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The Spinner Who Spun Hope for Kashmir
His farewell came without fanfare, but Parvez Rasool’s journey from Bijbehara to the Indian team remains Kashmir’s most enduring cricket story.
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OCTOBER 22, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Kashmir Adventure Race' Showcases Grit, Endurance & Team Spirit
Kashmir Adventure Race, organised by J&K Mountain Biking Association in collaboration with JKMAC, Badamwari Athletes and KMBA, was held on Sunday.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Aga vs Aga: High-Stakes Battle Brews In Budgam
The upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election is shaping up to be one of Jammu and Kashmir's most riveting political contests, featuring a high-profile clash within the influential Aga family.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar's Rising Noise Menace
Noise pollution in Srinagar is nothing new. For years, the city has lived with the hubbub of traffic and daily commotion. But today, what was once a background nuisance has escalated to alarming levels, threatening both health and peace, particularly near hospitals, schools, and colleges.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Veteran Actor Asrani Dies At 84
Veteran actor Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital here on Monday, his manager said.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
From Syncretism to Dilapidated Edifices
Architecture, said American architect Frank Gehry, should speak of its time and place but yearn for timelessness. It not only aids in illustrating myriad facets of time and history but also assists in discerning the trajectory of its pattern. It has perpetually demanded care and maintenance because art has to survive in order to demonstrate the past to the present.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Records Over 2,200 Dengue Cases This Year
Doctors urge people to eliminate stagnant water, use repellents, follow preventive measures
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
HC Quashes PSA Against Social Activist From Rajouri
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed detention orders under Public Safety Act against social activist Mohammad Waqar Bhatti from Rajouri district, observing that it was without application of mind and the constitutional and statutory safeguards available to the 40-year-old were observed in breach and trampled.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz Extends Diwali Greetings
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu brethren.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Sends AYUSH-Allopathy Parity Issue To Larger Bench
The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the question whether doctors practising indigenous medical systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, homeopathy can be treated on par with \"allopathic\" doctors for determining service conditions, retirement age, and pay scales.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
‘Don’t Drag Me’: Ruhullah Snubs NC In Budgam Row
A fresh political controversy has erupted within the National Conference (NC) over the Budgam Assembly by-election, as a series of statements from party candidate Aga Syed Mehmood, MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Deputy Chief Minister Suriner Choudhary have revealed widening rifts within the influential Aga family and the party's local ranks.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Autumn Flower Festival Inaugurated at SKUAST-K
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurated the Autumn Flower Festival (Chrysanthemum Show) at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K), marking a vibrant celebration of the Valley's floral diversity.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Outdated Syllabi Are Failing a Generation
Each year, India produces an army of graduates-over 1.5 million engineers and millions more in humanities, business, and science. Yet the reality is stark
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Literary Work 'Noori Wahid' Released
The Anjuman Srinagar Cultural Forum organised a literary event to mark the release of Noori Wahid, the latest book by Dr. Mirza Rouf Hussain Beigh .
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Aims To Top Defence Exports: PM
Celebrates Diwali Onboard INS Vikrant
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Floods Pushed Hydel Projects By Months: JKB MD
Says No Direct Impact On Bank Yet, But Project Cost Overruns Likely
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BSF Remains Alert Along J&K Borders on Diwali
SRINAGAR: As Diwali was observed across India, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir marked the festival by lighting candles along the fences.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Art of Listening
Unlocking Success for the Kashmiri Investor
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cristiano Ronaldo Unlikely To Travel To India For FC Goa Clash
Saudi Arabia's top club Al-Nassr are arriving in India Monday night for their AFC Champions League 2 away match against FC Goa but marquee player Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to accompany the visiting team for the game scheduled on October 22.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Star Parvez Rasool Bids Farewell To Cricket After 17 Years
Famed J&K cricketer Parvez Rasool announced his retirement from all formats of the game on Monday. Parvez, who is from Anantnag’s Bijbehara, became the first cricketer from J&K to play for India when he made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2014.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG, CM Extend Diwali Greetings
Observer News Service
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Returns From Russia With Buddha Relics
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha returned to Delhi after concluding his three-day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Assembly Declines to Reveal Disallowed Questions
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly has refused to disclose information about the questions disallowed during the budget session, stating that such disclosure would breach the privilege of the legislature.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Relief Of A Sigh Could Be Related To Reduced Surface Tension Of Lung Fluid, Study Finds
Feeling a sense of relief after a sigh could be related to how lung movements during a deep breath reduce surface tension of the organ's fluid, making it easier to breathe, a study has found.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump Warns of ‘Massive Tariffs’ if India Keeps Importing Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump said that India is going to pay “massive tariffs” if it continues to buy oil from Russia, while reiterating that he got assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that New Delhi is going to halt its oil purchases from Moscow.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Javid Tenga Re-elected as KCCI President at 91st AGM
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday held its 91st Annual General Meeting in which office bearers were elected with Javid Ahmad Tenga reelected as president.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt to Crack Down on Underperforming Schools: Sakina
Minister for Education Sakina Itoo on Monday said that the government will take stringent action against schools showing poor academic performance, stressing that accountability and efficiency will define the next phase of educational reforms in Jammu and Kashmir.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fire Breaks Out at Dhaka Airport, Flights Suspended
Dhaka: A massive fire broke out on Saturday at the cargo complex of the international airport in Bangladesh's capital, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operations as thick black smoke engulfed the area.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
9 killed as Israeli Forces Fire at Gaza Bus
Gaza’s civil defense agency said that Israeli forces killed nine people in an attack on a bus Friday, while the military stated it had fired
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Arrest 17 Long-Time Absconders Across Kashmir
In a major breakthrough to track down fugitives, Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Seventeen (17) longtime absconders from Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian districts & PD Sopore.
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