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Assembly Session Begins With Obituary Tributes
The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with members paying homage to leaders who passed away recently.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CWC Report: Himalayan Lakes Growing, 50 in J&K at Risk
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have grown by 9.24% over the past 14 years, highlighting the visible impact of climate change, according to a report by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Hands That Nurture Kashmiri Children
Before the first bell rings in government schools across Jammu and Kashmir, a woman moves through the classrooms carrying a broom in one hand and a child’s hand in the other.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
White Knight Corps Commander Reviews Security Measures In Udhampur
JAMMU: White Knight Corps General Officer ~Commanding (GoC) Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Thursday visited Basantgarh hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district to review the security mechanism in the militancy-infested mountainous belt.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Midnight Fire Reduces 9 Habba Kadal Homes To Ashes
Srinagar: A devastating fire tore through Karfali Mohalla in Habba Kadal during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, reducing nine houses and a godown to ashes and leaving thirteen families homeless.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
UK Boosts Security Funding for Mosques Amid Hate Crimes Spike
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a 10-million-pounds boost to security funding for the UK’s mosques and Muslim faith centres to protect them from hate crime and attacks.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
It’s Time Men in Kashmir Are Heard
Beneath the smiles and “I’m fine” lies a crisis of men’s mental health in Kashmir. Their pain deserves attention.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Protests NC MLA's 'Communal Party' Remark
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a protest against remarks by the National Conference (NC) MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri, who had called it a “communal party”.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Who Is Plundering Doodh Ganga Again?
Despite Supreme Court and NGT orders declaring Short-Term Permits illegal, sand mining continues in Kashmir's rivers, exposing a deep governance failure and an alarming disregard for the law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Govt Reconstitutes IMPARD’s Governing Bodies
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has reorganized the Executive Council and its Subcommittee for the J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD).
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Swiss Dream
The Alps and the Himalayas share more than beauty. It's time Kashmir follow Switzerland's economic playbook.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Defence Ministry Approves Procurement Proposals Worth Rs 79,000 Crore
The defence ministry on Thursday cleared proposals to procure weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Nag missiles, amphibious warfare ships and electronic intelligence and surveillance systems, to boost the combat capabilities of the three services.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
After 15 Years, Noor Jehan Bridge Set To Open
Srinagar: The long-delayed Noor Jehan Bridge at Qamarwari, spanning 127 metres over the Jhelum River, is finally set to open within days offering long-awaited relief to thousands of commuters caught daily in downtown Srinagar's traffic snarls.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Autumn Smog: Leaf Burning in Kashmir Fuels Pollution, Respiratory Ills
As autumn wanes in Kashmir, a familiar haze blankets the valley—not from fog, but from the widespread burning of fallen leaves and tree branches. This longstanding practice, intended to produce charcoal for Kangris (traditional firepots) during harsh winters, is raising serious health and environmental concerns.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Living With Loss
Winter is returning to Kashmir, and with it, a daughter learns to live with loss, remembering those who remain only in memory.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Kashmir We Don't Photograph
Every season, our phones fill with different shades of Kashmir. There are images of Dal Lake shining at sunrise, tulip gardens in full bloom, and hillsides covered in flowers. Tourists arrive with cameras, calling it “paradise on earth.” Those pictures travel far, but they show only one side of life here.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
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Govt Initiates Process To Appoint New CJI; Justice Surya Kant Next In Line
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Jammu Court Summons BCCI Prez Mithun Manhas In Complaint Case
The Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (Sub Judge), Jammu, has issued a summon notice directing BCCI President Mithun Manhas and others to appear in court in connection with a complaint filed by retired Dy SP Sudershan Mehta.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
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Shubham Gill Rues Missed Chances In Adelaide Game After Losing Series
India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance here on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 24, 2025 ISSUE
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Ruhullah Pledges Unwavering Support to Students on Reservation Issue
Srinagar MP and National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to stand with students over the long-pending reservation issue, warning that he is prepared to support them if protests resume.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
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SC Seeks Centre’s Assistance On PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Online Gambling
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's assistance on a plea seeking directions to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Political Drift
Once rooted in ideals and integrity, politics in Jammu & Kashmir has turned into a theatre of tactics, where emotion overshadows reason, and survival takes precedence over service.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Proposes Tighter Rules For Al-content
The government on Wednesday proposed changes to IT rules, mandating the clear labelling of Al-generated content and increasing the accountability of large platforms like Facebook and YouTube for verifying and flagging synthetic information to curb user harm from deepfakes and misinformation.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Minha Wani Named Best Female Player At AICF Open FIDE Chess Tournament
Demonstrating her consistency on the chessboard, Minha Ayaz Wani once again brought recognition to Kashmir by winning the Best Female Player award at the Sth AICF Chess for Everyone Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Legislature Party Meeting Today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called a meeting of its legislature party on Thursday morning in Srinagar to chalk out a strategy for the autumn session of the Legislative Assembly.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Search Continues for Bandsaw Mill Worker Who Jumped into Jhelum
The search for a man who leapt into the Jhelum River from Zainakadal bridge on Monday entered its third day on Wednesday, with authorities and volunteers intensifying efforts to locate his body.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Op Sindoor Foundation Laid In 2016: Army Chief
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that the foundation for 'Operation Sindoor' was laid down in 2016 soon after Pakistan sponsored terrorists attacked an Army camp near Line of Control (LoC) at Uri in North Kashmir's Baramulla District.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Row Erupts Over Yogi Adityanath’s ‘Halal Certification’ Remarks
A political row erupted on Wednesday after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged people to check for “halal certification” on products before purchasing them, reiterating his government's stand against such certifications in the state.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Real Estate for All
REITs are opening doors to property markets without the heavy costs and hassles of ownership.
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OCTOBER 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BUDGAM BYPOLL 17 Candidates Remain In Fray
Seventeen candidates have been cleared to contest the upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election, setting the stage for a highly competitive electoral battle in the central Kashmir constituency.
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