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Grief, Resolve & A Message On Terror
From Tributes To Tough Talk, India Signals Firm Stand Against Terror | Army Reiterates Resolve, Security Stepped Up Valley-wide
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Threats, Reversals and Faltering Diplomacy
The US president, Donald Trump, has announced an indefinite extension of the fragile ceasefire with Iran, delaying a threatened military assault while urging Tehran to return to negotiations brokered by Pakistan.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Director A&T Kashmir Reviews Treasury Operations
Director, Accounts and Treasuries (A&T) Kashmir, Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani on Wednesday visited the Additional Treasury at Tankipora in Srinagar to review its functioning and assess the efficiency of service delivery mechanisms.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Paramedical Students at GMC Protest Fee Structure
Discontent is brewing among students pursuing B.Sc Allied Health Care (Paramedical) courses at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, who have raised serious concerns over what they describe as an \"unjustified and disproportionate\" fee structure.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir is Safe, Very Peaceful, Says Tour Leader from Malaysia
Mohammad Fadli, an international tour leader from Malaysia, on Wednesday said the entire Kashmir region including Pahalgam is \"safe, and very peaceful”.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'2014 Floods Left Deep Silt Scars on Hygam Ramsar site'
The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has flagged severe siltation at the Hygam wetland in Baramulla's Sopore, stating that the 2014 floods left deep scars on the Ramsar site, calling for a comprehensive plan for its revival.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
39 Underweight LPG Cylinders Seized in Bemina
Acting on multiple consumer complaints, the Legal Metrology Department on Tuesday seized at least 39 underweight domestic LPG cylinders during an inspection in Bemina, officials said.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Woman Who Chased Kites
One mother spent a lifetime searching the sky for a vanished son.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
False Fortune
Kashmiri teenagers increasingly mistake risky trading apps for genuine careers and success.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
NGT Examines Felling of 234 Trees at Amar Singh College
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken on record a response from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) stating that no permissions for tree cutting or removal have been issued within its jurisdiction over the past five years, in connection with a case related to alleged large-scale felling at Amar Singh College.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
‘Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Mn Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023’
Less-than-optimal diets, such as one being low on whole grains or high on sodium, may have caused over four million deaths worldwide from ischaemic heart disease in 2023, according to an analysis.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Warehouses of Marks
Kashmiri children live under pressure that schools, parents, and society keep calling success.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dry Spell To Persist In J&K Till April-End
Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness largely dry weather conditions till the end of April, with only brief and isolated spells of rain expected on select dates, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Wednesday.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Historic First: Special Amul Milk Freight Train Reaches J&K From Gujarat
The Jammu division of Indian Railways has successfully facilitated the arrival of the first-ever special milk freight train from Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in ensuring seamless availability of dairy products in Jammu and Kashmir.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'GLR Record Lacks Probative Value' headline
HC Sets Aside Sonawar Eviction Order
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
UK Clears Bill Banning Smoking for Future Generations
The UK Parliament passed a bill on Wednesday that will effectively ban future generations from buying cigarettes.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Industrial Growth Driving J&K's Transformation: LG Sinha
Says Rs 200 Cr Eveready Plant to Boost Jobs, Growth
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Naming Leaders Doesn’t Absolve Yasin Malik: NIA Το HC
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that taking names of senior politicians and bureaucrats does not absolve separatist leader Yasin Malik or negate his links with militants like Hafiz Saeed.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LoC Areas Witness Anti-Terror Protests
Students and residents in several areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday held marches, protests and tribute events to mark the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, expressing solidarity with the victims and calling for peace.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourist footfall at Sonamarg Nears 2 Lakh in 2026
The renowned health resort of Sonamarg recorded an impressive tourist influx during the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 1,98,425 domestic, foreign, and local visitors exploring the scenic destination from January to March.
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APRIL 23, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Agrees to Hear Plea Challenging Validity of NIA Act, 2008
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the validity of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan DIPR's Cultural Unit Organizes Awareness Programme
Srinagar: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organized an awareness programme at Government Boys High School (BHS) Theed, Harwan.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Girls Lead; Pass Percentage At 88.85%
Summer Division
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Record 15 Lakh Birds Flock Kashmir Wetlands
Kashmir's wetlands have become a paradise for migratory birds this season, attracting over 15 lakh feathered visitors, with the Ramsar-designated Hygam wetland in Sopore hosting the lion's share of more than 4 lakh birds.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump Says US Weighing Currency Swap with UAE
US President Donald Trump has said that he's considering the possibility of a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates to help the Mideast ally secure US dollars, as its oil-rich economy has been rattled by the Iran conflict.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Legal Awareness Programme Held at GHSS Nawakadal
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar in collaboration with Chief Education Officer Srinagar today organized an awareness programme under the guidance of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman DLSA (PD&SJ) Srinagar and overall supervision of Secretary DLSA Srinagar at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Nawakadal with the objective of sensitizing students about important legal provisions and social issues affecting society.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Illusion of Escape
When comfort becomes control, and reality starts to slip away.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Culture of Overqualification
Kashmir’s classrooms stay full even as its job market stays narrow.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two School Students Injured in Maisuma after Hit by Vehicle
Srinagar: Two school students were injured in a road traffic accident in the Maisuma area of Srinagar on Tuesday after their scooty was hit by a Maruti vehicle, police said.
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APRIL 22, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Braces for 7 GW Winter Load by 2030
In a stark warning, Jammu and Kashmir has indicated that a power load requirement of up to 7 Gigawatts (GWs) by the coming five years needs to be considered in the winter season—signaling major infrastructure upgrades to avoid seasonal blackouts.
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