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Mehbooba Slams Omar Over Delayed Iran Condemnation
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking almost a month to unequivocally condemn Israel’s attack on Iran, calling the delay “disheartening”.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Parathas at Yarkand House
On the disputed legacy of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, and the value of having broken bread with history.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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The Poison Next Door
A 123-acre garbage mountain looms over SKIMS, turning cancer treatment into a cruel gamble with toxic air.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Govt Clears Procurement Of Military Hardware worth Rs 2.38 Lakh Crore
The defence ministry on Friday cleared procurement of weapons and military hardware worth Rs 2.38 crore including S-400 missiles and medium transport aircraft.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Parliament Approves Finance Bill 2026
Parliament on Friday approved the Finance Bill 2026 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha with a voice vote, completing the budgetary exercise for the next fiscal starting April 1.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Borrowing Boom
Bankers in parts of Jammu and Kashmir say more people are coming in for personal loans these days.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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BJP Workers Stage Protest in Jammu, Demand National Law University
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Friday staged a protest in Jammu demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in the region, with police erecting barricades to prevent the demonstration from advancing towards sensitive areas.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Less Is More
From psychology labs to ancient philosophy, evidence points to a simple truth: cutting clutter, choices, and excess may be the surest path to wellbeing.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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7 Killed As Avalanches Hit Zojila Pass
5 Injured; Several Vehicles Buried
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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MMU Delegation Meets Iran Envoy, Expresses Solidarity
SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) on Friday met Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, in New Delhi to convey condolences over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, and express solidarity with the Iranian people.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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J&KAACL Commemorates 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram'
Srinagar: As part of the nationwide commemoration marking 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram’, the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organized a grand cultural event at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, under a special phase campaign being observed from March 23 to 30.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Rs 9.48 Cr Project Formulated for Riverbank Protection along Kishanganga: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that several stretches along the banks of the Kishanganga River in Gurez have witnessed soil erosion due to natural factors, including steep slopes, fast-flowing water, and increased discharge during rainfall and snowmelt.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Fruit Vendor Stabbed in Soura
Srinagar: An 18-year-old fruit vendor was injured after being stabbed by an person in the Soura area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Pro-Iran Slogans Trigger Uproar In J&K Assembly
BJP Presses For NLU In Jammu; House Adjourned
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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West Asia Conflict PM Modi Meets CMs, Calls For 'Team India' Approach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed preparedness and response plans with chief ministers of states, barring those going to polls, in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict, stressing the need for coordinated action in a “Team India” approach.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Dal Dwellers Rehabilitation Shifted to In-Situ Model, Process Stalled: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the rehabilitation process of Dal dwellers to Rakh-i-Arth Housing Colony, Bemina, has been halted due to multiple impediments, including an ongoing investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Generosity in an Unequal World
As wealthier actors hold back, Kashmir's struggling families step forward, deepening the imbalance.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Household Hacks
Prices of food, fuel, transport, electricity, and daily services have increased gradually in Kashmir over the past year.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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Iran Grants India Passage Via Strait Of Hormuz
Iran allowed India and a number of other \"friendly nations\" including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir Medical College & Hospital Organizes Event on World Tuberculosis Day
Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) Sempora on Thursday organized event on World Tuberculosis Day aiming to strengthen awareness to eliminate tuberculosis.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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J&K Budget Session Enters Second Leg Today
Key Bills Lined Up; Stormy Session Expected
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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CIK Conducts Raids Across 3 Districts In Kashmir
Busts LeT’s Terror Recruitment Module
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir Faces Online Abuse Crisis
Police arrests tackle the immediate bullying, but viral portrayals of people like Fayaz Ahmad Rather show how digital platforms drive the larger problem.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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Harbhajan Conducts Specialised Training Camp For Emerging Off-Spinners
Former India player Harbhajan Singh on Thursday conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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US, Iran Harden Positions As Conflict Intensifies
Iran and the United States appeared locked in a deepening impasse on Thursday, each hardening its stance over negotiations, raising fears of further escalation in the ongoing Middle East war.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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Mustard Replaces Saffron in Pampore Belt
Even as the government continues to claim an increase in saffron production and expansion in the area under cultivation in Jammu & Kashmir, ground realities in the traditional saffron belt of Pampore narrate a different story.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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LG Okays Para's Bill On New Divisions, Districts
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the introduction of a private member's Bill in the Assembly seeking a statutory framework for the re-organisation of administrative units across the Union Territory.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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PM To Meet CMs On West Asia Crisis
States’ Readiness, Supply Plans To Be Reviewed
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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HDFC Bank Parivartan Partners With Smile Foundation To Deploy 8 Mobile Medical Care Units Across Remote Parts Of North India
HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, has partnered with Smile Foundation to launch 8 Mobile Medical Care Units (MCUs) across select remote communities in North India, serving approximately 4 lakh individuals.
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MARCH 27,2026 ISSUE
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CM Omar Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday night chaired a cabinet meeting to review key development initiatives and governance priorities in the Union Territory.
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