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LG Sinha Hikes Ex-Gratia Relief for Violence Victims in J&K, Announces Up to 500% Increase

Srinagar, May 17 -- The enhanced relief is in addition to the Central Government's existing scheme that provides Rs.5 lakh for death or permanent disability caused by terrorist violence. As per the r... Read More


For Kashmiri Doctors, There Is No Finish Line

Srinagar, May 16 -- When Dr. Shabir Ahmad's phone rings at midnight, he doesn't wait to check if it's an emergency. He pulls on a worn jacket, grabs his old medical bag, and steps into the darkness. ... Read More


MHA Orders Posting Of 9 IAS, 3 IPS Officers Of AGMUT Cadre To J&K

Srinagar, May 16 -- According to an order, Ashish Chandra Verma (1994 batch) and Anil Kumar Singh (1995 batch) have been posted to Jammu & Kashmir from Delhi. Other IAS officer include Naveen S L (20... Read More


Inside the Ghost Bunkers of Kashmir: Empty, Cracked, Forgotten

Srinagar, May 16 -- "This is what we got," said Laldeen Khatana, a former village head here near the Line of Control. "But would you hide your children in a place like this?" I stood in that space lo... Read More


Bengaluru Driver Vanishes with Rs.1.51 Crore, Donates to Temple

Srinagar, May 16 -- Rajesh B N, a resident of Vyalikaval, had worked loyally for over a decade. But on May 5, that loyalty came crashing down. The chartered accountant handed Rajesh a bag filled with ... Read More


Inside a Kashmir Lab, I Saw What School Never Showed Me

Srinagar, May 16 -- For most of my school life, science was something I memorized. Not explored. Not questioned. Just memorized. We were taught to define terms, draw neat diagrams, and score well in ... Read More


This Kashmiri Teacher Carries a Classroom in His Bag

Srinagar, May 16 -- I was recently on an academic visit to a small government primary school nestled in the hills of Budgam, my home district in Kashmir. It was meant to be a routine inspection, a che... Read More


MSGDC Srinagar Denies Service Rule Violations

Srinagar, May 16 -- In a written rebuttal shared with this newspaper, Prof. Shah submitted what he described as "documentary evidence" to counter the claims."I have much more supporting material in my... Read More


Misappropriation Of Funds: ACB Registers Case Against Teacher, Others

Srinagar, May 16 -- A spokesman in a statement issued to Kashmir Observer said that ACB has registered a case under FIR number 01/2025 in Police Station ACB Udhampur under sections 5(1) (d) r/w 5 (2) ... Read More


Flight Disruptions Leave 1,895 J&K Haj Pilgrims Stranded

Srinagar, May 16 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Government of India to arrange additional Haj flights from Srinagar to clear the backlog. "I have taken up with the Government of India t... Read More