Kashmir Observer - June 7, 2025 Issue

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Eid-ul-Azha Being Celebrated Today

Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating Prophet Abraham 's absolute submission to the command of the Almighty, is being celebrated in Kashmir on Saturday along with many parts of the Muslim world.

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Police Saves Woman From Drowning In Jhelum

In a courageous and selfless act, a Special Police Officer on duty, as the driver of SDPO MR Ganj, namely Irfan Hajam, saved the life of a woman who attempted to jump into the river Jhelum near Khangah-e-Moula recently.

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DC Oversees Arrangements For Eid At Hazratbal

Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Friday visited Hazratbal Shrine to take stock of arrangements made by various Departments with regard to celebration of the festivities of Eid-ul-Azha.

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Commissioner SMC Wishes Eid-ul-Azha Greetings

SRINAGAR: On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Dr. Owais Ahmed (IAS), Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, extends his heartfelt wishes to all.

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Div Com, DC Sgr Extend Eid Greetings

On the eve of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Azha, top officials in Jammu and Kashmir, including Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, and Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the Union Territory.

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On Arafah Day Srinagar Markets Witness Massive Rush

A day ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Srinagar's markets were packed to capacity as residents thronged shops on Arafah Day to make last-minute purchases. From bustling lanes in Lal Chowk to the narrow alleys of Downtown, the festive atmosphere was palpable, with families shopping for groceries, garments, mutton, and other essentials.

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June 6 Will Go Down In History: LG 'Kashmir Rail Service Connected Hearts Of People'

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday termed the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji rail bridges by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “historic moment” in the region’s development journey.

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Kashmir's New Train Ride The Most Breathtaking Journey Yet

Imagine gliding effortlessly above the clouds atop the world's highest railway bridge, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, and rivers carving their way through rugged mountains.

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How Mules Paved The Way For World's Highest Rail Bridge

Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting \"Kashmir to Kanyakumari\" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules.

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'Kashmir To Kanyakumari' Rail Network Now A Reality: PM Modi

Says Chenab, Anji Bridges Are Gateways to J&K’s Prosperity

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A Demotion & A Dream Omar's Candid Speech At Rail Inauguration

Renews Call For J&K Statehood

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In Kashmir, Eid Feels Like an Old Song

While the world celebrates with spectacle, Kashmir marks Eid al-Azha with slow cuts, shared meat, and sacred restraint.

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A New Dawn in Kashmir

A landmark railway project and renewed government focus point to fresh possibilities in a region long marked by division.

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Highway To The Heart Of Kashmir

We call it a highway. But on days when the fog rolls in and time slows down, NH-44 feels more like a memory I keep returning to.

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The Kashmiri Elegist Who Left Too Soon

In a Budgam village, a young poet gave grief its rhythm and remembrance its language. Years since his passing, Syed Hussain Mosvi's Marsiyas still echo with devotion, longing, and the light of divine sorrow.

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When Love Is a One-Way Street

In this intimate, slow-burning account, the author tells the story of Sahil, a man who gave everything to a marriage that gave him nothing in return.

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A Reading Room in the Hills of Kashmir

In a remote corner of Budgam, a tiny library inside a government school is slowly reviving the lost habit of reading and is becoming a guiding light for others.

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A Wake-Up Call for Kashmiri Parents

What seems like a cartoon full of cute chaos is actually a sharp, moving lesson on anxiety, emotional suppression, and the hidden cost of toxic positivity.

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Sonamarg Market Illuminated With New Street Lights

In a welcome development for the residents and traders of Sonamarg, street lights have been installed in the main market area, addressing a longstanding demand of the local community.

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Vande Bharat Train Will Boost Trade, Say Business Leaders

The traders in Kashmir have expressed hope that the Vande Bharat train, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Katra on Friday, will prove beneficial for them.

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Tourism Players See Industry Coming Back On Track

Amidst the slump in tourism activities post Pahalgam terror attack, the flagging off of two Vande Bharat Express trains at Katra on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen as a major step towards giving a boost to the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the valley.

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JKRTC Announces Special Bus Service In Baramulla

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) in Baramulla has announced a special bus service to facilitate public movement on the occasion of Eid ul Adha.

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ACB Charges 84 In Massive Illegal Appointment Scam In Sumbal

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a chargesheet in the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla against 84 individuals—including officials of the Municipal Committee (MC) Sumbal and 82 illegally appointed _ beneficiaries—for fraudulent appointments made in 2009-2010.

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Sgr-Katra Rail Link Hailed as Game-Changer By Traders , Artisans

SRINAGAR: The recent inauguration of the much-anticipated Srinagar-Katra railway link has evoked an overwhelmingly positive response from various sectors across Kashmir, with stakeholders terming it a “historic and transformative” development poised to redefine the region's economic dynamics.

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Leaders Welcome Arrival Of Vande Bharat Trains

Jammu and Kashmir political leaders on Friday welcomed the arrival of Vande Bharat trains to the valley, with the former chief minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti saying the people are quite happy with the completion of the project.

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J&K Seeing Record Infra Growth Under Modi Govt: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir is now witnessing the fastest pace of infrastructure growth under the Narendra Modi-led government.

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PM Modi Calls Kheer Bhawani Mela A Beacon Of Peace, Progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the recent Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela as a testament to the “new, hopeful” Jammu and Kashmir, where thousands of devotees gathered in a powerful display of faith, peace, and normalcy.

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Mini Marathon, Kho-Kho Mark Twin Sports Events In Tangmarg

Department of Youth Services and Sports Zones Tangmarg and Kunzer on Friday jointly organised two impactful events — a Mini Marathon for sub-division Tangmarg and a Girls Kho-Kho competition at playfield Kunzer, under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

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District Admin Budgam Organises Cycle Rally To Raise Awareness

In an initiative aimed at raising awareness about drug de-addiction, the District Administration Budgam, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and Sports, School Education Department and Social Welfare Department, organised a Cycling Event on Friday.

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Will Kohli Come Out Of Test Retirement If India Lose In England?

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who considers Test cricket as the pinnacle, could come out of retirement if India suffer a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England and is requested to return by the team management and selectors.

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