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LG Gets Powers To Act Against Misleading Drug Ads
The Centre has empowered the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, along with the Lieutenant Governors or administrators of four other Union territories, to authorise officers to conduct searches and seize records related to misleading advertisements claiming magical properties or cures for serious diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Mother's 2 Year Wait Ends On The Banks Of Jhelum
The body of the last missing victim from the 2024 Gandbal boat tragedy was recovered on Monday, ending a 21-month search
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Saadat Hasan Manto and Kashmir
On Manto’s 71st death anniversary, the author revisits his Kashmiri roots and the bold literature that continues to challenge, provoke, and move readers.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKSSB Junior Assistant Candidates Allege Breach of Original Criteria
Recruitment Row
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Fragrant Future
One of the untapped potentials of Kashmir is its chance to become a leading destination for perfumers.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Major Civic Upgrade for Srinagar before Republic Day: Div Com
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg Monday said that Srinagar is witnessing a major civic transformation under the Smart City Mission, with several infrastructure and public service projects nearing completion ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Time to Heal Pir Panjal Through Education
The Pir Panjal region has long waited for development and infrastructure that match its potential.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A Son’s Sacrifice in Kashmir Heights
Witnessing cruelty at home, Aijaz Khan guided his mother to safety and built a life of perseverance and purpose in South Kashmir’s forests.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Get Final Ultimatum From ICC
The ICC has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on its participation in the T20 World Cup in India by January 21 or \"risk being replaced by another team\" in the tournament beginning February 7.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gas Cylinder Leakage Leaves Four People Unconscious
Four persons were rendered unconscious after a gas cylinder leakage was reported from the Saraf Kadal area of Nowhatta in Srinagar on Monday, officials said.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Woman Officer To Command All-Male CRPF Marching Contingent On Republic Day
Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male contingent of her force during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi on January 26, officials said on Monday.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Retired Employee Booked in Migrant Relief Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge sheet against a retired PHE Department employee for allegedly posing as a migrant and fraudulently availing relief worth rupees 18.3 lakh, officials said here.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Projection to 7.3% for FY26
The IMF on Monday raised India's growth projection to 7.3 per cent for fiscal 2025-26, up 0.7 percentage point from its October forecast, on the back of better-than-expected performance of the economy.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'We Pulled a Rose from the River': Excavators on Recovering Showkat's Body
Srinagar: After 22 months of relentless hope, grief and prayers, the last missing victim of the 2024 Gandbal boat tragedy, Showkat Ahmad Sheikh was finally recovered from the Jhelum River.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Barcelona’s 1l-Game Winning Run Ends in 2-1 Loss
Spanish League
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Cost of Waste at Wular
From the shore, a fisherman reveals how waste is changing fish, birds, and the valley itself.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Bangladesh Ask ICC to Move T20 WC Matches to Sri Lanka
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday asked the ICC to swap its national team with Ireland in Group C during the upcoming T20 World Cup in order to play in Sri Lanka instead of India.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
A New Push on the Chenab
As bids open for Dulhasti Stage II, Kishtwar stands at the center of a major energy project with wide economic and social stakes.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Doctor Appeals for Help to Bring Ailing Wife Home From Mecca
After his wife suffered a stroke during their pilgrimage, a Srinagar-based dentist has urged Indian and local authorities to arrange an emergency medical airlift so she can continue treatment near her family.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Copper's Global Boom Sparks Kashmir's Ancient & Modern Trading
While investors keep an eye on gold and silver, copper is drawing attention for its rising role in clean energy, electric vehicles and data infrastructure.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kulgam's Veshow Nallah Runs Dry
SRINAGAR: A _prolonged dry spell in Kashmir has pushed several major water bodies to critically low levels, with the Veshow Nallah—a key tributary of the River Jhelum— completely drying up in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Wet Spell Likely From Jan 19: MeT
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remained largely unchanged on Saturday compared to the previous day, even as the Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged wet spell with the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in several areas later this month.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
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Man United Stuns Man City 2-0 in Carrick Debut
Michael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United head coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Observes Shab-e-Meraj, Devotees Throng Hazratbal
Srinagar: Kashmir observed Shab-e-Meraj with religious fervour, as the historic Hazratbal Shrine witnessed one of the largest congregations on Friday night.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Kashmiri Boy Who Reads the World Differently
A young student's journey through classrooms and community reveals how support and care shape possibility.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PM Flags Off First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati, and launched several rail and road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
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Hyderabad Toofans Crush Bengal Tigers 6-0 in HIL
Hyderabad Toofans registered a dominating 6-0 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers to kick off the Bhubaneswar leg of the men's Hockey India League (HIL) on a resounding note here on Saturday.
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Iran Unrest Fades & Trump Shifts Tone
As Iran's street unrest appeared to subside and daily life in Tehran returned closer to normal, President Donald Trump on Friday struck a notably softer tone, publicly thanking Iranian authorities for what he said was a decision to halt mass executions and suggesting the United States may be stepping back from earlier hints of military action
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG: Sports Must Be Kept Away From Politics
Pushes Grassroots Sports Infrastructure, Fair Selection Systems | Calls For Future-Ready Sports Ecosystem In J&K
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JANUARY 18, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourist Arrivals Rise as Conditions Improve After Pahalgam Terror Attack: CS Dulloo
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said that the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, which suffered a major setback following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent adverse weather conditions, is gradually showing signs of recovery, with tourist arrivals picking up as conditions improve.
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