Kashmir Observer
Trump: Back US Greenland Takeover Or Face Tariffs
Copenhagen: President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a Congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers in Copenhagen and...
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JKBOSE Class 10, 12 Exams Out; Girls Outscore Boys
Srinagar: Girls outperformed boys in both Class 10 and Class 12 annual regular examinations as the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Wednesday declared the results, recording an overall pass percentage of 84 percent in Class 10 and 85...
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Bhushan Bazaz Passes Away At 91
Srinagar- Pandit Bhushan Bazaz, noted social and political activist, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness in New Delhi. He was 91. Bazaz was founder of the Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Front (JKDF), and son of the renowned writer and Kashmir...
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Census 2027 Preparations Begin In J&K
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir has geared up for Census 2027, with the Union Territorylevel Census Coordination Committee expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Amit...
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CIK Busts Mule Account Network; Files FIR, Detains 22
Srinagar: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on an organised cybercrime network involved in operating mule bank accounts to launder proceeds of cyber frauds, illegal online gaming, betting...
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Kashmir Remembers a Prime Minister on Ice as Snow Drought Deepens
Srinagar- Abdul Rashid Shangloo was a teenager in Srinagar when he saw a jeep cross Dal Lake. The then prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, used the stunt to show how strong winter could be in the valley. Now in his...
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U.S. Takes Over Venezuela After Capture Of President
Srinagar: President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela following a dramatic overnight U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, a claim that immediately...
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Snow Delayed, Dry Weather Forecast in Kashmir Till Jan 20
Srinagar: There is no major Western Disturbance expected to affect the Kashmir region till January 20, although a few feeble systems may bring isolated showers over scattered areas, officials said. According to the forecast, January 1 is likely to...
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Kashmir Rings In New Year With Tourism Revival
Srinagar: Kashmir’s tourism sector witnessed a strong New Year revival on Wednesday, with heavy tourist footfall reported at key destinations, particularly Gulmarg and Pahalgam, bringing renewed optimism to the industry after months of...
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2025: From Pahalgam To Floods, J&K Endures A Year of Crisis
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's quest for restoration of statehood suffered twin blows during the year in the form of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Delhi car blast. The elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made all the right...
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Rain, Snow In Valley From Dec 30: IMD
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures declined across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday, with several places recording sub-zero readings compared to the previous day, officials said. According to details, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of...
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Pahalgam Terror Case Probe A Global Model: Shah
Srinagar:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack was a complete and successful probe that would be studied by agencies across the world, asserting that it set a global benchmark in counter-terror...
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India On Historic Economic Growth Path: LG
Srinagar: Highlighting India’s rise as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the country is on a historic path of economic growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing...
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10 Years Of Modi Govt Ensured Peace In J&K: Shah
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that the past ten years of the Narendra Modi led government have ensured lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir and improved internal security across the country. Addressing the Passing Out...
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Snowfall Breathes Life Into Kashmir’s Winter Tourism
Srinagar:The first spell of snowfall in Kashmir has rekindled hopes of a revival in the Valley’s tourism sector, which had suffered major setbacks this year due to security concerns and adverse weather conditions. The tourism industry, which was hit...
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Chillai Kalan Sets In; Alert Issued, Travel Restrictions Imposed
Srinagar: Kashmir enters Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period today as the Meteorological Department forecast an active weather spell with snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains across Jammu and Kashmir. Chillai Kalan, a Persian...
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Kashmir Braces For Rain, Snow As Temps Dip
Srinagar: After a brief respite, cold conditions tightened their grip on Kashmir as night temperatures dropped and settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Friday. Pulwama town in south Kashmir emerged as the...
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J&K’s Fertility Rate Falls To 1.4, Among Lowest In India
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has moved decisively into the low fertility bracket, recording a Total Fertility Rate of 1.4, a level that places it well below the population replacement threshold and among the lowest in the country. The figures were...
