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Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Tipping Point
World Population Day casts a long shadow over a Valley grappling with the cost of unchecked growth.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wanted Drug Kingpin Deported to India from UAE: CBI
An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday, in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, officials said.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Reviews JLNM Hospital Block Construction Progress
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Friday undertook a visit to JLNM Hospital Rainawari to oversee the progress of ongoing health infrastructure upgradation projects at the hospital.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Admin Reviews Status Of Solarization Of Govt Buildings
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo chaired a meeting of Engineers of JAKEDA and KPDCL here at the Meeting Hall of DC office Complex to review the status of solarization of Government buildings in the district and progress of installation of Solar Rooftops under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojna (PMSGMBY).
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Climate Change Intensifies South Asia Monsoon, Disasters
Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country's farms and replenishing its rivers.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wular Shows The Way
Amid climate crisis, something beautiful has happened in Kashmir. After thirty years, the lotus has returned to Wular Lake in Bandipora. For locals, it’s more than just a flower. It’s a memory brought back to life, a piece of the past that many thought was gone forever.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Kishtwar Reviews Arrangements For Machail Mata Ji Yatra
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of developmental works and necessary arrangements for the upcoming Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2025 commencing from 25th of July 2025 and shall culminate on 5th of Sept 2025.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Sees 242 Lakh OPD Visits Since 2023
Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 242.75 lakh outpatient department (OPD) evaluations at government health facilities between 2023 and mid-2025, following the expansion of free diagnostic services under the National Health Mission (NHM).
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
It's Not A Holiday: Gambhir Backs BCCI's Revised Family Rule
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers’ families during long overseas tours, saying players must realise they are not on vacation but on national duty.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Switzerland Greenlights India-EFTA Mega Trade Pact; Sets Stage For October Rollout
Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss exports.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Groom Among 3 Injured Due To Stone Shooting In Poonch
Jammu: Three people were injured including a groom after they came under stone shooting near Panar area of Mughal road in Poonch district on Friday.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Last Untouched Valley
Far from the crowds of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, a rough mountain road leads to Margan and Choharnag—two forgotten jewels in Kashmir’s southern frontier. What I found there changed the way I see this land.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Planned C-Section Births Linked To Higher Risk Of Leukaemia'
Having a planned caesarean section during delivery could be related to an increased risk of leukaemia -- a blood cancer -- later in the child's life, compared with an emergency C-section, a study has found.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Four Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In Ramban
LG Sinha Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
United Elegant Beats Aqua Avengers In Kashmir Super League
The Kashmir Super League continued its electrifying start with the second match of the tournament on Friday, featuring a high-intensity clash between United Elegant FC and Aqua Avengers FC at TRC Turf Ground here.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Unbridled Powers Ex-CJIls Warn JPC on One Nation, One Election
The Election Commission of India should not be given unbridled powers in implementing the One Nation, One Election system, former Chief Justices of India DY Chandrachud and JS Khehar told a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), as per sources.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hand Over J&K Security To Elected Govt: CM To Centre
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reiterated his demand for the immediate restoration of statehood to J&K and called for the transfer of security control to the elected government, asserting that the region should no longer function as a Union Territory.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
MP Honeytrap Case: HC Dismisses PIL Against Cong Leaders
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Govind Singh in connection with the alleged CD of the honeytrap scandal.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
People Gave You Power To Act: PDP MLAs To CM
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator, Mir Mohammad Fayaz on Friday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah of failing to live up to the massive public mandate he received in the aftermath of Article 370's abrogation.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
I&C Deptt Kashmir Holds Interactive Session With PM Vishwakarma Beneficiaries
In a proactive step towards strengthening the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Director of Industries and Commerce, Kashmir, conducted an impactful interaction session with scheme beneficiaries at Conference Hall, Sanat Ghar, Directorate of Industries and Commerce Srinagar.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Launches First Ever MSME Health Clinic To Revive Sick Industrial Units
Aimed at building a resilient and growth-oriented industrial ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday launched J&K's first ever MSME Health Clinic.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GST-Linked Bank Account Mandated For E-Tendering
In a move to enhance transparency and ensure better tracking of financial transactions, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has made it mandatory for all suppliers and contractors participating in the e-tendering process to disclose their GST-linked bank account details at the time of bid submission.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Educators Honoured For Championing Theatre-Based Learning
SRINAGAR: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), in partnership with Piramal Foundation and the National School of Drama (NSD), felicitated 53 Master Facilitators at a convocation ceremony for completing the “Theatre in Education” professional development program.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Markets Extend Losses For 3rd Session; Sensex Tanks 690 Points
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third session in a row on Friday, dropping nearly 1 percent, dragged by heavy selling in IT, auto and energy stocks amid a muted start of the earnings season.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Day of Humanity
From Sikh boys to sanitation workers, from sherbet stalls to silent prayers, the valley stood together in remembrance of Karbala’s sacrifice.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Screen Generation
The digital deluge in Kashmiri homes is breeding aggression, addiction, and anxiety in children. But no one’s pulling the plug.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Wreak Havoc In Kashmir Parts
Gusty winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage across parts of North and Central Kashmir on Friday evening, with reports of vehicles crushed by falling rooftops and power infrastructure left crippled.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ISL Season Put 'On Hold' Due To Uncertainty Over MRA
The Indian Super League on Friday announced that it has put the 2025-26 season “on hold\" due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the event organisers and the All India Football Federation.
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
2nd International conference on 'Sustainable Power and Energy Research' begins at NIT Srinagar
120 papers to be presented in two day conference
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JULY 12, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pr Secy APD reviews progress under CAPEX, HADP, CSSS, NABARD
Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar, Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu.
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