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Slaughter in Pahalgam
There is no word strong enough to condemn the ghastly massacre of tourists in Pahalgam.Nothing can adequately express the anger, outrage and the agony one feels for what has happened: Twenty-six innocent tourists were slaughtered in cold blood while on vacation in one of the most picturesque parts of the Valley. They came from all parts of the country to Kashmir for a break from their everyday lives. Instead, they got bullets.
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APRIL 24, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pahalgam Attack Puts Peak Tourist Season At Risk
In a serious jolt to Kashmir’s fragile tourism revival, a terrorist attack on a group of tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran area on Tuesday afternoon left 27 persons dead, triggering fear and concern among local stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
England Tour: 6 Names For 2 Reserve Middle-Order Slots
The national selection committee is expected to name the India and India A squad for the Test tour of England in the second week of May and there will be at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots that would be up for grabs.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ramdev's 'Sharbat Jihad' Remark Shocks Court's Conscience: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that Yoga guru Ramdev's purported remark of “sharbat jihad” on Hamdard's Rooh Afza shook its conscience and was indefensible.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Anurag Kashyap booked for remarks on Brahmins
An FIR was registered against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap by the Raipur Police on the charge of promoting enmity between different groups over his purported remarks on Brahmins, an official said on Tuesday.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ramban Locals Stop CM's Vehicle, Omar Listens To Grievances
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faced an emotionally charged atmosphere in Ramban on Tuesday as locals stopped his convoy during his visit to the flash flood and landslide-hit region.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IPL 2025: Misfiring SRH Face Resurgent Mumbai Indians
The misfiring Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope for a happy homecoming when they take on a resurrected Mumbai Indians here on Wednesday, eyeing a much-needed victory to revive their campaign in the Indian Premier League.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Artisans, Advised To Avail Benefit Of Scholarship
Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has called upon all registered artisans and weavers to take advantage of the Educational Assistance Scheme for their kin, which has been introduced by Jammu & Kashmir Government in 2022.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Brain Activity During Lucid, Vivid Dreaming Suggests Consciousness Can Arise In Sleep'
Researchers have found brain activity unique to lucid dreaming -- in which one is aware they are dreaming while still in the dream -- suggesting that a conscious experience can arise from within sleep, they said.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Valley's Persian Cat Paradox
A wave of luxury pet culture is sweeping through Kashmir, where Persian cats have become symbols of class and lifestyle. But beneath the fur lies a deeper question— what are we really choosing to value?
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SMC Celebrates 'World Earth Day-2025'
In celebration of 'World Earth Day-2025,' Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr.Owais Ahmed today reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability and climate action.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trade Pact With India Will Help Open New Markets For American Goods: USTR
The proposed trade pact with India will help open new markets for American goods and create new opportunities for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs in both countries, the USTR said on Tuesday. US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said that there is a \"serious\" lack of reciprocity in the trade relationship with India.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US, India Can Accomplish Much More Together: Vance
US Vice-President JD Vance on Tuesday called on India to give greater access to its markets, buy more American energy and defence hardware as he outlined the vision for stronger ties between the two countries.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Pacer Bumrah Named Wisden’ S Leading Men's Cricketer
India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named as Leading Men's Cricketer in the World while prolific batter Smriti Mandhana grabbed the honour in the women's category in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Poised To Benefit From Supply Chain Realignments: RBI Bulletin
India is poised to benefit from supply chain realignments, diversified FDI sources, and engagement with global investors seeking resilience and scale, given its already established trade linkages, said the RBI's April bulletin.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Investors’ Wealth Jumps Rs 33.55 Lakh Cr In 6 Days Of Market Rally
Equity investors became richer by Rs 33.55 lakh crore in six days of market rally where the benchmark Sensex jumped nearly 8 per cent during this period.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ex-DGP's Wife After Stabbing: 'Killed The Monster'
Police probing former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's murder case have arrested his wife Pallavi on a complaint by their son Kartikesh that he suspected that his mother and sister were involved in the murder.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Awareness Programme Under 'Drug Free J&K' Campaign Held
As part of the ongoing Drug Free J&K campaign, an awareness programme was organized at Government High School (GHS) Lawaypora with the aim of combating drug abuse and promoting a healthy, addiction-free lifestyle.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CUKashmir holds 16th Academic Council, takes decisions for academic excellence
Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) today convened its 16th Academic Council (AC) meeting at Tulmulla Campus with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath in chair.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Agrarian Ghost Story
Beneath the cryptic codes LB6 and S432 lies the story of Kashmir's agrarian revolution — a bold promise to put land in the hands of the tiller, now caught in legal limbo.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Milan’s Cup Motivation Not About Ruining Inter’s Treble Bid, Says Coach Conceicao
AC Milan can salvage something from a disappointing season with success in the Coppa Italia and do not need the motivation of spoiling neighbours Inter Milan's bid to win the treble, manager Sergio Conceicao said on Tuesday.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Who Might Succeed Pope Francis? Nine Possible Candidates
Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DYSSO Budgam Hosts Table Tennis, Chess Events In Multiple Zones
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam, under the leadership of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Ghulam Hassan Lone, organised a series of Inter-School Zonal Level competitions across various zones of the district, sparking enthusiasm and vibrant participation among students.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Scientists Find Possible Chemical Signs Of Life On A Faraway Planet
Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
I-T Dept Introduces 'E-Pay Tax' Feature On Portal
The income tax department on Tuesday said it has introduced the 'e-Pay Tax' feature on its official online portal to make it simple for taxpayers to pay taxes.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IMF Lowers India’s Growth Projection To 6.2% for FY26
The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025-26, slower than earlier estimated rate of 6.5 per cent, due to escalated trade tensions and global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
FCIK Strongly Condemns Terror Attack On Tourists
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) unequivocally condemns the barbaric and inhumane attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, who had come to the Valley with their families seeking peace, relaxation, and the beauty of its cool climate.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Agri Dept Jammu, CABI Launch Awareness Campaign On FAM
The Department of Agriculture, Jammu, in collaboration with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), officially launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on the identification and management of Fall Armyworm (FAW) at Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo today.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
14 From J&K Qualify UPSC CSE 2024
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 in which at least fourteen candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified it.
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APRIL 23, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Man Sustains Injuries In Attack Involving Sharp-Edged Weapon
SRINAGAR: A man was injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon in Lal Nagar area of Chanapora in Srinagar on Tuesday late evening, officials said.
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