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Frozen Thoughts
Winter in Kashmir amplifies emotional exhaustion, but small daily habits can offer relief even without professional help.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
UN Projects 6.6% Growth For India Despite US Tariff Impact
India is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, registering an “exceptionally high growth in a challenging global environment”, with resilient private consumption and strong public investment largely offsetting the impact of high US tariffs, the United Nations has said.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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As US Flexes Muscle, China, Russia, Iran Hold Drills
Drills Send Signal to West
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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Man Sentenced To Death For 'Sacrificing' 10-Year-Old Cousin
A court here on Friday sentenced a man to death and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh for killing his 10-year-old cousin as part of a human sacrifice ritual.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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KU Announces Winter Break
The University of Kashmir on Friday announced its winter break for the current academic year.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
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SMC Commissioner Inspects Municipal Assets to Strengthen Financial Sustainability
In a bid to reinforce financial sustainability and enhance the delivery of civic services, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Thursday conducted an on-ground inspection of municipal assets, with a focus on strengthening the Corporation’s revenue framework.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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City Sees Four Fire Incidents in 24 Hours
Srinagar: Srinagar city witnessed a series of fire incidents on Thursday, with at least four separate blazes reported from different localities, keeping Fire and Emergency Services personnel on high alert throughout the day.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Jammu-Kashmir Divide Not BJP Ideology, Says Ashok Koul
Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Thursday said that separating Jammu from Kashmir is not the ideology of the BJP, asserting that such a view may belong to an individual and not 4 to the party.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Security Gains After Art 370 Must Be Sustained: HM
Says Mission Mode Needed To Achieve Terror-Free J&K
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Prog on New Criminal Laws Held at 11 Police Stations
Srinagar: As part of the public outreach programme of the Jammu and Kashmir Government, Srinagar Police on Thursday observed the Lok Darbar cum Awareness Programme of New Criminal Laws, popularly known as Thana Diwas, across various police stations and police posts in the city.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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The Greenland Gambit
Trump's Greenland moves test NATO and European security, challenging the postwar world order and alliances.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Srinagar Records Coldest Night Of Season
Several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, experienced the coldest night of the season as severe cold conditions tightened their grip across the Valley, with a sharp fall in minimum temperatures recorded in most areas, officials said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Northern Railway Extends Katra Special Train Operations
An official told KNO that train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will operate on January 9 and 10, while Train No. 04082 from Katra to New Delhi will run on January 10 and 11.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Ghulamma's Tonga Trick
A nostalgic 'urban legend' where a tonga, a driver, and a policeman create a perfect harmony of wit, law, and humanity.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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SMVD's Medical College Derecognition: Students, Faculty In Limbo
The National Medical Commission's 'abrupt' decision to withdraw its letter of permission to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra, just months after the inaugural session of the college commenced, has left the students and faculty staring at an uncertain future.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Elderly Couple Assaulted at Rajbagh, Accused Arrested
Srinagar: Police have taken cognizance of a serious assault incident involving an elderly Kashmiri Pandit couple in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar, leading to the arrest of the accused and initiation of legal proceedings.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Talks On Ladakh To Resume As MHA Calls Committee Meet
In a significant development, the Union Home Ministry is set to convene a meeting of the high-powered committee it constituted to deliberate on issues of Ladakh.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Operation Sindoor Strengthened National Service Spirit: IAF Chief
Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Thursday praised NCC cadets for their contribution during Operation Sindoor, and said the military action reinforced the message that life is not just about earning money or personal pursuits, but also doing something for the country.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Clear Pending Traffic Challans In 7 Days: RTO Kashmir
Srinagar: The Office of the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has issued a public notice directing vehicle owners and operators across the Kashmir division to clear all pending traffic challans within seven days, warning that strict legal action will follow in case of noncompliance.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Invest in Old Wisdom
What our elders give us that money and progress never can.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Police Arrest 2 Drug Peddlers in Ganderbal
In a continued drive against drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Diet Plays ‘Decisive Role’ in Fertility, Say Doctors
Amid growing concerns over infertility among couples, medical experts in Kashmir say that diet and nutrition play a decisive role in determining fertility outcomes for both men and women, influencing hormonal balance, reproductive health, and the quality of sperm and eggs.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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CS Calls for Stronger Credit Linkages & Women-Led Rural | Enterprises
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired the 9th Executive Council Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission QKRLM) to undertake a comprehensive review of its performance under the UMEED (National Rural Livelihood Mission - NRLM) framework and to chart out a roadmap for strengthening rural livelihoods and women-led development across the UT.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Ban Imposed on Waste Discharge into Nallah Sukhnag
The Office of the Block Development Officer Narbal has issued a strict public notice prohibiting the discharge of solid and liquid waste into Nallah Sukhnag, citing serious environmental and public health concerns.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Bla-Uri Highway Hit by Third Landslide in 20 Days
The Baramulla-Uri National Highway remained closed on Thursday after another landslide struck the stretch - the third such incident reported in the last 20 days, causing severe inconvenience to commuters.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Forged PRCs, Fake Appointments & Loan Frauds Crime Branch Files 11 FIRs; Officials Under Scanner
Police have registered 11 FIRs in multiple cases of fraud, forgery and cheating, including forging documents to secure government jobs, circulating fake government communications, visa frauds and illegally obtaining compassionate appointments, officials said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Search Op Resumes In Kathua After Gunfight
Security forces resumed a search operation on Thursday morning to track down terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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The Flame That Never Fades
Through elegies and reflections from across cultures, this book captures a moment of sacrifice that echoes through history and conscience.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Bill Threatening 500% Tariff On India For Russia Oil Trade Gets Trump's Nod
US President Donald Trump has “greenlit\" a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him “tremendous leverage” against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.
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JANUARY 9, 2026 ISSUE
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Carl Jung Explains Why Kashmir Still Hurts
A Jungian look at how early emotional life in Kashmir follows people into adulthood.
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