Government promises quick fixes, but growers say time is running out for this billion-dollar industry. By Ajaz Rashid In the crisp September air of Shopian’s fruit mandi, the smell of ripe apples usually signals prosperity. Wooden crates piled high, trucks revving, traders bargaining — these are the rituals of autumn in Kashmir, where apples are […]
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Kashmir’s Apple Nightmare
Highway blockades and floods push a billion-dollar industry to the brink. By Ajaz Rashid Kashmir’s fertile valleys, famed for their lush apple orchards, have for generations formed the economic and social backbone of the region’s rural society. But in September 2025, this heritage stands at a crossroads—a crisis of unprecedented scale, exposing the fragile underpinnings […]
The Great Meat Betrayal
From Ghazipur to Srinagar, the trail of contamination reveals a collapsed regulatory chain and a culture of unchecked greed By Ajaz Rashid In what has become one of the most shocking food safety scandals in Kashmir’s recent history, authorities have seized over 3,500 kilograms of rotten, contaminated meat across the Valley in just over a […]
Kashmir’s Remarkable Recovery
Terror tried to break the momentum — but Kashmir’s spirit proved unshakable. A united front of hoteliers, houseboat owners, and government support brought back hope — and the tourists. By Chasfeeda Shah The pristine waters of Dal Lake shimmer with renewed life as colorful shikaras ferry thousands of visitors across Srinagar’s iconic waterway. The sound […]
LG Sinha Gives Jobs to 158 Terror Victim Families
On Tuesday, 158 families affected by decades of Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir gathered, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed them long-awaited appointment letters. For many, it was a day that finally offered some comfort and hope after years of pain and loss. “These wounds have persisted for decades,” the LG told the gathering, […]
The Melting Crown of India
A paradise once cooled by alpine winds now scorches under record-breaking temperatures. As Kashmir sweats through its hottest year in history, the question looms: can the valley adapt before it burns out? By Ajaz Rashid The thermometer in Srinagar’s meteorological office registered an unprecedented 34.6°C, it equaled its 3rd highest recorded temperature for June since […]
Operation Sindoor: India’s Decisive Strike Demolishes Terror Camps
Operation Sindoor: India’s Decisive Strike Demolishes Terror Camps
Highway of Horror
A sudden cloudburst turned Ramban’s lifeline into a deathtrap. As hills crumbled, so did public faith in the system. By Tauheed Ahmad In the dead of night, Ramban was jolted awake by fury from the skies. A cloudburst at 3:30 AM on April 20 turned the serene Seri-Bagna stretch into a disaster zone — killing […]
Promises, Protests, and Political Crossfire
Omar Abdullah’s first budget since the abrogation of Article 370 promises jobs, subsidies, and reforms—but critics warn it’s long on populism and short on substance. By Tauheed Ahmad After a politically turbulent six-year period, the Jammu and Kashmir government has finally tabled its first full-fledged budget since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Chief […]
Hope for Survival
A new Russian mRNA cancer vaccine is nearing clinical use, offering a personalized approach with fewer side effects while training the immune system to target and destroy tumors—a potential game-changer in cancer treatment. By Tauheed Ahmad Russian scientists are on the cusp of a groundbreaking achievement in the fight against cancer. The Gamaleya Research Institute […]