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Disrupt Terror Financing, Counter Radicalisation: LG To Officers
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the families of the Nowgam accidental blast martyrs in Srinagar and handed over appointment letters on compassionate grounds. The move, officials said, is part of the administration's commitment...
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Those Fanning Separatism Will Face Action: LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said concrete action is being taken to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region, warning that those fanning separatism will face action as per law. He made the statement while...
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Health Experts Warn Of Silent Killer Inside Homes This Winter
Srinagar: As the Valley slips deeper into winter cold, a silent threat is building inside thousands of homes. Health experts in Kashmir are urging families to stop using unvented gas heaters in sealed rooms, warning that the devices can release deadly...
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JKPSC Exam File Returned Promptly: LG Office
Srinagar: Amid a row over the delay in clearing a file related to age relaxation for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) scheduled for December 7, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the file was returned the same day it was...
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Putin Touches Down In Delhi For High-Stakes Summit
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi—his first trip to India since the Ukraine war began nearly four years ago. Modi personally received Putin...
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J&K Cabinet Slashes EWS, RBA Quotas To Lift Open Merit Share
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major revision of the reservation structure by reducing quotas in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Reserved Backward Area (RBA) categories to increase the share of Open Merit...
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Define Fake News, Make Fact Checks Mandatory: House Panel
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to explore the feasibility of amending the penal provisions for publishing or telecasting fake news to include cancelling the accreditation of the journalist or the creator found guilty of...
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J&K Placed In New Highest-Risk Seismic Zone VI
Srinagar: In a landmark shift with direct implications for Jammu & Kashmir, the Union Territory has been placed in India’s newly created highestrisk seismic Zone VI, according to a radical overhaul of the country’s earthquake hazard map released by the...
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J&K Govt Orders Major Reshuffle In PDD
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle in the Power Development Department (PDD), issuing a fresh list of transfers and postings of I/c Executive Engineers and I/c Assistant Engineers across different...
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'Return Law & Order; Revoke If We Fail: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said incidents like the Pahalgam attack and the recent Delhi blast would not recur if statehood is restored, arguing that security responsibility must return to an elected government. Speaking after the...
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Dismantling Terror Ecosystem In J&K My Mission: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that his mission in Jammu and Kashmir from the very beginning has been to improve the lives of people, eradicate discrimination and dismantle the terror ecosystem, while ensuring that...
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Winter Vacations In Phased Manner From Today
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for schools of the Kashmir valley and the winter zone of the Jammu region. School Education Department (SED) Secretary Ram Niwas Sharma in an order said that the...
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MGNREGA Work Limit In J&K Raised To 150 Days
Srinagar:The Centre has approved an increase in the number of person-days provided under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to 150 for Jammu and Kashmir, a move welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar...
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Red Fort Blast A Terror Attack; JeM ‘Doctor Module’ Involved: Govt
Srinagar: The Government on Wednesday termed the blast near the Red Fort as a “terrorist incident”, as investigations revealed that Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the explosives-laden car, had planned an attack to coincide with the Babri Masjid...
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Death Toll Rises To 13
Srinagar:The death toll in the blast near Red Fort rose to 13, with four more people succumbing to injuries, police said on Tuesday. A powerful explosion ripped through a slowmoving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday...
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8 Dead, Dozens Injured In Delhi Red Fort Blast
New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and gutting several vehicles, officials said. Twenty-four people were injured...
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Art 370 To Op Sindoor, Every Promise Kept: PM
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has fulfilled every commitment made to the people, citing the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Temple, and the recent Operation Sindoor as proof of his...
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Bihar Creates History: Record 65% Turnout In Phase 1
Patna: In the "highest ever" voter turnout in Bihar, nearly 65 per cent of 3.75 crore electors exercised their franchise on Thursday across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections, which marks the beginning of a closely watched...
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Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key J&K Roads
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday forced the closure of key mountain roads, including the Mughal road, Gurez–Bandipora road and the Srinagar–Leh highway, while the Meteorological Department predicted a...
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Food Safety Gets Scientific Push As SKIMS Plans White Paper
Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), in collaboration with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), convened the Food Safety and Health Conclave 2025 on Tuesday, bringing together...
