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Snow Draws Tourists, Gulmarg Reaches Full Capacity
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall has sent occupancy rates soaring at Kashmir's top winter destinations, with Gulmarg hotels jammed at 100 percent while Sonamarg reaches 70 percent, as tourists from across India and beyond swarm the snow-blanketed valley.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
BOPEE Observes Republic Day Celebration
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations celebrated the 77th Republic Day with full patriotic zeal and fervour.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
KU Celebrates 77th Republic Day
Reaffirming its steadfast commitment to the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity, the University of Kashmir (KU) on Monday celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across its main and satellite campuses.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Maharashtra Deputy CM Killed In Plane Crash
Leaders Across Parties Mourn His Death
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Sees Major Gains In Social Security Schemes
Pulwama, Baramulla & Jammu Emerge as Best Performers
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Two Tourists Die in Srinagar
Two male tourists were brought dead to hospitals in Srinagar on Wednesday.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir's Other Fog
While the fog over Kashmir’s landscape is easy to see, few notice the mist that has settled over the region’s mindscape.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Sakeena Unfurls National Flag at Anantnag
ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today unfurled the National Flag at Shaheed Himayun Muzzamil Memorial Government Degree College Boys here to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Republic Day Celebrations Reflect New Aspirations of J&K: Satish Sharma
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, Science & Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, recalling the nation’s constitutional values, sacrifices of freedom fighters and the collective resolve to build a strong and inclusive India.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
India's Military Might On Display At R-Day Parade
Srinagar: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand military parade on Kartavya Path, showcasing the country's defence preparedness, indigenous capabilities and evolving battle doctrine before a domestic and international audience.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Kashmiri Flavors Take Center Stage In A Gujarat Winter
In Bhuj, as temperatures fall, saffron Kahwa and vegetarian dishes from Kashmir draw crowds, turning a winter festival into a shared moment between Gujarat and Kashmir.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Strategic Hustle
Stalled government jobs and economic uncertainty have pushed Kashmiri youth to forge digital paths and micro-enterprises, blending ambition with immediate opportunity in a constrained landscape.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Every Act Of Terror Will Meet A Decisive Response: LG
Unfurls Tricolour, Says A New Dawn Has Arrived In J&K
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
When Mothers Leave
A mother’s love in Kashmir stays with you, in winters, courtyards, kitchens, and prayers.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Indian Army provides Computers to Schools
DODA: On the auspicious occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Indian Army's 10 Rashtriya Rifles, under the leadership of its Commanding Officer, Colonel Rahul Katiyar, distributed 20 computers among government schools of District Doda under Operation Sadbhavna.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
SMC Commemorates 77th Republic Day with Flag Unfurling Ceremony
Srinagar Municipal Corporation on Monday commemorated the 77th Republic Day of India with solemnity and patriotic fervour at its Central Office, Karan Nagar.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Deepfakes Pose Significant Threat To Democracy: Murmu
Parliament Budget Session
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
SMC Executes City-Wide De-Watering Drive
On the directions of the Commissioner, Faz Lul Haseeb, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) launched an intensive, citywide de-watering operation to mitigate waterlogging triggered by recent snowfall and subsequent snowmelt.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
R-Parade Reflects India's Democracy, Unity: PM
Says EU Leaders' Presence Underscores Strong India-EU Ties
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Landslide Buries Dozens of Livestock in Kishtwar
JAMMU: Dozens of livestock, including sheep and goats, were killed in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Wednesday, officials said.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar airport
Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport resumed on Wednesday, a day after all schedules were cancelled due to fresh snowfall in the valley, officials said.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Rohit Identifies Arshdeep, Hardik as Key to India's T20 Chances
T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma reckons all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh will hold the key to India’s prospects in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Regularly Engaging In Varied Physical Activities Could Extend Lifespan'
Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activity could be a good strategy for prolonging one's lifespan, according to a study.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Baramulla Celebrates 77th Republic Day with Grandeur
BARAMULLA: The 77th Republic Day celebrations unfolded with great fervor at District Police Lines Baramulla, with Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives, and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, unfurling the National Flag, inspecting the parade and taking the ceremonial salute.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Minister Rana Highlights Development Milestones
Poonch: The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the Sports Stadium, Poonch, where Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana unfurled the National Flag.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Over 3,000 Passengers Used Train Between Katra, Sgr In 2 Days
JAMMU: More than 3,000 passengers travelled on a special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar in two days, providing relief to the people stranded due to heavy snowfall that disrupted road and air connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
As a Young Lawyer I Face Lawlessness on Kashmir Roads
I study law in Kashmir, and most of my day is spent reading rules that are supposed to protect people.
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Bazm-e-Sukhan Organized In Gund Khwaja Qasim
Under the auspices of Payaam International Organization, a spiritually uplifting and intellectually enriching literary gathering titled “Bazm-e-Sukhan” was organized in Gund Khwaja Qasim (Kantrabug) on the occasion of Youm-e-Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
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January 27, 2026 Issue
Kashmir Observer
Parking Curbs Announced Ahead of Assembly Session
Ahead of the fifth session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the government has issued an advisory regulating the entry and parking of vehicles in and around the Civil Secretariat in Jammu.
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JANUARY 29, 2026 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
In the Shadow of Shahid
How Agha Shahid Ali's poetry and presence shaped my heart, my homeland, and my language abroad.
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