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Inter School Zonal Competitions Engage 300 Students In Baramulla
Department of Youth Services and Sports Baramulla on Monday organised the Inter-Zonal District Level Chess Competition for All Age Groups (AAG) under 14, 17 and 19 boys and girls at two separate venues.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Reading Room-Cum-Library Inaugurated In Qalamabad
In an effort to support students and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, a new library-cum-reading room named Bright Minds with a seating capacity of 50 was inaugurated at New Qalamabad on Monday.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rising Suicides Among Men
The data from the National Crime Records Bureau has shown that in 2022, men accounted for 72 percent of all suicide deaths in India, a sobering reflection of a crisis that has long remained on the margins of public discourse.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Homes We Abandoned
Built with mud, wood and wisdom, Kashmir's traditional homes were designed to survive the harshest winters and the worst earthquakes. Then we stopped trusting them.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Stock Markets Close Lower For 2nd Day; IT Stocks Fall After US Rating Downgrade
Benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT and banking stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by Moody's Ratings.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IIT, Guwahati, Researchers Develop Fluorescent Sensor To Detect Cyanide In Water, Human Cells
Researchers at IIT, Guwahati, have developed a highly responsive fluorescent sensor that can detect cyanide in water and human cells using only an ultra-violet light source, according to officials.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
What Cops Said On 'Spy' YouTuber's Visit To J&K, Pak Before Pahalgam Attack
Pakistani intelligence operatives were developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, a senior Haryana police officer claimed on Sunday.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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US Announces Visa Curbs On Indian Travel Firms Behind "Illegal Migration"
The US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating \"illegal immigration\" to the United States.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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UK, EU Hail New Chapter As They Ink New Deals, 5 Years After Brexit
Britain and the European Union hailed a new chapter in their relationship on Monday after they sealed new agreements on defense cooperation and easing trade flows at their first formal summit since Brexit.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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KASHMIR OBSERVER
SRINAGAR | TUESDAY | 20.05.2025
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Bank CISO Honoured At ESCON 2025
Also recognised as 'Smart CISO of India' by CIO AXIS
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Israel's Military Orders Evacuation of Gaza's Second-largest City
The Israeli military on Monday issued an evacuation order for residents of Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Younis, and nearby towns.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
People Facing ‘Double Attack’ Of ‘Skyrocketing Inflation’, Rising Taxes: Congress
The Congress on Monday alleged people were facing the \"double attack\" of “skyrocketing inflation\" and rising taxes, and asked the Narendra Modi-led government to answer how the common people would survive its impact.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ceasefire With Pak Was Bilateral: FS To Parliamentary Panel
Says No Nuclear Signalling By Neighbouring Country
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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LG Reconstitutes Vaishno Devi, Amarnath Shrine Boards
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted both the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, nominating a total of 18 eminent individuals from diverse fields as members for a three-year term.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Eco-Sensitive Dachigam Buffer Zone Ravaged by Land Mafia'
Hundreds of kanals of State and Forest land in Syedpora Bala, Harwan, and Khimber—falling within the eco-sensitive Dachigam National Park buffer zone have allegedly been illegally encroached upon and sold by a powerful land mafia operating with the suspected collusion of Revenue Department officials.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gusty Winds Wreak Havoc Across Kashmir
10-yr-old Girl Killed In Shopian As Tree Collapses On Tent
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Europa League Win Amid Woeful Season Could Kick-Start Bright Future For Man United
While it is hard for Manchester United to salvage a disappointing season, Wednesday's Europa League final will go a long way in dictating the team's future, with Champions League qualification on the line and boss Ruben Amorim in the hot seat.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Kupwara Reviews Arrangements For Kheer Bhawani Mela
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for celebration of annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tikker Kupwara.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Rallies Rs 580 To Rs 97,030/10 Gm; Silver Climbs Rs 500
Gold prices rallied Rs 580 to Rs 97,030 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid strong trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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DC Assesses Situation Arising From Gusty Winds
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat, Monday morning undertook a whirlwind tour of various City areas to assess the situation arising of strong gusty winds that wreaked havoc during intervening night of May 18 and 19, 2025.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Budgam Promotes Inclusive Sports For Specially-Abled Across Zones
BUDGAM: In an effort to celebrate specially-abled students and senior citizens, the Department of Youth Services and Sports Budgam on Monday organised special sports events across various zones.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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IIT, Madras, To Start two BTech Courses Focused On Latest Technological Advancements From 2025
IIT, Madras, is launching two new BTech courses in computational engineering and biomedical engineering from the 2025 academic session, officials have said.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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DDC, MD JJM Review Jal Jeevan Mission Implementation
District §Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, along with Mission Director (MD), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah jointly chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Javed Rana flags off Wildlife Rescue Vehicle Fleet
In a significant step to-wards enhancing the wildlife conflict mitigation measures, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, flagged off a fleet of 10 special-ised Wildlife Rescue Vehicles.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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DYSSO Ganderbal Concludes Inter Zonal Chess & Carrom Events
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Ganderbal concluded its Inter-Zone District Level Chess and Carrom competitions for Boys U-17 at BHS Arch.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Covid Test, Vaccine Maker Stocks Jump As Cases Surge In Asia
Hong KongShares of Covid test kit and drug makers in Asia rose following a surge of cases.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Rijiju Unveils Statue Of 19th Gyalsras Kushok Bakula Rinpoche
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju unveiled a statue of 19th Gyalsras Kushok Bakula Rinpochey at Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Park in Leh.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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DC Budgam Assesses Progress On Construction Of New Distt Hospital
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the construction site of the 125-bedded District Hospital and the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit at Reshipora Budgam to review the ongoing progress of the work.
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MAY 20, 2025 ISSUE
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4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan
A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday (May 19, 2025).
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