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Kashmir Observer
Satish Sharma Conducts Surprise Visit To MD RTC, Director, FCS&CA
SRINAGAR: In an endeavour to ensure transparency and accountability, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, conducted a surprise inspection of offices of the Managing Director's Road Transport Corporation (RTC) headquarters and Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Kashmir here today.
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MAY 7, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Sgr Assesses TB Control Efforts
Srinagar: In order to assess ongoing Tuberculosis control efforts and to acknowledge the significant strides made towards TB elimination at the grassroots level, a comprehensive review meeting on National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (ΝΤΕΡ) cum felicitation ceremony recognizing the achievements under the TB Free Panchayat initiative for the year 2024, was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here.
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MAY 7, 2025 ISSUE
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Champions League: Inter & Barcelona Evenly Poised, PSG Holds Narrow Lead Over Arsenal
Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona on Tuesday.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
US Offers $1,000 Stipend To Migrants Who Self-Deport
The administration of US President Donald Trump says it is going to pay $1,000 to undocumented immigrants in the United States who return to their home countries voluntarily as it pushes forward with its plans for mass deportations.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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India Extend White-Ball Dominance, Retain Top Spot In ODIs & T20Is
India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men's ranking update issued on Monday.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When Downtown Felt Like Home
In Srinagar's old city, life was once stitched together by care, community, and quiet responsibility. That warmth is fading. And with it, something essential.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
RBI Adds 25 Tonne Of Gold In Second Half Of FY25
The RBI added nearly 25 tonne of gold to its reserves in the second half of FY25, a period which saw a rally in the prices of the precious metal, official data released on Monday showed.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Experts Monitor Cyberspace After Claims Of Military Site Breach On ‘x’
Cyber security experts and security agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any cyber attacks after a handle on X claimed to have gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, officials said.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cabinet Resends Business Rules To LG
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Monday resubmitted the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, addressing his earlier query on whether the rules were framed in accordance with prescribed procedures, officials said.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Pakistan Ahead Of His Trip To New Delhi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with the country's leadership ahead of his trip to New Delhi, amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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ACB Produces Challan Against Official Of BDO Kishtwar, Others
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have produced a challan against the officials of Block Development Office (BDO) Kishtwar, employees of Post Office Thakrai and others.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Scientists Create Antivenom Using Blood Of Man Bitten By Snakes Hundreds Of Times
Scientists have created an antivenom -- \"the most broadly effective to date\" --using blood donated by a person who developed a 'hyper immunity' to snake venom through snake bites and self-immunisations.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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2 Arrested For Asking Candidate To Remove Sacred Thread at NEET Exam
Two persons were arrested in connection with an incident where a candidate was allegedly asked to remove “janivara” (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall to appear for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on May 4, police said on Monday.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Athwas India-11 First Franchise Team Of Khyber Kashmir Super League
In a landmark moment for sports in J&K on Monday, Athwas India-11 was unveiled as the first official football franchise in the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League (KSL) 2025, with robust backing from Athwas Hyundai, a unit of IA Multi Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Transport Commissioner Interacts With Transporters
Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan on Monday held a detailed interaction with transporter delegations in Srinagar, assuring swift redressal of their grievances.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Moody's Says Escalating Tensions Would Weigh On Pakistan's Growth; India To Be Relatively Immune
Moody's Ratings on Monday said sustained escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan will not have any major economic disruption in the country, but will be a setback for Islamabad as its forex reserves could come under pressure and weigh on growth.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Pahalgam Attack Not To Hit J&K Bank: CEO Amitava Chatterjee
The terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam that killed 26 people might affect the local economy but it will not have much impact on Jammu and Kashmir Bank as the lender's exposure to the tourism industry is around one per cent of the total portfolio, MD & CEO of the bank Amitava Chatterjee said on Monday.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Sgr Police Intensify Searches At Residents Of Terrorist Aides
In its continuing persistent action against terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Srinagar Police on Monday intensified searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure in the district.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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DYSSO Budgam Leads Inter-School Zonal Competitions Across District
Under the guidance of District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Budgam, G.H. Hassan Lone, Inter-School Zonal Level competitions are actively being held across various zones of the district.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Sitharaman Meets ADB Chief And Italian FM, Discusses Economic Issues; No Mention Of Pakistan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met ADB President Masato Kanda and Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, and discussed host of economic issues, but there was no mention of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan during the bilateral meetings.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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AI Is Giving Boost To Efforts To Monitor Health Via Radar
If you wanted to check someone’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it?
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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YSS Anantnag Organises Inter-School Zonal Events Across Multiple Zones
ANANTNAG: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag organised Inter-School Zonal Level competitions in various disciplines across Zones Qazigund, Mattan, Achabal and Anantnag.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Sikh Donates Land For Graveyard Access In Tral
In a touching display of communal harmony, a retired Sikh teacher in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has donated land to create an access path for a Muslim graveyard. This act underscores the strong and lasting bonds between the Sikh and Muslim communities in the region.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Alexander-Arnold Confirms Departure From Liverpool After 20 Years
Trent Alexander-Arnold sat down, took a deep breath and uttered the words many Liverpool knew would be coming.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Patience Pays
For many in Kashmir considering mutual funds as a pathway to financial security, the ride can feel turbulent. Markets swing daily, often driven by global cues and unpredictable political shifts.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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India Weighs Options
The terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists, has once again brought India to a moment of reckoning.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Speaker Visits Assembly Complex Srinagar
Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Monday visited the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of various offices.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Study Finds Abnormalities In Brain Common To Insomnia Anxiety Depression
A new study has found three brain abnormalities common to insomnia, anxiety and depression -- and one of them is a smaller thalamus in the brain, which is linked to attention and memory problems.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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Sensex Rises Nearly 295 Pts To Close At 2025-High On Foreign Fund Inflows, Drop In Crude Prices
Benchmark BSE Sensex climbed nearly 295 points to close at an over four-month high on Monday following sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp correction in global crude oil prices.
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MAY 6, 2025 ISSUE
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India’s Kalaburagi cops beat the heat with air-conditioned helmets
In a pioneering move to combat the sweltering summer heat, Kalaburagi City Traffic Police have started wearing air-conditioned helmets while on duty. This innovative initiative aims to ease the discomfort of traffic personnel who spend long hours outdoors managing traffic under extreme temperatures.
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