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GST Reforms PM Modi’s ‘Diwali Gift’, Says Govt; Cites Record Sales Across Sectors
The government on Saturday hailed the GST reforms as a “Diwali gift” to consumers, pointing to a surge in festive sales across sectors including automobiles, electronics, and daily essentials.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD Congress Leaders Hold Hunger Strike in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Saturday intensified its campaign for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir by organizing a district-wise chain hunger strike under the banner “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq.”
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dhanteras Buying Goes On; High Gold Prices Drive 40% Surge In Silver Sales
Despite high prices, consumer demand for silver outpaced gold on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, with silver coin sales surging 35-40 per cent year-on-year and overall value more than doubling, even as the jewellery body expects a 15 per cent volume drop for gold.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sri Lanka to Seek Interpol Alerts for Athletes Who Fled 2022 CWG
Sri Lanka will seek Interpol red notices for the arrest of athletes who fled the 2022 Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham and failed to return home, a court was informed.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Scholarships This Week
Kashmir Observer in association with Buddy4Study.com presents scholarships available for the meritorious students of Jammu and Kashmir
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pak-Afghan Delegations in Doha for Crisis Talks
Afghan and Pakistani delegations are heading to the Qatari capital, Doha, to defuse the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Festive Glow Returns to Markets as Diwali Shopping Picks-Up
From Lal Chowk to small-town bazaars, shoppers rush for sweets, lights, firecrackers
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Release Reservation Report In 24 Hrs: Ruhullah
Ahead of the deadline for filing nominations for the Budgam by-elections, National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday demanded that the Cabinet Sub-Committee's report on reservation be made public and shared with stakeholders by Sunday.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Punjab DIG Arrested by CBI in Bribery Case
Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police (Ropar Range) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was arrested by the CBI in a bribery case, has been suspended, according to a state government order.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Choosing Values Over Vanity
A Parent's Dilemma in Kashmir’s Changing Educational Landscape
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GST Rate Cut 30 Of 54 Daily-Use Items See More-Than-Expected Price Reduction
As many as 30 of the 54 daily-use items monitored by the government over the past almost a month has seen more-than-expected price cuts post reduction in GST rates, while for others the government will work with the industry to ensure further reduction in retail prices.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Leh Apex Body Backs Judicial Probe, Demands Ladakh Representation
LEH: Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Saturday welcomed the centre's decision to conduct a judicial probe into the September 14 violence but demanded inclusion of a representative from Ladakh in the team.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Maruti Hits Record Sales On Dhanteras, Expects To Cross 50k Units; Hyundai Sees 20% Growth
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday said it expects to have record sales on Dhanteras clocking over 50,000 units, while rival Hyundai Motor India also posted over 20 per cent growth over last year at about 14,000 units.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Apple’s iPhone Air Sold Out In China Minutes After Its Launch
Apple's iPhone Air sold out within minutes of its launch in China on Friday, notwithstanding the current tariff war between Washington and Beijing.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sirens, Status, and Silence
Noise may seem trivial, but its impact is real. The sirens that once signalled emergencies now scream indifference
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Study Documents Genome Sequencing Completed In Just Four Hours
A study has documented an instance where genome sequencing and result interpretation were completed within just four hours, demonstrating the technique's feasibility for routine clinical use.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
All Options Open for By-Polls: Tariq Karra
Pradesh Congress Committee Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said that all options are open for the party regarding the Budgam and Nagrota by-polls.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Urges Concrete Reforms to Enhance Patient Care in J&K
National experts deliberate on healthcare management, risk mitigation at SKIMS conference
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ghanta Ghar To Tick Craft Bells On Oct 25 In 2nd Edition Of ‘Know Your Artisan’ Series
Riding high on the resounding success of its inaugural outing, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, is all set to host the second chapter of the “Know Your Artisan” initiative under the vibrant Soulful Kashmir campaign.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KU, VMS Ink Pact to Promote Skill Development and Accessibility for PwDs
Varsity Hosts Training Workshop on Assistive Tools, Technologies for Inclusive Education
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Speaker Forms Business Advisory Panel
Ahead of the Assembly Season,Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has formed a Business Advisory Committee.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K LG In Russia To Repatriate National Treasure of India
In a solemn ceremony in the Russian town of Elista, the capital of
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt to Introduce Law to Ban Artificial Colouring on Fruits: Minister Javid Dar
Says practice damaging fruit industry, health, market
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourists Spots Closed After Pahalgam Attack Need To Be Reopened: CM Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government's efforts to bring back tourists to the Union territory can work only after the tourist spots closed in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack are reopened.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Day 2 Protests By La Liga Players Against Game In Miami Still Censored On TV
For a second straight day, protests by La Liga players against the league's decision to stage a game in the United States were not broadcast for television audiences.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mumbai Beat J&K By 35 Runs In Srinagar
Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani spun a web around Jammu and Kashmir to grab a seven-wicket haul as Mumbai beat the hosts by 35 runs in an exciting opening round group D encounter in the Ranji Trophy, here on Saturday.
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank H1 Net Profit Rises To Rs 979 Cr
Observer News Service
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Travelling Without Ticket In Jammu Division
Over 600 Rail Passengers Fined Rs 5 Lakh
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Vision Beyond Sight
The Inspiring Journey of Khushboo and Mehvish
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OCTOBER 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tobacco Sale, Storage Banned Within 100-Meter Radius Of Schools, Colleges In Ajas
In a move aimed at protecting students’ health, Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Ajas, has imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage, and offering of tobacco products within a 100-meter radius of all educational institutions under his jurisdiction.
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