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Kashmir Observer
J&K Govt To Launch Online Notary Portal, Inspection Teams To Verify Notaries
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to launch an online notary portal and has ordered the constitution of dedicated inspection teams for physical verification of notaries across the Union Territory to ensure accountability, transparency and efficiency.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Notifies Vacancy for Public Relations Officer
The University of Kashmir has invited online applications from eligible domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the post of Public Relations Officer (PRO), according to Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 issued by the varsity.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Sajjad Chairs Meeting of Committee on Govt Assurances
The Committee on government assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened a meeting at Assembly Complex, Jammu to review the assurances pertaining to the Power Development Department (PDD).
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Ashes: Australia Name Unchanged Squad For Sydney Test
Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG could still prompt changes to the final XI.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Alarming Trend Of White-Collar Terrorism Emerging: DM
Says Doctors Who Write Rx Had RDX In Their Hands
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India's Manufacturing Sector Activity Falls To 2-Yr Low In Dec: PMI
India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed the weakest improvement in the sector in two years in December on account of softer expansions in new orders, prompting firms to limit input purchases and job creation, a monthly survey said on Friday.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
After a Year of Multiple Setbacks, Cong Hopes for Revival in 2026
The Congress endured another gloomy year in 2025, as it posted one of its worst performances in Bihar and Delhi assembly polls, and battled internal factionalism in Karnataka, one of the only three states the party rules on its own.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Hope & Renewal
A year of rebuilding trust, expanding opportunities, and embracing change defines Jammu and Kashmir's journey forward.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Announces Rs 7,295-Cr Export Package To Improve Exporters' Access To Credit
The government on Friday announced a Rs 7,295-crore export support package, comprising a Rs 5,181-crore interest subvention scheme along with a Rs 2,114-crore collateral support, to improve exporters' access to credit.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Govt Directs Musk-led X to Remove Vulgar, Unlawful Content
The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar and unlawful content, especially generated by its AI app Grok or face action under the law.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India to Tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI & T201 Series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in September this year.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Reviews Issues Raised by Legislators
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday held a series of meetings with several legislators and public delegations to review and discuss issues related to departments under his charge.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
The Long Road to Empowerment
Policy targets, events, and photographs often hide the persistent limits women face in everyday decision-making.
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January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
DRDO Weapons Played Decisive Role In Op Sindoor: DM
The weapon systems developed by the DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, serving as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of the organisation towards safeguarding national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Mirwaiz Rasool Shah Remembered
Prominent social reformer and educationist Mirwaiz Rasool Shah (RA), was remembered here on his 117th death anniversary on Thursday.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tourist Hotspots Buzz As Kashmir Rings In New Year
Kashmir welcomed the New Year with celebrations at major tourist destinations across the Valley, as large numbers of tourists and local residents gathered to mark the beginning of 2026 amid tight security arrangements.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Australia Names Spin-Heavy 15-Member Squad For T20 World Cup
Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
ATF Price Cut By 7%; Commercial LPG Rate Up Rs 111 Per Cylinder
Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was reduced by 7.3 per cent on Thursday, while commercial LPG rate was raised by Rs 111 per cylinder, as state-owned oil marketing companies implemented their monthly price revisions aligned with global fuel benchmarks.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Illegal Mining Enforcement Brings in ₹57 Lakh in Kulgam
Kulgam district recorded an unprecedented surge in revenue and enforcement outcomes following a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities in the month of December.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Spoken Past
There was a time when children fell asleep listening to stories about brave kings, clever heroes, and unforgettable characters from the valley's past.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKBOSE Class 10 Results Likely Next Week
Education Minister Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular-2025 class 10th examination in the second week of January.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JERC Shelves JKPDD's 20% Peak Hour Surcharge Proposal
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD seeking nod to charge an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Worried About Future of ODIs After 2027 World Cup: Ashwin
Skeptical about the future of ODIs after the 2027 World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says that the format has lost its space to mushrooming T20 leagues and an \"overkill\" of cricket caused by ICC's push for a marquee event every year.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Excise Duty On Cigarettes Hiked
New Rates From Feb 1, 2026
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Site Review Conducted at Amira Kadal Heritage Wooden Footbridge
SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb on Thursday conducted a comprehensive site inspection of the heritage wooden pedestrian footbridge under construction at Amira Kadal to review the progress and quality of works.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Pension Under Pressure
Years of work can still lead to money worries. Young Kashmiris need to learn from elders to secure their future.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
JKPSC Extends Deadline for Gazetted Posts at SKIMS
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has extended the last date for submission of online application forms for filling up gazetted posts in the Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, under the Health and Medical Education Department.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
India, Pak Exchange List Of Nucke Installations
In continuing an annual practice that began in 1992, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Prof. Makhdoomi Set To Be Chairman JKBOSE
Prof. Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is set to be appointed Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE), sources disclosed.
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JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Invisible Chains of Valley
Debt, unsafe food, and a broken education system are shaping our lives. The question is simple: who really controls us?
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