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Kashmir's Battle Within
An unspoken crisis of the mind is unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir, hidden behind taboos and unspoken fears.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trust on the Page
A teacher reading a textbook in a Srinagar school reminded me how screens are shaping, and sometimes breaking, the bonds between students and educators.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Jammu Leads in Providing World-Class Treatment to Kishtwar Tragedy Victims
JAMMU: On the night of 14th August, when every Indian was preparing for the celebration of the 79th Independence Day, a team of medical professionals in GMC Jammu was eagerly waiting to receive a horde of ambulances arriving from Kishtwar carrying unfortunate victims who suffered not only physical but mental injuries following a natural disaster of paramount proportions.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Janmashtami Celebrated With Religious Fervour In Poonch
POONCH: Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with devotion in Poonch today.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Free Eye Screening Camp Held at Madina Public High School
SRINAGAR: Payaam International, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital conducted a Free Eye Screening Camp at Madina Public High School, Gund Khawaja Qasim for public and students.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Zero Tolerance Needed
This weekend, Kashmir finally saw the debate shift from panic to solutions. While social media posts drew attention to unsafe meat, traders and hoteliers emphasized a more pressing issue: the lack of strict oversight and regulation in the supply chain.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Conducts Tour Of Landslide-Affected Areas
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today undertook a comprehensive tour of landslide-affected areas of Surankote and Mendhar subdivisions of Poonch district.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Jammu Takes Lead In Providing World Class Treatment To Kishtwar Victims
On the night of August 14, when the entire nation was preparing to celebrate the 79th Independence Day, a team of medical professionals at GMC Jammu stood on alert, awaiting a stream of ambulances rushing in from Kishtwar. These vehicles carried victims who had suffered not only severe physical injuries but also deep mental trauma following a devastating natural disaster.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Janmashtami Celebrated With Fervour In Srinagar
The heart of Srinagar, Lal Chowk Saturday witnessed vibrant celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami, as devotees gathered in large numbers to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna with prayers, bhajans and colourful processions.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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I-Day Celebrated At District Court Complex Udhampur
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmiri Gastroenterologist Marks 50th Successful POEM Procedure
In a groundbreaking achievement, renowned Kashmiri Gastroenterologist Dr Hameed Raina has successfully performed his 50th Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)—a minimally invasive procedure for Achalasia Cardia, a rare esophageal motility disorder that causes severe difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Scholarships This Week
Kashmir Observer in association with Buddy4Study.com presents scholarships available for the meritorious students of Jammu and Kashmir
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Secretary H&ME, DHS Mobilise Emergency Medical Response
In the wake of the cloudburst that struck the Chashoti area of District Kishtwar and under the supervision of Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Sayed Abid Rasheed Shah, the Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHS Jammu) has initiated emergency medical response measures to assist those affected.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rituals Beyond the Valley
At a colleague’s wedding in Nagrota, I witnessed how culture and memory live on, even far from the valley we call home.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Art of Continuity
Generations of Kashmiri hands have embroidered culture into life itself. To keep that story alive, the past must meet innovation and trust.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Families Wait For Missing Loved Ones In Kishtwar
82 Untraced As Rescue Operation Enters 3rd Day
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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25-Year-Old Dies of Electrocution in Rangreth
Srinagar: A 25-year-old youth died after receiving an electric shock while repairing a wire at his home in Rangreth area of Srinagar, officials said.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrated In Rajouri
Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with devotion in Rajouri district today.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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What Does Road Rage Tell About Class Conflict in Kashmir?
Walter Lawrence's observations from the past continue to reflect key elements of social and cultural life in Kashmir today.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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PM Monitoring Rescue Operations in Kishtwar: Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday reached out to people admitted in the Government Medical College here with injuries from the cloudburst and flash floods that struck a remote village in Kishtwar district two days ago.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rotten Food Scare Hits Kashmir Eateries, Sales Plunge 80%
Restaurants and cafes across Kashmir are witnessing a sharp decline in business after authorities seized 1,200 kilograms of rotten and unfit meat from various locations in the Kashmir Valley in the last couple of weeks.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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12,000 Kgs Of Unsafe Meat Seized In A Week
In the ongoing crackdown against unsafe food practices, authorities have seized and destroyed nearly 12,000 kilograms of unsafe and decomposed frozen meat across Jammu and Kashmir over the past few weeks.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
61 Dengue Cases Reported This Year So Far
Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu & Kashmir, with a total of 61 reported so far this year.
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AUGUST 17, 2025 ISSUE
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Director Information Hoists Tri-Color At DIPR Complex
Extends 79th Independence Day greetings
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Global Lessons for Kashmir
The morning after the devastating cloudburst, Kishtwar highlands lay in chaos, as if nature itself had gone on a rampage.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
High Court Of J&K, Ladakh Marks 79th I-Day With Grand Celebration
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day with a grand celebration and spirited gathering at the High Court Complex, Srinagar.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Six Deliveries Per Thousand Are Stillbirths In India Highest Rate In Northern States'
Over six in every one thousand deliveries in India in 2020 could have been a stillbirth, with higher rates among urban mothers compared to rural, according to an analysis of data from national surveys and the civil registration system.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri MBBS Student Dies In Iran; Family Seeks Repatriation
Srinagar: Saba Rasool, a fourth-year medical student from Safakadal, Srinagar, who was pursuing her MBBS at Urmia University of Medical Sciences in Iran, has passed away following health complications, plunging her family and community into deep grief.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Lionel Messi's India Tour Gets Final Seal Of Approval
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12, promoter of the event Satadru Dutta said on Friday.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kishtwar Tragedy Was Years in the Making
The cloudburst in the Chenab Valley forces a question we can't keep dodging: how many warnings will it take for us to act?
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