Kashmir Observer

Xi-Putin Meeting

Xi-Putin summit signalled much more than their growing ties and the effort to resolve Ukraine crisis. Russia’s increasing defiance of the West and China’s inexorable rise have confronted the US and the EU with a new existential crisis..

Railway To Connect Kashmir With Mainland India By Dec: Minister

The railway line connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country will be completed this year, and the special Vande Bharat' trains will chug in the Union Territory next year, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday..

Early Spring Retriggers Farming Nightmare in Kashmir

Notably, Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing unusually high temperatures in the spring for the last few years..

Is There a Possibility of an Indo-Pak Peace Brokered by China?

In the case of a China-India-Pakistan trilateral deal, in the eyes of New Delhi, Beijing is its current strategic rival and also an ally of its nemesis Pakistan with both having a history of indirect and tacit collusion during conflicts such as the Indo- Pak wars of 1965 and 1971 and in the decade long militancy in Kashmir.

The Dark Side of Education: When Teachers Become Tormentors

Statements are Not Narrative

Fasting or Feasting

Ill-prepared for Disasters

The fresh quake has come as an important reminder to us to become more mindful of our vulnerability to the natural disasters.

Tech Layoffs

Manage Tourism Around Dal

Push for J&K Elections

The Holistic Essence of Ramazan

Overall, the neuropsychological essence of taqwa can be seen as the cultivation of self-awareness and self-reflection through the act of fasting. By practicing self-control and regulating emotions, individuals can strive towards a higher state of consciousness and become more mindful of their actions in their daily lives

Diabetes, Hypertension and Glaucoma Risk

Facade of Development in Kupwara

The Beauty in Suffering: How Adversity Spurs Creativity

Disability Support Will Be History—Meet Kashmiri Innovator With A Cause

Future is all about Artificial Intelligence and Brain Computer Interface, says Ajaz believing that handicapped people will no longer be a burden on others..

Rage To Rare: Is Kashmir’s Primetime Pitch Fading?

‘It’s a Wake-up Call’: Budgam Bride’s Brutal Murder Stuns Kashmir

How Recent Results Recreated Reservation Ruckus in Kashmir

LOCAL View all

Police Officer Get 1-Yr Jail In Bribe Case

A special court on Saturday sentenced an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) rank Jammu and Kashmir police officer to one year jail over accusations of demanding and accepting a bribe..

Aaliya Mir Becomes First J&K Woman To Receive Wildlife Conservation Award

Tehsildar Suspended On Graft Charges

Two OGWs Arrested In Bandipora

CITY View all

RTO Kashmir Adds More Routes For Minibus Operators In Srinagar

In a bid to streamline the public transport system, Regional Transport authorities on Saturday said they have added more routes under the route integration plan for minibus operators in Srinagar..

Batamaloo Street Vendors Stage Protest Against ‘Relocation’

Man Found Dead In Srinagar’s Rambagh

Thousands Throng Hazratbal, Jamia Masjid On First Friday Of Ramazan

REGIONAL View all

Rahul Gandhi Disqualified From Parliament

The disqualification, which will bar Gandhi from contesting polls for eight years unless stayed by a higher court, saw a shift in the dynamics of Opposition ranks with Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party also expressing strong support for the embattled leader, along with several other Opposition parties..

Missile Misfire During Army Exercise In Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

Mother Arrested For Selling Newborn In Jharkhand

Rahul Gandhi Gets 2 Years Jail, 30 Days To Appeal in ‘Modi Surname’ Case

WORLD View all

Russia, China Join Iranian Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman

Russia and China have launched joint naval drills with Iran in the Gulf of Oman this week, demonstrating their willingness to collaborate on operations at sea..

Britain To Showcase Kohinoor As ‘Symbol Of Conquest’

India Shouldn’t Be Concerned Over China-Brokered Iran-Saudi Deal: Envoy

With Saudi Deals, US, China Battle For Influence In Mideast

LIFE & TIMES

$‘Maths Anxiety’ Is A Real Thing. Here Are 3 Ways To Help Your Child Cope$

‘Maths Anxiety’ Is A Real Thing. Here Are 3 Ways To Help Your Child Cope

Maths anxiety usually develops as a result of poor experiences with maths, which leads to negative thought patterns about your maths potential..

Pulses Are Packed With Goodness: 5 Cool Things You Should Know About Them

Thanks to their nitrogen-fixing ability, pulses are nutritional powerhouses: high in protein and fibre, and low in fat..

‘Managing Negative Emotions Could Be Key To Slowing Pathological Ageing’

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia..

Teacher Leaves Classroom To Pursue Career In Baking

While exciting, the transition from employee to entrepreneur was not an easy one as Rigzin discovered. Being self-taught comes with its own unique set of challenges. Every initial step was a lesson in patience and perseverance.

Poetry, Meditation Power New Research Understanding: Study

Combining poetry and meditation may help discover new angles on the world by enabling researchers to take an unorthodox approach to data collection and analysis, new research says..

Fruit And Veg: Is It Better To Peel Them?

