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 […]
Echoes Beneath the Mountains : NHPC Ignites Work on 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Power Project
First blast at Mohura’s Adit-3 marks a major step in expanding Kashmir’s hydroelectric strength; officials call it a milestone in the Valley’s energy future Srinagar: In a significant stride toward strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s energy infrastructure, NHPC on Monday formally launched major underground excavation works for the ambitious 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project […]
Runway Repairs at Srinagar Airport to Impact Returning Hajj Pilgrims
Baggage restrictions imposed due to maintenance work Hajj Committee assures excess luggage will reach Valley separately through special arrangement Srinagar: Thousands of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returning home after completing the annual pilgrimage will have to make adjustments to their travel plans as ongoing runway maintenance work at Srinagar Airport has prompted […]
NEET paper leak: NTA has not learnt lessons, says SC; issues notices on pleas
New Delhi: It’s sad that the NTA has not learnt lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak, the Supreme Court said on Monday as it sought the response of the Centre, NTA and CBI on pleas for the replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam. […]
Hail Fury Ravages Kashmir Orchards, Growers Stare at Ruin
Repeated storms flatten apple belts across North and South Kashmir, pushing thousands of orchardists deeper into debt Fruit Growers Union seeks crop insurance, revival of market intervention scheme and immediate compensation package Srinagar: Vast stretches of Kashmir’s famed apple orchards have been left battered and bruised after yet another spell of intense hailstorm ripped […]
Akshay Kumar’s Rs 1 Crore Gift Brings New Hope to School Along LoC in Gurez
Modern education block with library and computer lab transforms learning conditions for children in remote Tulail village Srinagar: A government middle school located in the remote Tulail sector of north Kashmir’s Gurez Valley has witnessed a major transformation nearly five years after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar donated Rs 1 crore for its development. The […]