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Srinagar Artisan Struggles To Preserve Rare Wall-Carpet Craft
Srinagar: In the narrow lanes of Amdakadal, Mohalla Gotpora, 50-year-old Shabir Ahmed Beigh has dedicated over four decades to preserving a rare form of Kashmiri craftsmanship — weaving hanging carpets featuring detailed portraits of personalities.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kota: NEET Aspirant Dies In PG, Family Alleges Foul Play
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Delhi was found hanging in his PG room here, police said on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers In Kashmir
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, J&K police Thursday said to have arrested five drug peddlers in Baramulla & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fuel Your Academic Future with CUHK Scholarships
For many prospective postgraduate students, financial constraints can pose significant challenges when pursuing advanced research and further studies.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Will Respond Aggressively To Any Pak Misadventure: DM
Says India Knows How To Defend Against Terror, Border Threats
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Op Sindoor Symbol Of Victory Over Terror: Murmu
Amid heavy rain, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Red Fort on Thursday, drawing a symbolic bow to mark the \"Ravan Dahan\" and highlighting the victory of good over evil.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Careers Stuck at Campus
I joined the university expecting career support. The Centre exists, but its promises remain empty.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KVIC Organises SDTPs Across J&K On Gandhi Jayanti
Srinagar: To mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated on 2nd October, multiple Skill Development Training Programmes (SDTPs) were held by KVIC across various districts of Jammu & Kashmir today.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Jammu Shows Trend Of Spike In Dengue Cases
Dengue cases have been rising the past fortnight, with Jammu recording the highest number of cases in the region, officials said.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Is Forgetting Its Own Words
Language carries memory. It shapes identity and turns emotion into expression. For Kashmiris, that language is Koshur, spoken for centuries across the valley.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Heavy Rain, Snow In J&K From Oct 4-7: MeT
A major weather system is set to impact Jammu and Kashmir later this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain and snowfall due to an incoming Western Disturbance.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KVIB Srinagar Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Srinagar, celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 2025 at the District Office at Industrial Estate, Baghi Ali Mardan Khan Nowshera Srinagar.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Siraj-Bumrah Show, Rahul's Class Make It India's Day Against West Indies
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah combined to decimate West Indies for a paltry 162 before the inform KL Rahul struck a measured half century as India expectedly dominated the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Beyond Land and Gold
People of Kashmir value land and gold, but real security comes from mixing tradition with modern financial assets.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rs 1.8 Lakh Fine Imposed On Meat Firm For Misbranded Chicken
The Court of the Adjudicating Officer, Srinagar, has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.8 lakh on M/S Arif Enterprises, a meat trading firm, for selling misbranded chicken products in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Those Four Days When Gandhi Walked Through Kashmir
Gandhi Jayanti reminds us of a visit that shaped history, and the future of Kashmir.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
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Seva Parv Culminates with Inclusive Sports Activities Across Budgam
The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Budgam concluded its Seva Parv Activity Calendar on Thursday, bringing the fortnight-long celebrations to a close.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Leh Violence: 26 Detainees Granted Bail Calls For Judicial Inquiry Grow Louder
Calls for a judicial inquiry into the recent violence in Leh, which left four people dead and scores injured, grew stronger on Thursday, with two prominent Buddhist bodies and the Kargil Bar Association pressing for accountability.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Srinagar Joins CRPF Dussehra Celebrations
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Thursday participated in the Dussehra celebrations organized by 28th Battalion of CRPF held at premises of DC Office Complex.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Holds Corporate Customer Meet At Chandigarh
SRINAGAR: As part of strengthening its connect with customers across the country, J&K Bank organized a Corporate Customer Meet yesterday at Chandigarh in its Mohali Cluster.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Taliban Foreign Minister To Visit India
In a significant development foreign minister of Taliban led Afghanistan government Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to visit India next week, in the first high-level trip from Kabul after conservative group captured power overthrowing the Ashraf Ghani government around four years ago.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Multi-Crore Job Scam J&K Crime Branch Charges Woman, Two Aides
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against a woman and her two accomplices for their alleged involvement in a multi-crore job scam, in which they allegedly duped several people by promising government jobs in the Union Territory.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
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Schools Up To Class 8 To Reopen In Leh
LEH: With the situation limping back to normalcy after violent clashes on September 24 left four people dead in Leh, the authorities have ordered reopening of all schools up to Class 8 from Friday.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
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Valley Marks Dussehra With Joy, Unity & Cultural Fervour
The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, symbolizing the timeless triumph of good over evil.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hotels Lying Vacant, Arrivals At All-time Low Tourism Revival Group Launched To Boost Kashmir Tourism
Kashmir’s tourism industry is facing one of its toughest periods in recent years, with hotels lying vacant and tourist arrivals at an all-time low following the recent Pahalgam attack, said prominent hotelier Mushtaq Chaya.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
End 'Criminalisation' Of J&K, Resolve Issues Through Dialogue: Mufti
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the Centre for treating the people of Jammu and Kashmir as criminals, urging authorities to resolve issues through dialogue.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
FIR Lodged Over Circulation Of Ladakh DGP's Deepfake Video
Police on Thursday registered an FIR to identify and arrest those behind the circulation of a deepfake video attributing a false statement to Ladakh Director General of Police (DGP) S D Singh Jamwal.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ode to a Dying Orchard
From the orchard to the market, a Kashmiri farmer's son describes how the valley's lucrative apple industry leaves growers exposed to crushing costs and declining returns.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Jhelum River Front Hosts Grand Finale Of Sewa Parv 2025
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) concluded Sewa Parv 2025 with a vibrant closing ceremony at the scenic Jhelum River Front, Rajbagh, celebrating a fortnight of civic engagement and community participation.
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OCTOBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Congress Eyes RS Seat In J&K
The Congress party is expected to stake its claim for one of the four Rajya Sabha seats scheduled for election on October 24, with senior leader Digvijaya Singh set to initiate discussions with alliance partner, National Conference (NC), over the matter.
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