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Multiple Community Centres Completed In Chanapora
SRINAGAR: Several community centres in the Chanapora constituency have been completed and are fully operational, while the Auditorium-cum-Community Centre at Natipora is nearing completion, the Jammu and Kashmir government has revealed.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Digital Investing: Smart, Secure, and Diversified
In an era driven by technology, investing has evolved far beyond traditional methods, offering secure, flexible, and accessible options for investors at every level.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rs 5,677 Crore Disbursed Under GPF This Fiscal: Govt
The government has disbursed Rs 5,677 crore under the General Provident Fund (GPF) for the fiscal year 2024-25 so far, it said in a statement on Monday.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rupee Drops 32 Paise To Settle At 85.76 Against US Dollar
The rupee declined 32 paise to settle at 85.76 against the US dollar on Monday amid the wide-spread global turbulence over escalated tariff war and fear of a global economic slowdown.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Study Suggests Humans Could Have Lower Threshold For Extreme Heat Than Earlier Thought
Humans could have a lower threshold for extreme heat than previously thought — a study result that can help cities prepare for summers in a warmer world.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Muslim Law Board Moves Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sensex, Nifty Record Steepest Single-Day Decline In 10 Months
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty logged their worst single-day decline in 10 months, as fears that Trump's policies on reciprocal tariffs may lead to recession and higher inflation in the US going ahead unnerved investors.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
270 Assistant Surgeon, 1,590 Paramedical Posts Vacant
The Health and Medical Education Department has confirmed that 270 Assistant Surgeon and 1,590 paramedical posts remain vacant across the Kashmir division.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Gives Assent To 3 Bills Passed By Assembly
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was informed on Monday that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given formal assent to three important bills recently passed by the House.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 8 Lakh Beneficiaries Receive Monthly Pension: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than eight lakh individuals across the Union Territory are receiving monthly financial assistance through various welfare schemes. Of these, 4.5 lakh are from the Kashmir Division and 3.6 lakh from the Jammu Division.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Spends Rs 713 Cr On Srinagar Smart City Projects
The Jammu and Kashmir government has invested over 2713 crore in various initiatives under the Srinagar Smart City project, significantly enhancing energy efficiency, transportation, waste, and water management, and public safety since the program's inception.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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'ACP Proposal For 10+2 Lecturers Under Consideration'
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that a proposal for Assured Career Progression (ACP) for 10+2 lecturers appointed through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is currently under active consideration.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'No Proposal For Aru Cable Car'
The Jammu and Kashmir government intends to install a gondola between Yatri Niwas and Baisaran in Pahalgam, a move aimed at promoting eco-tourism in the region.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Why Saudi Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries
In a bid to streamline travel and reduce logistical bottlenecks ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, Saudi Arabia has revised its visa issuance policies, significantly narrowing eligibility for its electronic transit visa (e-stopover visa) and temporarily suspending short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India, Portugal Agree To Deepen Trade & Investment Ties
India and Portugal have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, particularly in trade and investment, renewable energy and connectivity, as President Droupadi Murmu and her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa held talks here on Monday.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Ants In Your House? Here's How They Get Everywhere – Even High Up In Tall Buildings
Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
No Land Acquired For Baramulla-Kupwara Rail Line: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday affirmed that no land has been acquired for the Baramulla-Kupwara Railway Line, however, confirmed that the land has been acquired for the road widening project in Handwara belt.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Israel Controls 50% Of Gaza As Palestinians Get Squeezed Into Shrinking Wedges Of Land
TEL AVIV: Israel has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
928 SRO-43 Cases, 1,279 RAS Applications Pending In J&K
The government on Monday revealed that 928 cases under SRO-43 of 1994 remain unresolved, along with 1,279 applications under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS).
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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District Tennisball Cricket Championship Ends In Anantnag
District Tennisball Cricket Championship concluded on Monday at BHSS ground Bijbehara. In the championship, more than 40 teams participated in senior, junior and Sub junior Boys and girls categories.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Govt Forms Panel To Address Concerns
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has acknowledged concerns over the 'alleged arbitrary supersession' of senior JKAS officers by their juniors from departmental or feeding services, and has constituted a committee to streamline the career progression within the premier administrative service.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Records Hottest Day Of Season
Rain, Snow Expected On April 9
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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LPG Price Up Rs 50, CNG By Re 1 Excise Duty Hiked On Petrol, Diesel
The domestic cooking gas LPG price on Monday was hiked by a steep Rs 50 per cylinder across India and CNG by Re 1 per kg, while the government raised taxes on petrol and diesel to shore up its revenues.
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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Terrorism Curbed, Not Eliminated In J&K: HM
'J&K Has Suffered For More Than 3 Decades'
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APRIL 8, 2025 ISSUE
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IPL 2025: Struggling SRH Lock Horns With Upbeat Gujarat Titans
HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad will certainly look to introspect on their no-holds-barred attacking philosophy in a bid to stem the rot caused by a hat-trick of defeats as they face a buoyant Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter here on Sunday.
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APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pakistan's Debacle In Limited-Over Tour Of NZ Attracts Criticism From Ex Players & Fans
Pakistan's de-bacle in the limited-over tour of New Zealand, which ended on Saturday, attract-ed strong criticism from former cricketers and fans, with batting great Javed Mi-andad calling for sidelin-ing of players and officials who have not given 100 per cent to the team's cause.
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APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir Apple Growers See Promising Season As Demand Rises
Apple growers in Kashmir are seeing a surge in demand this season for produce stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) units, leading to improved earnings and early release of stock.
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APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
China Hits Back With 34% Tariffs, Canada Imposes Levy On US Cars
Taiwan plans $2.7 bn help for firms | Beijing played it wrong: Trump
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APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE
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PM Modi Accorded Grand Ceremonial Welcome At Colombo's Independence Square
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.
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APRIL 6, 2025 ISSUE
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'Indian Exporters Better Placed To Deal With US Tariffs Than Competitor Nations'
Indian exporters are better positioned to deal with the additional US tariffs as compared to their competitors, who are facing much higher
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