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Bumrah's Form In Spotlight As MI, SRH Search For Consistency
An inconsistent Mumbai Indians will hope that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns to his menacing best, which is essential for them to stop an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit in its tracks in a potentially high-scoring IPL match here on Thursday.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The CM's pitch For Statehood
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a strong pitch for the restoration of statehood on Tuesday, saying now was the “appropriate time” for it. The use of ‘appropriate time’ is telling as this is the phrase recurrently used by the home minister Amit Shah in his frequent assurances about reinstating the J&K’s statehood. It is true that the Union Territory status has outlived whatever purpose it was meant to serve. The CM is right. If anything, the time to restore statehood has come long ago.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fresh Rains Cool Down Kashmir; MeT Warns Of Wet Spell From April 18
SRINAGAR: A day after Kashmir experienced the hottest day of the season so far, fresh showers swept across the Valley on Wednesday, bringing a sharp dip in temperatures.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bridge of Bumps: Dalgate-Nowpora Route Leaves Commuters Reeling
Commuters Complain Of Bumpy Rides; E-rickshaws Worst Affected
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Man Dies Amid Allegations Of 'Medical Negligence' At CD Hospital, Probe Initiated
A middle aged man from the Dalgate area of Srinagar reportedly lost his life due to alleged medical negligence at the Chest Disease (CD) Hospital on Wednesday, sparking outrage and demands for accountability from his family.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Walnut Industry Faces Chinese Threat
The once-thriving walnut industry in Kashmir is facing a severe crisis as demand for its organic walnuts has sharply declined from 85% to just 30% over the past four years.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Removing Lymph Nodes After Chemo Can Improve Survival Of Ovarian Cancer Patients'
Removal of the lymph nodes from the pelvis and rear abdominal walls can significantly improve the survival chances of ovarian cancer patients, found a study conducted by AIIMS, Delhi.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DYSSO Budgam Launches Sports Activities At HSS Khanda
Inter-School Zonal Level competitions are in full swing across various zones Budgam. The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Budgam, under the leadership of DYSSO Gh. Hassan Lone, is closely monitoring and sup-
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Silent Epidemic
Behind closed doors, many children suffer in silence, too often trapped in cycles of trauma, shame, and denial.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rohit Had Argument With Gambhir Before Dropping Himself
India skipper Rohit Sharma has revealed that his decision to opt out of the Sydney Test against Australia earlier this year was not a unanimous one and involved an “argument” with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Sees Surge In Tourism With Over 5 Lakh Visitors In Early 2025
Kashmir is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, with over 5,25,000 visitors arriving in the first three months and one week of 2025.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Inter-School Zonal Sports Tournaments Held Across Anantnag
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag organised multiple inter-school zonal level competitions across various zones of the district.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKB Registers Over 4,200 Pilgrims On Day 1
The Jammu and Kashmir Bank has registered more than 4,200 pilgrims for this year's Amarnath Yatra on the opening day of registration.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gandbal Boat Tragedy: A Year Later, One Body Still Missing
Srinagar: The river still flows silently past Gandbal, carrying with it memories of a morning that turned into a nightmare.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
"3,000 J&K Pilgrims Choose Private Hajj Travel Annually Since 2015"
Even as around 3,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir chose private Hajj Group Operators (HGOs) over the last decade for their annual pilgrimage, private operators are staring at an uncertain future following a drastic reduction in India’s private Hajj quota for 2025.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
NGT Action: DC Poonch Fines Municipality Rs 1.62 Cr
Following sustained violations of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Rules 2016 by the Municipal Council Poonch, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Poonch has initiated the recovery of over Rs 1.62 crore as Environmental Compensation (EC) from the local civic body, acting on directions from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rehbar-e-Math Can Drive Kashmir's AI Shift
The proposed scheme can solve Kashmir's math teacher shortage, improve student outcomes, and reduce graduate unemployment.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Man Who Rescued Kashmir's Forgotten Apple
Once nearly lost, the Ambri apple is thriving again, thanks to a quiet scientist who believed Kashmir's most prized fruit was worth saving.
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Proposes Stay On Parts Of Waqf Act
'Properties Declared Waqf Including Waqf By User Won't Be Denotified'
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APRIL 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IPL 2025: DC Seek First Win At 'First Home' Against Struggling KKR
Jolted by a dramatic loss at home after a dream start to the season, Delhi Capitals will look to put the setback behind them when they take on a faltering Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Wednesday.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mughal Road Reopens After 3-Month Closure
The Mughal Road, a vital alternative route connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, reopened for traffic on Tuesday after being shut for more than three months due to heavy snowfall, officials said.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mystery Deepens Over 17 Deaths In Budhal
More than four months (125 days) after the tragic deaths of 17 individuals in Budhal village, Rajouri, investigative agencies across the country remain unable to unravel the mystery.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IGP Kashmir Chairs Security Review Meeting
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V. K. Birdi Tuesday chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for upcoming events and to ensure seamless coordination among various security agencies.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Attends 'Himachal Diwas' Celebrations At Raj Bhawan
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the celebration of ‘Himachal Diwas', hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Inter-School Zonal Level Sports Competitions Kick Off Across Budgam
Under the directions of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Budgam, Gh Hassan Lone, the inter-school
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Orchardists Advised To Spray Fungicide Before Rains
With weather forecasts predicting rainfall across Kashmir from April 18, horticulture experts have strongly advised orchardists to spray fungicides ahead of the rains to prevent scab and other fungal infections that threaten apple crops during wet conditions.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 60 Public Libraries Functional In Kashmir
Amid efforts to promote literacy and equitable access to educational resources, out of more than 70 public libraries across Kashmir valley, approximately 63 libraries are functional, while 9 remain closed — primarily due to non-availability of staff or lack of infrastructure, reveals an official government document.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Power Sector Second Highest Revenue Contributor For JK'
In the past four years, Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department has become the second highest revenue contributor for the government.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Real Kashmir Lose 12-0 In Junior League Match At TRC
Corbett FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC secured victories in the AIFF Junior League 2024-25 matches held at TRC Ground Srinagar on Tuesday.
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APRIL 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
City Residents Fume Over 'Frequent Call Drops'
Srinagar: Residents across several parts of Srinagar are anguished over mobile network issues, saying they are unable to receive phone calls on time and only find out through delayed missed call alerts.
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