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7 YEARS IN JAIL WITHOUT TRIAL
SC Seeks Reply From J&K Govt
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JANUARY 26, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Crisis in the Corridors
Overcrowded hospitals and unclear systems make emergencies tense, demanding structured care and immediate action
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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That Old Snow Spirit
After a long, dry wait, the valley is white again, bringing delight, laughter, and the old magic of snowball fights, forts, and fearless winters back to life.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
KPDCL Lineman Injured in Budgam
BUDGAM: A power lineman was seriously injured after receiving an electric shock while carrying out repair work on an electricity transmission line in Batapora Kanihama area of Magam in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Saturday.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Chhus Bae Matric Pass Hassa
A song from the 1980s continues to resonate in Kashmir, reminding us that board exam marks never defined a person's worth, and social pride often obscured true skill.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Srinagar Airport Operations Normalised; Six Delhi Flights Cancelled
A day after snowfall disrupted air traffic and grounded several flights, normal operations resumed at the Srinagar International Airport on Saturday morning, officials said.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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String of Draws Keeps Kerala Atop Group B
All the three Group B matches in the final round of the National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy ended in draws on Saturday, as Kerala remained on top of standings.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Career We Never Choose
Classrooms teach children the words society wants to hear. I still hear my own childhood speaking back, and it aches to remember the life I never lived.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Police Launches Searches in Lawaypora
SRINAGAR: Srinagar police on Saturday said to have launched a massive search operation in Lawaypora area on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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75% Roads Cleared, But Interior Kashmir Still Struggles After Snowfall
Several remote areas of the Kashmir Valley on Saturday accused the government of failing to clear snow from roads, causing significant inconvenience to residents.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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SKIMS RECRUITMENT Delay in Senior Residents Selection List Leaves Applicants in Lurch
SRINAGAR: The prolonged and unexplained delay in the declaration of the senior resident selection list at Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has triggered widespread concern and uncertainty among dozens of doctors who appeared for the recruitment process earlier this month.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Racing Champ Atiqa Mir Secures Drive with World No 1
WSK 2026
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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'This Snowfall Has Pulled Kashmir Back From The Brink'
Season’s First Major Snowfall Ends Prolonged Dry Spell, Replenishes Moisture And Revives Crop Prospects Across Valley
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Crime Branch EOW Jammu Registers 17 FIRs in Major Fraud Cases
The Economic Offences Wing Jammu of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has registered 17 FIRs in connection with multiple cases of fraud, cheating, impersonation, forgery and misuse of official position by government officials, officials said on Friday.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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How Your Body Clock Shapes Brain Health in Later Life
Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rains Cause Waterlogging in City Areas
SRINAGAR: Rains in Srinagar have triggered waterlogging on major roads and residential localities of the city, resulting in traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters and pedestrians.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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BJP Rules Out Separate Jammu, Says J&K Is One Unit
BJP on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a united Jammu and Kashmir, firmly rejecting demands raised by some of its party MLAs seeking separate statehood for Jammu after its separation from Kashmir.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Why Lowering Tyre Pressure in Winter Is Crucial for Kashmir’s Roads
As winter tightens its grip over Kashmir, drivers and riders must adjust their vehicles for cold-weather conditions.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in T20 World Cup
The ICC on Saturday confirmed that Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup, saying the “difficult decision\" was taken since it was not feasible to meet BCB's request to shift their matches to Sri Lanka so close to the tournament.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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JKEDI Concludes Two MDPs Under RAMP At Tral
PULWAMAJammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Pulwama successfully concluded two batches of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) under the RAMP initiative at the NRLM Centre, Tral.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Trump Threatens Canada with 100% Tariffs Over China Deal
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with its trade deal with China.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Tarigami Urges Govt to Assess Damage Caused by Strong Winds
CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami, on Saturday urged the government to immediately assess the damage caused to residential houses due to strong winds across Kashmir and compensate families who have suffered losses.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Daksh Kisan: Transforming Smartphones Into Classrooms For Farmers
171 courses, 3.47 lakh registrations, 4.15 lakh enrolments reflect the platform's strong impact on ground
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Rampant India Crush New Zealand by 7 Wickets
Skipper Ayush Mhatre's 27-ball 53 underlined India's another dominant show as they notched a crushing seven-wicket victory via DLS method over New Zealand in the U-19 World Cup here on Saturday.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Tumour Trouble in Paradise
A researcher describes how tumours and trauma now touch everyday life in Kashmir's hospitals and homes.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Study Points To Oestrogen-linked Pathway For Greater Gut Sensitivity In Women
A new study into why women experience more severe gut pain suggests that oestrogen, the female sexual hormone, increases the release of a gut hormone that promotes satiety, boosting serotonin production, and sensitising nerves in the gut that trigger pain response.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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Snowfall Leaves Dozens of Budgam Villages Disconnected
Heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of Budgam district has left dozens of villages in central Kashmir disconnected, as several vital roads remain uncleared, causing severe hardship to residents.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Indians World's Most Abandoned Seafarers in 2025
Indians are the most abandoned nationality of seafarers for the second consecutive ‘year as 1,125 cases of abandonment were logged at the end of 2025, a Uk-headquartered global union of transport workers has found.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
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8 Steps To Successfully File A Bike Insurance Claim After An Accident
Accidents are stressful.
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JANUARY 25, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
More Rain, Snow Likely From Jan 26: MeT
A fresh spell of rain and snowfall is likely to affect most parts of Jammu and Kashmir from January 26 as a new western disturbance approaches the region, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday, advising caution in higher reaches and suspension of farm-related activities.
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