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Saudi Jets Strike UAE-backed Separatists in Yemen
Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck on Friday forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist leader says.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hiking, Camping Banned In Kokernag Areas
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities in high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag, citing security concerns.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Trump's Backing of Protesters Sparks Iran's Fury
Trump's comments marked one of the clearest expressions of US support for Iranian protesters
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
No Power Tariff Hike In J&K This Year: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union Territory during the current financial year.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hope On Slopes
The last year ended on a hopeful note for Kashmir.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Nifty Hits Record Intra-Day High; Sensex Jumps 573 Points
Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Indians Travelling to Saudi Need Clearance for Restricted Drugs: NCB
Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia should obtain prior permission for carrying certain \"restricted\" medicines in and out of the country, as the Kingdom there has introduced a mandatory online clearance system, the NCB said on Friday.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Rooftops Turn Power Producers, Hit 40 MW by Year-End
In Kashmir valley, more than ten thousand households have installed rooftop solar systems in 2025 under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Pak-born Australian Khawaja to Quit Cricket Over Racial Stereotypes
Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ministry Of MSME Organises Series Of EAPS
Ministry of MSME, through its Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Srinagar, organized district-wise Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JK-RLM) UMEED.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Swearing May Boost Confidence, Reduce Inhibitions: New Study
Swearing could boost physical performance by helping one overcome inhibitions, feel focussed and push harder on tests of strength and endurance, according to a study.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
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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