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Those Misusing Journalism Must Face Law: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officers to take strict action against fake journalists operating in Jammu and Kashmir and to ensure that only bona fide media professionals are recognised and engaged by government departments,...
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India Targeted Terrorists, Not Civilians: Army Chief
Rewa: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said India fought with the combined strength of principles and technology during Operation Sindoor and did not target civilians or military installations in Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in Madhya...
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LG Sinha Dismisses ‘Unnecessary Speculation’ On Statehood
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday dismissed what he called “unnecessary speculation” over the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, reiterating that the Union Home Minister has already clarified the sequence of steps ahead —...
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Flood Row: House Erupts After Speaker Blocks Motion
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed an adjournment motion moved by BJP legislators seeking an immediate discussion on the plight of flood victims. As...
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Uproar Over BJP MLA’s Remarks; CM Confirms Law University
Srinagar: Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after BJP MLA Shagun Parihar alleged that the government was neglecting some areas of Kishtwar because “nationalist Hindus” reside there. The remarks, made...
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Bills & Barbs Mark A Noisy Day
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a stormy session marked by uproar and sharp exchanges as multiple opposition parties clashed with the government over regional discrimination, flood losses, and controversial bills on land...
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Crop Worth Rs 209 Cr Wiped Out In J&K Flood
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the recent floods caused losses worth 209 crore to the agriculture and allied sectors and that a detailed report has been sent to the Centre seeking relief assistance. “Agriculture and...
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Ex-JE Jailed 7 Years for Two-Decade-Old DoB Fraud
Srinagar: A Pulwama court on Thursday sentenced a former Junior Engineer of the Rural Development Department to seven years’ imprisonment for manipulating his date of birth by five years in his service book. Special Judge AntiCorruption Pulwama, Dr....
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Adopt Smart Tech To Counter 'Fabricated' Narrative: LG To Police
Srinagar: Asserting that the entire country acknowledges the J&K Police’s courage and unwavering resolve in maintaining peace and security, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid rich tributes to police martyrs during the Police Commemoration...
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Govt Won’t Bow to Pressure on Reservation Report: CM
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that no government works under pressure and termed it “improper, even illegal” to make the reservation policy report public before it reaches the Lieutenant Governor for approval. Responding to...
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No One Responded Like Modi: Shah
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Modi-led government has dealt with terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir with unmatched resolve and strength, asserting that no previous administration responded in a similar manner. Addressing a...
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A Year In Office: Judge Our Govt After 5 Yrs, Says CM
Srinagar: "This is a five-year government; if you want to judge us by our manifesto, judge us after five years,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. Omar defended the performance of the National Conference-led government as it completed one year in...
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All Barriers Removed, Justice For Terror Victims Assured: LG
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said his administration is committed to ensuring justice, respect, and dignity for families of civilians killed by Pakistanbacked terrorists, asserting that “a new era of justice...
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Op Sindoor Showed We Will Avenge Every Drop Of Blood: LG
Jammu: Asserting that Operation Sindoor was the result of the valour and sacrifice of the Indian armed forces, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the operation sent out a message to the world that India will avenge every drop...
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Gaza Deal Signed: All Hostages, 1,900 Prisoners Released
Gaza: All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of...
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Afghan FM Visits Darul Uloom Deoband
Saharanpur: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday expressed confidence that the India-Afghanistan ties will grow stronger in future as he visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur, one of the most influential Islamic seminaries in South...
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IMHANS Kashmir Sees 2 Lakh Patients, Warns of Ongoing Challenges
SRINAGAR: Srinagar: Amid a growing mental health crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, doctors say an increasing number of people are seeking treatment, reflecting a slow but positive shift in awareness and acceptance. Official data from the Government Medical...
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Major Bureaucratic Shake-Up: J&K Govt Transfers 108 Officers
Srinagar: In a sweeping administrative overhaul, the J&K government on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting of 108 officers across multiple departments, marking one of the largest bureaucratic reshuffles in recent months. According to an order,...
