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Markets and Mindsets
Why patience, balance and long-term thinking matter more than timing the market.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Cardiac Cases Climb as Kashmir Battles Severe Cold
Cardiologists in Kashmir have expressed concern over a rise in heart attacks and strokes during the harsh winter months, warning that extreme cold significantly strains the cardiovascular system.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Director Agriculture Reviews Expenditure Under HADP
Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Tuesday reviewed the expenditure and implementation status of key agriculture schemes, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Capex and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), in Srinagar district.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Urges Gujjar Institutions to Research on Climate Change
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called upon Gujjar institutions to undertake scientific research on the impact of climate change and reservation on the Gujjar-Bakerwal community, saying such studies would help shape effective policies for the future.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Grenade, Ammunition Recovered from Graveyard
Srinagar police during the intervening night, recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating material from a graveyard at Tar Natipora in Srinagar in comnection with an ongoing investigation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
GoI Highlights MGNREGS Success in J&K
The Union Ministry Tuesday said that Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has played an important role in supporting rural livelihoods and generating employment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Shaheed Gunj Blaze Leaves Two Homes Damaged
Srinagar: Two residential houses were damaged in a fire incident that broke out in Shaheed Gunj area of Srinagar on Tuesday officials said.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Trump Sues BBC For USD 10 Billion
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking USD 10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Cultural Icons
In the early 2000s, a comedian appeared on Kashmir cable television and quickly became a crowd favourite.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Long Run-up of Auqib Nabi Dar
Better Late Than Never
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Bets Big on Theme Gardens
The autumn experiment shows how theme gardens can soften seasonal swings and strengthen local economies.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Centre Releases Rs 235 Cr for Panchayati Raj Institutions: GoI
The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Police Attaches Property of Drug Peddler
Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, Srinagar Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its sustained campaign to curb narcotics trafficking and dismantle the financial infrastructure supporting drugrelated crimes.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Floods Damage 0.78 Lakh Hectares of Crop Area in J&K: GoI
Heavy rains and floods damaged crops over nearly 0.78 lakh hectares across Jammu and Kashmir during the current year, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Study: Indian School Kids Start Drugs, Smoking Around Age 13
School-going children are picking up drug and smoking habits and engaging in consumption of alcohol, with the average age of introduction to such harmful substances found to be around 13 years, suggesting a need for earlier interventions as early as primary school, a multi-city survey by AIIMS-Delhi said.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dry Weather, Climate Change Dominate SKUAST-K RC Meet
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) concluded its two-day 68th Meeting of the Research Council (RCM) for Rabi 2025-2026 on Tuesday at the Shalimar Campus.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Raising Insurance FDI To 100%
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, with a view to providing insurance to all by 2047.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Leaders Slam Nitish Kumar For Pulling Down Veil Of Woman
Press Trust Of India
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Litigants Hiding Material Facts Forfeit Right To Merit Hearing: HC
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a litigant who deliberately withholds or suppresses material facts forfeits the right to be heard on merits and is not entitled to any equitable or discretionary relief.
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December 17, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
1971 Victory Made India Proud On Global Stage: LG
Unveils 108 Ft National Flag In Akhnoor
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December 17, 2025 Issue
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Encounter During Cordon In Udhampur
SOG Cop, Terrorist Killed
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tanvir Urges Road Expansion, Flags Drainage Deficit at DD Meet
At the District Development Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq pressed for urgent road widening across key corridors of Zadibal constituency while also raising serious concerns over drainage inadequacy, unsafe drinking water and stalled civic projects, calling for mission-mode interventions to improve urban mobility, public health and quality of life.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Water Shortage Hits Bishamber Nagar Locality
Bishamber Nagar area of Srinagar is grappling with an acute water shortage, with locals alleging severe mismanagement and unchecked use of motors by nearby hotels, leaving residential households struggling for basic water needs.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kupwara Boy Selected for School Nationals
A young hockey player from Kupwara has been selected to represent Jammu and Kashmir at the upcoming School National Hockey Tournament, highlighting growing grassroots talent in the region.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
At 6.1%, J&K Unemployment Above National Average
Jammu and Kashmir's unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent during the July-September quarter of 2025, higher than the national average of 5.2 per cent, Parliament was informed on Monday.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Green Generation
The Kashmir timeline is filling up with images of young volunteers cleaning ponds, clogged streams, fountains, and even tourist spots.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
OPD Cover Reshaping Health Insurance
OPD coverage in insurance policies helps Indians manage routine medical costs and promotes preventive care.
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December 16,2025 Issue
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IPL Auction Shock: Green Sold for ₹30 Crore in Mock Bidding
Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, a mock auction conducted by official broadcaster Star Sports offered a glimpse into potential bidding trends, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerging as the biggest draw after being sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a staggering ₹30.50 crore.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Pahalgam Attack Case NIA Chargesheets 6, Names LeT, TRF
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a detailed chargesheet against six individuals, including three dead terrorists and a Pakistan based handler, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack.
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December 16,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Traffic, Waste, Stray Dogs Need Long Term Solutions: CM Omar
Reviews Progress of Development Works in Srinagar
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