Self-Help Groups Turn Kashmir’s Women into “Lakhpati Didis”
From tailoring and saffron packaging to home bakeries, SHG scheme empowers thousands of women Srinagar: In the heart of Kashmir’s towns and villages, a quiet revolution is unfolding — led not by politicians or professionals, but by ordinary women. Thanks to the government’s Self-Help Group (SHG) scheme, thousands of women across the Valley are scripting […]
Saffron Industry suffers Rs 7,000-Crore Loss as Harvest Falls to 15%
Growers dejected as “red gold” wilts; NC MLA Hasnain Masoodi calls NSM ‘a total failure’ Srinagar: Kashmir’s saffron growers are facing one of the worst seasons in recent years, with this year’s harvest dropping to just 15 percent of the expected yield. The fall in production has caused an estimated Rs 7,000-crore loss to the […]
CM inaugurates Noor Jahan Bridge at Qamarwari
Says, we will let our work speak when people judge us after five years SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday inaugurated the 3×43 metre PSC Girder Double Lane Noor Jahan Bridge at Qamarwari, constructed over the River Jhelum to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between the two sides of Srinagar city connecting Qamarwari […]
Marshals in Motion: The silent force behind Assembly chaos
Inside the tense moments when order-keepers turn ‘peacemakers’ in the House Srinagar: They are neither lawmakers nor political heavyweights. Yet, when the Legislative Assembly erupts in chaos, all eyes turn to them — the Marshals, the silent sentinels who step in when democracy’s debates turn into shouting matches. On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly […]
Chris Gayle’s Dal Lake Ride, Mukesh Rishi’s Assembly visit Bring Hopes for tourism in Kashmir
Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Cricket superstar Chris Gayle and Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi on Wednesday brought a wave of positivity to Kashmir’s struggling tourism industry, which has been facing a tough phase since the Pahalgam attack in April this year. Gayle was seen enjoying a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, smiling and waving to fans. […]
Over 3.61 lakh educated unemployed youth registered in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that a total of 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are registered across the Union Territory as of September 2025. It says, with the Kashmir Division accounting for over 2.08 lakh and Jammu Division for over 1.52 lakh registrations. According to official data placed before the House Srinagar district […]
Srinagar Chokes as Vehicle Numbers Cross 25 Lakh in JK
City has over 3.75 lakh vehicles; traffic jams, road chaos worsen each year Srinagar: Traffic congestion in Srinagar has reached alarming levels as the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir continues to grow rapidly. Official data shows that J&K now has over 25.6 lakh registered vehicles, nearly double the number in 2016 when the […]
Unearthing the Past : Ancient Settlement Discovered in Khonmoh Sheds Light on Kashmir’s Lost Civilisation
Archaeologists uncover remnants of pottery, dwellings & tools believed to date back over 2,000 years; experts call it a window into Kashmir’s ancient trade, cultural links Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a team of researchers has unearthed what is believed to be an ancient settlement at Khonmoh, on the outskirts of […]
Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat to halt at Reasi from October 29 on trial basis
New Delhi: The Northern Railways will provide an additional stoppage for the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express at the Reasi station from October 29, on an experimental basis, officials said on Friday. At present, the semi-high speed train has only one stop at Banihal between Katra and Srinagar. “The locals said that the train has only […]
No Bumper Saffron Crop in Kashmir This Year, Only 15% Bloom Reported
Farmers blame heat waves & changing weather patterns for poor yield, hope for revival next season Pampore: The world-famous saffron fields of Pampore have failed to paint the expected purple carpet this autumn, as farmers report a drastic fall in bloom — barely 15 percent compared to normal years. President of the Saffron Growers Association […]