In a bid to promote Kashmir fruit industry, the state government has decided to bring 100 hectares of orchard land under high density plantation in […]
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Forget rehabilitation, JK Govt ‘burdens’ people with hike in petrol, diesel taxes
At a time when J&K’s economy is grappling to come to terms with aftereffects of devastating floods last year, the state government’s move to hike […]
CM for promoting festival tourism in Kashmir
In a bid to improve tourist footfall in the picturesque Kashmir Valley on the upcoming Pooja and Diwali holidays, Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, today […]
Valley travel agents allege helicopter-ticket black-marketing during Amarnath Yatra
Alleging black-marketing of helicopter tickets for the ongoing Amarnath yatra, Kashmir- based travel agents on Thursday demanded a CBI probe. “There should be a CBI […]
Leaf fall threatens fruit production in Kashmir
Expressing serious concern over the leaf fall in orchards reported in some areas in Kashmir, Horticulture Minister, Abdul Rehman Veeri today directed for carrying out […]
Walnut industry in the soup
The walnut industry of Kashmir, a major revenue generator and job provider, is in a shambles in this district mainly due to “government’s lackadaisical approach.” […]
Saffron parties ‘harass, extort’ Kashmir mutton dealers outside valley
Accusing Saffron parties of harassment and extortion, All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Association on Tuesday said that the animal rights activists backed by Union Minister […]
Wi max services continues to be shut
For over a fortnight now the Wi Max services in Jammu and Kashmir remain to be shut with BSNL authorities playing indifferent to the subscribers’ […]
Prices shoot up as Kashmir readies for Eid
Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival of thanksgiving marking the end of holy month of Ramadan, is likely to be held on July 18, depending on the sighting […]
Amarnath Yatra suspended due to landslides
The annual Hindu pilgrimage, Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, was on Friday suspended due to landslides on the routes to the Himalayan cave shrine. […]