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BUDGAM BYPOLLS Postal Ballot, Home Voting Begin
The process of postal ballot and home voting began on Wednesday in Budgam Assembly constituency, where bypolls are scheduled to be held on November 11.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Bukhari Welcomes Move to Restore Rajbagh Bridge as Motorable Link
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to begin converting the Rajbagh footbridge over River Jhelum, near the historic Silk Factory, into a motorable bridge.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Zohran Mamdani Wins Historic NYC Mayoral Election
NEW YORK WILL REMAIN A CITY OF IMMIGRANTS: A CITY BUILT BY IMMIGRANTS, powered by immigrants, and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant. So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
When the Rivers Sang
Long before tourism brochures and camera-tipped shikaras, Kashmiris took to the waters in Dongas, wooden boats that carried songs, stories, and the scent of Wazwan through a gentler world.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
HC Dismisses Plea By Daily Wagers Seeking Regularisation
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed two petitions filed by a group of daily wagers seeking regularisation under SRO 520 of 2017, which lays down the rules for regularising the services of daily wagers, casual labourers, and other similar categories of workers in government departments.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IT Delhi Study Reveals Unseen Side Of GPS: 'Fine-Grained' Data Expose Far More Than Just Location
GPS guides us to places or help us track our online orders.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Taj Mahal Vanishes Under Magic Spell
GRAThe elegant 16th century embodiment of love, Taj Mahal, today had an altogether different date when noted magic wizard, P.C Sorcar junior, made it vanish.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
From Setback to Seedbed
A job loss in South Kashmir turned one man into an entrepreneur, and offered a lesson in how Kashmir's soil can grow both crops and courage.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Gunfight Reported From Kishtwar
A gun battle broke out between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday in Kishtwar district, officials said.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
When Filters Become Our Faces
In the race to appear gentle and agreeable, we've lost the courage to be authentic.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key J&K Roads
Dry Weather Expected Till Nov 16: MeT
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Study Links Common Antibiotic Use To Reduced Schizophrenia Risk
Doxycycline, a common antibiotic, could help lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young adults, a new study suggests.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MMU Urges J&K Govt to Withdraw Vande Mataram Directive
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of Muslim religious organisations in Jammu and Kashmir headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has expressed serious concern over a government directive asking schools to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram with musical and cultural programmes.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tourism Dept Showcases J&K’s Culture, Cuisines at ‘Bharat Parv’
Jammu and Kashmir's vibrant cultural heritage, traditional crafts, scenic countryside, and diverse cuisine are drawing significant attention at the ongoing Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district of Gujarat, being held as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Chrysanthemum Garden Becomes Major Autumn Attraction in City
Srinagar: The newly established Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar has emerged as a major draw for visitors this autumn, attracting a steady stream of tourists and local residents.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CISF DG Calls On LG; Discusses Security Situation
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General Praveer Ranjan called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed the security situation and the role of the force in maintaining it, officials said here on Wednesday.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Farmers Struggle as Flood-Destroyed Paddy Remains Unharvested
Scores of farmers in the Kakapora belt of south Kashmir's Pulwama district are yet to harvest their paddy crop this season - not because they don’t want to, but because the entire yield was destroyed in the September floods and is now lying rotten in waterlogged fields.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
PCOS, PCOD Among Major Causes of Infertility in Kashmir: Doctors
‘Late marriages, obesity, lifestyle shift adding to crises’
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November 6, 2025 Issue
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KU Holds Lecture for Civil Services Aspirants
Srinagar: The Department of Students' Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a special lecture on \"Inspiring Young Minds for Public Service\" for civil services aspirants at the Main Campus.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Shami Ignored Again; Pant Makes Test Comeback For SA Series
Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday made a much-anticipated return to India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against South Africa but the selectors chose to ignore pacer Mohammed Shami yet again, putting a question mark over the senior pacer's career.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Guru Parv Celebrated in Srinagar
The 556th Prakash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was marked with devotion and vibrant participation in Srinagar on Wednesday, with senior police and civil administration officials visiting Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi at Rainawari to offer prayers and convey greetings to the Sikh community.
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November 6, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
YSS Budgam Hosts UT Level Cricket Tournament For Boys U-14
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam organised the Inter District UT Level Cricket Tournament for Boys Under-14 under the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam Ghulam Hassan Lone.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Is Gold Shaping a New World Order?
From Riyadh to New Delhi, the rush for gold reflects a deeper quest for autonomy in an era of digital currencies and geopolitical finance.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Cannons For Bullets': Shah Vows Retaliation to Terror Attacks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday warned Pakistan-sponsored terrorists to refrain from attacking India, asserting that any repeat of such acts would invite a fierce response. Speaking at back-to-back election rallies in Bihar, Shah said, “If they repeat the mistake, goli ka jawab goley se diya jayega (they will face cannons for bullets).
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG, CM Greet People On Guru Nanak Jayanti
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Educating the Heart for a Peaceful Kashmir
Everywhere I look, people seem to be chasing comfort and success, but losing peace along the way.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Late-Night Campaigning In Budgam PDP Candidate Served Show-Cause Notice
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Budgam bypolls, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by holding late-night campaign activities without prior permission.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Budgam Bye-Election: NC Candidate Faces Public Anger
An unusual scene unfolded during the election campaign rally of National Conference's Budgam bypoll candidate Aga Mehmood on Tuesday, when a woman suddenly walked onto the stage, took the microphone and demanded removal of smart meters and urged people to vote for development instead of “fake promises.”
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India, Israel Sign Major Defence Pact
India and Israel on Tuesday inked a defence pact that will facilitate sharing of advanced technologies and promote co-development and co-production of key weapon systems and military hardware, in a major move to further bolster their already robust strategic ties.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
With Winter Setting In, All You Need To Know About Flu Shots
When the nurse at a private hospital in Srinagar asked the parents of an 11-month-old baby whether they preferred a trivalent or tetravalent flu shot, they froze.
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