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Mehbooba’s Divisional Pitch Echoes Dixon Plan: Dr Farooq
JAMMU: A day after former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti floated the idea of creating separate divisions for Chenab and Pir Panchal regions, NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday termed it the Dixon Plan.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SC Mulls Closing Pending Hate Speech Petitions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will close most of the petitions related to hate speeches pending since 2021 and in which the court has asked police to suo motu register FIRs.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
BCCI Bags Rs 270 Cr Al Sponsorship Deal for IPL
The BCCI has secured a lucrative Rs 270 crore sponsorship deal from Google's Al platform Gemini ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Trump Wavers, Iran Readies: Who Will Strike First?
Rumors swirl around US President Donald Trump’s abrupt cancellation of new air strikes on Iran.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
EU On Cusp Of Historic Trade Deal With India: Leyen
The European Union is on the cusp of signing a historic trade agreement with India that is being called ‘the mother of all deals’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday, asserting it will create a market for 2 billion people or about one-fourth of the global GDP.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Development Must Preserve Legacy While Improving Urban Mobility: LG
>> Inaugurates Redeveloped Amira Kadal Pedestrian Bridge In Srinagar >> Says Prime Objective Is to Lift the Quality of Life to a New Level
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
BCCI to 'Simplify' Central Contracts by Removing A+ Category
The BCCI is set to streamline the players' central contracts by doing away with the A+ category introduced back in 2018.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Trump Ties His Stance on Greenland to Not Getting Nobel Peace Prize
Nuuk-US President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year's decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway's prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” in a text message released Monday.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kishtwar Search Op Enters Third Day
Several individuals were detained for questioning as a massive search operation to flush out terrorists entered the third day in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Rupee Falls 7 Paise To Settle At Record Low Of 90.97 Against US Dollar
MUMBAI-
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SSP Traffic Steps In to Tackle Underage Driving
SSP Traffic Srinagar City on Tuesday counselled traffic violators, including underage riders, during a special awareness drive aimed at curbing reckless and illegal driving by minors on city roads.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SC Tells Delhi Court To Hear CBI Builder-Bank Nexus Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked a special CBI court here to take cognisance within two weeks of three chargesheets filed by the federal agency on the \"unholy nexus\" between banks and developers to dupe homebuyers in the NCR, and proceed with the trial.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'In Search Of Silence': Inside Srinagar's Growing World Of Paid Study Spaces
At 11 pm on a chilly winter evening in Rajbagh, Srinagar, the streets are mostly deserted, with only the occasional passerby or distant vehicle breaking the silence.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
'You Are My Boss': PM Modi Tells Nitin Nabin
Nitin Nabin on Tuesday took over as the BJP's 12th national president, succeeding J P Nadda and beginning a new chapter for the party as it seeks to tighten its grip on the country's politics and further expand its influ-
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Workshop on Fire Safety & Mitigation Strategies Held
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today inaugurated one-Day Workshop on “Fire Safety & Mitigation — Engineering Solutions”, here.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
6th Khelo India Winter Games Commence in Leh
Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday declared open the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 at the state-of-the-art NDS ice hockey stadium here, marking another milestone in Ladakh's journey as India's emerging hub for winter sports.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
ACB Traps Four Officials in Separate Bribery Cases
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday trapped and arrested four officials, including two PWD employees, a Patwari and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), in three separate cases of demanding and accepting bribes, officials said here.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Fading Farmlands
We are sacrificing fertile lands for oversized houses, threatening the economy and future generations.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Republic Day: Frisking, Vehicle Checks Intensified Across Kashmir
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday intensified frisking © and checking operations across several parts of the Valley to ensure peaceful and incident-free events.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Golden Hour
Between collapse and care lies an hour that determines whether life continues with strength or lasting loss.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt To Extend Quality Certification Fee Concessions For Small Firms By Three Years
The government is set to extend quality certification fee concessions by three years beyond the current mid-2026 deadline to support small and medium enterprises, a senior official said on Tuesday, as India pushes a quality-first approach to manufacturing.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ishan Will Bat at No. 3, Deserves Game Time Before WC: Suryakumar
Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas lyer in the series against New Zealand as he is a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for an injured Tilak Varma being a left-hander, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Golden Dome Waits
On the day the world remembers Sayyida Zainab (s.a.), her shrine in Damascus stands empty. Its courtyards once full of prayers and devotion now wait for pilgrims to return.
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Karnataka DGP Suspended After Obscene Viral Video
The Karnataka government has placed DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K
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Kashmir Observer January 21 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Doctors Warn of Surge in Thyroid Disorders Across Kashmir
Thyroid disorders are emerging as one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine problems in Kashmir, with doctors attributing the rising numbers to a combination of lifestyle changes, stress, autoimmune conditions and increased awareness leading to better detection.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Gavaskar Furious: India's Weak Links Exposed in NZ Series
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says India's failure to make good starts cost them the ODI series against New Zealand and the team's batters should take a leaf out of Virat Kohli's book to understand how an innings should be paced while chasing difficult targets.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rescued Indore Beggar Turns Out To Be ‘Millionaire’
Three houses, three autorickshaws and a chauffeur-driven car.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mané Rallies Senegal to Chaotic AFCON Final Win Over Morocco
Though he didn't score a goal, Sadio Mané has emerged as the hero for Senegal's unlikely triumph over host Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
R-Day Security Intensify Surveillance Of Anti-national Elements: DGP
Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat Monday instructed officers to intensify surveillance of anti-national elements and enhance area domination in preparation for Republic Day-2026 celebrations.
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JANUARY 20, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Three Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport After Delhi Airspace Closure
Srinagar: Three flights have been cancelled at the Srinagar International Airport on Monday following the closure of the airspace in Delhi for Republic Day rehearsals and related security measures, officials said.
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