Many people’s default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it’s not necessary. There are important nutrients in the peel. And, what’s more, discarded fruit and veg peels contribute to climate change..

Why Booking Travel On Your Phone Is A Bad Idea

Since the first iPhone launched 15 years ago, consumer shopping habits have slowly but relentlessly shifted toward mobile devices..

‘Playing Sounds During Sleep May Help People Forget Traumatic Memories’

Playing sounds to people while they are asleep can be used to help them to forget or weaken traumatic and intrusive memories, according to a study..

How Your Brain Will Help You Save During The Cost Of Living Crisis

And as energy, transport, fuel and groceries all get more expensive, there are fears that over 4 million British households are experiencing financial difficulties..

How Some Children Prospered In Pandemic Online Learning

For parents, children and teachers, one of the most striking memories of the pandemic will be the sudden transition to online learning..

Idea of Karbala

Karbala is a passionate yearning of Islamic Ideal. It is spiritual and strenuous longing of seemingly elusive values of purity, piety, equity and liberality.

Politicians Live Longer Than The Populations They Represent: Research

In many countries, inequalities in income and wealth have been rising since the 1980s. It has been estimated that the top 1% of income earners globally earn 20 per cent of total income..

White Teeth Does Not Mean Good Teeth

Teeth don’t have to be white to be healthy. As is often the case, what we now believe to signify health in people is actually an aesthetic preference (such as the constantly shifting but always slim definition of a 'healthy' body type)..

These Are The Most Useless Car Tech Features

Cars are getting smarter. While you can’t buy a true self-driving car at a dealership, the vehicles that are available are still crammed full of the newest tech—even if some features are gimmicky..

BUSINESS View all

J&K Govt In Process To Auction Lithium Reserves

J&K mining secretary Amit Sharma on Friday said the Union territory is in the process to auction the lithium reserves discovered last month but it is too early to talk about the timeline..

DA For Central Govt Employees Hiked By 4%

One District One Product Sampark Initiative Launched In J&K

‘Great Staff Response Results In Over-Subscription Of JK Bank ESPS -2023’

SPORT View all

Sportspersons Call On LG

A delegation of outstanding sportspersons from J&K called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan on Saturday..

J&K Senior Women’s Football Team Departs For Nationals

Kashmiri Pacer Called By KKR For Pre-IPL Camp

JKSC Cricket Academy Girls Beat Women’s College

HEALTH View all

National Institute Of Virology Being Set-Up In J&K

As part of strengthening pandemic research, the regional National Institute of Virology (NIV) for north zone was to be established in Chandigarh, but would be set-up in Jammu due to land dispute there..

J&K Gets 20 More DNB Seats In GMCs, District Hospitals

Low Immunity Behind Spring Spike In Flu Cases: DAK

Healthy Lifestyle Key To Preventing Kidney Degeneration: Health Experts

ENVIRONMENT View all

Migratory Birds Start Leaving Kashmir As Spring Begins

With the onset of spring, migratory birds have started leaving Kashmir valley and this winter more than 13 lakh migratory birds have visited the valley..

Govt Undertakes Mega Project To Revive Hokersar Wetlands

HC Issues Notice To PCC, DC Budgam On Brick Kiln Issue

Construction Of ‘WDS’ In Eco-Fragile Zone Raises Eyebrows

TRAVEL

Indian Carriers To Operate 22,907 Weekly Domestic Flights In Summer

Indian carriers will operate a total of 22,907 weekly domestic flights during the summer schedule starting from March 26..

Kashmir To Have Its First Hanging Restaurant Soon

“We are working on the project at the moment and hopefully it will be thrown open for the public in April this year.”.

IndiGo Flight Diverted After Bomb Hoax

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Odisha’s Deogarh was diverted to the Lucknow airport following a “specific bomb threat” which was later declared a hoax, the airlines said..

Indian Airlines Have More Than 1,100 Planes On Order

The country's airline industry is poised for expansion with more than 1,100 planes on order by various domestic carriers..

Air India To Purchase 250 Airbus Aircraft In Largest-Ever Aviation Deal

Tata Group-owned Air India will buy 250 aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes, from Airbus as the airline expands its fleet and operations..

Glass Igloo Becomes New Tourist Attraction In Gulmarg

Thousands of tourists visit the ski resort, Gulmarg for abundant snowfall but this winter there was a surprise awaiting them -- a glass igloo..

Moscow-Goa Flight Diverted To Uzbekistan After Bomb Threat Email: Report

A Goa-bound chartered flight from Moscow with 240 passengers on board was diverted to Uzbekistan in the early hours of the morning today, after the authorities at the Dabolim airport in the state received an email, which claimed that there was a bomb on the plane, police said..

Domestic Passenger Traffic Grows 13.69 Pc To 127.35 Lakh In Dec: DGCA

India's domestic passenger traffic grew 13.69 per cent year-on-year to 127.35 lakh in December, according to DGCA monthly traffic data released on Thursday..

Computer Glitch Grounds Flights Across US

Hundreds of flights were grounded across the United States on Wednesday after a computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)..

