Vande Bharat Brings Kashmir Closer, Faster — And Full of Hope
Over 50,000 passengers travelled since May 4 as tourists, traders and families embrace J&K’s rail revolution Srinagar: From easing long and exhausting road journeys to triggering a fresh tourism rush into the Valley, the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express is rapidly emerging as a game changer for Jammu and Kashmir, with officials saying more […]
Kashmir’s Apple Belt Devastated as Hailstorms Ravage Orchards Across Valley
Growers Report Losses Running Into Crores; KVFGCDU Demands Crop Insurance, Revival of MIS and Special Relief Package Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Successive hailstorms accompanied by strong winds have caused widespread devastation to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, leaving apple growers staring at massive financial losses and an uncertain season ahead. Large swathes of orchards across north, central […]
Kashmir Witnesses Wedding Tourism Boom After PM Modi’s Appeal to Promote Domestic Travel
Hotels, resorts and houseboats across the Valley report sharp rise in destination wedding bookings as families shift from foreign venues to Kashmir Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing a significant rise in destination wedding bookings after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging people to promote domestic tourism by choosing Indian destinations over foreign travel. Hotels, […]
As Plains Scorch, Kashmir Emerges as Summer Refuge for Heat-Hit Tourists
Surging Temperatures Across India Trigger Rush to Valley’s Meadows, Lakes and Hill Resorts; Tourism Sector Sees Fresh Boom Srinagar: As an intense heatwave sweeps across several parts of the country, thousands of tourists are turning towards Kashmir in search of relief, transforming the Valley into one of the most sought-after summer destinations this season. […]
From Paradise to Picture Frame: Srinagar Gears Up for Kashmir International Film Festival
KIFF aims to revive Kashmir’s deep cinematic legacy while opening new doors for young filmmakers, artists and cultural tourism Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Srinagar is preparing to host the upcoming Kashmir International Film Festival (KIFF), an event being seen as a major cultural milestone for the Valley and a renewed attempt to place Kashmir back […]
On Operation Sindoor Anniversary, Kashmir’s Border Villages Pray for Peace Beyond the Guns
From Keran to Uri and Tangdhar, residents recall shelling, loss, and uncertainty—yet hope for a future where calm prevails Srinagar: As the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor is observed, a quiet but powerful sentiment echoes across Kashmir’s border villages—an earnest prayer for lasting peace. In the far-flung hamlets of Keran, Uri, and Tangdhar, where […]
120 Tonnes of Kashmir Strawberries Set to Board Train
Valley Growers Eye National Markets As First-ever large-scale rail dispatch of early-season fruit promises faster delivery, better returns for farmers Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s horticulture sector, the Valley’s first large-scale consignment of seasonal strawberries—estimated at around 120 tonnes—is set to be dispatched by train, marking a shift in how […]
8,000–10,000 MT of Kashmir Cherries Set to Move by Train This Season
Grower’s upbeat as expanded rail services promise faster delivery, reduced spoilage, and better returns for the Valley’s prized cherries Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As the cherry harvest season approaches in Kashmir, fruit growers across the Valley are pinning high hopes on the railways, with officials and traders estimating a record volume of cherry consignments to […]
Railways Eyes AC Cargo Trains to Power Kashmir’s Fruit Economy
Daily cherry parcel service, cold-chain upgrades on cards as growers push for faster Valley-to-market link Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: In a significant push to strengthen Kashmir’s horticulture sector, the Northern Railway is planning to introduce air-conditioned cargo trains and expand its cherry parcel service from Katra to Mumbai to a seven-day schedule, ensuring uninterrupted movement […]
Smart Bunkers Still Elude LoC Villages a Year After Shelling
Residents of Uri, Karnah say promised safety infrastructure remains incomplete as Centre reiterates commitment Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: One year after intense cross-border shelling battered villages along the Line of Control (LoC), the rollout of “smart bunkers” meant to safeguard civilians continues to lag, with residents in frontier areas still waiting for the promised protection. […]