Hail threat to crops : Govt working on weather-based crop insurance scheme: Minister Javid Dar
Says Centre revising framework; final rollout after approval from Central committee Urges farmers to adopt anti-hail nets as protection against recurring weather-related crop damage Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday said the government is actively pursuing a weather-based crop insurance scheme for farmers, but its implementation is awaiting clearance […]
Kashmir’s Drying Future: J&K Faces 42% Rainfall Deficit Amid Rising Climate Concerns
May records 36% precipitation shortfall as dry trend continues across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing one of its driest starts to a year in recent times, with the Union Territory recording a staggering 42 per cent precipitation deficit between January and May 2026, triggering alarm among weather experts, environmentalists […]
Silent Suffocation in Panzath
Oxygen Crash Triggers Fish Deaths in Anantnag Spring Ancient spring turns into a graveyard as hundreds of fish surface dead, alarming locals and officials alike Fisheries Department launches scientific probe; experts link falling oxygen levels to rising temperatures and pollution stress Srinagar: In the crystal waters of Panzath spring in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, […]
From Scrap to Splendour: Srinagar’s Polo View Garden Blooms into a ‘Wonder Garden’
Discarded wheelbarrows, bins and worn-out garden material transformed into artistic installations and vibrant planters Director Floriculture says initiative blends sustainability with public aesthetics in the heart of Srinagar: Nestled in the heart of Srinagar’s bustling Polo View market — a space long associated with shoppers, tourists and evening walkers — the Polo View Garden […]
Weather Uncertainty Drives Kashmir Farmers Towards Lavender Cultivation
Changing rainfall patterns, shrinking yields push growers away from traditional crops Officials say ‘Purple Revolution’ offering climate-resilient and high-value farming alternative Srinaga: As unpredictable weather continues to disrupt traditional farming in Kashmir, an increasing number of cultivators are switching to lavender farming, banking on the aromatic crop’s low water requirement and higher market value […]
Timely rainfall, favourable weather fuel bumper lavender crop in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Favourable weather conditions and timely rainfall have raised hopes of a bumper lavender harvest in Bhaderwah valley, providing a major boost to the region’s growing “Purple Revolution” under the union government’s Aroma Mission. Farmers in the hilly Raie hamlet of Shiva Panchayat, many of whom have shifted from traditional maize cultivation to lavender farming […]
Cloudbursts Return to Stalk Chenab Valley
Fresh incidents in Doda and Kishtwar revive memories of deadly disasters as recurring extreme weather exposes the fragility of the mountainous region Srinagar: Fresh cloudburst incidents in Doda and neighbouring Kishtwar have once again brought the recurring threat of extreme weather into focus in the Chenab Valley, a region that has witnessed some of […]
Dachigam Conclave: NC Unveils Delhi March for Restoration Statehood, Constitutional Guarantees
CM Omar chairs 9-hour off-site review as party sharpens political strategy on J&K rights Constitutional guarantees, governance issues, drug menace and constituency concerns dominate marathon deliberations Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a nine-hour-long off-site meeting of National Conference legislators, Members of Parliament and five Independent MLAs at Dachigam National Park, where the […]
Tourism Industry Jitters as Srinagar Airport Faces Proposed Weekly Shutdown
Two-day runway maintenance plan during peak travel season sparks fears of cancellations, falling arrivals and fresh blow to Kashmir tourism Srinagar: The proposed closure of Srinagar Airport for two days every week between July and September for runway maintenance has triggered concern and anxiety among tourism stakeholders across Kashmir, with industry players warning that […]
Srinagar airport to be shut for fortnight from Oct 1 for repair
Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport will suspend all flight operations for 15 days from October 1 for crucial runway maintenance, raising alarm bells within tourism industry that fears the shutdown will deal a massive blow to the sector as it directly clashes with the peak Durga Puja holiday season. According to airport officials, a phased […]