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UN Chief: Lawless World Order Threatens Global Cooperation
Asserting that the UN Charter is not “A la carte menu”, the UN chief Antonio Guterres denounced nations for brazenly violating international law, saying when leaders “pick and choose” which rules to follow, they undermine global order and set a “perilous” precedent.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Haj 2026 Booking Deadline Extended Till Jan 25
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has extended the deadline for completing Haj 2026 booking formalities through Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) and private tour operators till January 25, 2026, providing relief to thousands of pilgrims who were unable to meet the earlier cutoff.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Universities 2.0 Must Go Beyond Degrees: LG Says Campuses Lead Innovation & Social Change'
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said it is the era of \"Universities 2.0\" and called upon higher education institutions to look beyond degrees and transform campuses into epicentres of creative solutions, innovation, and social transformation.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
EPFO Members Can Withdraw EPF Money Through UPI By Apr
Press Trust Of India
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Depleting Springs, Rivers Trigger Water Crisis
An unprecedented dry winter and the growing impact of climate change have triggered an alarming water crisis across several parts of Kashmir, with water levels in major rivers, rivulets and springs dipping to record lows, severely affecting drinking water supply schemes.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Centre- Ladakh Talks to Resume on Feb 4
The high-powered committee (HPC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry to deliberate on the issues of the Ladakh Union Territory is set to meet in the first week of February in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Indigo Says Refunds For Dec 3-5 Disruptions Fully Processed
Domestic carrier IndiGo has processed refunds to all passengers affected by flight cancellations between December 3 and 5, aviation safety regulator DGCA said on Friday.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
My Teenage Descent in Kashmir
What started as a shocking find on my cousin's phone turned into years of obsession and self-destruction. It shows how unhealed pain pushes young people in Kashmir toward secret addictions.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Higher Reaches Receive Snowfall
The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall on Friday, while minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recorded a rise compared to the previous day, officials said.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PM Modi Urges Startups to Lead Global Deep Tech in 10 Yrs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on Indian startups to focus on manufacturing, deep technology, and global leadership, saying the next decade of Startup India must position the country at the forefront of innovation.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Triumphs Over Thackerays in Mumbai
Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP on Friday emerged as the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and also triumphed in Pune, where it made mincemeat of the alliance of NCP factions.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rare Migratory Birds Arrive at Wular Lake
For the first time, a Tundra Bean Goose has been seen at Wular Lake, marking the species' first documented presence in Kashmir’s largest freshwater wetland.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
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ICC Officials To Visit Bangladesh To Resolve T20 WC Imbroglio
A two-member team of the ICC will land in Dhaka on Saturday to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh's participation in next month's T20 World Cup in India, hoping to allay their security concerns having already indicated that a change of venue is impractical.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump: Back US Greenland Takeover Or Face Tariffs
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a Congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers in Copenhagen and sought to lower tensions.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
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Mirwaiz Greets People on Meraj-un-Nabi (PBUH)
On the auspicious occasion of Me'raj-un-Nabi (peace be upon him), Mirwaiz-Umar Farooq extended his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah, particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Has Figure Skating Reached the Limits of Human Performance?
It was at a relatively minor event in upstate New York in September 2022 that Ilia Malinin, the self-anointed “Quad God\" who was fast becoming the biggest name in figure skating, finally landed the jump that so many people had thought impossible.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
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The Pressure of Marks on Youth
Every year, board results take over public talk, while students shoulder the real pressure in silence. If we judge success through curiosity, creativity, and personal growth, we can change how young lives actually take shape.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
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LG, CM Greet People On Shab-e-Meraj
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, praying for peace, harmony, and prosperity across Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
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Pahlavi Pledges Israel Recognition, Nuclear Shutdown if He Takes Power
DubaiExiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi laid out his aspirations on Thursday for how Iran would act if the Islamic Republic were toppled, saying a future Iran under his leadership would immediately recognise Israel, rebrand the Abraham Accords into what he called the “Cyrus Accords”, and bring Iran’s military nuclear programme to an end.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Favors Faster Development of Housing Colonies
In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary chaired a meeting on Thursday to assess the progress and future road-map of housing colonies being developed by the Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB), Jammu Development Authority (JDA), and Srinagar Development Authority (SDA).
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SKUAST-K to hold 11th AgriTech Mela 'Gongul'
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir will organise the 11th edition of its flagship AgriTech Mela, titled “Gongul - Onset of Sowing”, at its Shalimar campus from February 14 to 16, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Delhi Program Brings Kashmiri Students Into Legal Spotlight
Guided By Top Judges And Corporate Counsels, Students From Kashmir Join Peers From Across India For A Rare Legal Training Experience.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG, Home Secy Review Security In J&K
Meetings Examine Anti-terror Strategy, Border Challenges
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January 16, 2026 Issue
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MeT Forecast Light Snowfall At Isolated Places
The weather department on Thursday forecast light snow at scattered locations across Jammu and Kashmir till January 21, followed by a wet spell between January 22 and 24, even as minimum temperatures showed a slight rise at most places compared to the previous day.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Stereotypes in My Own Backyard
Coming home to Kashmir taught me how easily district pride turns into contempt, and how faith, ethics, and history offer a way back to each other.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
From Stigma To Style: Thrift Culture Gains Momentum In Kashmir
Srinagar: Inside a small thrift store in Srinagar, bundled jackets and overcoats are stacked on woven mats and hung along the walls as customers sift through them.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Pushes J&K as Attractive Filmmaking Spot
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
7 Specially-abled Students of Abhinandan Home Excel in Class 12 Exams
In an inspiring demonstration of resilience and determination, seven specially-abled students of Abhinandan Home, Rambagh, here, have cleared the Class 12 examinations with distinction, marking yet another proud moment for the institution dedicated to the education of children with disabilities.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Changes Mindset
Kashmir is slowly waking up to a new way of thinking about success, and the change is visible in classrooms, homes, and online discussions.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
QRV Firefighters Reach Forest Belt on Foot
Special fire fighting teams of the Quick Response Vehicle unit from Gaw Kadal Fire Station were on Thursday seen trekking on foot to the Zabarwan Hills to battle a forest fire raging in the upper Nishat forest belt on the outskirts of Srinagar.
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