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Kashmir’s Cold Season Triggers Rush for Controversial Syrups
Srinagar: Despite a cough syrup crisis in mainland India, early snowfall in Kashmir’s upper reaches and a sudden drop in temperature have made these medicines must-have for local parents this autumn. Shelves are emptied daily as families rush to...
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Centre Transfers Rs 171 Cr To 8.5 Lakh J&K Farmers
Srinagar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday released 21st instalment of Rs 171 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme to 8.55 lakh farmers of floodaffected Jammu & Kashmir. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKISAN)...
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J&K High Court Draws Line Between Rape & Marriage Rights
Srinagar: She spent a decade building a life with him. They shared a home, raised a child, and lived like husband and wife. But when he refused to marry her, she turned to the courts, accusing him of raping her on the pretext of marriage. The trial...
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PM Modi Turning Mahatma's Dreams Into Reality: LG
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is turning Mahatma Gandhi’s dreams into reality, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday while paying tributes to the Father of the Nation on his 156th birth anniversary in Srinagar. Addressing the...
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J&K Records 2nd Lowest Murder Rate In 2023
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded the second-lowest rate of murder cases among all states and Union territories in 2023, with less than one case per one lakh population, according to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The...
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Over 5,000 Rural Houses In J&K To Get PMAY Support: Minister
Srinagar: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced a comprehensive relief package for Jammu and Kashmir, promising swift assistance to families and farmers affected by recent floods, landslides and...
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‘Art 370 Abrogation Permanently United Kashmir With India’
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has delivered a decisive blow to terrorism and its sponsors. Addressing a gathering, Shah said, “Through surgical strikes, air strikes, and...
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‘Mother Tongue Education Key to Nation-Building, Socio-Economic Growth’
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday emphasised the importance of linguistic harmony and mother tongue education in fostering national unity, inclusive development, and socio-economic growth. He made these remarks...
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Kashmir Apples Rot As NH Closure Cripples Transportation
Srinagar: Kashmir’s fruit industry is reeling under massive losses as the continued closure of the SrinagarJammu National Highway has disrupted transportation of produce during the peak harvest season. President of Sopore Fruit Mandi, Fayaz Ahmad...
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Devotees Throng Hazratbal on Eid-e-Milad
Srinagar: The revered Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal Lake witnessed an overwhelming outpouring of devotion on Saturday as thousands of people from across Kashmir gathered to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Pbuh), the birth anniversary of Prophet...
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Rising Waters, Fallen Walls: Flood Chaos Unleashed Again In J&K
Srinagar: Nature’s fury has once again struck Jammu and Kashmir, with incessant rainfall over the past three days swelling rivers, submerging homes, and triggering widespread chaos across the Union Territory. The floods have already claimed two lives...
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5th Cloudburst In A Fortnight 11 Dead In Reasi, Ramban; Death Toll Rises To 130
Srinagar: At least 11 people, including seven of a family, died in two incidents of cloudburst and landslide triggered by heavy rains in remote villages of Reasi and Ramban districts, as Jammu and Kashmir, beset by a series of natural calamities in the...
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Srinagar Among Least Safe Cities For Women: NARI 2025 Report
Srinagar: Srinagar has figured among the country’s least safe cities for women in the National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025, released on Thursday. The nationwide index based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, rplaced...
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Kashmir’s First Printmaking Studio Brings India’s Master Artists Home
Srinagar: On the morning of September 2, 2025, the first printmaking studio in Jammu and Kashmir will open its doors, welcoming five days of creativity, colour, and collaboration. Five of India’s most acclaimed printmakers will guide young artists,...
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Government Takes Over 215 Jama'at Linked Schools
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the takeover of 215 schools affiliated, directly or indirectly, with the proscribed organisation Jama'ate-Islami (JeI) and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). According to Government...
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RS Adopts Motion To Send Bills
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Thursday adopted a motion to nominate 10 members to the Joint Committee of both Houses which will scrutinise the three bills for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers on arrest for 30 consecutive days...
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