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Kashmir Observer
J&K On Track To Growth With New Rail Link: LG
Says World's Highest Rail Bridge, 36 Tunnels Reflect PM's Commitment to J&K
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KPs Say No To Wine Shops In Kashmir
Members of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community have voiced strong opposition to the increasing presence of wine shops in the Valley, calling for an immediate halt to the expansion of liquor trade in Jammu and Kashmir. Citing cultural, spiritual, and social concerns, they urged the government to shut down alcohol outlets, especially in sacred and residential areas.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'Fund Could Be Misused': India Opposed ADB Loan To Pakistan
India had vehemently opposed the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s decision to grant USD 800 million loan to Pakistan saying the fund could be misused for increasing expenditure on its military, government sources said.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
What Happens When the Watchdog Is on Leave
In early June, when the weather in Baramulla turns warm but still kind, I walked into a tehsil office for the first time in my life. I was fresh out of 12th grade and needed an income certificate to apply for a college scholarship.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Youth Dies In Delhi, Family Seeks Probe
A pall of grief descended on Sehyar Ali Kadal locality in Srinagar’s old city after a 30-year-old youth, Zubair Ahmad Bhat, died under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi. His distraught family has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Only 55% Of Funds Utilized By SED J&K
The Ministry of Education (MoE) that in the past five years Jammu and Kashmir have utilized only 69.90 percent of the total available funds for the School Education Department.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme In The Works: Javed Dar
In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
IRCTC Ticket Scam Exposed: Why Train Tickets Vanish in Minutes
In a landmark move to enhance transparency, security, and user experience, Indian Railways has completed a comprehensive digital revamp of its ticketing infrastructure, resulting in major gains in efficiency and accessibility.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Retired Judges in Govt Roles Raise Ethical Concerns: CJI
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said instances of corruption and misconduct in the judiciary have a negative impact on public confidence, potentially eroding faith in the integrity of the system as a whole.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Valley's Other Sacrifice
As Kashmir marks sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha, a deeper question stirs: Can we let go of what weighs us down?
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Tracks To Kashmir: India's Boldest Rail Journey Begins Tomorrow
Threading through the towering peaks of the Himalayas, snaking across deep valleys, crossing rivers suspended hundreds of meters below, and tunneling through rock that has stood for millennia, the Katra-Srinagar railway will be inaugurated on June 6, marking a historic milestone in India's engineering and connectivity.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
ADB Approves $800 Million for Pakistan to Boost Fiscal Sustainability
‘Fund Could Be Misused’: India Opposed ADB Loan To Pakistan
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Rs.90k Fine Imposed On Erring FBOs In Handwara
KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner, (ADC), Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, who is also Adjudicating officer Handwara today imposed a fine of Rs.90,000 on various erring Food Business operators (FBOs) for violations of various provisions of Food Safety and Standard Act (FS&SA) 2006.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
ACB Arrests Naib Courty JMIC Mahanpur For Accepting Bribe
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday said to have trapped and arrested a Naib Courty JMIC Mahanpur, Kathua for accepting a bribe of Rs 8000.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MHA Urges States, UTs to Use Central Funds for Bail, Fines of Poor Prisoners
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all the states and union territories to provide financial assistance from a Central fund to poor prisoners who are unable to secure bail or release from prison due to non-payment of fine owing to financial constraints.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
A Love Letter to Those Who Are Struggling
In a world of closed doors and aching hearts, a young Kashmiri author writes a tender reflection on finding faith, fighting despair, and the power of du'a in the gloomy vale.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Economy Needs a Plan B
Relying on tourism and loans is risky. Diversification and financial know-how can build a stronger future.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
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Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025 Set To Begin At TRC
The J&K Sports Council, in collaboration with Fucan Sports, announced the launch of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025, powered by Athwas Hyundai, on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
11 Dead As RCB's IPL Celebrations Turn Tragic Amid Crowd Chaos
Celebrations descended into chaos and finally tragedy as 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were left injured outside the Chinnaswamy stadium while trying to join a party inside the venue to honour Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL triumph here on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Youtuber with 1 Million Subscribers Arrested for Pak Links
Punjab-based YouTuber alleged to be in close touch with influencer Jyoti Malhotra, in custody on charges of spying for Pakistan, has been arrested after police unearthed a “terror-backed espionage network” linked to him.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Truth About Green Clearances in Kashmir
This Environment Day, let's bust some myths. Infrastructure projects aren't tearing through forests unchecked. In Jammu & Kashmir, layers of legal, scientific, and community checks make sure progress doesn't come at nature's cost.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Commissioner SMC Reviews Muharram Arrangements
With the sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram approaching, Commissioner SMC Dr. Owais Ahmed chaired a high-level detailed review meeting at the Corporation's central office at Karan Nagar.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
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Uncontrollable fans coupled with unprepared officials became a recipe for disaster outside Chinnaswamy
Thirty-three of the team's injured supporters had to be hospitalised after a chaotic day.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Reservation Committee To Submit Report Before Set Deadline: Itoo
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday said that a reservation committee, constituted by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is examining all related representations and is expected to submit its report before the scheduled deadline.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Fading Green of the Valley
On World Environment Day, I’m writing from a place that once felt eternal. Now the trees are thinner, the air is heavier, and the lake is dying.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MHA Slams States For Unused Prisoner Relief Funds
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has expressed serious concern over the underutilization of central funds meant to assist poor prisoners unable to secure bail or release due to unpaid fines linked to financial hardship.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'8th Wonder If They Resolve Reservation Issue': Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday took a sharp dig at the J&K government over its attempt to rationalise the existing reservation policy, saying it would be nothing short of the \"eighth wonder of the world\" if the cabinet sub-committee comes up with any concrete resolution.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DJMC IUST Holds Community Outreach Program At GDC Anantnag
As part of its ongoing Community Outreach Initiative, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), visited SHMM Government Degree College, here on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal 'Nonsense'
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was “100 percent” against Tehran’s interests, effectively rejecting a key U.S. demand in weeks of tense negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
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June 05, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Vanity Economy
In the Valley, the pressure to flaunt a curated lifestyle online is distorting how people spend, save, and live. Under the glow of filtered reels and designer weddings, an economic strain is building—one that no hashtag can hide.
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