Day: January 27, 2026

Smoking Burns Savings, Not Just Health: Expert Srinagar- Cigarette smoking is no longer just a public health concern but has emerged as a serious financial burden, particularly for lower and middle-income households, financial experts have warned. In an interview with Kashmir Observer, Financial expert Irshad Mushtaq said smoking has taken the shape of an epidemic,…

PTI file photo Jammu- Security forces on Monday extended the ongoing combing operation in the higher reaches of Kishtwar despite fresh snowfall, following a gunfight with suspected terrorists in the snow-bound Chatroo area the previous night, officials said. The encounter took place around 10.20 pm on Sunday in the Janseer–Kandiwar forest area of Chatroo when a joint…

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- The 77th Republic Day was celebrated  with great enthusiasm  and patriotic fervour across Kashmir on Monday amid stringent security arrangements, with the main function in the Valley held at Bakshi Stadium here.. The national flag was unfurled at district, sub-division, tehsil and block levels across Kashmir, accompanied by impressive parades and…

Glimpses of the 77th Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. 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. President Droupadi Murmu took…

Photo Credits: @NarendraModi/X New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India celebrated the 77th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride, with the grand parade at Kartavya Path reflecting the strength of the country’s democracy, the richness of its heritage and the unity that binds the nation together. In a series of posts on X,…

Crafts, Music of J&K Display Cultural Richness at R-Day Parade New Delhi- Artefacts and culture of Jammu and Kashmir came alive on the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Celebrating the splendour of traditional arts, the tableau of the Union territory displayed the gleaming samavaar with intricate metal engraving, exquisitely…

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unfurled the National Flag at the UT level function at MA Stadium in Jammu and took the ceremonial salute, while as Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary unfurled the National Flag at Bakshi…

Srinagar, Jan 26 (KINS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Monday said that Republic Day serves as a reminder that the ‘Constitution of India is the foundation of the country’s democracy and the guiding force of governance’. In a message on the occasion, JKNC stated that ‘upholding the…