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New TB Vaccines Safe But May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection: Study
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Beyond the Brochure
Famous lakes and ski slopes draw the crowds, though Kashmir’s deepest beauty lives in remote valleys where nature, memory and village life still move together.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Prof. Ashraf Ganie Wins National Honour for PCOS Research
In a major recognition of cutting-edge medical research from Jammu and Kashmir, Prof.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt's Reply Delays Draw HC Ire, Law Secretary Asked To Appear
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Friday strongly deprecated the government's repeated failure to file replies in court cases and directed the personal appearance of the Law Secretary to explain lapses and outline corrective measures.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir Needs a Kerala Moment
Kerala built social progress through schools, healthcare and local governance. Jammu and Kashmir now faces the same test of political imagination.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Rare Himalayan Musk Deer Rescued in Gurez
A rare male musk deer was rescued by the Wildlife Department from a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez Valley of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Friday.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Iran FM Begins Tri-Nation Tour
Islamabad, Muscat & Moscow on Itinerary; US Talks Likely
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Police Deploy Narcotic Dog Squad to Crack Down on Drug Trafficking
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar have deployed the narcotic dog squad across multiple city locations to crack down on drug trafficking, a police official said on Friday.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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J&K Tops With GI Tags Across Crafts; Artisan Base Crosses 4.52 Lakh
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 4.52 lakh registered artisans and weavers, even as the Union Territory emerges as the only one in the country to secure Geographical Indication (GI) tags across its full range of traditional crafts, officials said.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Costly Divorce Wars
False matrimonial cases, hidden incomes and endless litigation are draining families, damaging children and pushing Kashmir into a social and financial crisis few leaders want to confront.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Police Lead Anti-Drug Rally in Nishat
Srinagar: An anti-drug awareness rally was organized in the Brein-Nishat area of Srinagar on Friday, with participation from local youth, fitness groups, and police officials.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Workers Welfare Key to Nation’s Growth: Union Minister Mandaviya
Inaugurates ESIC Hospital in Budgam
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Srinagar CAT Summons Official in Salary Case Non-Compliance
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar has expressed concern over continued noncompliance of its earlier judgment in a salary-related case and directed the personal appearance of a senior official to ensure implementation.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Water Supply to Remain Disrupted in Many Srinagar Areas
Many parts of Srinagar city are set to face a 36-hour disruption in potable water supply from April 25 to April 26, following urgent repair works on the Sindh Power Canal (Phase II) by CMD Ganderbal, the Water Works Division Srinagar said in a public notice.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Cloudy Weather, Light Rain Likely Across Kashmir
The India Meteorological Department on Friday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with spells of light rain and thundershowers across Kashmir over the next few days, while warning of heatwave conditions in parts of the Jammu region.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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No Court Can Force Minor to Carry Pregnancy Against Her Will: SC
Observing that no court can force a woman, especially a minor, to carry a pregnancy against her will, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed a 15-year old girl to medically terminate her over seven-month pregnancy.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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South Kashmir Farmers Seek Desilting of Canals
As the agricultural season approaches, residents and farmers across several parts of south Kashmir have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of irrigation canals and streams, urging authorities to carry out immediate desilting and restoration work to prevent disruption to farming activities.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Search Continues for Youth who Jumped into Jhelum
Srinagar: Rescue teams on Friday continued an extensive search operation in river Jhelum to trace an 18-year-old youth who had jumped into the water from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk area late Wednesday night, officials said.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Man Rescued After Jumping into Jhelum
A man was rescued after he jumped into the Jhelum river near the Deputy Commissioner's office in Srinagar on Friday, officials said.
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APRIL 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Minister Sharma Asks for Strict Compliance to Traffic Rules
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Thursday convened a review meeting regarding functioning of the Transport Department for Jammu Division at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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No Bar on Women Offering Namaz in Mosques: AIMPLB to SC
Urging the courts not to judicially determine religious practices, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Thursday told the Supreme Court that Islam does not restrict women from coming to the mosque for namaz, but it is preferable that they stay at home.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Job Delusion
A lab technician applying for a sweeper’s post has stirred strong reactions in Kashmir. Political leaders rushed to present the case as proof of rising unemployment and deep public despair. The story touched a nerve because it exposed a larger crisis that society has refused to confront with honesty.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Civic Deficiencies Flagged at Goni Khan Market; SSCL CEO Orders Quick Action
Srinagar: In a continued effort to strengthen field-level monitoring and ensure efficient civic service delivery, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), conducted an onsite inspection of Goni Khan Market, one of the city’s prominent and busiest commercial centres.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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War Shake-up: US Navy Secretary Quits Amid Iran Tensions
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post in an abrupt shakeup at the Pentagon as Washington grapples with rising tensions with Iran and an ongoing maritime standoff in the Gulf, raising fresh questions about stability within the defence leadership.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Rs 3,440 Cr Flood Restoration Plan Reviewed In J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has reviewed a comprehensive Rs 3,440.43 crore plan for permanent restoration of damages caused by floods and associated calamities in 2025.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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From Sniffer Dogs To Sermons: J&K's War On Drugs Intensifies
Jammu and Kashmir's anti-drug campaign is gaining momentum on multiple fronts, with enforcement agencies tightening surveillance on the ground and religious institutions stepping in to amplify awareness at the community level.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Altaf Bukhari Welcomes New Entrants into Party Fold
Srinagar: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Thursday extended a warm welcome to prominent political activists and workers from South Kashmir’s ‘ral and North Kashmir’s Patan who joined the party during an event held at the party headquarters in Srinagar.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Decade On, Larmoh Awantipora Bridge Remains in Shambles
SRINAGAR: A vital bridge in Larmoh village of Awantipora in South Kashmir's Pulwama district continues to lie in a state of neglect nearly ten years after it was damaged even as locals continue to demand for its urgent reconstruction to restore safe connectivity.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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France Allows Visa-free Airport Transit for Indians: MEA
Indians transiting through France exclusively by air will no longer require a transit visa, as the French government has operationalised an agreement to remove such a requirement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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APRIL 24, 2026 ISSUE
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Rescue Teams Intensify Hunt for Boy Who Jumped into Jhelum
Rescue teams on Thursday continued an extensive search operation in the river Jhelum to trace a boy who jumped into the water from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area late Wednesday evening, officials said.
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