Kashmir Observer TV

The News Behind the News

Kashmir defies analysis, prognostication and prediction. It is as enigmatic and mind twisting as it is mystifying. Kashmir Observer takes upon itself to unravel the mystery and mystique of Kashmir.

With an experience of over two decades in print and online journalism and drawing upon its expertise and insights, KO launches Observer TV (OTV), Kashmir’s first online television to bring you the news and views behind the news.

OTV will be featuring videos of events, peoples’ views, conversations with eminence grises and experts and analyses that go beyond the obvious and the apparent. We aim to educate, inform, analyze and inspire.

Keep tuned and watch Kashmir unravel on OTV.

9 Years long wait for a Bridge?

9 Years long wait for a Bridge?

Construction of Steel Ducked RCC Bridge on Shali Ganga at Arampora Dreygam Budgam. More than Rs 67 lakhs allocated under CD Panchayat, MNREGA, 13 FC 9 yrs back but work still incomplete.

GoAir Cancels Flights, Flyers Stuck

GoAir Cancels Flights, Flyers Stuck

As Go First Airlines grounded flights amid bankruptcy passengers with valid tickets are left in the middle of nowhere. Go First on Tuesday announced suspension of flights from May 3 to May 5. Go Air’s slide into bankruptcy has left travelers frustrated and confused. The sudden announcement has thrown a wrench in people’s travel plans.

How A Blind Student Was Robbed Of Scholarship

How A Blind Student Was Robbed Of Scholarship

Why online Govt services do not benefit citizens of Jammu & Kashmir? And how people, specially from disadvantaged groups, are the worst hit. Here is this week’s Inkishaaf.

Fire At Hazratbal Market

Fire At Hazratbal Market

The devastating fire broke out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex in Hazratbal. The complex, which housed several food outlets including Hattrick and Amigos, caught fire around 11:45 AM and soon spread to other compartments. Fire and Emergency Services tried to contain the fire for hours, but it spread to nearby residential houses causing huge losses estimated to be worth crores of rupees. Locals have alleged that the use of domestic LPG cylinders at food outlets caused the fire.

Amid Growing Dog Bites, Srinagar Awaits Smart Waste Management

Amid Growing Dog Bites, Srinagar Awaits Smart Waste Management

This week’s INKISHAF is on government’s inability to implement the smart solid and liquid management programme for Srinagar Smart City. The model won’t only make Srinagar smart in real sense but will also give people a sigh of relief from the growing canine terror.

Day of Al Quds Held in Kashmir

Day of Al Quds Held in Kashmir

Thousands of Muslims in Kashmir staged marches after Friday prayers to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand freedom for Al Aqsa Mosque, the first Qibla of Islam. Demonstrations were held across Kashmir with hundreds of thousands joining prayers at Dargah Hazratbal.

Brouhaha Over Blacklisted Company Highlights JK’s Job Jinx

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”.

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