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Poaching Disrupts Breeding; Wildlife Dept Intensifies Patrols
Every winter, migratory birds arrive in Kashmir in tens of thousands to escape the freezing temperatures in Siberia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and make wetlands in the valley their temporary home.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BOPEE Conducts Common Entrance Test for Diploma Paramedical Courses
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for 10th Based Diploma Paramedical Courses for the academic session 2026-27 at the designated Centres within the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Impact Problem in Indian Research
India produces vast amounts of academic work, but much of it fails to frame global knowledge or influence real-world outcomes.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Chamber Seeks Urgent Relief Amid West Asia War
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has voiced deep concern over the mounting economic distress in Jammu & Kashmir triggered by the ongoing West Asian conflict, urging immediate government intervention through a comprehensive relief and stabilization package.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Minister Rana Convenes Public Outreach Programme
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Sunday visited the Bassali area of Doongi block in the border district of Rajouri where he convened an extensive public outreach programme.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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The Strait That Sustains India
A vital oil corridor today, Hormuz has long anchored India’s ties to the Persian Gulf, fuelling trade, empire, and strategy across centuries.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Holds Public Convention in Nowhatta
Bharatiya Janata Party held a mega workers' convention in Nowhatta, organised by BJP leader Mohammad Yaseen and attended by scores of local residents who formally joined the party ranks.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
What Do Tehran and Washington Say?
Rescue Operation of an American Pilot in Iran
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Kathua Accident Claims Life of 60-Year-Old Man
One person was killed and three others sustained injuries in a road accident on Bhagthali Road in Kathua district on Sunday, officials said.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Went To Study, Ended Up In War Jammu Youth Dies In Ukraine, Body Returns Home
Jammu: Sachin Khajuria, a 23-year-old youth from Jammu, has died in the Russia-Ukraine War, with his body reaching his native village Pahariwala on Sunday morning, triggering grief and outrage among residents.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Forest Worker Injury Case HC Dismisses Appeal, Upholds ₹2.74 Lakh Compensation
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an appeal filed by the Divisional Manager of the JK State Forest Corporation, Bhaderwah, challenging a compensation award granted to an injured worker, holding that the plea was not maintainable and raised no substantial question of law.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Water Supply to Remain Affected Across City for 24 Hours
Water supply will remain suspended for 24 hours in major parts of Srinagar city and adjoining areas from Monday morning due to urgent repair work on the Sindh Power Canal, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department announced on Sunday.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump Issues Expletive- laden Threat to Iran
President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Small Room In Kashmir Becomes A First Stop for Justice
A free legal aid effort pulls long-delayed disputes into the system, revealing how far access to justice still must travel in Kashmir’s smaller towns.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dilapidated Kaloosa-Gurdal Road in Bandipora Sparks Public Outcry
The Kaloosa-Gurdal stretch in north Kashmir's Bandipora district has deteriorated into a dangerously dilapidated condition, triggering widespread concern among residents and daily commuters.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Govt Sanctions 64 Posts for B&J Hospital to Boost Specialised Care
In a significant step aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo announced that the Government has sanctioned creation of 64 additional posts for the Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital, Srinagar, enabling the newly constructed additional block of the hospital to become fully operational.
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Dry Weather Today, Fresh Rain Spell From Apr 7
Rain, Snow Bring Dip In Temps Across J&K
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APRIL 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Your Kitchen Holds the Cure
Simple plates build stronger bodies than pharmacy shelves ever will.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Bee Crisis in Kashmir
Fewer bees mean fewer apples, shrinking incomes, and a food chain under strain that reaches far beyond the valley.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Admin Gears Up for Hajj Departures, Div Com Chairs Review Meet
With the annual Hajj pilgrimage approaching, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the smooth departure of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
FUEL CRACKDOWN IN J&K 108 Cylinders Seized, Rs 40,500 Fines Imposed
Authorities in Kashmir have intensified inspections across fuel and LPG supply chains amid concerns over potential disruptions linked to the prevailing geopolitical situation affecting global petroleum availability.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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Civil Society, WathHarbor Welcomes Govt. For Passing Progressive J&K Private Universities Act Bill
SRINAGAR: Civil Society, in collaboration with WathHarbor Foundation, _ has welcomed the passing of the Jammu & Kashmir Private Universities Act Bill, describing it as a historic and muchneeded reform aimed at addressing a longstanding gap in the J&K’s Private higher education sector.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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Over 3.2 Lakh Reservation Certificates Issued In J&K In 2 Yrs
Jammu Accounts For Bulk Of Certificates; ST Category Tops Issuance
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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A Climate Out of Place
A low-emission region faces high-impact climate change, as shrinking snow and rising extremes reshape life in Kashmir.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Assembly Adjourned Sine Die After 22-Sitting Budget Session
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after a largely well-conducted budget session that lasted for 22 sittings spread across February, March and April.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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Two Drainage Projects Undertaken In Sopore Town
The government has taken up two exclusive drainage projects in Sopore town to improve the drainage network and mitigate water-logging, particularly during heavy rainfall.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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CDS Calls Multi-Domain War Readiness In Kashmir
Stresses Tech Integration To Counter Emerging Threats
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
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345 Indian Fishermen Stranded in Iran Return Home
A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 2,100 Waste Segregation Sheds Constructed in Last Three Years
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 2,147 waste segregation sheds have been constructed across the Union Territory over the past three financial years, of which 1,491 are currently functional.
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APRIL 5, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A River Betrayed
A ₹2.71 crore penalty, a decade of inaction, and a river turned toxic reveal how governance failures poison public resources.
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