Twin glory for Kashmir: Two master craftsmen bring laurels for Kashmir, win national award
Manzoor A. Khan and Khawaja Nazir Ali honoured in carpet weaving, sozni embroidery SRINAGAR: Adding yet another badge of honour on its already coveted robe, 02 master craftsmen have brought glory to Kashmir by winning the prestigious National Award in the handicrafts category, recently announced by the Union Ministry of Textiles. Manzoor Ahmad Khan, from […]
India’s green economy may attract $4.1 trillion investments: Study
Will create 48 million jobs New Delhi: India could attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs by 2047, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The analysis further projects that India could also unlock a USD 1.1 trillion annual […]
Saffron fields loose charm as farmers shift to high-density apples, Lavender and other crops
Declining yields, climate stress push Kashmir’s traditional saffron growers toward new livelihoods Srinagar: For generations, the purple bloom of saffron fields in Pampore signified more than a harvest — it was heritage, pride, and the backbone of thousands of families. Today, that landscape is slowly transforming. Once-thriving saffron growers, custodians of a trade as old […]
Winter Break upto class 8th from Dec-01: Minister
Srinagar: Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that November 25 will be the last working day for students enrolled in kindergarten. “I have discussed the matter with the Director School Education Kashmir. Tomorrow will be the last working day for kindergarten students,” she said. The move follows repeated appeals from parents seeking early closure for the […]
‘Flames of the Chill’; Winter Fire Incidents Surge Across Kashmir
Faulty heating, narrow lanes fuel winter blaze wave, fire-services answer thousands of calls as officials raise the alarm Srinagar: As Kashmir braces for the deep freeze, the region’s fire-services are battling a parallel emergency: a sharp rise in winter-time fire incidents. The J&K Fire & Emergency Services logged 6,752 fire-calls in 2024, covering residential blazes, […]
India’s average temperature rose by 0.9 degrees C in last decade: Study
Mumbai: India’s average temperature rose by nearly 0.9 degrees Celsius in the last decade (2015-2024) with the number of warm days increasing across most of the country, a new study says, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies. The hottest day of the year also registered a temperature rise of 1.5-2 degrees Celsius in western […]
Break-Up: Divorce cases show alarming rise in Kashmir
Srinagar courts see 3–5 cases a day, Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam says divorces, disputes at ‘all-time high’ Srinagar: Divorce cases in Kashmir are rising fast, with family courts reporting numbers never seen before. In Srinagar, judges now handle three to five divorce petitions every day, showing how common marital breakups have become in the Valley. Confirming […]
‘From Extinction to Export’: Kashmir’s Mushkbudji Rice Set for Global Markets
Once on the verge of disappearing, the aromatic variety wins praise at international rice exporters meet Srinagar: Kashmir’s famed Mushkbudji rice, which was once feared to be on the brink of extinction, is now headed for international markets after receiving exceptional praise from global buyers. The breakthrough was confirmed by Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Professor Nazir […]
Fake pesticides polluting air, adding to rise in Cancer cases in Kashmir: SKUAST-K VC
Pesticides to be sold through Govt Khidmat Ghars only Srinagar: Vice Chancellor Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST)- Kashmir, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai on Monday warned that the spread of fake pesticides and fertilisers in Kashmir has become a serious environmental and health threat, contributing to air pollution, soil damage and a worrying […]
Kashmir Willow Swings Back into Global Demand
Srinagar: The steady rise of sawdust in Sangam, Charsoo and Halmulla — Kashmir’s famed willow clusters — speaks of a revival long awaited. After years of fluctuating markets and slowing sales, Kashmir’s cricket bat industry is witnessing a fresh surge in demand, with manufacturers saying that “Kashmir willow” is once again becoming a name of […]