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Indian Army Chief Visits UAE
Emphasises evolving global security landscape
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Introduces New Grant-in-aid Classification
Departments directed to provide component-wise details of projected funds
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Separate Jammu Will Face Ladakh’s Fate: CM Omar
Asserting that further division of Jammu and Kashmir on religious lines can have far-reaching consequences, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday castigated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for claiming that Jammu only may get statehood.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Work Begins on New GMS Gangbug Building
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inspected the initiation of construction work on a new building for Government Middle School (GMS) Gangbug, a project aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure and addressing a longstanding demand of local residents.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Contractual Jobs and Psychological Insecurity in Kashmir
In recent years, contractual employment has become the main form of public sector hiring in Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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I Was 15 and Clueless
I still remember the morning my 10th-grade marks dropped: 99%.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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SSP Traffic Warns Car Dealers Against Misuse of City Roads
Srinagar: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, Srinagar City, Ajaz Ahmed on Tuesday issued a stern warning to car dealers and shopkeepers, asserting that public roads in Srinagar cannot be used for commercial activities or long-duration parking.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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The Affairs I See
I live in Srinagar and I write stories.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Women Don’t Make a Fuss
I want to tell you how women in Kashmir stay alive.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Budgam Girls Begin Trekking Camp at Pahalgam
Harsh Winter, Unyielding Spirit
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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My Jacket Is Sweating
I wore my puffer jacket this morning and regretted it by the second corner.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
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Low Voltage Grips Kashmir as Power Demand Nears 3200 MW
Amid peak winter, Jammu and Kashmir valley is reeling under ‘severe low voltage issues, official said.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Kashmiri Leaders Face The Rising Tide Of Youth Concerns
From rent to recruitment, Kashmir’s young people are facing a crisis the leaders cannot ignore.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Practical Paths Forward
Everyday decisions can shape both income and life.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Cuba Says 32 Officers Killed in US Operation in Venezuela
An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes in the South American nation.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Fire Breaks Out Near LD Hospital Bund, Damage Contained
Srinagar: A fire broke out in a residential structure near LD Hospital Bund in Srinagar on Monday, triggering concern among locals before being brought under control by the Fire and Emergency Services
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Khelo India Beach Games Get Off To A Colourful Start
The second edition of Khelo India Beach Games got off to a colourful start at the Ghoghla Beach here on Monday with a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Study Links Insomnia, Anxiety To Weaker Immune System
Insomnia or anxiety could be linked to fewer number of immune cells, potentially resulting in a less effective immune system, a study in young women has found.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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'Over 80% Of Psychiatric Patients In India Do Not Receive Timely Care'
The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) has expressed deep concern over the persistently high mental health treatment gap in India, noting that nearly 80-85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Neglected Jhelum Channel Sparks Sanitation Crisis in Karfalli Mohalla
Srinagar: The water channel linked to the Jhelum and passing through Karfalli Mohalla in Habba Kadal Srinagar has deteriorated into an open dumping ground due to prolonged neglect, causing growing concern among local inhabitants over sanitation, environmental damage and public health risks.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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The Stream My Mother Loved
My mother played here as a child. Today, it’s almost unrecognizable. And I can’t just watch it vanish.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Uniform MTS Cadre Mandatory For All Depts: CAT
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) here has held that the restructuring of the erstwhile Class-IV cadre through a uniform designation of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is binding on all departments, leaving no discretion to continue with outdated or obsolete classifications.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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EAC to Review Clearance Extension for 850-MW Ratle project
SRINAGAR: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will consider the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited's request for an extension of its Environmental Clearance for the 850-MW Ratle hydroelectric project in Jammu & Kashmir.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Lack of Braille Institute Hampers Education of Visually Impaired in J&K
Visually impaired persons across Jammu and Kashmir have strongly advocated for the establishment of a dedicated Braille training institute in the Union Territory, saying such a facility is crucial for ensuring inclusive education, self-reliance, and dignity for persons with visual disabilities.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Locals Seek Removal of Road Divider at Abdullah Bridge
Srinagar: Concerned citizens have appealed to the Traffic Police to remove the road divider at Abdullah Bridge, Srinagar, citing frequent traffic congestion at the busy junction.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Sprinter Dhanalakshmi banned for 8 yrs
Uttarakhand left-arm pacer Rajan Ku-mar failed a dope test and was handed provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in a rare case involving a cricketer.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Fare Hike Confusion Continues: Commuters Slam Govt ‘Silence’, Demand Clear Order
Confusion over passenger fare revisions in Jammu and Kashmir continues, with commuters reporting higher fares even as the government maintains that “no official order” has been issued.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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What Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's Words Say About Kashmir Today
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s recent public statement creates space to think about how Jammu and Kashmir treats responsible religious and social leadership.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Modi Knew I Wasn't Happy, Can Raise Tariffs Quickly: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy with India's purchases of Russian oil and that Washington can raise tariffs on New Delhi \"very quickly\".
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Power Minister Sets Hydel Project Targets For J&K
Pakal Dul 1,000 MW & Kiru 624 MW Targeted For December 2026 Kwar 540 MW Project To Be Commissioned By March 2028
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