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Kashmir Observer
The Green Shikara Memorandum
In 1987 Kashmir, one over-loaded shikara carried twenty-two relatives, a jar of saffron and the last untroubled afternoon a family would ever share.
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November 27, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Unidentified Woman Found Dead in Karan Nagar
Srinagar: An unidentified woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Srinagar's Karan Nagar area on Wednesday, officials said.
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November 27, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ending Art 370
Constitution makers wanted personal and democratic rights to remain protected for all citizens.
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November 27, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SMC Commemorates Constitution Day 2025
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday marked Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) with dignity and enthusiasm at its headquarters, reaffirming its commitment to the principles and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
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November 27, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sawalkote Gives Ramban a Reason to Believe Again
The hills of Ramban rise and fall like long waves, carrying the Chenab River in their folds. Pogal, Paristan, and Neel sit deep inside these folds.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hushed Lives of Men in Kashmir
The story of empowerment remains incomplete without recognizing men’s challenges.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Raise Issues in Parliament, Not on Streets: Dy CM Advises MP Ruhullah
Advising Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to raise issues in the Parliament and not on streets, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the senior leader should focus on working for people rather than looking for opportunities to remain in the limelight.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Tightens Checks On Vehicle Trade With New Guidelines
In a move aimed at curbing misuse and fraudulent transfer of vehicles, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh operational guidelines making authorisation mandatory for all dealers handling registered vehicles in the Union territory.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
2026 T20 World Cup: India, Pakistan in Same Group
Traditional rivals India and Pakistan have been clubbed in Group A for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup and will play each other in Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on February 15, as per the schedule unveiled here on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Quota Issue: Ruhullah Threatens Fresh Protest
Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has urged the party-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to resolve the reservation issue before the Winter session of Parliament concludes, warning that he will join quota protests if the delay continues.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Scams Shape Sales
Fake deeds, multiple sales and emotional pitches continue to pull buyers into avoidable scams.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Winter Sectt Duty Roster Notified
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday released the duty roster for Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar from December 2025 to January 2026.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Hill That Watches Over Love
A Kashmiri writer returns to Daresh Hill, where a saint’s shrine and a sweeping view of the valley shape how people understand peace, memory, and beginnings.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Forgotten Rider, Found Inside a Photograph
An old picture from Handwara brings back the story of a tireless cyclist, a long week on the road, and the people who watched him ride through the dark.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
3 New NC MPs To Take Oath On Dec 1
Three recently elected Rajya Sabha members from National Conference will take oath on December 1, the opening day of the Winter Session of the Parliament.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SC: Nation Won't Tolerate Custodial Violence, Deaths
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said custodial violence and death is a \"blot \"on the system, and the country will not tolerate this.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Youth Must Resist Radicalisation: LG
Urges Athletes To Drive Social Change Through Sports
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Reviews Key Revenue Department Projects
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects taken up by the revenue department.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Four Accused Charge Sheeted for Fake Property Deal
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir filed a charge sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar against four accused persons involved in an alleged property fraud amounting to Rs 1.66 crore.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SKIMS Launches DNB Cardiac Anesthesia Programme
Srinagar: The Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has introduced Jammu & Kashmir’s first DNB Cardiac Anesthesia programme, marking a major academic and healthcare milestone for the Union Territory.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Holds 1 Billion Tonnes Of Limestone: Official
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has estimated that Jammu and Kashmir holds nearly one billion tonnes of limestone reserves, a senior central government official has said.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Dares BJP To Seek Minority Status for SMVDIME
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday challenged BJP leader Sunil Sharma to formally seek minority institute status for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) if the party wants to keep non Hindu students out of the newly established medical college.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The J&K Upshift
A generation raised on the promise of government jobs is carving out a different economic path through skill, patience, and imagination.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
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CS Stresses Accountability, Speed in Power Sector Reforms
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday undertook an in-depth review of the reforms being implemented by the Power Development Department (PDD) across Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening infrastructure and substantially reducing power losses under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SA Coach Shukri Conrad Creates Stir
'We Wanted India to Grovel'
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Mindful Winter
As the cold deepens across Kashmir, the focus is shifting to winter preparation and how people are safeguarding their mental spaces.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
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The Cave Above the Saffron Fields
In a saffron village above Pampore, the Urs of Sheikh ul Alam unfolds like a calm conversation between land, memory, and Kashmir’s first Sufi voice.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
GMC Anantnag Ophthalmology Dept Performs 7,700 Cataract Surgeries in 3 Years
The Department of Ophthalmology at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has achieved a remarkable milestone, performing thousands of critical eye surgeries and procedures over the past three years, solidifying its position as one of the most efficient eye-care units in south Kashmir.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Lal Chowk Now Reflects Peace, Progress: Punjab Governor
The Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday walked through the streets of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, describing the iconic square as a reflection of India’s unity and Kashmir’s journey from uncertainty to progress.
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November 26, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
PSAJK Seeks Stable & Long-Term Education Reforms
The Private Schools Association of Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK) on Tuesday urged the government to introduce stable, transparent and long-term reforms in the education sector, asserting that predictable policymaking is essential to safeguard the academic future of lakhs of students enrolled in private institutions across the Union Territory.
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