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Kashmir Observer
Loopholes in Our Hospitals
A year of observing valley hospitals exposes inefficiencies, overburdened staff, and unattended patient needs.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Probe Ordered After Cricketer Wears Helmet with Palestinian Flag
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, a police spokesperson said.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
JKEDI Launches 5th Batch Of MDPs Under RAMP Scheme
SRINAGARJammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday launched the fifth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) at Shopian under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Over 340 Killed in Accidents on Jmu-Sgr Highway in 2 Years
More than 340 people lost their lives in about 2,300 road accidents on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway over the past two years, officials said on Friday.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
ALC Launches Campaign on New Labour Codes, SSSs
To empower the local workforce and ensure strict adherence to statutory compliances, the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Srinagar inaugurated a ten-day district-wide awareness programme on new Labour Codes and Social Security Schemes (SSS).
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Dir Agri Inaugurates Sensitization Programme On FPOs
Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah Friday inaugurated one day sensitization programme on Farmer producer organizations (FPOs) at Agriculture complex lalmandi Srinagar.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Grandmother, Her Grandson Burnt to Death
A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle harrowing winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing and the humanitarian crisis deepens.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Rupee Slips Past 90, Settles At 90.20 Against Dollar
The Indian rupee slipped below the 90mark and settled the day lower by 22 paise at 90.20 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, amid disappointing macroeconomic data and strengthening of the American currency in overseas markets.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
J&K Govt To Launch Online Notary Portal, Inspection Teams To Verify Notaries
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to launch an online notary portal and has ordered the constitution of dedicated inspection teams for physical verification of notaries across the Union Territory to ensure accountability, transparency and efficiency.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Notifies Vacancy for Public Relations Officer
The University of Kashmir has invited online applications from eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the post of Public Relations Officer (PRO), according to Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 issued by the varsity.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sajjad Chairs Meeting of Committee on Govt Assurances
The Committee on government assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened a meeting at Assembly Complex, Jammu to review the assurances pertaining to the Power Development Department (PDD).
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ashes: Australia Name Unchanged Squad For Sydney Test
Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG could still prompt changes to the final XI.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Alarming Trend Of White-Collar Terrorism Emerging: DM
Says Doctors Who Write Rx Had RDX In Their Hands
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India's Manufacturing Sector Activity Falls To 2-Yr Low In Dec: PMI
India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed the weakest improvement in the sector in two years in December on account of softer expansions in new orders, prompting firms to limit input purchases and job creation, a monthly survey said on Friday.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
After a Year of Multiple Setbacks, Cong Hopes for Revival in 2026
The Congress endured another gloomy year in 2025, as it posted one of its worst performances in Bihar and Delhi assembly polls, and battled internal factionalism in Karnataka, one of the only three states the party rules on its own.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hope & Renewal
A year of rebuilding trust, expanding opportunities, and embracing change defines Jammu and Kashmir's journey forward.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Announces Rs 7,295-Cr Export Package To Improve Exporters' Access To Credit
The government on Friday announced a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, comprising a Rs 5,181-crore interest subvention scheme along with a Rs 2,114-crore collateral support, to improve exporters' access to credit.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Directs Musk-led X to Remove Vulgar, Unlawful Content
The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar and unlawful content, especially generated by its AI app Grok or face action under the law.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India to Tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI & T201 Series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in September this year.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Reviews Issues Raised by Legislators
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday held a series of meetings with several legislators and public delegations to review and discuss issues related to departments under his charge.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Long Road to Empowerment
Policy targets, events, and photographs often hide the persistent limits women face in everyday decision-making.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DRDO Weapons Played Decisive Role In Op Sindoor: DM
The weapon systems developed by the DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, serving as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of the organisation towards safeguarding national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz Rasool Shah Remembered
Prominent social reformer and educationist Mirwaiz Rasool Shah (RA), was remembered here on his 117th death anniversary on Thursday.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourist Hotspots Buzz As Kashmir Rings In New Year
Kashmir welcomed the New Year with celebrations at major tourist destinations across the Valley, as large numbers of tourists and local residents gathered to mark the beginning of 2026 amid tight security arrangements.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Australia Names Spin-Heavy 15-Member Squad For T20 World Cup
Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ATF Price Cut By 7%; Commercial LPG Rate Up Rs 111 Per Cylinder
Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was reduced by 7.3 per cent on Thursday, while commercial LPG rate was raised by Rs 111 per cylinder, as state-owned oil marketing companies implemented their monthly price revisions aligned with global fuel benchmarks.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Illegal Mining Enforcement Brings in ₹57 Lakh in Kulgam
Kulgam district recorded an unprecedented surge in revenue and enforcement outcomes following a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities in the month of December.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Spoken Past
There was a time when children fell asleep listening to stories about brave kings, clever heroes, and unforgettable characters from the valley's past.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKBOSE Class 10 Results Likely Next Week
Education Minister Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular-2025 class 10th examination in the second week of January.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JERC Shelves JKPDD's 20% Peak Hour Surcharge Proposal
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD seeking nod to charge an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT.
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