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Gunfight Reported From Kishtwar
A gun battle broke out between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday in Kishtwar district, officials said.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
When Filters Become Our Faces
In the race to appear gentle and agreeable, we've lost the courage to be authentic.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key J&K Roads
Dry Weather Expected Till Nov 16: MeT
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Study Links Common Antibiotic Use To Reduced Schizophrenia Risk
Doxycycline, a common antibiotic, could help lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young adults, a new study suggests.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MMU Urges J&K Govt to Withdraw Vande Mataram Directive
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of Muslim religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has expressed serious concern over a government directive asking schools to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram with musical and cultural programmes.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tourism Dept Showcases J&K’s Culture, Cuisines at ‘Bharat Parv’
Jammu and Kashmir's vibrant cultural heritage, traditional crafts, scenic countryside, and diverse cuisine are drawing significant attention at the ongoing Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district of Gujarat, being held as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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Chrysanthemum Garden Becomes Major Autumn Attraction in City
Srinagar: The newly established Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar has emerged as a major draw for visitors this autumn, attracting a steady stream of tourists and local residents.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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CISF DG Calls On LG; Discusses Security Situation
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General Praveer Ranjan called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed the security situation and the role of the force in maintaining it, officials said here on Wednesday.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Farmers Struggle as Flood-Destroyed Paddy Remains Unharvested
Scores of farmers in the Kakapora belt of south Kashmir's Pulwama district are yet to harvest their paddy crop this season - not because they don’t want to, but because the entire yield was destroyed in the September floods and is now lying rotten in waterlogged fields.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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PCOS, PCOD Among Major Causes of Infertility in Kashmir: Doctors
‘Late marriages, obesity, lifestyle shift adding to crises’
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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KU Holds Lecture for Civil Services Aspirants
Srinagar: The Department of Students' Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a special lecture on \"Inspiring Young Minds for Public Service\" for civil services aspirants at the Main Campus.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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Shami Ignored Again; Pant Makes Test Comeback For SA Series
Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday made a much-anticipated return to India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against South Africa but the selectors chose to ignore pacer Mohammed Shami yet again, putting a question mark over the senior pacer's career.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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Guru Parv Celebrated in Srinagar
The 556th Prakash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was marked with devotion and vibrant participation in Srinagar on Wednesday, with senior police and civil administration officials visiting Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi at Rainawari to offer prayers and convey greetings to the Sikh community.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
YSS Budgam Hosts UT Level Cricket Tournament For Boys U-14
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam organised the Inter District UT Level Cricket Tournament for Boys Under-14 under the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam Ghulam Hassan Lone.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Is Gold Shaping a New World Order?
From Riyadh to New Delhi, the rush for gold reflects a deeper quest for autonomy in an era of digital currencies and geopolitical finance.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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'Cannons For Bullets': Shah Vows Retaliation to Terror Attacks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday warned Pakistan-sponsored terrorists to refrain from attacking India, asserting that any repeat of such acts would invite a fierce response. Speaking at back-to-back election rallies in Bihar, Shah said, “If they repeat the mistake, goli ka jawab goley se diya jayega (they will face cannons for bullets).
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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LG, CM Greet People On Guru Nanak Jayanti
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Educating the Heart for a Peaceful Kashmir
Everywhere I look, people seem to be chasing comfort and success, but losing peace along the way.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Late-Night Campaigning In Budgam PDP Candidate Served Show-Cause Notice
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Budgam bypolls, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by holding late-night campaign activities without prior permission.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Budgam Bye-Election: NC Candidate Faces Public Anger
An unusual scene unfolded during the election campaign rally of National Conference's Budgam bypoll candidate Aga Mehmood on Tuesday, when a woman suddenly walked onto the stage, took the microphone and demanded removal of smart meters and urged people to vote for development instead of “fake promises.”
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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India, Israel Sign Major Defence Pact
India and Israel on Tuesday inked a defence pact that will facilitate sharing of advanced technologies and promote co-development and co-production of key weapon systems and military hardware, in a major move to further bolster their already robust strategic ties.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
With Winter Setting In, All You Need To Know About Flu Shots
When the nurse at a private hospital in Srinagar asked the parents of an 11-month-old baby whether they preferred a trivalent or tetravalent flu shot, they froze.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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NHM Employees in Hajin Block Stage Protest
Employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Block Hajin of north Kashmir's Bandipora district staged a protest at the Community Health Centre (CHC) Hajin on Monday, demanding the release of their pending salaries for the last four months.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Preserving Cultural Heritage Crucial For Economic Growth: LG
Stresses On Selfless Service & Inclusive Development At Jhiri Mela
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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The Reporter Who
CONTD. FROM FRONT PAGE
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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The Apple Architect of Kashmir
How one man’s faith, labour, and leadership helped turn a modest village in Sopore into the heart of Kashmir’s apple revolution.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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‘Inability To Pay Attention When Sleep-Deprived Could Be Brain Wanting To Clear Waste’
Attention lapses due to sleep-deprivation could be because the brain is trying to catch up with waste cleansing — which typically happens while sleeping — during the day, a new study has suggested.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Shopian Clinches UT Level U-14 Girls Netball Title In Anantnag
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag-hosted Inter-District Netball Tournament for Under-14 Girls concluded on Tuesday at Sports Stadium Wanpora Qazigund here.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
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Traditional Orchards Give Way to High-Density Apple Plantations
With demand for traditional apple varieties remaining comparatively low in the market, more growers in Kashmir are switching over to high-density apple cultivation, especially in low-lying areas where paddy land is now being converted into orchards at a rapid pace.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Div Com Reviews Expansion Plan for Civil Enclave at Srinagar Airport
Focus on Road Connectivity and Infrastructure Development
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