Kashmir Observer

KO ANALYSIS View all

Long Before Revoking Art370,New Delhi Had A Ready Plan To Quell Protests

Protests against the scrapping of the state’s autonomy by the Narendra Modi government have been muted in Kashmir.

Rain, Snow Forecast From Today

A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) has finally hit the region resulting in further chilly weather conditions in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, where isolated rain and snow could occur during the next 24 hours.

Fog Grounds Flights For Fourth Consecutive Day

Flight operations at the Srinagar airport remained suspended for the fourth straight day on Tuesday as all flights to and fro the Kashmir Valley were cancelled due to poor visibility caused by heavy fog, officials said.

Mystic Mantra: Learning Is Never Perfect

“To err is human” goes the old adage. Every moment we live, we make mistakes. Each mistake, in turn, teaches us a lot. The process of learning therefore is eternal..

Kashmir: August 5 and Beyond

The Battle for the Soul of India

Post War Sino-India Relations

The Ugly Truth

Series of Betrayals and the ‘Enduring Kashmir Conflict’

IK’s UN Speech and Plight of Kashmiris

Muslim Leadership Of India & Kashmir

When Earthquakes Defy Political Boundaries

Future of Kashmir’s Pro-India Politicians

Message From Maharashtra

This for the first time since the BJP’s rise to power at the national level in 2014 that the saffron party has been held back from attaining power or has been thwarted in this attempt by its own partner.

Wular Lake Needs Attention Too

Withering Orchards

End Internet Gag

Maharashtra Potboiler

Assembly Polls?

Abdullah Matters

Rise In Cancer

Deepening Traffic Mess

In Kartarpura Spirit

Spell of Struggle and Sufferings

Cancer is not a death sentence; it’s curable with awareness and early detection being the key elements in fighting this malady. What is needed is social mobilization at grass-root level to create awareness and roping in non-profits to organise screenings across the valley..

Kashmiris Tune Into Radio News in Absence of Internet and TV

Heaven or Harvard: The Dilemma of Modern Education System

Climate Change Eats Output of Top Food Crops in J&K

My Yatra to Banihal

From Ice Cream To Toilet Seats:The Most Bizarre Uses For Gold

Internet Addiction Disorder

Dhadkan: Radio Kashmir’s Live Radio Gameshow

Basic Distinctions about Memory & How to Improve Your Memory

Conserving and Protecting Our Environment

3 Month Long Lockdown, Communication Blackout Cripple Kashmir’s Economy

With onset of winter, a significant amount of commercial activity has disappeared. The prevailing despair has been heightened by the receding hope of an improvement in the situation in near future.

NGOs Keeping Healthcare, Education On Track In Kashmir

Air Ticket Counters at TRC Fleecing Customers, Authorities Mum

Fear Lurks Across Kashmir’s Apple Orchards

LOCAL View all

NEET Aspirants From Kashmir Can Now Apply Offline, Too

With NEET aspirants in Kashmir facing problems in applying for the test online,the NTA has announced that they can also do so offline.

Govt To Cover Students Under Scholarship Schemes

Militants Flee After Brief Gunfight In Pampore

J&K Govt Extends LTC Benefit To Employees

CITY View all

High Court Quashes PSA of 2 Men

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention of two people under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA).

Duo Shifted To Central Jail Under PSA

No Prayers At Jamia Masjid On 17th Friday

2 Detained NC Leaders Admitted At SKIMS

REGIONAL View all

US Commission Seeks Sanctions Against Amit Shah If CAB Passed

A federal US commission on international religious freedom has sought sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah and other principal Indian leadership.

All Outsiders Will Be Expelled By 2024: Amit Shah

Plea Seeking Review Of Ayodhya Judgement Filed In SC

99% Muslims Want Review Of SC Judgment On Ayodhya Dispute: AIMPLB

WORLD View all

Indian-American Lawmaker Introduces Congressional Resolution On Kashmir

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has introduced a Congressional resolution urging India to end the restrictions on communications in JK.

