Seeking high returns: Growers replace traditional orchards with high density apple
Srinagar: After witnessing losses in the last few years due to multiple reasons, high density apple farming is bringing back smile on the faces of fruit growers as it is fetching handsome amounts in markets. Growers said that new varieties of apple were introduced in Kashmir after 2015 and the best thing about them is […]
Tourism, the rising industry
By: Mohammad Ashraf Bhat Kashmir being a geographical wonder is blessed with immense natural beauty and is known for its breathtaking landscapes, snowy mountains, meadows , gardens, orchards, lakes, high mountain passes, hill stations and religious sites. There is too much of diversity that Kashmir offers in culture, nature and climate. Apart from this Kashmir […]
Books in one’s life
By: K S S Pillai It is said that the best way to spend a rainy day at home is with a steaming cup of tea and a good book, ensuring that one escapes from boredom while gaining some knowledge. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th American President, once said: I am a part of everything I […]
Book review of ‘Gumshuda Daulat’ by Tariq Shabnam
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar North Kashmir’s Bandipora district is famous all over the valley for three things Alim (Knowledge), Aab (Water) and Adab (Good manners). This fertile land has given birth to a number of scholars, historians, litterateurs and politicians. Prof. Rasheed Nazki and Sufi poet Lala Aragami too belonged to this land. Wular Lake […]
Lt Guv pays obeisance at holy Shri Chandi Mata Machail shrine
Addresses the PRIs and the citizens at Paddar
KISHTWAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday visited Kishtwar and paid obeisance at holy Shri Chandi Mata Machail shrine. The Lt Governor was accompanied by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary Higher Education Department; Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu, Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor and Sunil Sharma, former Minister. […]
Former Legislator, delegation of outstanding Sportspersons call on Lt Governor
JAMMU: Vikram Randhawa, former MLC called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Friday and apprised him on various issues of public importance. A delegation of outstanding sportspersons from J&K including S. Chandeep Singh, International Para Taekwondo Medallist; Rajinder Singh, International Wushu Player and Danish Sharma, International Judo Player also called on the Lt […]
Police busts two LeT terror modules in Uri, 8 terrorist associates held
Two LeT associates held in Sopore
Srinagar: Police alongwith security forces busted two terror modules by arresting eight terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition has been recovered from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. Meanwhile, two LeT operatives were held in Sopore. The spokesman said that on 8th of August a joint […]
