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CM Omar Welcomes IWT Suspension
Says Traety Harmed J&K For Decades
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Forex Reserves Drop By USD 9.80 Bln To USD 686.80 Bln
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 9.809 billion to USD 686.801 billion in the week to January 2, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gold Hits ₹1,41,700 Per 10g On Safe-Haven Demand
Silver rebounded by Rs 6,500 to Rs 2,50,000 per kg in the national capital on Friday, while gold advanced to Rs 1,41,700 per 10 grams on renewed demand for the safe-haven asset amid global uncertainty, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Budget Session From Jan 28
Union Budget On Feb 1
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Highways in Bloom
Highways are reshaping the valley’s iconic saffron fields, changing both the look and the value of this treasured landscape.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Study: Exercise May Briefly Trigger Back Pain Without Lasting Harm
Physical activities such as bending and pushing may temporarily flare up lower back pain, but are unlikely to cause long-term damage, a new study has found.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fire Breaks Out in Hari Parbat Forest Area
A fire broke out on Friday in the forest area of Hari Parbat, adjacent to the revered Makhdoom Sahib Shrine in Srinagar.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Stock Markets Take Downtrend For 5th Day; Sensex, Nifty Tank Nearly 1%
Benchmark _indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure for the fifth straight session on Friday, falling nearly 1 per cent, as investors turned cautious due to growing concerns over potential US tariff hikes amid lingering geopolitical worries.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Shadows of Power
Behind promotions and applause lies a hidden world of exploitation, fear, and lost potential. Misused power leaves silent scars that few see.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Six-Year Relief Plan Caps VI’s Annual Payout At ₹124 Cr
Offering a lifeline to struggling debt-laden telecom operator, the government has capped annual payouts to clear past dues at Rs 124 crore over the next six years, easing near-term cash flows, the company said on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Global Growth Seen At 2.7% This Year: UN Forecast
The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7 per cent this year, slightly lower than last year's estimate, citing the impact of higher US tariffs, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Amit Shah Unveils National IED Data Platform
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a national digital IED data management platform that will act as \"next generation security shield against terror\" and a comprehensive deterrence against all forms of bombings that take place in the country.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Prof Rehman Rahi Remembered as Conscience of Kashmiri Literature
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages organised a one-day seminar in memory of Gyanpeeth Awardee and renowned Kashmiri poet, critic, researcher and intellectual Professor Rehman Rahi at the Conference Hall of Tagore Hall here.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Viral Instagram Video Teases ₹10 Crore Gold Giveaway
Gurgaon: Gurgaon-based fintech founder and influencer Rayan Malhotra has announced a ₹10 crore gold giveaway on his app NeoZAP if Virat Kohli scores a century in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting 11 January.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mamata Hits Streets, Protests Against ED Action
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a massive protest march in south Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate’s searches linked to political consultancy firm FPAC, as her TMC mounted a show of street strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BCB official calling Tamim ‘an Indian agent’ invites wrath of Bangladesh players
A senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official calling former captain Tamim Iqbal “an Indian agent” has not gone down well with the players in the country.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Cold Wave Shows No Let-Up; Srinagar Hits -6°C
A severe cold wave continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with several places recording a further dip in minimum temperatures compared to the previous night.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Protesters ‘Ruining Own Streets’ to Please Trump: Iran
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signalled Friday that security forces would crack down on rioters, directly challenging US President Donald Trump's pledge to support ant-government protesters inside Iran.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India, Pakistan Were Ready To Go At It Big: Trump Claims Again
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he stopped the war between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear powers \"ready to go at it big” while reiterating that eight planes were shot down in the conflict last year.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Shallabugh Wetland Emerges as Eco-Tourism Hotspot
Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve here in Central Kashmir is fast emerging as a major ecotourism hotspot.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ED Conducts Searches in 6 States in Fake Job Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has conducted a search operation in six states in connection with a fake government job scam, seizing documents and digital evidence linked to alleged money laundering.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
New Wave of Urban Renewal Visible Across Srinagar: MLA Tanvir
National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Friday said that Srinagar is witnessing a visible and meaningful wave of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with focused attention being given to all parts of the city, including downtown, peripheral and historically neglected areas.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Rejects Claim Trade Deal Stalled Over Modi Call
India on Friday rejected as \"inaccurate\" US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s remarks that a proposed trade deal between the two countries could not be sealed last year as Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Relief for Consumers as Egg Samples in Srinagar Pass Safety Tests
The first batch of egg samples collected from various parts of Srinagar has been found safe for consumption and compliant with the standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials said on Friday.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Under the Kushanas
From Central Asia to the Valley of Kashmir, the Kushanas carved an empire of warriors, scholars, and artisans. Through towns, temples, and trade routes, the valley became a theater of culture, religion, and ambition.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir and Central Asia
Young people from Kashmir are traveling to Central Asia and sharing what they see through videos and photos.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Big iPhone 16 Discounts In Reliance Digital Harvest Sale
India celebrates harvest festivals across the nation, with each region celebrating the occasion with their own cultural nuances.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Polarising Yet Exciting: 2026 Kia Seltos Set for Srinagar Debut
The automotive scene in Kashmir is abuzz as the 2026 Kia Seltos is set to make its much-anticipated debut at the Pal Kia showroom, Pantha Chowk, on January 13.
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JANUARY 10, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture, Water Security: Experts
Winter snowfall remains the backbone of Kashmir's agriculture, horticulture and overall water security, experts said, warning that a continued dry spell during the winter months could have far-reaching consequences for irrigation, drinking water supply and farm productivity across the Valley.
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