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My Kashmir Diary Is Full of Questions, Not Quotes
The truce may have stopped the shelling, but it did little to settle the fear or answer the troubling questions that hang over homes closest to the border.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
NIT Faculty Co-Edit International Book On Waste Utilization
SRINAGAR: Two faculty members from the Civil Engineering Department at NIT Srinagar, Dr. Vivek and Dr. Sandeep Samantaray, have co-edited a reputed research book titled “Waste Utilization in Geotechnical Practice”. Wiley, a leading international academic publisher, has published the book.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Facial Recognition Tech Helps Nab OGW In Anantnag
An overground worker of militants was apprehended after he was flagged by the facial recognition system installed ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district, police said on Thursday.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Holds Introductory Meeting With Sectoral Officers
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday chaired an introductory meeting with sectoral and district officers of Srinagar at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bajaj Allianz Unveils Tuhund Khatir- A Health Insurance Tailored for the People of J&K
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of India’s leading private general insurers, has introduced ‘Tuhund Khatir’—a pioneering health insurance product meticulously designed to meet the specific healthcare needs of the residents of J&K. More than just a health plan, Tuhund Khatir is a commitment to the people of J&K, ensuring access to quality healthcare with coverage tailored to the state's unique medical landscape. Understanding that healthcare challenges, costs, and treatment availability vary across regions, Bajaj Allianz has developed Tuhund Khatir to offer personalised coverage rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all solution. This plan is crafted for the people of J&K, keeping in mind hospital infrastructure and affordability, ensuring that residents get the protection they need.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Generation in Freefall
New data shows a silent surge in addiction and fatal crashes among Kashmir's youth amid record unemployment.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BIS JKBO Inaugurates 12 BIS Students Chapters At NIT Srinagar
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), Thursday inaugurated twelve BIS Students Chapters under its flagship initiative to strengthen engagement between academia and the development and promotion of standards in India.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two faculty members from NIT Srinagar co-edit Intl. book on 'Waste Utilization in Geotechnical Practice'"
Two faculty members from the Civil Engineering Department at NIT Srinagar, Dr. Vivek and Dr. Sandeep Samantaray, have co-edited a reputed research book titled “Waste Utilization in Geotechnical Practice”.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
127 Kupwara Govt Schools Without Electricity
SRINAGAR: Government schools in Kupwara district are operating under severely deficient conditions, with hundreds lacking essential amenities like electricity, drinking water, libraries, and even proper buildings.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sonia Stable, Recovering Well: Hospital
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who was hospitalised owing to a stomach-related issue, is stable and recovering well, the hospital said on Thursday.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Students Evacuated To Be Brought Back In Deluxe Buses: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that students evacuated from Iran will be ferried from Delhi to the Union Territory in deluxe buses.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Iran-Israel War 500 Kashmiri Students Set To Fly Home Today
Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, at least 500 students from Kashmir studying in Iran are likely to board flights to India from Turkmenistan on Friday, as part of ongoing evacuation efforts.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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CS Explores Ways To Boost J&K's Skill Ecosystem With Union Secretary MSDE
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday met with Union Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Atul Kumar Tiwari, to discuss strategies for enhancing the skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives across the Union Territory.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'One-Two Cups Of Black Coffee Daily Could Lower Risk Of Death By 14%'
Drinking a cup or two of black coffee daily could lower risk of death by 14 per cent, but adding milk or sugar could diminish the benefits, according to a new study.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Aviation Min Reviews Safety Measures, Passenger Facilitation, Airline Performance
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of safety measures, passenger services, and airline performance in the wake of recent flight rescheduling due to multiple factors, such as post-accident checks and closing of certain airspaces amid geopolitical tension, an official release said.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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'Gousia Colony Drainage Left Incomplete Despite Full Payment'
SRINAGAR: Residents of Gousia Colony (Lane B) in central Srinagar are raising serious concerns after a key drainage project remains incomplete even a year after its initiation—despite full payment allegedly being released to contractors.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Drainage Work Delay Troubles Humhama Residents
Residents of Tawheed Bagh and Arco Residency in Humhama continue to face major hardships due to the slow progress of ongoing drainage work. Despite assurances from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), the area remains in disarray with open drains, broken roads, and rising safety concerns.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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CM Omar Expresses Satisfaction Over Amarnath Yatra Arrangements
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the delivery of essential services and supplies, and expressed satisfaction with steps taken by the administration for a comfortable annual Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Union Tourism Minister Assures Topmost Security For Amarnath Yatra
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday visited the site of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and praised the resilience and spirit of the Kashmiri people, calling it the “real soul of Kashmir.\" He also assured that topmost security measures would be in place for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Drift We Can’t Ignore
To prevent a generational breakdown, we must invest in skills, structure, and support, now.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SSP Budgam Chairs Public Meeting Ahead Of Muharram
SRINAGAR: In view of the upcoming holy month of Muharram, SSP Budgam Nikhil Borkar Thursday convened a public meeting at Magam to review preparations and ensure a peaceful observance of religious events.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Iran FM Fires Back, Sets Stage for High-Stakes Geneva Talks
As the Middle East teeters on the edge of wider conflict, Iran issued a defiant warning to Israel while confirming upcoming talks with European powers in Geneva.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Putin Says Russia Could Help Broker A Deal Between Iran And Israel
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic program while assuaging Israeli security concerns.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GOI Issues High-Risk Chrome and Android Security Alert
Asks Users To Protect Their PC From Hackers
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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'Managers In India's Life Sciences Research Companies Believe Labs Are Future-Ready'
Lab environments in India's life sciences research companies could be \"future-ready\" in terms of being technologically advanced, adaptive and sustainable, a new survey of senior and middle management suggests.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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RBI Issues Project Finance Norms For Banks NBFCs
The Reserve Bank on Thursday issued norms to provide a harmonised framework for financing of projects in infrastructure and non-infrastructure sectors by banks, NBFCs and other regulated entities.
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Countries Race To Evacuate Nationals As Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir Sizzles: Srinagar Logs Hottest June Day In 2 Decades Qazigund Breaks 37-Yr Record, Kokernag Hottest In 27 Yrs
Srinagar: The heatwave sweeping across Kashmir has shattered temperature records across the Valley, with several towns witnessing their hottest June days in decades, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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JUNE 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Corporate Sector Key Pillar Of Nation’s Economic Growth, Development: Prez Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the corporate sector is a key pillar of the nation's economic growth and development.
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JUNE 19, 2025 ISSUE
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Silver Rallies To Hit Fresh Peak, Gold Gains Rs 540
Silver prices rallied Rs 1,000 to hit a record high of Rs 1,08,200 per kilogram while gold gained Rs 540 to stay above Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday as the Israel-Iran conflict intensified on its sixth day, driving investors to safe-haven assets.
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