwide tour to assess the on-ground implementation of centrally sponsored schemes under the Ministries of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS led SLSC approves over Rs 300 cr plans for major agri schemes
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) meeting held regarding approval to the Annual Action Plans (AAP) in favour of major centrally sponsored Schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Production Department in the region.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Discusses Arrangements For Upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SASY)-2025, a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here today at Meeting Hall of DC Office.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Eating Almonds Daily Can Help Control Blood Sugar In Asian Indians: Study
Consuming almonds daily can help control blood sugar levels in specific populations, such as Asian Indians, according to a research article.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RCB Batters Look To Rise Above PBKS’ Spin Challenge Led By Chahal
BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s push for a maiden title faces the acid test against the canny Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPL match against a supremely confident Punjab Kings here on Friday.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Muslims Eagerly Awaiting Return Of Kashmiri Pandits: Grand Mufti
Addresses Seminar in Chennai, Calls for Unity Among Different Communities
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RBI Issues Master Direction Of Deposits, Accounts
The RBI on Thursday said banks can open/close rupee accounts (non-interest bearing) in the name of their overseas branches or correspondents without prior reference to the central bank.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Epic Victory Cricket League To Begin Inaugural Season In Kashmir
The Epic Victory Cricket League, a franchise based T20 tournament is set to launch with its first edition in the month of September.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Saudi Defence Minister Arrives In Tehran Ahead Of Iran-US Talks
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday for meetings with officials in a visit ahead of week-end talks between Iran and the United States over the Iranian nuclear programme.
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APRIL 18, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKTPO Hosts 2nd District-Level RAMP Awareness Workshop
REASIThe Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) Thursday successfully conducted the second district-level awareness workshop under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at DC Office, Reasi. The workshop underscored the J&K Government’s resolve to build a robust MSME ecosystem and drive inclusive economic growth at the grassroots.
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