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Kashmir Observer
Kohli, Rohit Go Hard in Nets Ahead of 2nd ODI
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma seemed oblivious to the loud whispers around them, as the stalwarts went about their intense net session in tandem against throw-down specialists during India's nets here ahead of Wednesday's second ODI against South Africa.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Drung Waterfall Reopens After 6 Months
SRINAGAR: Drung's frozen charm has once again begun drawing visitors, providing a much-needed easing to the over six-month struggle faced by ATV riders in Tangmarg.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sanat Nagar Flyover Opens Following CM’s Intervention
Srinagar: Following “urgent directions’ from the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary the administration on Tuesday evening opened the Sanat Nagar flyover for traffic movement.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Broken Canopy
A recent video of workers cutting a “centuries-old chinar” in Kashmir went viral. The branches lay scattered on the road, and people gathered glumly around the stump. Many spoke with sadness. Some were angry. The tree had seen generations grow up around it. Losing it felt like losing a small part of home.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India Bank on Kohli-Rohit Duo to Seal ODI Series
The chatter around the volatile dressing room environment notwithstanding, India will rely on Virat Kohli's imperious form and Rohit Sharma's indomitable presence to seal a series victory over a doughty South Africa in the second ODI, here on Wednesday.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
HC Raps Petitioner, Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Costs
SARFAESI Case
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Can Intruders Be Given Red Carpet Welcome?' SC Questions Legal Status Of Rohingyas
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply questioned the legal status of Rohingyas living in India and asked whether “intruders” should be given a \"red carpet welcome” while the country's own citizens grapple with poverty.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Chadoora Bridge Closure Disrupts Travel Near Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A key bridge in Chadoora, a busy town in Budgam district, was closed to all traffic this week after engineers declared it unsafe.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Man Who Outlasted Twelve Years
How an erstwhile state transport manager faced twelve years of pain and emerged stronger.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Imposes Social Media Sharing Curbs on Staff
The General Administration of the University of Kashmir has issued a formal directive restraining employees from posting, sharing, or circulating any University-related content on social media platforms without authorization.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Make Compliance Easier Under New Labour Codes: CS
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of the four new Labour Codes in Jammu and Kashmir, calling the reforms a major step toward simplifying compliance and strengthening worker welfare across the Union Territory.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
A Letter to Kashmiri Parents on the MBBS Obsession
Kashmiri families are once again gearing up for NEET season, with coaching classes, forms and long study nights filling the routine.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Define Fake News, Make Fact Checks Mandatory: House Panel
A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to explore the feasibility of amending the penal provisions for publishing or telecasting fake news to include cancelling the accreditation of the journalist or the creator found guilty of indulging in such an act, according to a report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Zojila Tunnel Nears Breakthrough, Completion Target Set for 2028
SRINAGAR: The construction of the strategically important Zojila Tunnel is progressing rapidly and remains on schedule for completion by 2028, officials said on Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Taxi Stand Removed in Raj Bagh
The Traffic Police on Tuesday removed a taxi stand in the Raj Bagh area of Srinagar, citing it as a major bottleneck contributing to daily traffic congestion in the locality.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Open Merit Quota Hike Likely As Cabinet Meets Today
CM Clears Age Relaxation Proposal
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IUST Launches Official Newsletter To Foster Academic Engagement
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) unveiled its official Newsletter on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards strengthening communication and fostering academic engagement.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Stray Dogs Guard Abandoned Newborn Through Winter Night
In a chilling predawn hour in Nadia’s Nabadwip town, an abandoned newborn found an unlikely shield of survival—a silent circle of stray dogs that stood guard through the winter night, keeping the infant alive until residents awoke to a scene that many describe as nothing short of miraculous.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Court Frees Shangloo, Rejects CBI Custody Plea
Rubaiyya Sayeed Kidnapping
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SIR Protests Force Repeated Adjournments In LS
Observer News Service
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
No Major Snowfall Till Dec 15: MeT
Kashmir is unlikely to see any major snowfall until December 15, Director Meteorological Centre Srinagar Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said on Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Key Drainage Projects Launched in City
MLA Habbakadal Shameema Firdous Tuesday undertook a public outreach programme in Srinagar, reaffirming her commitment to improving civic infrastructure and addressing community concerns.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Court Calls Out Vague Drug Detention
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh rules that preventive detention cannot stand on vague claims and copy-paste reasoning in a Pulwama drug case.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Make A Room For Wheelchairs
Children and adults in wheelchairs in Jammu and Kashmir face blocked roads, schools, and workplaces every day. Inclusion means removing barriers and creating real access for all.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
4.29 Lakh Youth Trained in J&K Under Skill India Mission
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Tuesday said 4,29,954 (four lakh twenty nine thousand, nine hundred and_fiftyfour) youth were trained in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) as part of the Skill India Mission (SIM), while multiple other centrally sponsored schemes continue to operate for reskilling and upskilling in the Union Territory.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
HC Allows Parra To Travel Outside J&K
Modifies PDP MLA's Bail Condition In UAPA Case
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
When the Air in Kashmir Turned Dark
A week of alarming pollution readings forced me to rethink how unsafe our valley has become. Kashmir needs an active and empowered Pollution Control Committee that responds with urgency and protects what little clean air we still have.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Skills Fuel Growth
Skill training and tech awareness can reshape the future for Kashmir’s young workforce.
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December 3, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
FDA Boosts Food Safety Surveillance in 2025
Concerned by adulteration and ensuring the availability of safe and hygienic food across Jammu and Kashmir, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 13,944 routine inspections in 2025, leading to case registrations, prosecutions, and imposition of penalties against violators.
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DECEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When Honey Hurts
Chemicals hidden in honey, butter, and sweets are silently harming children and adults across Kashmir, creating a health crisis that could span generations.
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