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HC Upholds Forfeiture Of Contractor's Security Deposit
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Tuesday held that forfeiture of the security deposit cannot be construed as a penalty but a legitimate and agreed contractual consequence of nonperformance.
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Gears Up For UT-Wide Skilling Mission
Chief Secretary Reviews Roadmap To Achieve The Target
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ISSUE
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Why North India, Pakistan Are Being Hit So Badly by Cloudbursts
Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck India and Pakistan during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When Srinagar Wakes to Water
Beautification projects light up the city, but clogged drains and vanishing wetlands leave homes under water.
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Labour Deptt Conducts Inspection Of Placement Agencies
On the directions of Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Srinagar, conducted inspections of various placement agencies operating within the district.
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
NIT Srinagar Ranks 32nd In India Today Engineering Rankings
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured the 32nd position among engineering colleges across India in the India Today Rankings 2025, improving slightly from the 33rd rank in 2024.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LIC Launches Special Campaign To Revive Lapsed Policies
Insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday announced the launch of a month-long campaign for revival of individual lapsed policies.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fit India Run, Anti-Drug Campaign Organised By YSS Anantnag
The Department of Youth Services and Sports Anantnag organised a District Level Fit India Run on Monday in which staff and students participated.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Obituary
The classmates of Govt Medical College (GMC), Srinagar — Batch of 1973, deeply mourn the passing of our esteemed friend and batchmate, Dr. Shakil Ahmed Qureshi.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hot Humid Days Can Spike Risk Of Heart-Related Emergency Six-Fold Compared To Hot Days: Study
Risk of an emergency visit to a hospital for a heart problem could be six times higher on hot and humid days, compared to hot days with low humidity, according to an analysis of over 3.4 lakh such visits during 2014-2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kejriwal vs Omar: Year One Report Card
Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi and Omar Abdullah in J&K reveal two strikingly different models of governing union territories.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
High-Density Apple Prices Dip From Rs 150 To Rs 70 Per Kg
Prices of high-density apples in Kashmir have come down from the peak of Rs 150 per kilogram to around Rs 70 per kilogram this season.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rotten Meat Scare Sparks Surge In Veg Restaurants
Vegetarian hotels and restaurants across Kashmir are witnessing a remarkable increase in footfall following the shocking revelations about rotten meat being supplied to various parts of the valley.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Putin’s ‘Poop Suitcase’ a Shield Against Health Snooping
KO Web Desk
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
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Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League Becomes Launchpad For National Dreams
The Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025 has once again proven its impact on shaping the future of Kashmir's football scene.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
5,706 Flights Cancelled On Regulatory, Geopolitical Grounds Till June: Data
As many as 5,706 flights were cancelled due to regulatory and geopolitical issues this year till June 30, accounting for around 1 per cent of the total departures during the same period, according to official data.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When the Hills Break Their Silence
The cloudburst in Kishtwar is a reminder that the mountains hold memory, and they act.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
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Revenue Official Jailed In 17-Year Old Bribery Case
Observing that corruption is a malignant affliction that strikes at the very foundation of a democratic polity and the rule of law, Special Judge Anti-Corruption Pulwama on Monday convicted and sentenced a Girdawar (Revenue official) to three and a half years jail in connection with a bribery case registered nearly seventeen years ago.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
YSS Budgam Holds Fit India Run Across Various Zones Of District
BUDGAM: Under the nationwide Fit India Movement initiative, the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Budgam, on Monday organised the Fit India Run across different zones of the district. The event witnessed the participation of a large number of students from various schools.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tanvir Pushes For Early Completion Of Projects At JLNM Hospital
Releases ₹10 Lakh From CDF For Hospital Development
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Marco Rubio: US Monitors India-Pakistan Situation Daily
The US keeps “an eye” on what's happening between India and Pakistan “every single day” as ceasefires can fall apart very quickly, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DC Gbl Finalizes Arrangements For Gangabal Yatra
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Monday chaired a meeting to review and finalize the arrangements for the upcoming Annual Gangabal Yatra.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Apple Leases Office In Bengaluru, To Pay Rs 6.3 Crore Monthly Rent
NEW DELHIiPhone maker Apple India has leased around 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bangalore for 10 years with a starting monthly rent of Rs 6.3 crore, according to data analytics firm Propstack.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
HC Urges Due Compliance To Guidelines In Defence Personnel Cases
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Monday issued a warning to Judicial Officers across both Union Territories for failing to adhere to newly issued guidelines concerning the trial and disposal of cases involving Defence and CAPF personnel.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pezeshkian in Armenia for Talks on US-backed Corridor
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian headed to Armenia on Monday for talks ona planned corridor linking Azerbaijan with its exclave near the border with Iran, part of a peace deal signed at the White House.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Murder Of 14-Yr-Old Ganderbal Girl Sparks Outrage
Srinagar: A 14-year-old schoolgirl was found murdered hours after being kidnapped from outside her home in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday, officials said.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Extreme Weather Claims 552 Lives In J&K Over A Decade
Heavy Snowfall, Flash Floods Deadliest
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
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Sharp Sight Opens Kashmir’s First Myopia Clinic For Children
Taking a significant step in the fight against the growing issue of myopia in children, Sharp Sight Eye Hospital in Srinagar has launched Kashmir's very first Dedicated Myopia Clinic.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
EC Names 65 Lakh Deleted from Bihar Voter List
The Election Commission (EC) on Monday came out with the names of 65 lakh people who were removed from the draft electoral rolls published as part of the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, officials said.
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AUGUST 19, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dy CM Assures Support To Cloudburst-Hit Families
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Moday visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to take stock of arrangements being extended to the families affected by the recent cloudburst.
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