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LPG Crunch Continues, Supplies Rationalised For Commercial Users
LPG supply crunch continued for the third straight week on Friday, but there was some easing in bookings for refills, a sign of things slowly crawling towards normalcy.
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MARCH 21, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Night Kashmir Cannot Forget
On the twenty-sixth anniversary of the 2000 Chittisinghpora massacre, a survivor recalls the night that claimed thirty-five lives and transformed Kashmir's Sikh community.
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MARCH 21, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Bandipora Reviews Semi Ring Road Works
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, conducted an extensive field visit to Wangipora Sumbal to inspect NHAI works, Naninara Bridge, Hajin and Chandergir areas to review ongoing works, assess ground conditions, and examine issues related to infrastructure and land subsidence.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Sets Up Special Cash Counter at SMVD Bhawan
On the auspicious occasion of Navratra, J&K Bank on Thursday established a Special Counter at its Business Unit at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan (SMVDB) to facilitate fresh currency notes and provide note exchange services to the devotees visiting the revered shrine.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kargil Delegation Meets HM; Seeks Airport, New Districts
A high-level delegation from the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon and Member of Parliament Mohammad Haneefa Jan, called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Thursday.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Parents Demand Govt Action as Students Stranded at Iran Borders
Amid ongoing evacuation efforts from Iran and neighbouring regions, anxious parents in Jammu and Kashmir have reiterated their demand for immediate intervention by authorities to facilitate the safe return of hundreds of stranded students, many of whom are facing severe financial and health challenges.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Sgr Sets Benchmark with NABL Accreditation for Biochemistry Lab
In a major development, the Biochemistry Diagnostic Laboratory, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar & Associated SMHS Hospital has secured accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with the international standard ISO 15189:2022.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Scientific Training for Beekeepers Culminates
Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir concluded a comprehensive seven-day training program on Scientific Beekeeping for beekeepers from the Kashmir Division.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Major Cyber Crime Racket Busted In Kashmir, 7 Arrested
Covert call centre in Srinagar used VoIP, fake ads and crypto channels to target victims
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pulwama B.Sc Nursing Students Seek Relocation of Exam Centre
Students of B.Sc Nursing 7th Semester (Batch 2022) from various institutions in south Kashmir have voiced serious concern over the allotment of their examination centre by the University of Kashmir, citing logistical challenges and lack of adequate transport facilities.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cost of Celebration
Inflation clearly defines the mood of Eid in Kashmir this year.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Need Expanded Cancer Coverage, Early Diagnosis Under Ayushman Bharat: Study
India's flagship health insurance programme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, has emerged as a lifeline for cancer patients, offering financial protection and timely access to care that would otherwise be out of reach for most of them, even as a huge gap still exists in annual allocation and requirement, a recently released study said.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Bank Sees 5.94 Cr Digital Transactions Ahead Of Eid
Digital banking activity in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sharp rise ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with Jammu & Kashmir Bank recording nearly 6 crore transactions across alternate channels over four days, reflecting heightened festive spending.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Court Orders GPS Tracking Of 3 OGWS Out on Bail
Police have fitted GPS-enable tracking anklet on three overground workers of militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad in Kathua district after they were released on interim bail, officials said.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Strike on South Pars Jolts Global Energy Markets
Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, the largest natural gas reserve in the world, shared with Qatar, has pushed the Middle East conflict into a far more dangerous phase, raising the spectre of an all-out regional conflagration.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Iran Strikes U.S. F-35, U.S. Confirms Emergency Landing
For the first time in history, the United States has acknowledged that one of its F-35 stealth fighters was struck—an incident that could mark a dramatic shift in global military dynamics.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Authorities in Sopore Mark No-Parking Zones Ahead of Eid
Authorities on Thursday issued a traffic advisory for Sopore town ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, citing continuous rainfall and forecast of further inclement weather.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
New Study: Cells Detect Distant Signals, Could Help Fight Cancer
Human cells can possibly sense far beyond surfaces they touch, with cancer cells being able to probe about 10 microns ahead, and normal epithelial cells—those on the skin surface and lining cavities—detecting layers up to 100 microns away, according to a new study.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Boy Who Drank The Tearful Milk
In an age of desensitisation, Tha'laba's story calls for a return to sincerity, awareness, and moral clarity.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Eid for All: KBCA Delivers 560+ Bakery Kits to Needy
In a humanitarian initiative ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Kashmir Bakers Confectioners Association (KBCA) on Thursday said they have distributed more than 560 bakery kits among underprivileged families across the Valley during Ramdan, aiming to ensure that the spirit of the festival reaches every household.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 In Lebanon As Israeli Bombardment Continues
More than 1,000 people have been killed in intensified Israeli attacks across Lebanon this month, according to local authorities, as the United Nations and other rights groups say Israel's bombardment of the country may amount to war crimes.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Erratic Weather Hits Kashmir; Key Roads Closed, Traffic Disrupted
Fresh snowfall across higher reaches and heavy rainfall in the plains disrupted normal life across Kashmir on Thursday, forcing the closure of key highways and affecting connectivity in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Market Momentum
Domestic strength, stable cues, and faith in growth are lifting Indian markets with renewed energy.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SKIMS to Fill 1,100 Vacancies through JKSSB, JKPSC
To cut down on patient load and delays in specialised care, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has initiated the process to fill around 1,100 vacant posts through the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) and Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Climate Change May Push Millions Into Inactivity by 2050: Lancet Study
High temperatures caused by climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and be linked to up to 7,00,000 additional premature deaths yearly and $3.68 billion in productivity losses, suggests a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The End of America's Unipolar Moment
From Bretton Woods to today's battlefields, the arc of American power is bending toward a more contested and fragmented global order.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
That Childhood Home
From winter's bite to Chinar leaves' fall, your home grows the courage, joy, and kindness you carry with you today.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
City Markets Bustle with Eid Rush Despite Rain
A visible excitement and last-minute rush gripped markets across Kashmir on Thursday as shoppers thronged bazaars for last-minute Eid purchases.
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MARCH 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
The Centre on Wednesday decided to provide up to 30 per cent of the project cost, or up to Rs 3.6 crore per MW, in aid for small hydro projects under a new Rs 2,585 crore scheme for the development of about 1,500 MW clean energy capacity.
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MARCH 19, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Eid Without Excess
Something is shifting in Kashmir as Eid draws near.
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