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The Matriarch of Change
For more than 20 years, Nighat Shafi Pandit has quietly but powerfully shaped the social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. From championing women's empowerment to promoting education and harmony, her work speaks of deep commitment and quiet resilience.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Poet’s Debut Turns Silence Into Power
Aliya Mushtaq Baba’s Ode to Silence marks an arresting and thoughtful debut in the world of contemporary poetry, one that is deeply attuned to the inner landscapes of womanhood, the eloquence of nature, and the existential weight of death.
3 min |
APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Other Side of Marriage
'lf good husbands are ignored and emotionally wounded, the future will be filled with broken homes, broken hearts, and broken generations.'
2 min |
APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Leverage NABARD funding to accelerate critical public infra development across JK: CS
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting to assess progress on Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects of NABARD taken up across different sectors in the districts of J&K.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Valley’s Thought Prison
In Kashmir, traditional mindsets and social pressures are quietly discouraging independent thinking and personal growth, affecting both individuals and the community.
2 min |
APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kashmir, No Damage Reported
A moderate intensity earthquake with epicentre in Pakistan struck Jammu and Kashmir at around 1 pm on Saturday, an official said.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Nets 2,897 In Drug Cases In 15 Months
Srinagar: The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir said there has been a significant increase in enforcement actions in drug-related crimes, with 2,897 arrests and 350 detentions made in 1,978 drug-related cases over a 15-month period in the union territory.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Police Launch QR Code-Based Feedback System
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched a QR code-based feedback system named BHAROSA QR in Srinagar to enhance public trust and citizen engagement, an official said.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GDA Asks Schools To Avoid Visiting Gulmarg On Weekends
The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has issued an advisory to all the government and private schools, asking them to avoid organizing student visits to Gulmarg on Saturdays and Sundays due to increased crowding during weekends.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amarnath Yatra To Begin On July 3
The annual Amarnath Yatra, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most significant religious pilgrimages, is set to commence on July 3, 2025 and will span till August 19, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri announced on Saturday.
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APRIL 13, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
AI Isn’t What We Should Be Worried About - It’s The Humans Controlling It
In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence.
2 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Market Inspections Conducted To Check Quality Of Food Items
7 FBOs Found Operating In Unhygienic Condition In Hazratbal Area Penalized
1 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DYSSO Anantnag Holds Meetings Over New Activity Calendar
To ensure effective implementation of the newly framed Departmental Activity Calendar, the District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Anantnag convened a series of planning meetings across nine YSS zones of the district.
1 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Cultural Torchbearer
Beyond his creative achievements, Rabbani is a mentor and guide, inspiring countless students and young poets. His efforts have empowered marginalized communities, promoting education, art, and social service.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
TLSC Organises Awareness Program On Child Abuse
Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Gurez under the aegis of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora organised an awareness programme on child rights and child abuse.
1 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Reporting Kashmir from Delhi
Some of the finest scribes of Kashmir are shifting bases, choosing to report from the national capital as professional sustainability becomes hard at home.
3 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Terrorist Killed In Kishtwar Encounter
One terrorist was killed Friday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, army officials said.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Desperate SRH Aim To Press Reset Button Against Punjab Kings
Desperate to arrest a worrying slide, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be eager to effect a turnaround when they host a power-packed Punjab Kings in their next IPL engagement here on Saturday.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition Kicks Off In Budgam
BUDGAM: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO) Budgam kick-started its annual calendar of activities with the Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 girls at Zone Narbal.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ECI Rejects Suggestions On EVMs’ Vulnerability To Hacking
The Election Commission on Friday rejected the suggestions that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the country are vulnerable to hacking, asserting that the machines work like simple calculators which are not connected to the internet or infrared.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
26/11 Accused Sent To 18-Day NIA Custody
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency on Friday began an extensive interrogation of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana to uncover the \"deeper layers of the conspiracy\" as the probe agency told a Delhi court it suspects he had plans to target other Indian cities as well with similar large-scale strikes.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IPL: Clinical KKR Dominate, Beat CSK By 8 Wickets
CHENNAI: A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Commissioner SMC Reviews Progress Under PMAY-U 2.0
Commissioner SMC, Dr.Owais Ahmed Friday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SKUAST-K, AICRP Distribute Seed Among Tribal Farmers
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam in collaboration with AICRP on Seed (Crops) NSP, Shalimar SKUAST Kashmir organized an input distribution programme under Tribal SubPlan at KVK Budgam.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Focusing On Boosting Entrepreneurship, Employment: Dy CM
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, convened a comprehensive meeting to review the functioning of Labour and Employment department.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cyber Police Jammu Refunds Rs 63 Lakhs To Victims
The Cyber Police Station Jammu has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat cybercrime, successfully saving online financial fraud amounting to Rs 63,20,883 in the first quarter of 2025.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Table, Talks and Treatment
In terms of status, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's current position appears to echo that of Ivan Dmitritch Tchervyakov, a character from Anton Chekhov's celebrated short story.
3 min |
APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sumo-Borne Men Abduct, Beat Cop
A traffic police constable was admitted in the hospital in a critical condition after being dropped half dead by some unidentified abductors outside the Batwara gate of the army headquarters in Badamibagh cantonment here this afternoon.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Sharper Probes, Better Prosecution To Boost Convictions In NDPS Cases'
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired the 13th UT Level NCORD (Narcotics Coordination) meeting to review progress on tackling drug trafficking and abuse across Jammu & Kashmir.
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APRIL 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mian Altaf Appointed Member Of J&K Haj Committee
The government has appointed Mian Altaf Ahmad, Member of Parliament from Rajouri-Anantnag constituency, as a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee.
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