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Neglected Jhelum Channel Sparks Sanitation Crisis in Karfalli Mohalla
Srinagar: The water channel linked to the Jhelum and passing through Karfalli Mohalla in Habba Kadal Srinagar has deteriorated into an open dumping ground due to prolonged neglect, causing growing concern among local inhabitants over sanitation, environmental damage and public health risks.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Stream My Mother Loved
My mother played here as a child. Today, it’s almost unrecognizable. And I can’t just watch it vanish.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Uniform MTS Cadre Mandatory For All Depts: CAT
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) here has held that the restructuring of the erstwhile Class-IV cadre through a uniform designation of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is binding on all departments, leaving no discretion to continue with outdated or obsolete classifications.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
EAC to Review Clearance Extension for 850-MW Ratle project
SRINAGAR: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will consider the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited's request for an extension of its Environmental Clearance for the 850-MW Ratle hydroelectric project in Jammu & Kashmir.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Lack of Braille Institute Hampers Education of Visually Impaired in J&K
Visually impaired persons across Jammu and Kashmir have strongly advocated for the establishment of a dedicated Braille training institute in the Union Territory, saying such a facility is crucial for ensuring inclusive education, self-reliance, and dignity for persons with visual disabilities.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Locals Seek Removal of Road Divider at Abdullah Bridge
Srinagar: Concerned citizens have appealed to the Traffic Police to remove the road divider at Abdullah Bridge, Srinagar, citing frequent traffic congestion at the busy junction.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Sprinter Dhanalakshmi banned for 8 yrs
Uttarakhand left-arm pacer Rajan Ku-mar failed a dope test and was handed provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in a rare case involving a cricketer.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fare Hike Confusion Continues: Commuters Slam Govt ‘Silence’, Demand Clear Order
Confusion over passenger fare revisions in Jammu and Kashmir continues, with commuters reporting higher fares even as the government maintains that “no official order” has been issued.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
What Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's Words Say About Kashmir Today
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s recent public statement creates space to think about how Jammu and Kashmir treats responsible religious and social leadership.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Modi Knew I Wasn't Happy, Can Raise Tariffs Quickly: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy with India's purchases of Russian oil and that Washington can raise tariffs on New Delhi \"very quickly\".
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Power Minister Sets Hydel Project Targets For J&K
Pakal Dul 1,000 MW & Kiru 624 MW Targeted For December 2026 Kwar 540 MW Project To Be Commissioned By March 2028
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Unpaid for Two Months, SMC’s Low-Paid Workers Battle Hardship
Srinagar: Low-paid employees of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, including sanitation workers, are facing severe financial hardship as they have not been paid their salaries for the last two months, triggering growing concern and distress among affected families.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Homegrown Health Movement
In the backyards and courtyards of Srinagar and nearby villages, people are changing the way they eat and live.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ashoka in Kashmir
Ancient Buddhist mounds uncovered in Baramulla reveal Kashmir's forgotten role as a bridge between India, Gandhara, and Central Asia.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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Maduro & the Monroe Doctrine Redux
The US operation in Venezuela underscores doctrine-backed regime change without prolonged military entanglement.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
VPN Services Suspended in Srinagar for Two Months
The District Magistrate Srinagar has ordered the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services within the territorial limits of District Srinagar for a period of two months, exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Palapora Eidgah Locals File Complaint Against MLA
Srinagar: Inhabitants of Palapora Eidgah in Srinagar have lodged a formal complaint against incumbent MLA Mubarak Gul, alleging misuse of the Constituency Development Fund and neglect of basic civic infrastructure in the area.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Don't Feel Secure In Sending Our Team To India: BCB
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said that \"we do not feel secure” in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Goodbye, My Brown Milk Teeth
A small girl tells the true story of pain, fear, gifts, and the day her smile finally changed.
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Seeing Sports Revolution Under PM: LG
'From Kashmir To Kanyakumari, Youth Redefining Sports Excellence'
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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE
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J&K’s Infant Triumph
From weak 1990s health systems to modern care, J&K cut infant deaths, but challenges remain in remote areas.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Electric Blanket Short Circuit Triggers Night Fire
Srinagar: A fire incident at HMT Shah Wilayat Colony, Sector 8 in Srinagar was brought under control during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, officials from Fire and Emergency Services said, adding that timely intervention prevented a major mishap.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Drug Addiction Triples In Kashmir In 3 Yrs: Div Com
Religious Scholars Roped In To Fight Drug Abuse
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Apple Demand Rises as CA Stores Open
After months of uncertainty and distress sales during the peak harvest season, demand for Kashmiri apples has begun to show a noticeable improvement with the gradual opening of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage facilities, raising hopes of better returns among growers across the Valley.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Indo-Bangla Series in Doubt
Cricket Hit by Political Tensions
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Following BCCI Diktat, KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed to do so by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) amid heightening diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Rat Burrowing Threatens Dal Lake Bund, Triggers Erosion
Parts of the Dal Lake wall or bund along Boulevard Road in Srinagar are facing serious structural risk due to severe erosion caused by extensive rat burrowing, raising concerns over public safety and infrastructure stability.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Saffron Reality Check
A recent Iranian scientific review has laid bare long-ignored problems in Kashmir's saffron fields at a time when the crop faces climate and market pressure.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Too Educated to Work
Years of schooling are supposed to open doors. But in Jammu & Kashmir, higher education is now keeping many women and youth out of jobs, exposing flaws in the recruitment system.
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January 4, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Flags Off Cultural Contingent for Youth Fest
University of Kashmir (KU) on Saturday flagged off the varsity's Cultural Contingent for participation in the 39th Inter-University Youth Festival (North Zone), being organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, and hosted by Chitkara University, Chandigarh.
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