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Farming Threat 

The sale of counterfeit fertilizers, seeds and pesticides in branded packaging has always impacted farmers across India. A considerable portion of the pesticide market is made up of non-genuine products which can
Mar. 22, 2025
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Traffic Overload

Over the past seven years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sharp rise in vehicular traffic, with registered vehicles nearly doubling from 14.88 lakh in 2017 to 27.29 lakh by December 2024. The spike in vehicle ownership has placed immense
Mar. 20, 2025
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Mushroom Boom

Mushroom farming has quietly carved a niche for itself in Jammu and Kashmir’s agriculture sector as

Flood Resilience

Flood control in Kashmir continues to be a major challenge, especially in light of past disasters,

Encroachment Battle

The issue of land encroachment and the conversion of agricultural land for industrial and commercial purposes in Jammu and Kashmir has long been a pressing concern. Minister for Health and Education, Sakeena
Mar. 15, 2025

Dire Straits

Dal Lake, the jewel of Srinagar, was once famed for its pristine clarity. However, the lake continues to grapple with pollution. While recent government initiatives, such as connecting houseboats to sewage treatment
Mar. 13, 2025

Fresh Air

Air pollution is considered a major environmental threat by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Kashmir’s air quality too has been a growing concern, particularly during winter when dense fog blankets the valley.
Mar. 12, 2025

Entrepreneurial Shift

Jammu and Kashmir’s demographic landscape, with over 58% of its population in the working-age bracket, offers a strategic advantage in redefining its economic trajectory. This potential is increasingly being channelled through a
Mar. 11, 2025

Reclaiming Lives

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is gearing up to launch a Union Territory-wide campaign against drug addiction, a growing menace particularly in the Kashmir valley. The initiative, spearheaded by the Chief Secretary,
Mar. 8, 2025

Prescription Clarity

The Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHSJ) has issued strict guidelines instructing all government doctors to adhere to standardised prescription norms in their respective institutions. This directive comes in response to increasing
Mar. 5, 2025

Session Opens

The month-long budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began in Jammu on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in his address, reaffirmed the government’s ‘commitment to restoring statehood’. He emphasised that
Mar. 4, 2025

Ramadan Economy

As Ramadan begins, homes across Kashmir ready themselves for a month of fasting, prayers and community gatherings. The atmosphere shifts palpably as markets swell with activity, traders anticipate increased demand, and families
Mar. 1, 2025

Bloom Time

As the winter chill begins to wane, Kashmir Valley is preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. The season of spring usually witnesses an increase in tourist footfall from all over the
Feb. 27, 2025

Weight Watch

As part of a nation-wide campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated 10 individuals, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to spearhead efforts to combat obesity and promote reduced consumption
Feb. 26, 2025
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