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Kashmir Observer
Dry Spell For 3 Days; Feeble WD On Jan 5-6
No Major Weather Activity Till Jan 15: MeT
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Valley's Private Sector Void
Kashmir's job problem is rooted less in markets and more in how employers treat work.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Smart City Projects, Market Upgrades Reviewed in City
In a move aimed at strengthening municipal finances while improving the city's commercial and public spaces, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb on Friday undertook an extensive inspection of key municipal assets and ongoing Smart City projects across Srinagar.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fire Damages House in Batamaloo
A fire broke out yesterday night at SD Colony in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, damaging a three-storeyed residential house.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hindu Seer Calls SRK 'Traitor' for Signing Bangladeshi Cricketer
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan finds himself at centre of an escalating controversy over the decision of his IPL team KKR signing Bangladeshi player Musafizur Rahman with multiple parties speaking out -- either slamming him or saying he was being targeted for his Muslim identity.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
VPN Ban Violation: Security Action Taken Against 10
Police have initiated \"security proceedings” against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of virtual private network (VPN) in the Union territory for security reasons.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
House Arrest Bars Mirwaiz From New Year’s First Friday Sermon
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir, on Friday said he was prevented once again from delivering the traditional Friday sermon at Srinagar’s historic Jama Masjid after being placed under house arrest, forcing him to address people through social media instead.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Gold Climbs Rs 1,100 To Rs 1.39 Lakh Per 10g In Delhi Markets
Gold prices climbed Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,39,440 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid firm trends in international markets, according to the marketmen.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Man City & Liverpool Frustrated in 0-0 Draws, to Leave Arsenal with 4-point lead
Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League season.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Finding Ali Beyond Claims
Why competing claims, ritual praise, and historical disputes have obscured Imam Ali's ethical and political vision.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
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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