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Kashmir Observer
Employment National Wealth, 'Rare' Commodity: CAT
Asks KU To Take Lenient View In AP Case
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Playing in India: BCB Says Working with ICC
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday said the ICC is “willing to work closely” with it to address \"security concerns” around the team's participation in the T20 World Cup in India even though its demand for a change of venue has not yet been accepted.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Song & Sorrow
A beloved melody survives, even as Kashmir's landscapes and summers vanish before our eyes.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hopeful Shaheen Will Play T20 World Cup: Agha
Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has expressed optimism about Shaheen Shah Afridi’s recovery from a knee injury, hoping the fast bowler will regain full fitness in time for next month's 720 World Cup.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bethell's First Century Pushes Ashes Match to Day Five
Jacob Bethell posted his first test century Wednesday and it couldn't have come at a more crucial time for England, ensuring the fifth and last Ashes test will be decided on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Elegy as Archive
Urban Kashmir's language decline finds resistance in religious rituals and evolving youth engagement.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
As a Teacher, I See Students Losing Ground in Cold Kashmir
I teach in a far-flung area of Kashmir, and every winter I face the same question from parents and students: who will teach our children when schools close?
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Telehealth For Kashmir
Getting medicines or seeing a doctor in Kashmir can be really tough, especially in winter.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CIK Busts Mule Account Network; Files FIR, Detains 22
Cyber Frauds, Online Betting & Terror Funding
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Law Department Directs Early Submission of Draft Bills
The Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has directed all government departments to submit draft bills and other legislative proposals requiring legal vetting well before the commencement of the forthcoming Assembly session.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Beneath the Plastic Bags
A morning walk through a Kashmiri village reveals how plastic has settled into everyday life.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Youth Is A Mindset, Not An Age: LG
Flags Off J&K Youth Contingent For National Youth Festival In Delhi
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Commissioner SMC Conducts Inspection of Municipal Assets
In a concerted push to reinforce financial sustainability and enhance the delivery of civic services, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Wednesday undertook an extensive field inspection of key municipal assets, underscoring the pivotal role of revenue generation in effective urban governance.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Sets March Deadline for Forest Projects
Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday called for completing all ongoing works of the Territorial Forest Department in Kashmir Division, as the department has achieved 53 per cent progress under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) projects.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Labour & Employment Dept, JKAS Fraternity Mourn Demise of Mrs. Sapna
The Labour and Employment Department of Jammu & Kashmir, along with the JKAS fraternity, has expressed deep sorrow and profound grief over the untimely demise of Mrs. Sapna, JKAS, who passed away after a prolonged illness.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Welcomes, NC-PDP–Congress Slam NMC Decision
The decision of the National Medical Commission to withdraw approval for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Reasi has triggered sharp and polarised political reactions in Jammu and Kashmir, with the BJP welcoming the move and the ruling National Conference, Congress and Peoples Democratic Party calling it a setback for students and the region.
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JANUARY 8, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CM Outlines Key Challenges Facing J&K
Statehood, Budget Session, Tourism
1 min |
JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Expectation of higher bid cannot be reason to cancel auction process: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said merely because the authority conducting the auction expected a higher bid than what the highest bidder had offered cannot be a reason to discard the entire process.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Remembers a Prime Minister on Ice as Snow Drought Deepens
SrinagarAbdul Rashid Shangloo was a teenager in Srinagar when he saw a jeep cross Dal Lake.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Women in STEM KU Faculty Member Secures SPARC Research Grant
In a significant academic achievement for the University of Kashmir (KU), faculty member Dr. Riffat John, Department of Botany, has been awarded a major research grant under the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
My Mountains Now Edit My Lines
I sit on the Dal embankment with my notebook open and count what is missing.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Wins First BCCI Title, U-16 Lifts Trophy
Vijay Merchant Trophy for Plate Group
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Jammu Teen Held for Links with Pak Handlers: Police
Jammu: Punjab Police have detained a 15-year-old boy from J&K for allegedly sharing sensitive and strategic information with handlers based in Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Innovation Shift
Students are moving past memorization to hands-on learning, experimentation, and real problem-solving.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Elders Earn Rest
This piece explains why pensions belong to elders and why grown children must earn their own living.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Shut Down College, Shift Students Elsewhere: CM
Omar slams protests over admissions at SMVD College
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
After Venezuela, Trump Says, 'We Need Greenland'
US President Donald Trump has once again ignited international controversy by renewing his call for the United States to annex Greenland, declaring the vast Arctic island vital for
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Use Of Wearable Health Tech Use Can Increase 42-Fold By 2050 Globally: Study
The consumption of wearable healthcare technology, including blood pressure monitors and ultrasound patches, can increase 42-fold worldwide by 2050, approaching two billion units yearly and emitting 3.4 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to an analysis.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
I Still Sleep on Grandma’s Voice
My granny's lap was my first country.
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JANUARY 7, 2027 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Over 50% of Children Aged 5-9 in J&K Have High Triglycerides
It is a concerning development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir that more than 50 per cent of children aged 5 to 9 years are found to have high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood.
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