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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.

1 min  |

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).

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

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.

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

Kashmir Observer

Alarming Trend Of White-Collar Terrorism Emerging: DM

Says Doctors Who Write Rx Had RDX In Their Hands

1 min  |

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.

1 min  |

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.

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

Kashmir Observer

Hope & Renewal

A year of rebuilding trust, expanding opportunities, and embracing change defines Jammu and Kashmir's journey forward.

3 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

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.

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

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.

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

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.

1 min  |

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.

1 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

Kashmir Observer

The Long Road to Empowerment

Policy targets, events, and photographs often hide the persistent limits women face in everyday decision-making.

3 min  |

January 3, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer

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.

1 min  |

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

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

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.

1 min  |

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

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.

1 min  |

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

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

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

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.

1 min  |

JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer

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?

3 min  |

JANUARY 1, 2026 ISSUE