Kashmir records growth of commercial floriculture start-ups
Srinagar: Every morning Waseem Ahmad Wani (26) leaves his home with a variety of flower saplings towards Srinagar-Baramulla highway. He stations at multiple places along the highway selling a variety of native as well as exotic flower saplings to the people. This has been his routine during the spring and summer seasons for the last […]
Low demand of apples worries growers
Srinagar: The fruit growers and buyers in Kashmir are deeply concerned, saying they face losses due to the low demand for apples. Growers and buyers expressed their dismay over the current situation, saying there has been a drastic decrease in apple prices compared to the rates during the main apple season in October-November 2023. Mohamad […]
Safeguarding Orchards: Farmers Advocate use of Standardized Pesticides
Srinagar: As the valley gears up for crucial spraying schedules, farmers have urged authorities to ensure that only standardized pesticides are made available to protect their orchards from pests and diseases. With Kashmir’s economy heavily reliant on its apple industry, which contributes significantly to the region’s GDP, the concerns of apple growers grow over the […]
Transporters in Jammu call one-day strike against operations of e-buses
Jammu: Privately owned passenger bus operators held a massive protest on Wednesday in Jammu against the operation of Smart City e-buses. The transporters also announced one-day token strike on Thursday against operation of e-buses, which they alleged are affecting their livelihood. Reports said that the protestors led by All Jammu and Transporter Welfare Association, assembled […]
Air fares soar in JK as passengers fume
Srinagar: Air travelers traveling to Jammu and Kashmir are facing the harsh reality of soaring flight fares. With increased demand amidst the election environment and the approaching festival of Holi, airline companies have substantially raised their ticket prices, leaving passengers grappling with exorbitant costs. The impact of this fare surge is particularly felt in routes […]
Srinagar Smart City selected for innovative IWM project under CITIIS 2.0 scheme
PPP model to transform Achan dumpsite into sustainable waste management hub Srinagar: In a significant development to promote sustainable urban development, the Srinagar Smart City has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering circular economy solutions across Indian cities. A senior official said that […]
Ashok Leyland opens new dealership in Srinagar
Srinagar:Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, Wednesday, inaugurated a new 3S (sales/service/spares) dealership, M/s Amco Automobiles at Sampora, PanthaChowk in Srinagar. This state-of-the-art dealership is strategically located at NH-44, connecting Srinagar to Kanyakumari.With this facility, Ashok Leyland now has 12 touch points in the state, […]
Tulip Festival: Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Tuesday convened a meeting to review the arrangements at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden for visitors. The meeting was attended by Director Floriculture, SSP Traffic Srinagar, Joint Commissioner SMC, officers of Tourism department and Srinagar Smart City Limited. The meeting held threadbare discussion regarding opening of […]
All-New Thar Mahindra Earth edition unveiled at ‘Encash Automotive’
Srinagar: Mahindra Encash Automotive proudly introduced the Earth Edition of the highly anticipated All-New Thar at its dealership situated at Hyderpora Bypass, Srinagar. The unveiling ceremony was graced by distinguished guests Muzaffar Branch Head of SBI, and Umar Shamas, Senior Relationship Manager of SBI, who together unveiled the SUV. The event was also attended by […]
CS reviews key developmental projects of Housing Department
Directs for making cities more amenable, maintaining standards of urban development JAMMU: In a significant step towards addressing the burgeoning issues of Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD) in the UT, a high-level meeting was Friday chaired by Chief Secretary, Atul Dulloo and attended by the Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism besides other HoDs […]
