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Urdu Still Speaks for All
Though few now claim it as a mother tongue, Urdu continues to define the shared space of communication and culture in Jammu and Kashmir.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
What Rejection Taught Me
From a banker's polite “no” in Kashmir to the boardrooms of New York, I learned that rejection has its own sound logic.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Writers Must Be Bridge Between Society & Ideas: LG
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that literature and creative thought are vital for a nation’s progress, asserting that “without good literature and new ideas, society may physically exist but will lack the intellectual and cultural tools for transformation.”
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Police Recover 46 Missing Phones in Kulgam
Continuing its commitment towards public service, transparency and citizen-friendly policing, Police in Kulgam on Saturday said to have traced and recovered 46 missing and stolen mobile phones valued in lakhs of rupees and handed them over to their rightful owners.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Afghanistan-Pakistan Talks End Without Agreement
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban ended without any agreement to tackle the thorny issues of cross-border terrorism as the deadlock persisted, according to top officials.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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BJP's Sunil Sharma Predicts NC's Defeat in Budgam
Leader of the Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said that the National Conference (NC) will face a “crushing defeat” in Budgam in the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that voters are increasingly supporting the BJP’s development agenda.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
PCK Holds Annual General Body Meeting
Discusses Media Challenges, Pays Tributes to Late Journalists
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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Under PM Modi, Kashmir Remains Peaceful: Shah
Says Terrorists Now Get Answer on Their Own Turf
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
2 Terrorists Killed In Kupwara
Two unidentified terrorists were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Srinagar Police Intensify Crackdown on JKNOP Associates
Srinagar Police have intensified a coordinated crackdown against individuals linked with the Jammu & Kashmir Nationals Operating from Pakistan (JKNOP), as part of efforts to maintain peace and prevent activities deemed harmful to national security.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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Simarjeet's Triple Blow Puts J&K On Back Foot Against Delhi
NEW DELHI: Pacer Simarjeet Singh bowled a sharp opening spell to reduce J&K to 31 for 3 after eight home batters contributed just 20 runs in Delhi's below-par 211 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match, here Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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Jitendra Singh Campaigns for Niece in Nagrota
JAMMU: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday addressed a public rally in support of his niece and BJP candidate Devyani Rana in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota assembly constituency.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
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US To Deny Visas For Applicants With Diabetes, Obesity
The Trump administration is understood to have directed American consular offices across the world to deem those individuals seeking to enter and live in the US ineligible if they have certain medical conditions, saying these people could end up relying on public benefits.
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November 9, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SC Issues Notice To Mohammad Shami On Wife’s Plea For Higher Maintenance
The Supreme Court issued a notice to cricketer Mohammad Shami on Friday on a plea filed by his estranged wife, seeking enhancement of the interim maintenance granted to her and their minor daughter.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Study Finds Moderate Step Count Daily May Delay Cognitive Decline By 7 Years
Walking up to 5,000 steps everyday may help delay cognitive decline by three years on average while 7,500 steps daily may delay it by seven years, a study in around 300 individuals has found.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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Non-disclosure of Conviction by Candidate Renders Election Void: SC
The nondisclosure of conviction in a nomination form will lead to the disqualification of an elected candidate, the Supreme Court has said.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Donald Trump Says He Could Travel to India Next Year
US President Donald Trump has said he could travel to India next year and noted that talks with New Delhi are “going good”.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Police Launch Drive to Inspect SIM Card Vendors
In its continued and sustained efforts to strengthen Public safety and communication security, District Police Srinagar has initiated a comprehensive inspection drive of SIM card vendors across the district.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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YouTube Secretly Deletes 700 Videos Documenting Israeli War Crimes
YouTube has secretly deleted more than 700 videos documenting Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank after removing the accounts of three major Palestinian human rights organizations, a move widely condemned as an assault on free expression and accountability.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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Deaths Due To Kidney Problems Highest Following Tropical Cyclones: Study
An analysis of deaths in the wake of tropical cyclones in nine countries has found that the highest increase of 92 per cent was seen in deaths due to kidney diseases, followed by 21 per cent in deaths due to physical injuries.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
Kashmir Observer
A Mind Under the Mountain
Students across Kashmir carry a weight far heavier than books. Daily demands from parents, schools, and society are reshaping childhood, identity, and mental health.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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Court Convicts Police Sub-Inspector for Forging Date of Birth
The Court of City Judge Srinagar has convicted a Sub-Inspector of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and sentenced him to three years of simple imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 5,000 for forging his date of birth to secure unlawful service benefits, including extension and promotions.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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J&K HC to Hear Detained AAP MLA’s Plea on Nov 20
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has listed a plea filed by detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik for final consideration on November 20, a party spokesperson said after the hearing of the case on Friday.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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India Target Batting Consistency & Series Win In Final Australia T20I
On the cusp of another overseas series win, India will look to overcome batting inconsistencies and finish the tour of Australia with authority when the two sides clash in the fifth and final T20 International here on Saturday.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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Kashmiri Doctor Held In UP
KO Web Desk
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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Fit at Forty
Many Kashmiris in their forties are embracing movement as a way to stay strong and focused. Science shows that starting to exercise now can add strength, clarity, and years to life.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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SC Orders Relocation Of Stray Dogs From Streets
The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the “alarming rise” in dog bite incidents in institutional areas like educational centres, hospitals, bus stands and railway stations, and directed the authorities to move such canines to designated shelters.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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A Ride Too Far
A policy meant to empower women is straining public and private transport, threatening livelihoods, and failing the people who need it most.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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JKP Conducts Inspection Of SIM Vendors
In a continued effort to strengthen internal security and prevent the misuse of mobile communication services, J&K Police conducted special inspections of SIM card vendors in Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag, Sopore, Awantipora & Handwara.
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November 8, 2025 Issue
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India, New Zealand End Fourth FTA Talks; Target Early Agreement
India and New Zealand on Friday concluded the fourth round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement and have agreed to work towards its early conclusion.
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