Pak FM Qureshi Meets Lankan Counterpart,Apprises Him About Kashmir

Japan Hopes For Peaceful Resolution Of Kashmir

Tens Of Thousands Rally In Europe, Asia Before UN Climate Summit

LIFE & TIMES

4 Best Cities To Live In India To Live With Family

We all want the best when it comes to.

Play To Retell Story Of Kashmiri Poet Habba Khatoun

The story of 16th century Kashmiri poet Habba Khatoun will be the central theme of "Zoon Noor Kashmir Ka", Aadyam's closing play for its fifth edition.

Tips To Use Air Coolers Efficiently This Summer

Come sweltering summer season, humid air, whopping temperature increase and unbearable heat, the need of the hour in every Indian household is the precious air cooler.

How Wearing Gemstone Bracelets Help You?

Women love wearing bracelets. The sleek, cute design with.

Insha Bashir: Story of Courage and Determination

When she was just 15, in 12th standard, she met with an accident. She had previously been diagnosed with gastric ulcers and suffered oral bleeding..

What’s So Special About Pakistani Dramas?

Everything is not shoddy about Pakistan. There are bright things too which we least take notice of or which get overshadowed by what selective media rhetoric present to us..

Dhadkan: Radio Kashmir’s Live Radio Gameshow

Radio Kashmir, Srinagar has a unique distinction among all the affiliated radio stations of All India Radio for sending the first live radio gameshow on air almost two decades earlier..

From Ice Cream To Toilet Seats:The Most Bizarre Uses For Gold

It's currency. It's luxury. It's even dessert. But those are only the base uses of gold. This is the stuff of gods, big and small..

Phone Movements Can Predict Your Personality

Mobile phone movement patterns say a lot about your personality type, say researchers who used data from phone accelerometers – the tiny sensors tracking phone movement for step-counting and other apps.

India, Pak Failed To Improve Human Situation In Kashmir: United Nations

While appreciating the report's efforts to document the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, Pakistan.

Central Kashmir: Militant Killed In Chadoora Gunfight

A militant was killed in a gunfight with state forces in Bugam area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir's Budgam District on Sunday..

Jhelum Bank Evacuees Hold Protest For Rehabilitation

Several families evacuated from the banks of Jhelum a decade ago Saturday held a protest here seeking rehabilitation..

Elected Govt In J&K In Nation’s Interest: Congress

NEW DELHI — Opposing the statutory resolution in the Lok.

J&K Bank Inaugurates ATMs For Amarnath Yatris

SRINAGAR — In its endeavor to facilitate hassle-free Shri.

BUSINESS View all

Maiden UT Budget For J&K To Be Presented In Parliament

The first budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to be presented in the Indian Parliament for approval soon.

Mobile Call, Internet To Become Costlier By Up To 50% From Dec 3

Need To Build Trust, Address Problems Facing JK Tourism Sector: Experts

India’s Economic Growth Sputters To 4.5%, Weakest In More Than Six Years

SPORT View all

JK To Host 65th National School Games From Dec 9

Jammu and Kashmir will host the 65th national school games that will commence from December 9 here, officials said on Tuesday..

‘Astro-Turf Stadium Being Prepared For I-League Football Tourney’

Davis Cup: ITF Nominates Nur-Sultan As Venue For India-Pakistan Tie

Test Cricket Set to Return to Pak After a Decade With Sri Lanka Series

HEALTH View all

Centre Sanctions Rs 325 Cr Medical College For Handwara

The GoI has accorded approval for establishment of a New Government Medical College attached with existing district/referral hospital Handwara.

Jammu Gets First Exclusive Super Speciality Cancer Hospital

‘India’s Children Face Lifelong Health Burden Of Climate Change’

‘Air Pollution In India Linked With Higher Risk Of Heart Disease,Stroke’

ENVIRONMENT View all

‘Finalise Action Plan For Combating Pollution Levels In Twin Capitals’

Taking serious note over rising pollution in Jammu and Srinagar cities, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the government to finalise action plan for combating pollution levels in twin capitals..

