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Statehood Can't Wait
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir culminated in a clear directive to security forces: sustain the gains made post-Article 370's abrogation and intensify the crackdown on terrorism. He called for inter-agency coordination, area domination, and a \"zero terror\" goal to consolidate the relative peace achieved in the region in recent years.. If anything, this shows that the security still remains top of the priority for the centre in Kashmir, and it doesn't want to take any decision that might be deemed to undermine this focus. Hence, perhaps the lingering delay in the restoration of statehood. But who knows, like the Assembly polls last year, the central government may pleasantly surprise the people of J&K on this score as well.
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APRIL 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Assembly or Akhada?
From the scuffle between rival party members to the storming of the Well of the House and even an attempted manhandling of marshals, the events have shaken public confidence in legislative propriety.
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APRIL 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Farooq Abdullah Vows Women’s Centre In J&K
National ConferenceNC, President Dr. Farooq Abdullah announced that a Women’s Centre would soon be established in Jammu and Kashmir, advocating for women’s empowerment and their rights.
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APRIL 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Thousands Attend Fateha Majlis Of Aga Syed Abdul Baqi
The congregational Fateha of noted Shia cleric Aga Syed Abdul Baqi Rizvi was held on Wednesday at Astana Haj Syed Hasan in Nabdipora, Hawal Srinagar. A large number of people gathered at his resting place at Baba Mazar soon after Fajr prayers to offer Fateha and later the service continued through the day at the Astana.
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APRIL 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RCB v DC: Intriguing Battle With Personal Match-Ups On cards
Drama and mayhem is on the cards when fearless Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals take on each other in a high-stake IPL match, where the outcome will be governed by a clutch of intriguing personal match-ups, here on Thursday.
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APRIL 10, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Ties-Up with Escorts Kubota Ltd To Boost Agricultural Financing
SRINAGAR: In a move aimed at promoting mechanization in agriculture and providing accessible finance to farmers across the country, J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Escorts Kubota Ltd (EKL) - a leading manufacturer and supplier of agricultural machinery, including tractors, earth-moving equipment, farm traction and engines.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IPL 2025: GT, RR Look To Iron Out Chinks In Bowling In Crucial Clash
Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will hope that their stretched-to-the-hilt bowling units will find their range on an Ahmedabad flatbed in an IPL match that holds a lot of significance to their progress in the league.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Favourites Do Not Exist, Says PSG's Luis Enrique
Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to acknowledge that his team were the favourites ahead of Wednesday's home Champions League quarter-final first leg against Aston Villa.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
YSS Anantang Holds Sports Events At Vailoo, Verinag & Bidder
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag held In-ter-School Zonal Level Chess Competitions for Under-14 and Under-17 categories across the zones of Vailoo, Verinag and Bidder.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Missing Woman’s Body Found In Madumati Stream, Bandipora
BANDIPORA: The body of a 30-year-old woman, missing since Sunday, was recovered from the Madumati stream near Nowarani in Bandipora on Wednesday.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Diabetes Drug Shows Effectiveness In Lowering Heart-Related Complications In Study
Semaglutide, a common anti-diabetes drug, could lower risk of cardiovascular complications in diabetics, such as heart attacks and strokes, by up to 14 per cent, according to a study.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Logs Over 25,000 Drug Abuse Cases In 3 Yrs
At least 25,400 drug abusers have been registered in OPD and 1,595 in IPD across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, the government said.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Relentless Voice of Justice
I write to acknowledge and commend the remarkable contributions of Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, a well-known social activist whose work has significantly impacted governance, environmental conservation, and human rights in Jammu & Kashmir.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Para's Bill On Daily Wager Regularisation Gets LG's Nod
PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has received Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's nod to move in the House on Tuesday a private members bill for regularisation of ad hoc, daily wagers, need-based and other temporary workers on Tuesday.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DYSSO Budgam Strategises For Execution Of Activity Calendar
The meeting was attended by Zonal Physical Education Officers, Incharge Activities, Junior Assistants, and officials from the Activity and Establishment sections. DYSSO Lone stressed the importance of fair and transparent selection of students for various events and directed all officials to strictly adhere to the calendar set by the Directorate.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKFA Lauds AIFF For Forming Committee To Conduct Elections
The J&K Football Association on Tuesday hailed the decision of All India Football Federation to form a normalisation committee to expedite with the conduct of elections in the JKFA.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Jhelum
A woman jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar on Tuesday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), officials said.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
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Srinagar's Cycle Sharing Project Under Lens
The ambitious public bicycle sharing project rolled out in Srinagar under the Smart City Mission has come under scrutiny after official figures revealed that the scheme, which became operational in May 2023, has generated a meagre revenue of Rs 4.46 lakh despite infrastructure and viability gap funding totalling a hefty Rs 13.20 crore.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
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The Desert is Coming
Once India's agricultural powerhouse, Punjab now faces severe water scarcity and desertification due to over-reliance on paddy and excessive groundwater extraction.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Waqf Act Sparks 2nd Day of Assembly Uproar
Parra Evicted, House Adjourned
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 4 Lakh Kanals of State Land Under Illegal Occupation: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has revealed that 4,28,204 kanals and 13 marlas of state land is currently under illegal occupation across the Union Territory.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
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Free Bus Service Sees Over 3.5 Lakh Passengers
Srinagar: The newly launched free bus service for women has witnessed a massive surge in ridership in Jammu and Kashmir with over 3.5 lakh women availing the facility within just a week of its launch on April 01.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SKUAST-K Launches Student-Friendly Admission Portal
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Monday launched a student-friendly admission portal to ease the online application processes for undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Sees 32% Rise In SC/ST Judges Since 2020: Union Law Ministry
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a steady increase in the number of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) judicial officers in its district and subordinate courts over the past five years, marking a 32 percent rise since 2020, according to data released by the Union Law Ministry.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
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The Quiet Storm of Raising a Life in Kashmir
The author challenges traditional narratives around children as blessings by revealing how they test marriages, identities, and the mental health of mothers, often in silence.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Hidden Financial Power of Tariffs
Did you know that tariffs, often dismissed as dry policy tools, have evolved into powerful instruments shaping the global financial landscape?
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Lines That Divide
A prominent Indian lawmaker warns that the upcoming delimitation may tilt power toward the North, sparking a political rift with the South and threatening the country's federal balance.
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APRIL 9, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mothers, Masters of Kitchen Chemistry
Every day, a series of scientific experiments take place in the kitchen, showcasing the fascinating applications of chemistry.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Saudi Job Scam Leaves Kashmiri Youth Depressed
A growing number of youth from Kashmir valley are falling prey to a job scam that promises employment in Saudi Arabia but leaves them stranded with low wages, long working hours, and broken promises, an investigation has found.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump’s Tariff ‘Medicine’ Injects Turmoil Into Global Markets
US President Donald Trump warned foreign governments they would have to pay \"a lot of money\" to lift sweeping tariffs, characterising the duties as 'medicine' and triggering further carnage across global financial markets on Monday.
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