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Kashmir's Higher Reaches Receive Snowfall
The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall on Friday, while minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recorded a rise compared to the previous day, officials said.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
PM Modi Urges Startups to Lead Global Deep Tech in 10 Yrs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on Indian startups to focus on manufacturing, deep technology, and global leadership, saying the next decade of Startup India must position the country at the forefront of innovation.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BJP Triumphs Over Thackerays in Mumbai
Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the BJP on Friday emerged as the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and also triumphed in Pune, where it made mincemeat of the alliance of NCP factions.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rare Migratory Birds Arrive at Wular Lake
For the first time, a Tundra Bean Goose has been seen at Wular Lake, marking the species' first documented presence in Kashmir’s largest freshwater wetland.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ICC Officials To Visit Bangladesh To Resolve T20 WC Imbroglio
A two-member team of the ICC will land in Dhaka on Saturday to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh's participation in next month's T20 World Cup in India, hoping to allay their security concerns having already indicated that a change of venue is impractical.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Trump: Back US Greenland Takeover Or Face Tariffs
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a Congressional delegation met Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers in Copenhagen and sought to lower tensions.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz Greets People on Meraj-un-Nabi (PBUH)
On the auspicious occasion of Me'raj-un-Nabi (peace be upon him), Mirwaiz-Umar Farooq extended his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah, particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Has Figure Skating Reached the Limits of Human Performance?
It was at a relatively minor event in upstate New York in September 2022 that Ilia Malinin, the self-anointed “Quad God\" who was fast becoming the biggest name in figure skating, finally landed the jump that so many people had thought impossible.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Pressure of Marks on Youth
Every year, board results take over public talk, while students shoulder the real pressure in silence. If we judge success through curiosity, creativity, and personal growth, we can change how young lives actually take shape.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG, CM Greet People On Shab-e-Meraj
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, praying for peace, harmony, and prosperity across Jammu and Kashmir.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pahlavi Pledges Israel Recognition, Nuclear Shutdown if He Takes Power
DubaiExiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi laid out his aspirations on Thursday for how Iran would act if the Islamic Republic were toppled, saying a future Iran under his leadership would immediately recognise Israel, rebrand the Abraham Accords into what he called the “Cyrus Accords”, and bring Iran’s military nuclear programme to an end.
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JANUARY 17, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CS Favors Faster Development of Housing Colonies
In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary chaired a meeting on Thursday to assess the progress and future road-map of housing colonies being developed by the Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB), Jammu Development Authority (JDA), and Srinagar Development Authority (SDA).
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SKUAST-K to hold 11th AgriTech Mela 'Gongul'
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir will organise the 11th edition of its flagship AgriTech Mela, titled “Gongul - Onset of Sowing”, at its Shalimar campus from February 14 to 16, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Delhi Program Brings Kashmiri Students Into Legal Spotlight
Guided By Top Judges And Corporate Counsels, Students From Kashmir Join Peers From Across India For A Rare Legal Training Experience.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
LG, Home Secy Review Security In J&K
Meetings Examine Anti-terror Strategy, Border Challenges
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
MeT Forecast Light Snowfall At Isolated Places
The weather department on Thursday forecast light snow at scattered locations across Jammu and Kashmir till January 21, followed by a wet spell between January 22 and 24, even as minimum temperatures showed a slight rise at most places compared to the previous day.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Stereotypes in My Own Backyard
Coming home to Kashmir taught me how easily district pride turns into contempt, and how faith, ethics, and history offer a way back to each other.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
From Stigma To Style: Thrift Culture Gains Momentum In Kashmir
Srinagar: Inside a small thrift store in Srinagar, bundled jackets and overcoats are stacked on woven mats and hung along the walls as customers sift through them.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
CM Omar Pushes J&K as Attractive Filmmaking Spot
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
7 Specially-abled Students of Abhinandan Home Excel in Class 12 Exams
In an inspiring demonstration of resilience and determination, seven specially-abled students of Abhinandan Home, Rambagh, here, have cleared the Class 12 examinations with distinction, marking yet another proud moment for the institution dedicated to the education of children with disabilities.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Changes Mindset
Kashmir is slowly waking up to a new way of thinking about success, and the change is visible in classrooms, homes, and online discussions.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
QRV Firefighters Reach Forest Belt on Foot
Special fire fighting teams of the Quick Response Vehicle unit from Gaw Kadal Fire Station were on Thursday seen trekking on foot to the Zabarwan Hills to battle a forest fire raging in the upper Nishat forest belt on the outskirts of Srinagar.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Assets Over Liabilities
How Kashmir can turn everyday spending into lasting financial strength.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Republic Day 2026: Multi Tier Security Grid Put In Place In J&K
Surveillance Stepped Up, Area Domination Exercises Launched | North Kashmir Borders Put on High Alert Following Infiltration Inputs
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Beyond the Protests
Iran’s Crisis, Sanctions, & Regional Power Play
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Police Nab Drug Peddler in Pulwama
Observer News Service
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
An Energy Orb Swinging on a Chinar Branch
A coming-of-age essay where memory, trauma, and belief circle each other like a swing on a chinar branch.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Airtel, Radio Mirchi Celebrate 21 Years of Connectivity in Kashmir
SrinagarBharti Airtel has successfully concluded its special campaign “Airtel Mubarak” in collaboration with Radio Mirchi across the Kashmir Valley, marking 21 years of the telecom major's presence in the region.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
European Troops Arrive in Greenland Amid Dispute With US
Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland to help boost the Arctic island's security after talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the US on Wednesday highlighted “fundamental disagreement” between the Trump administration and European allies.
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January 16, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Upper Nishat Blaze Continues Amid Access Challenges
Srinagar: A forest fire has been raging for the last six days in the Manzgam forest area of Upper Brein Nishat, in Srinagar outskirts and engulfing large stretches of surrounding forest cover, officials said on Thursday.
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