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Kashmir Observer
Bring Them Back
Kashmir's forgotten village institutions may hold the key to tackling drugs and fixing land records.
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APRIL 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
13 Drug Peddlers Arrested Across Kashmir
Police on Thursday arrested 13 alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances in multiple operations across Kashmir as part of the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.”
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APRIL 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gusty Winds Damage Property, Disrupt Power
Rain, Winds Till April 19: MeT
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APRIL 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Concerns Raised Over JKSSB Recruitment Process Amid Pending Legal Challenge
Concerns have been raised over the conduct of the Junior Assistant recruitment process by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), with criticism focusing on the decision to proceed with the examination despite a reported pending legal challenge.
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APRIL 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rampant Punjab Kings crush Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in IPL
Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas lyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings' winning run continued with a seven-wicket hammering of Mumbai Indians, who suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.
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APRIL 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pak Army Chief In Tehran With US Message
Tehran: Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-level political-security delegation, carrying a new message from Washington as diplomatic efforts intensify to extend a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K HC Orders Timely Payment Of Contractor Dues
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Wednesday held that the government cannot compel contractors to seek judicial redress for enforcement of admitted claims, underscoring the need for an effective and time-bound mechanism to ensure prompt payment of such liabilities.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Empty Homes
As families scatter and houses grow larger, elderly parents are left to face their final years in silence and distance.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IEC Van Drives Anti-Drug Awareness Across Harwan
In a significant push towards building a drug-free society, the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan is gaining momentum at the grassroots level, with an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) van actively traversing remote and rural areas of Harwan block to spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CA Cold Storage Proving Game Changer for Apple Growers
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units across Jammu and Kashmir are once again proving their importance for apple growers, as farmers continue to fetch encouraging returns despite recent fluctuations in market rates.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Man Absconding For 39 Yrs Arrested In Budgam
Police in Budgam on Wednesday arrested a man accused in a rape case dating back to 1987, nearly 39 years after he had been evading arrest.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KU Observes Ambedkar Jayanti
The Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW) in collaboration with the Department of History, University of Kashmir (KU), celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Main Campus.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
After Pope, Trump Turns on Italy's Meloni
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was supposed to be Europe's bridge to US President Donald Trump.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Darbar Move Begins Govt Offices Shift To Srinagar From May 4
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday ordered the annual ‘Darbar Move,’ directing government offices to shift from Jammu to Srinagar for the summer season.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amarnath Yatra Registration Begins In Jammu
The registration for the annual Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas began on Wednesday, with a large number of devotees thronging counters set up here for the pilgrimage.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Quick Money Rush
Instagram reels and short videos now set the tone for many young people in Kashmir.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wealth Illusion
Strong assets mask a growing struggle for steady monthly income in Kashmiri homes.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Vows 'Surgical Strike' On Drug Hotspots
Says Drug Abuse A Social Cancer, Not Just Law & Order Issue ‘Pakistan Using Drugs To Target J&K Youth’
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Holds Banks Accountable for Stale Cheques
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said banks act as agents for their customers and are under a “statutory obligation” to exercise due diligence and present a cheque for collection before it becomes \"stale\" as such a negligence constitutes a manifest deficiency in service.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amit Shah Vows to Drive Infiltrators Out of Country
Upping the ante against Mamata Banerjee's TMC on Bengali New Year's Day in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said while the Election Commission has removed infiltrators from the state's electoral rolls, the larger task would be to drive them out of the country’s borders.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
China Surpasses US as India's Largest Trading Partner in FY26
China has overtaken the US to emerge as India’s largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion, while the country's trade deficit with Beijing widened to USD 112.16 billion during the period, government data showed.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Toxic Winds Over the Himalayas
Rising desert dust is carrying harmful microbes into mountain regions, intensifying risks for residents and tourists alike.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt, Opposition Set for Face-Off Over Delimitation, Women’s Quota
Centre Eyes Up ‘To 850-Seat Lok Sabha; Seat Redraw Key To 33% Quota Rollout By 20299
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Craftsmen True Ambassadors of J&K's Cultural Heritage: CM Omar
CM Inaugurates ‘Know Your Artisan’ at Kashmir Haat
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Consultative Meeting on Framing Regulations of JKSSSA Commences
A two-day consultative meeting for the formulation of regulations of the Jammu and Kashmir School Standards and Safety Authority (JKSSSA) commenced here today at JKBOSE, Srinagar.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Woman Sets Herself Ablaze in Lal Chowk, Hospitalised
A woman allegedly set herself ablaze at Pratap Park in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Peak Power Need Plunges 17% in J&K, Ladakh in February
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have recorded a negative variation of over 17 percent in power requirement in the month of February during peak hours.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CAG Flags Massive Lapses in J&K Waste Management
SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged serious inefficiencies in the management of Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing significant underutilisation of funds and poor waste processing.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CAG Flags Academic, Regulatory Lapses at University of Jammu
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged multiple academic, regulatory and administrative deficiencies in the functioning of the University of Jammu, including running courses without mandatory approvals.
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APRIL 16, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Love and Life in Kashmir
A reflective counsel on marriage, defined by decades of observation and truth.
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