Kashmir tourism struggles to rise after Pahalgam attack
All eyes on Diwali holidays in September now By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The meadows of Kashmir are as serene as ever, the Lidder River flows with its timeless grace, and the hills are alive with nature’s quiet music. Yet, the usual hum of tourists — once a lifeline of the valley — has faded […]
Kashmir’s Saffron Sector Shrinking Rapidly
Farmers Fear Complete Collapse within 5 Years By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s iconic saffron sector is facing a steep decline as both the area under cultivation and total production have seen drastic reductions over the past decade. Official data reveals that saffron production has dropped by more than 67 percent, from 8.0 metric tonnes […]
India lost more forest area than it gained during 2015 to 2019: IIT study
Mumbai: India lost 18 sq km of forest for every one sq km gained during 2015 to 2019, according to a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). All states experienced a net loss in forest cover during this period, said the findings of the study, led by Prof Raaj Ramsankaran […]
Kashmir’s Silk Industry faces existential crisis
Despite govt push, poor infrastructure threats centuries-old sericulture tradition By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s once-flourishing silk industry, famed for producing some of the finest bivoltine silk in the country, is now struggling for survival as a combination of out-dated infrastructure, rising pollutionand economic disincentives continue to erode its potential. Once considered the pride of […]
Population Boom Intrudes into Wildlife Habitats across Kashmir
CONCERN By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: With rapid urbanisation and a surging population pushing deeper into forested zones of Jammu and Kashmir, wild animals are increasingly being forced out of their natural habitats—leading to a worrying rise in man-animal conflict across the region. From leopards in courtyards to bears in bazaars, the incidents are growing, […]
Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline looms
Washington: Many countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on August 7, a potential blow to the global economy, because they haven’t yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose the tariffs on August 1 but […]
Wular back in the pink as Lotus blooms this year
By: Kanchan Basu Bandipora: The sight of dew droplets dripping down large lotus leaves in the morning enhances the bewitching charm of the Wular lake in the Kashmir Valley these days. Waxy green leaves and pink lotuses now embellish the large surface of the freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains, after a gap of three decades. […]
Delay in Burial: Srinagar faces serious shortage of grave diggers
‘Our children not ready to take up this job due to social stigma’ By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: A silent yet critical crisis is unfolding across Srinagar, as several localities face a growing shortage of grave diggers, threatening to overwhelm the city’s traditional burial system and delay funeral rites—especially in densely populated areas such as […]
Man-Animal conflict shows declines in J&K this year
Officials credit awareness campaigns, new rescue vehicles for reversing rising trend in wildlife encounters By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: After witnessing a disturbing surge in human-wildlife conflict cases last year, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a notable decline in such incidents in the current year (2024–25), officials from the Wildlife Protection Department confirmed on Tuesday. […]
Agriculture, retail loans drives J&K Bank’s profit growth: J&K Bank MD Amitava Chatterjee
Says bank has set a target of Rs 5,000 crore loan in the agriculture sector Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s focus on agriculture and retail lending has helped it register a record profit of Rs 485 crore in April-June, the bank’s MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Monday. J&K Bank on Friday said its […]
