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Solar Drift
Tabish remembered Earth as it had been, green and restless, rivers spilling over rocks that caught the sun.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Fire Incidents Reported at Residency Road Building, SMHS Parking
Srinagar: Two separate minor fire incidents were reported in different parts of Srinagar late Monday night and Tuesday, causing limited damage and no loss of life, officials said.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Youth-Led Library Initiative Brings Academic Boost to Magam
A significant step toward strengthening grassroots education was marked in Magam with the inauguration of a modern private library-cum-study centre, “Tabeer-e-Khawab,” founded by young entrepreneur Yawar Abbas Reshi.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Div Com Kashmir Calls for Comprehensive Arrangements for Shab-e-Meraj Observance
In view of the forthcoming observance of Shab-e-Meraj (S.A.W.) and Friday following, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and senior Divisional Officers to review and finalize arrangements for facilitating devotees at major shrines and mosques across the Valley.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
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MARCOS, SDRF Maintain Intensive Day-3 Search in Gandbal Boat Tragedy
Srinagar: The search operation by Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday in the Jhelum river at Gandbal, Srinagar, to trace the remains of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, one of the victims of the 2024 Gandbal boat tragedy.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
WD May Bring Snow From Jan 16
A western disturbance is expected to affect Kashmir from January 16, raising hopes for a fresh spell of light to moderate snowfall in the Valley, officials said on Tuesday.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dominik Szoboszlai Plays Hero And Villain In Liverpool's FA Cup Win
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a sublime goal and a ridiculous error as Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over third-tier Barnsley to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Losing Paddy Lands to Rapid Orchard Expansion
The vast stretches of Kashmir's fertile paddy land, once the backbone of the Valley's food system, are steadily giving way to high-density apple orchards, residential colonies and commercial structures.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Orders States To Pay Compensation For Dog Bites
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will ask states to pay a \"heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents as it flagged its concern over the lack of implementation of norms on stray animals for the past five years.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Losing Paddy Lands to Rapid Orchard Expansion
HIGH-DENSITY APPLE PLANTATIONS, PROMOTED AS A MODERN AND LUCRATIVE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL FARMING, have expanded rapidly over the past decade. Many farmers say the move was driven by shrinking profits from paddy cultivation, rising labour costs and limited government support,”
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BCB Refuses Shifting Games from India
The ICC on Tuesday \"requested\" the Bangladesh Cricket Board to reconsider its demand of shifting the country's T20 World Cup matches out of India but the BCB has refused to back down, reiterating its security concerns.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir Sees 310 Forest Fire Incidents In 2025
Over 880 Hectares of Forest Land Damaged; Kulgam Tops Area Loss
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Listening House
The hospital in Hedwun City stood tall like a thinking creature, alive with light and purpose, welcoming people who carried hope in their steps.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Ghostly Kashmiri Homes
Kashmir highways and hilltop towns display an unusual sight.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Witnesses Major Leap In Healthcare Infrastructure
AIIMS JAMMU HAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE NEED FOR PATIENTS to travel outside the Union Territory for advanced treatment. AIIMS Kashmir will further strengthen super specialty care in the Valley, particularly in oncology, cardiology and neurology.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Open Mughal Road Brings Relief to Shopian, Poonch-Rajouri
SRINAGAR: This winter, the absence of snowfall has raised concerns about water, agriculture, and orchards in the region.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
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LG Sacks 5 Employees Over Terror Links
Total Dismissals Since 2021 Rise To 89
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Empty Chats
At 9:07 pm, Arif’s phone vibrated for the sixty-third time that day, anda meme filled the screen.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Sacks 5 Employees Over Terror Links
Total Dismissals Since 2021 Rise To 89
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K's Rich Spiritual Heritage A Dynamic Asset: LG
'Colleges Must Become Centres of Innovation, Not Degree Factories' | Says Fusion Of Science & Culture Key To Build Responsible Society
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Authorities Start Mosque Mapping Drive In Kashmir
Imams, Madrassa Teachers Asked To Share Financial & Personal Details
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Empty Chats
At 9:07 pm, Arif’s phone vibrated for the sixty-third time that day, anda meme filled the screen.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Material Facade
Shahid wandered the city streets in the late evening, the towers gleaming like silver in the soft glow of electric lights.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India Faces Second Highest Economic Burden Due to Diabetes: Study
India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion -- the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third at USD 11 trillion, a new study has estimated.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Hollow Glow
Madiha Ashig Gazi
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SC Orders States To Pay Compensation For Dog Bites
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will ask states to pay a \"heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents as it flagged its concern over the lack of implementation of norms on stray animals for the past five years.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Youth-Led Library Initiative Brings Academic Boost to Magam
A significant step toward strengthening grassroots education was marked in Magam with the inauguration of a modern private library-cum-study centre, “Tabeer-e-Khawab,” founded by young entrepreneur Yawar Abbas Reshi.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KU Begins Workshop on Grassland Invasion Management
Srinagar: The Department of Botany, University of Kashmir (KU), on Tuesday began a two-day workshop titled “Managing Invasions for Grassland Restoration and Resilience” under the RUSA 2.0 project in collaboration with ICAR -Indian Grassland & Research Fodder Institute, Regional Research Station Srinagar, at the Main Campus.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Waiting for Promised Waiver
Election commitments ignored as young applicants in J&K continue to face financial barriers to government jobs.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Open Mughal Road Brings Relief to Shopian, Poonch-Rajouri
This winter, the absence of snowfall has raised concerns about water, agriculture, and orchards in the region.
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