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Srinagar Records Coldest Night Of Season
Several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, experienced the coldest night of the season as severe cold conditions tightened their grip across the Valley, with a sharp fall in minimum temperatures recorded in most areas, officials said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Northern Railway Extends Katra Special Train Operations
An official told KNO that train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will operate on January 9 and 10, while Train No. 04082 from Katra to New Delhi will run on January 10 and 11.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ghulamma's Tonga Trick
A nostalgic 'urban legend' where a tonga, a driver, and a policeman create a perfect harmony of wit, law, and humanity.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SMVD's Medical College Derecognition: Students, Faculty In Limbo
The National Medical Commission's 'abrupt' decision to withdraw its letter of permission to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra, just months after the inaugural session of the college commenced, has left the students and faculty staring at an uncertain future.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Elderly Couple Assaulted at Rajbagh, Accused Arrested
Srinagar: Police have taken cognizance of a serious assault incident involving an elderly Kashmiri Pandit couple in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar, leading to the arrest of the accused and initiation of legal proceedings.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Talks On Ladakh To Resume As MHA Calls Committee Meet
In a significant development, the Union Home Ministry is set to convene a meeting of the high-powered committee it constituted to deliberate on issues of Ladakh.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Operation Sindoor Strengthened National Service Spirit: IAF Chief
Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Thursday praised NCC cadets for their contribution during Operation Sindoor, and said the military action reinforced the message that life is not just about earning money or personal pursuits, but also doing something for the country.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Clear Pending Traffic Challans In 7 Days: RTO Kashmir
Srinagar: The Office of the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has issued a public notice directing vehicle owners and operators across the Kashmir division to clear all pending traffic challans within seven days, warning that strict legal action will follow in case of noncompliance.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Invest in Old Wisdom
What our elders give us that money and progress never can.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Police Arrest 2 Drug Peddlers in Ganderbal
In a continued drive against drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Diet Plays ‘Decisive Role’ in Fertility, Say Doctors
Amid growing concerns over infertility among couples, medical experts in Kashmir say that diet and nutrition play a decisive role in determining fertility outcomes for both men and women, influencing hormonal balance, reproductive health, and the quality of sperm and eggs.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Calls for Stronger Credit Linkages & Women-Led Rural | Enterprises
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission QKRLM) to undertake a comprehensive review of its performance under the UMEED (National Rural Livelihood Mission - NRLM) framework and to chart out a roadmap for strengthening rural livelihoods and women-led development across the UT.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Ban Imposed on Waste Discharge into Nallah Sukhnag
The Office of the Block Development Officer Narbal has issued a strict public notice prohibiting the discharge of solid and liquid waste into Nallah Sukhnag, citing serious environmental and public health concerns.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bla-Uri Highway Hit by Third Landslide in 20 Days
The Baramulla-Uri National Highway remained closed on Thursday after another landslide struck the stretch - the third such incident reported in the last 20 days, causing severe inconvenience to commuters.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Forged PRCs, Fake Appointments & Loan Frauds Crime Branch Files 11 FIRs; Officials Under Scanner
Police have registered 11 FIRs in multiple cases of fraud, forgery and cheating, including forging documents to secure government jobs, circulating fake government communications, visa frauds and illegally obtaining compassionate appointments, officials said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Search Op Resumes In Kathua After Gunfight
Security forces resumed a search operation on Thursday morning to track down terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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The Flame That Never Fades
Through elegies and reflections from across cultures, this book captures a moment of sacrifice that echoes through history and conscience.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Bill Threatening 500% Tariff On India For Russia Oil Trade Gets Trump's Nod
US President Donald Trump has “greenlit\" a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him “tremendous leverage” against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Carl Jung Explains Why Kashmir Still Hurts
A Jungian look at how early emotional life in Kashmir follows people into adulthood.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Long Service Little Relief for Trainers in Kashmir
Kashmir’s vocational trainers live the cost of bureaucracy.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Fellowship Failure
Kashmir has spent decades telling its young people that education is the way forward.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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HM To Chair High-Level Meeting Today
First J&K Security Review Of 2026
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Encounter Reported In Kathua Forests
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area of Jammu's Kathua district on Wednesday evening.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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'Sanwarein Bachpan' Initiative Launched to Boost Foundational Learning
Srinagar: The Mission Directorate of POSHAN & ICDS, Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with EduWeave Foundation launched “Sanwarein Bachpan - Nurturing Childhood”, a district-wide initiative aimed at strengthening foundational learning across Anganwadi Centres in Srinagar.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Closure Of SMVD Medical College Disrupts Admissions: CM
Directs Health Minister to Ensure Relocation Of Affected Students
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Dry, Stable Weather Likely Till Jan 22: MeT
Cold Wave Conditions To Intensify
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Div Com Inaugurates Parking Facility at Old Secretariat
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Wednesday inaugurated a dedicated parking facility at the Old Secretariat, Srinagar, for the staff of various offices housed at the Amar Niwas Complex.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Young Zuhair Sets High Targets
Young shotgun shooter Zuhair Khan had been waiting for the moment when he would win the senior national title ever since he decided to pick up a gun after watching his father compete.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Mutation & Mayhem
Clerical errors and illegal mutations are leaving many Kashmiris dispossessed and powerless.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
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Traffic Police Roll Out Sector-wise Plan to Ease Congestion
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic City Srinagar, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, on Wednesday said the department is working with a planned strategy to streamline vehicular movement and address key bottlenecks in the city.
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