WPD Seeks Assistance To Protect Migratory Birds In JK

NGT Seeks Report On Expansion Of J&K High Court Premises

Flood, Fire And Plague: Climate Change Blamed For Disasters

TRAVEL

Train Service Resumes Partially In Kashmir Valley

Rail services in Kashmir resumed partially on Tuesday over three months after being suspended in view of the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.

Airfare From Srinagar Increase Many Folds, Internet Gag Takes Toll

The airfare from Srinagar to other parts of the country has witnessed increase by many folds, badly affecting travel plans of many Kashmiris.

Air India Reduces Fare Cap On Srinagar-Delhi Flights To Under Rs 7000

NEW DELHI — As Amarnath pilgrims and tourists continue to.

Extra Flights from Srinagar to Fly Out Tourists, Yatris

NEW DELHI — With situation appearing turbulent in Kashmir, aviation.

Vistara Announces Intl Operations

The international services to Singapore will be operated by a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with a two-class cabin configuration business and economy, a Vistara press release said..

Amarnath Yatra: Now Train Services Suspended For 5-Hours

SRINAGAR Northern Railways has decided to suspend train services.

GOI Keen To Start Int’l Flights from Srinagar Airport

SRINAGAR Commercial Airlines have yet to announce their late.

Dubai, The City Of Dreams

Some impressions are deeper and long lasting with a.

First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims To Leave For Saudi On July 4

SRINAGAR The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Kashmir.

J&K Bank Launches Help Tourism To Boost Tourism

SRINAGAR J&K Bank Wednesday launched ‘Help Tourism’, a financial product.

Haj: 412 Seats Allotted To JK Private Tour Operators

SRINAGAR Executive Officer, State Haj Committee (SHC) today informed.

Travellers Should Prefer Kashmir Over European Countries: Secy Tourism GoI

SRINAGAR After winding up his three-day tour to.

DGCA Asks Airlines To Reduce Airfares On 10 Routes To ‘Reasonable Levels’

NEW DELHI Aviation watchdog DGCA Tuesday asked airlines.

Airfares In India See Sharp Rise In Last Few Months: Report

NEW DELHI Airfares in India have been rising in.

INTERVIEW View all

‘We Tell New Delhi Please Uphold Supremacy of Your Own Constitution’

We have been divested of our identity, stripped of our autonomy. Our territorial integrity is gone. We have lost our constitution.

This Time We Are Fighting an Existential Battle: Shah Faesal

MEC Embraces Kashmiri Students With Open Arms

REVIEW View all

Great Jataka Tales By Noor Inayat Khan

Great Jataka Tales Summary: In a small forest, a hare convinces his friendsa monkey, a jackal.

Jinnah Expected India And Pakistan To Be Best Of Friends

10 Management Lessons from Azim Premji

LETTERS TO EDITOR View all

Kashmir: Schrödinger’s Cat

Schrödinger's cat is a thought experiment wherein a cat is placed with poison inside a sealed box. The cat is believed to be both alive and dead until it is observed..

Kashmir in Fix

Governors Statement on Corruption

MEDIA View all

PCI’s Fact-Finding Team To Visit JK From Dec 7 To Assess Media Freedom

A three-member fact-finding team of the Press Council of India will leave for JK on Dec 7 to assess the situation under which media is operating.

Pak, Turkey and Malaysia To Launch Muslim TV Channel

‘Where Do You Find Reporters Like These?’

OBSERVER TV

Kashmir’s Beloved Root Vegetable Has Made A Comeback

2014 Floods ravaged Kashmir and one overlooked consequence was.

Caught in the crossfre

Fear Has Returned To Kashmir Villages As India-Pakistan Clashes Resume. Tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbours are at a boil.Tens of thousands of Kashmiri villagers along the LoC are in distress once again..

Almond Blossom In Kashmir

The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling garden in Shahr-e-Khaas is a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike.Historians maintain there is no record to suggest who laid the garden.