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Kashmir Observer
The Lost Scholars of Kashmir
Thousands of contractual professors in Jammu and Kashmir have spent over a decade teaching and researching under temporary contracts, an entire generation of intellectual talent slipping through the cracks.
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September 19,2025 Issue
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Hope, Hustle, and Heartbreak
From tutoring at home to running small shops, Kashmir's graduates are redefining survival, innovation, and dignity amid a stalled job market.
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September 19,2025 Issue
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Lawyer Recuses from Mehraj Malik Case
Senior advocate Nirmal K Kotwal on Thursday recused himself from representing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik, who was recently detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), citing videos where the legislator allegedly claimed Jammu and Kashmir was not part of India and praised militants Burhan Wani and Masood Azhar.
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September 19,2025 Issue
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Non-political Delegation To Hold Talks With Centre: Leh Body
In an effort to revive stalled dialogue, Leh Apex Body (LAB) has decided to remove leaders of political parties from its delegation which will negotiate with the Centre on its two crucial demands - statehood and extension of the sixth schedule of the Constitution for Ladakh.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Free trade, AI make China-ASEAN economic cooperation closer, more fruitful
Amid global uncertainties and the rise of protectionism, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are forging ahead to deepen their integration.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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ICC Rejects PCB Demand, Pak Players Come To Ground After Pycroft 'Apology'
Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE here on Wednesday but not before causing a delay and claiming that it received an \"apology\" from match referee Andy Pycroft, who was retained by the ICC despite the country's repeated demand for his removal.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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HC Seeks Govt Response On Rotten Meat PIL
Calls For Strict Food Safety Oversight In J&K
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Awareness Session On Forest Conservation At Held GDC Tral
PULWAMA: The Zamin Foundation, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department and the Government Degree College (GDC), Tral, today organized a significant awareness session on Conservation of Forests in J&K; The event aimed to educate and engage students on the critical importance of preserving the regions rich forest ecosystems.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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SEWA PARAV CELEBRATION Humhama Ward-33 Launches Cleanliness Drive
SRINAGAR: Humhama Ward-33 on Wednesday organised a special cleanliness drive as part of the Sewa Parav Celebration, a nationwide citizen-centric initiative being observed from September 17 to October 2.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor
S President Donald Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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LG Visits JLNM Hospital, Distributes Fruits To Patients
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited JLNM Hospital Rainawari and _ distributed fruits to the patients as part of \"Sewa Pakhwada’ to celebrate the 75th Birthday of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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The Fiscal Tightrope
As Kashmir grapples with a persistent budget deficit, untapped sectors and strategic reforms offer a path to sustainable growth.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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PM Modi’s 75th Birthday Celebrated At Lal Chowk
The All India Modi Mitr Mandal on Wednesday marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday with celebrations at the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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JKEDI Organizes Startup Idea Challenge – Boot Camp’ At GDC Boys Udhampur
UDHAMPURTo foster innovation and entrepreneurship among youth, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute on Wednesday organized the ‘Startup Idea Challenge - Boot Camp’ at Government Degree College Boys Udhampur.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Aazim Parveez: From Downtown Heroes To India U17 – A Rising Star Scores On Debut
SRINAGAR: Downtown Heroes FC have hailed the achievement of forward Aazim Parveez, who made his international debut with the India National U-17 Football Team at the SAFF U-17 Championship 2025 in Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Israel Expands Gaza Ops, Tells Residents To Flee
After a night of heavy airstrikes, the Israeli military announced Tuesday (September 16, 2025) that its expanded operation in Gaza City “to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” has begun and warned residents to move south.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Armed Gang Ties Staff, Robs ₹20 Crore from Karnataka SBI
Three masked men armed with country-made pistols and knives allegedly robbed a nationalised bank in this district, making off with over Rs 20 crore in cash and gold ornaments, after tying up the staff, police said on Wednesday.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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ACB Arrests JE, SO Electric Division For Accepting Bribe
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have trapped and arrested JE & SO of Electric Division Pantha Chowk, Srinagar red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs. 50,000 for realignment of HT Line.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Teen Girl Killed, 5 Injured As Eco Vehicle Rams Pedestrians In Rainawari
Grief swept through Rainawari on Wednesday after a tragic road accident in Jogi Lanker locality claimed the life of a 14-year-old schoolgirl and left five others injured, two of them critically.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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DYSS ‘Seva Parv’ Activities Begin Across Budgam & Anantnag Districts
Senos Budgam & IRAE Pisbiteke
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Forces Occupy Grounds, Youth Lose Spaces: Mufti
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed concern over public playgrounds being “taken over\" by security forces and said such moves run the risk of depriving youngsters of open spaces essential for constructive activities.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat’s Demise Widely Condoned
The demise of academic-turned-separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat has been widely mourned across Jammu and Kashmir, with political, social, and religious leaders expressing profound grief and recalling his immense contributions to the political and intellectual discourse of the Valley.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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GST Reforms To Inject ₹2 Lakh Cr To Economy: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the next generation GST reforms will infuse Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy, leaving people with more cash in hand that otherwise would have gone as taxes.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Appalled By 'Decimation' Of JNU In Last 10 Years: Romila
Historian Romila Thapar has said Jawaharlal Nehru University and other centres of social sciences have suffered in the last 10 years, and those who were involved in their establishment are appalled by the “decimation”.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Serial Entrepreneur Backs Kashmir’s Emerging Startups
Mushtaq Chaya urges young entrepreneurs to embrace resilience and vision, as Startup Kashmir's event highlights a growing drive for innovation amid economic challenges
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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AYUSH Holds Camps Under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
BUDGAM: To commemorate the launch of Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre, Kenihama, under the guidance of District AYUSH Officer, Budgam Dr. Firdous Malik organised series of health camps here.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Droughts Across India's Rivers Occurring In Sync Amid climate Change: Study
Climate change could be driving a co-occurrence of droughts across multiple river basins in India, causing severe water shortage and affecting food and water security, a study from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has found.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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SC Tells Pollution Boards to Draft Anti-Pollution Plans
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution control boards to come up with measures to prevent air pollution within three weeks, ahead of the onset of winter when pollution levels spike.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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SC: Devotees Don’t Offer Money To Temples For Setting Up Marriage Halls
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the money offered by devotees was not meant for the construction of marriage halls as it refused to stay an order which said temple funds couldn't be treated as public or government funds.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 ISSUE
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Messi Sends Signed World Cup Jersey For PM Modi’s 75th Birthday
Bracing up for his much-anticipated tour of India, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has sent his signed 2022 World Cup victorious jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 75th birthday.
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