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. […]
Spring’s Silent Storm: Pollen Surge Leaves Children Struggling to Breathe Easy
Sneezing fits, sore throats and rising infections mark a harsh season as young immune systems bear the brunt of nature’s bloom Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: As spring paints the Valley in shades of green and gold, an invisible storm rides the breeze—pollen. What should have been a season of open playgrounds and laughter has instead […]
Kashmir’s paddy fields shrink as farmers abandon staple crop
Declining acreage, erratic weather and urbanisation reshape Valley’s agrarian landscape Growers warn “paddy is no longer sustainable” Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The vast stretches of paddy fields that once formed the backbone of Kashmir’s rural economy are steadily shrinking, with both official data and ground reports indicating a sustained decline in rice cultivation across the […]
100 day war against drugs
Srinagar Police Deploy Dog Squad in Intensified Anti-Drug Drive Canine units stationed across key checkpoints as police step up crackdown on narcotics networks Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: At a busy checkpoint in Srinagar, a trained sniffer dog pauses beside a vehicle, circles briefly, and then signals its handler. Within seconds, police personnel move in, turning […]
Clinging to the Cliffs: Kashmir’s Markhor Stages a Quiet Comeback
Rising numbers offer hope, but experts warn habitat pressure and human interference still threaten survival Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: High in the craggy mountains of Kashmir, where sheer cliffs defy gravity, the markhor—the world’s largest wild goat—moves with a rare elegance. With its corkscrew horns and remarkable climbing ability, the species has long been a […]
A Year After Attack: From Baisaran to Chandanwari, Pahalgam Demands Full Reopening
Tourists, locals and pony wallas call for access to key valleys and routes to restore livelihoods and signal complete revival Our Special Correspondent Pahalgam: On the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, calls for reopening key tourist destinations—including Baisaran Valley, Kashmir Valley, Donwan Valley and the Chandanwari route—have grown louder, with stakeholders […]