Saudi Arabia: Hajj Pilgrimage Returning To Pre-Covid Levels

Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus, authorities say..

Domestic Air Traffic Rises 10% In October: DGCA Data

Indian airlines carried 1.14 crore passengers in October, 10 per cent higher than the number of people flown in September..

‘Domestic Airlines Industry May Report Rs 15,000-17,000 Cr Loss In FY23’

The domestic airlines industry is projected to post a loss of Rs 15,000-17,000 crore in the current fiscal as their financial performance is likely to remain under pressure in the near term, a report said on Friday..

‘Air Passenger Traffic Volume Likely To Recover To Pre-Pandemic Level’

Air passenger traffic volume is expected to recover to the pre-pandemic level, implying a robust 75 per cent year-on-year growth this fiscal, a report said on Monday..

Domestic Air Traffic Nearing Pre-Covid Levels A ‘Great Sign’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the number of daily domestic air passengers nearing the pre-COVID level as a "great sign" and said the focus is on improving connectivity across the country..

INTERVIEW View all

‘A Film Must Find Peace And Love’: In Conversation with Onir

In a brief chat with Kashmir Observer, filmmaker Onir discusses the importance of cinema, filmmaking and Kashmir as a location..

Chat With Charu Sinha: ‘I Pray to Allah For Peace in Kashmir’

Over to Professor: ‘Kashmiri is a Living Language’

REVIEW View all

Defying Misconceptions Regarding Position of Women in Islam

Kidwai's Women in Islam portrays the place, role and contribution of women in its real context and defies the misconceptions about Muslim women..

Architect Builds Narrative of Reconciliation in ‘Shi’ism In Kashmir’

Mapping ‘Islamic Studies’ Discipline: Evolution, Advancement & Approaches

CINEMA & TV View all

‘Triangle Of Sadness’ Director To Head Jury Of 76th Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival has appointed Swedish filmmaker and two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Ostlund as the jury president for its upcoming 76th edition..

Tauqeer Zaidi Set To Shoot Kashmir’s ‘True Picture’

SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ First Film In 33 Yrs To Have Houseful Shows In Kashmir

MEDIA View all

NGO-Militant Funding Case: NIA Arrests Kashmiri Journalist Irfan Mehraj

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday said it arrested a Kashmir based journalist Irfan Mehraj in a case related to NGO- militancy funding case..

PCI Team Arrives In Kashmir

Adani Row: Supreme Court Rejects Request To Gag Media Until Verdict

Kashmir Observer TV

Dispatch From Delhi: How Desperate Land Campaign Brings Kashmir to Centre

This week's INKISHAF is on Jammu and Kashmir's 90-year-old Land Acquisition Act which is still being applied to acquire land for Highway Projects in the region despite the Article 370 abrogation rendering it redundant. The affected people now approach the Union Road Transport Minister to seek benefits of the National Highway Act..

Winds of Change In Wular Lake

Kashmir's biggest lake is witnessing a sightseeing change creating hope and excitement in the local community. Kashmir Observer's correspondent visited the iconic water body in North Kashmir's Bandipora to capture the ground mood..

1.6 Million Tulips Bloom at Kashmir Garden

The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden, ensconced between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar opened for the public on Sunday. .

Are Pesticides Poisoning Drinking Water Sources In Kashmir?

This week's INKISHAF is on the free-flow of pesticides into the drinking water in Kashmir. Many farms located near drinking water sources - streams, canals and ponds - are posing a big health threat to public health..

Bahar And Bustle in Badamwari

Blossoming of almond trees at Badamwaer marks the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Spread over 300 kanals of land, the place has become an important tourist attractions of Kashmir over the time..

Brouhaha Over Blacklisted Company Highlights JK’s Job Jinx

This week's INKISHAF is on ire triggered by Aptech, a blacklisted company hired to conduct exams for government jobs. The educated-cum-unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir are protesting the move at a time when administration is scrapping selection lists to upload "transparency"..

Book Launch: Shi’ism in Kashmir

Architect Hakim Sameer Hamdani's book release function Saturday saw participation of who's who in Srinagar. The event witnessed reviews and expert talks on the subject and it's significance in Kashmir history..

Has Srinagar Civil Lines Become a New Habitat For Leopards?

This week's INKISHAF is on the unhindered movement of leopards in Srinagar outskirts. The situation is giving sleepless nights to residents and prompting many to believe that the posh urban pockets have now become new habitat for the wild cat..

Missing Act Aggravating Kashmir’s Mental Agony

This week's INKISHAF is on the government's inability to make the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 operational in Jammu & Kashmir despite mental health problems escalating in the region..

Property Tax in J&K – An Explainer

The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has recently issued a notification for imposition of property tax in J&K. with effect from April 1st 2023. Many political parties have opposed it arguing that J&K was not being governed by an elected government and bureaucrats lack authority to impose such measures on people who have been living in adverse conditions especially since 2019. But UT administration believes property taxes are the essential pillars of municipal financing the world over. J&K was the only State/UT in the country which was not Levying property tax on citizens..

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