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DPAP Hit as Former Ministers Rejoin Congress
Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers - Jugal Kishore Sharma and Abdul Majid Wani - along with hundreds of their supporters on Thursday returned to the Congress here, in a setback for Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dog Menace Grips Bemina’s Gousia Colony
Srinagar: Inhabitants of Gousia Colony in the Bemina area of Srinagar have once again appealed to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation to take urgent measures to control the growing stray dog population in their locality.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
All Kashmiris Being Treated As Suspects After Delhi Blast: CM
Says Even Driving A J&K Vehicle In Delhi Is Seen As A Crime Today
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Frame National Policy, Uniform Rules On Organ Transplantation: SC To Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of directions to the Centre to frame a national policy and uniform rules in consultation with States to ensure a transparent, and efficient system for organ donation and allocation.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Winter Break Likely From First Week of Dec
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the winter break for students up to the middle classes is likely to begin from the first week of December due to the prevailing cold weather conditions.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Fruit Economy Reels from August Disaster: KVFG
In the wake of the devastating natural disaster that struck Jammu and Kashmir in August 2025, the valley's fruit industry, one of the region's major economic lifelines, has reported massive losses estimated at nearly Rs 2,000 crore, the growers said on Wednesday.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Police Seize Four Tippers During Anti-Mining Drive
PULWAMA: Police on Wednesday intensified their ongoing crackdown on illegal mining by seizing five vehicles involved in unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals in Puchal area of Pulwama.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Book on Sardar Patel’s Kashmir Engagement Released
A new book titled Sardar Patel and Kashmir by senior academic and former parliamentarian Prof. Saifuddin Soz was released on Wednesday at KSERT College in Humhama, in the presence of a large gathering of academics, scholars and civil society members.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Missing Investors
A rising middle class wants to grow its money. Clear guidance can help them step into the market with confidence.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Hammer Hyderabad In Ranji Trophy For 3rd Group Stage Win
Abid Mushtaq spun J&K to an incredible win as Hyderabad were bowled out for 190 while chasing 472. It was J&K's third win in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy campaign group stage.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Ripple of Addiction
Behind every adult seeking help, there are children silently suffering the effects of addiction, carrying burdens too heavy for their age.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Winter Air Alarm
By late November, the air in Kashmir feels thick. A smoky layer settles over the valley and makes every breath a little harder. Winter steps in with sharp cold and a level of pollution that puts real pressure on the lungs.
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hospital Lockers Checked, Jails Raided In J&K As Probe Widens
DELHI BLAST FALL OUT
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November 20,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Another Weekend, Another Pole For Kashmiri F1 Racer Atiqa Mir
Formula 1 Academy-backed Indian racer Atiqa Mir showed scorching speed for her second pole position in as many weeks before picking up a Heat win in Round 2 of the RMC UAE Karting Championship here.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Smart Tech Arrives
Hospitals, farms, and industries in Jammu & Kashmir are adopting AI and robotics to improve efficiency and outcomes.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
NGT Presses J&K Officials on Delayed Poonch Waste Removal
A 90,000-MT waste mound near the Poonch River prompts the NGT to seek flood records and progress details.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
‘High BP Cases In Children, Teens Doubled In Last 20 Years’
Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Don't View Every Kashmiri Muslim With Suspicion: CM
Calls For Transparent Inquiry Into Nowgam PS Blast
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Iran Suspends Visa-free Entry For Indians; Here's Why
Iran has suspended visa-free entry for Indian nationals starting November 22, 2025, after a spike in human trafficking, fake job rackets and kidnapping incidents involving Indians who were lured to the country under the guise of employment or onward travel to third nations. The move marks a major rollback of a facility Iran had introduced in February 2024 to boost tourism.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Mind the Details
A simple update in your Demat account can save your family from long queues, legal knots, and years of uncertainty.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MEHFIL Project Launched in Budgam to Boost Rural Livelihoods
BUDGAM: The Citizens Foundation, in collaboration with HDFC Bank Parivartan, on Wednesday launched the MEHFIL (Mountain Entrepreneurship through Hospitality, Food, Inclusion and Livelihood) project in Budgam, marking a significant push toward strengthening rural livelihoods and sustainable development in the region.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
UT Level Girls Athletic Meet 2025 Concludes At Kashmir University
The Inter-District UT Level Athletic Meet 2025, organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K and hosted by the District Youth Services & Sports Office Srinagar, concluded at the University of Kashmir.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Power Demand May Surge 50% in a Decade
SRINAGAR: While the power sector continues to function with ‘decades old infrastructure’, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness growth in power demand by nearly 50 percent in a decade.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hope in the Hills
From just five girls to dozens, one educator changed attitudes and built a thriving school in South Kashmir.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
After Recent Surge, Dengue Cases Show Steady Decline
After weeks of rising dengue infections across Jammu and Kashmir, health authorities have reported the first signs of decline. However, with 3,248 confirmed cases recorded so far, officials have cautioned that the situation still demands strict preventive efforts from the public.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dardpora Lolab Residents Forced to Drink Contaminated Water
SRINAGAR: Despite the government’s repeated assurances of providing safe drinking water across Jammu and Kashmir, the remote hamlet of Dardpora Lolab in north Kashmir continues to grapple with acute water scarcity and contaminated supplies, placing its vulnerable population—including the elderly and children—at serious health risk.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Winter on the Highway
Snow, monkeys, and a rooftop scare made this Srinagar-to-Jammu journey unforgettable.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Case of Empty Desks
Attendance is Kashmir’s first education challenge, and it demands more empathy than enforcement.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Major Platforms
A widespread internet outage struck several global digital platforms on Tuesday, leaving millions of users unable to access services like X, OpenAl's ChatGPT, Perplexity Al, Google Cloud, and Canva.
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November 19,2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Warns Channels Against Sensitive, Inciteful Content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to all private television channels, cautioning them against telecasting visuals or content that could aid, abet, or promote unlawful activities.
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