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The New Great Game
A physicist’s idea, a century-old humiliation, and a Cold War opening all converge as Trump and Xi meet to redraw the world’s political map.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, Slips Into 'Very Poor' Category
Srinagar: Showing no signs of relief, Delhi's air quality worsened on Saturday, slipping into the ‘very poor’ category, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 303 compared to 218 recorded the day before.A thick haze of smog continued to envelop the city despite antipollution measures being implemented across the National Capital Region (NCR).
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Unity In Diversity Is India’s Invisible Power: LG Sinha
Foundation Day of 13 States & UTs Celebrated at Raj Bhawan
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DIPR Orders Crackdown On Fake Journalists Misusing Media Identity
In a significant move aimed at tackling the growing menace of individuals posing as journalists to extort or coerce officials, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has issued a stringent directive to all District Information Officers (DIOs) across Jammu and Kashmir, calling for heightened vigilance and coordinated action against such activities.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Darbar Move Returns
Omar Abdullah's decision to revive the century-old Darbar Move may rekindle nostalgia, but it raises deeper questions about governance priorities, fiscal logic, and the lived realities of common people in Jammu and Kashmir.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CAT Orders Retrospective Regularisation Of Contingent Worker from 2008
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Education Department to retrospectively regularize a long-serving contingent worker as a Class-IV employee with effect from October 16, 2008, under SRO 308 of 2008, while also ordering the counting of 50 percent of his contingent service towards qualifying pension benefits.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SIA Arrests Key Handler In Narco-terror Case
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir Saturday achieved a major breakthrough in a Narco-Terror case after a key handler was arrested from Bemina area of Srinagar city.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Well Done, Information Department
After years of unchecked chaos on social media, Kashmir's information department has finally drawn a line. The era of phone-camera “reporters” may soon face long-overdue scrutiny.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir Can’t Afford Late Diagnoses Anymore
AI and precision oncology are transforming breast cancer care, but doctors say early screening remains Kashmir’s biggest need.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Deaf Cricket Team Leaves For 9th IDCA Tournament In Delhi
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar on Saturday flagged off the J&K Deaf Cricket team to New Delhi for its participation in the 9th All India T20 Indian Deaf Cricket Association tournament being held in the National Capital from November 3.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CM Lays Foundation For Boulevard Widening & Four-Laning
Rs. 19.94 Cr Project To Widen 5 Km Stretch Along Dal Lake
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Man Gets Life Term For Murdering Wife
A local court in Ganderbal has sentenced Abdul Majeed Khan, son of Abdul Ahad Khan and a resident of Gounchi Mohalla, Akhal Kangan, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering his wife in 2020.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Why Don't Politicians Ask Questions In Kashmir?: CM
SRINAGAR: “In Kashmir, we (politicians) are not in the habit of asking questions to people, and people are not in the habit of answering as well,\" Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah quipped at an event on Saturday.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
69th National School Games: J&K Remains Overall Champion With 4 Gold
The 69th National School Games in Wushu (Under-17 Category) for boys and girls concluded on Saturday at Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, marking the end of a thrilling sporting spectacle hosted by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Naseer Ahmad Wani Takes Helm Of School Education Kashmir
Naseer Ahmad Wani formally took charge as Director School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) on Saturday, receiving a warm welcome from officers and staff who pledged support in advancing the region's educational goals.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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New Era Has Begun For Startups & Small Industries: LG
Calls for Strong Public-Private Collaboration to Boost Healthcare in J&K
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Light Rain, Snow Likely On Nov 4-5: MeT
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) has issued a weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mainly dry conditions over the next few days, followed by a brief spell of rain and snow in parts of the Union Territory next week.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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OP SINDOOR India Targeted Terrorists, Not Civilians: Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said India fought with the combined strength of principles and technology during Operation Sindoor and did not target civilians or military installations in Pakistan.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
5th Edition Of Kashmir World Film Festival Opens
The 5th edition of the much-awaited Film Festival commenced today at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, marking a vibrant celebration of cinematic art, creativity, and cultural exchange.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DM Orders Mandatory Tenant, Employee Verification In Jammu By Nov 6
Authorities in Jammu have made it mandatory for all landlords, property owners, and business establishments to disclose details of their tenants, domestic helpers, and employees to the local police within seven days, officials said on Saturday.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PGIMER Flags Rise in Rare Chest Infections in North India
A team at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has reported a significant rise in infections caused by a lesser-known bacterium that mimics whooping cough in north India, officials said on Thursday.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Mian Altaf Urges LG, CM To Restore Age Relaxation for CCE Aspirants
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) senior leader and Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad has urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to restore age relaxation for aspirants of the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (CCE).
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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A Green Wave in Budgam?
As Budgam heads into by-elections, the political mood feels restless. Once a stronghold of National Conference, the district now wrestles with disappointment, nostalgia, and the promise of a revived People’s Democratic Party.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Athletes from 11 Countries Will Join Kashmir Marathon Today
Kashmir Marathon 2025 To Be Valley' 's Biggest Event Since Pahalgam Attack: Tourism Director
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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USG Showing Cysts Not Sole Diagnosis For PCOS: Director SKIMS
Launches Monthly Initiative To Share Research Findings With Public
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Tourists Visiting J&K Must See Chrysanthemum Garden: Faroog Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the recently opened Chrysanthemum garden here would be a beautiful attraction for the tourists visiting the Valley in the autumn season.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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CCG Delegation Meets Mirwaiz
Delhi-based Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) called on Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Faroog here on Saturday.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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Saffron On The Edge: Pampore Growers Report 90% Decline
Kashmir’s famed saffron sector is once again in crisis, with growers in Pampore — known as the “Saffron Bowl of Kashmir” — warning that this year's yield has fallen by nearly 90 percent, pushing thousands of families into distress.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ISSUE
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The Silence in Our Bazaars
An afternoon in a Srinagar bazaar reveals how far Kashmir has drifted from the grace that once defined Its people.
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NOVEMBER 01, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir World Film Festival To Be Held From Nov 1-7
The fifth edition of the Kashmir World Film Festival will be held at Tagore Hall here from November 1 to7.
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