Anantnag youth develops low-cost ropeway to revolutionise orchard harvesting
Anantnag, 20 September, 2025: In a remarkable display of local ingenuity and innovation, a young resident of Anantnag has developed a low-cost ropeway system aimed at easing orchard harvesting. The ropeway, installed at the Leopard Hill Orchard, has the capacity to carry over 2.6 quintals of fruit in a single trip, significantly reducing manual labor […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha’s swift interventions rescue Kashmir’s apple harvest amidst major crisis
Srinagar, September 19, 2025 – Amid the picturesque apple orchards of south Kashmir, where vibrant reds hang heavy on branches, a resilient spirit shines through recurring challenges. While recent rains and landslides have disrupted the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for over 20 days, turning parts of the harvest into roadside casualties, the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) administration has […]
J&K Government provides SRTC trucks to fruit growers to tackle freight hike
Srinagar, September 17, 2025: In a timely intervention to support the vital horticulture sector, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the provision of State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) trucks to fruit growers upon request, easing transportation challenges during the peak apple harvest season. Horticulture Minister Javaid Ahmad Dar emphasized the administration’s readiness to offer […]
Kalakote-Sunderbani MLA Thakur Randhir Singh meets LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – Thakur Randhir Singh, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kalakote-Sunderbani constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. The meeting, part of routine legislative engagements, provided an opportunity for the BJP leader to discuss key developmental issues affecting his constituency in […]
Div Com Kashmir Anshul Garg visits Aglar Fruit Mandi, Mughal Road & Peer Ki Gali
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – In a proactive step to support the horticulture sector amid ongoing highway disruptions, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg conducted an extensive field visit to Aglar Fruit Mandi in Shopian, Mughal Road, and Peer Ki Gali today. The tour focused on ensuring the smooth evacuation of fruit-laden vehicles and addressing logistical challenges faced by growers and traders due to […]
Iltija Mufti meets LG Manoj Sinha to tackle Kashmir’s apple crisis amid NH-44 closure
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Bijbehara Constituency Incharge Iltija Mufti met with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today to highlight the dire crisis engulfing the region’s vital apple industry due to the prolonged shutdown of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44). The closure, triggered by heavy rains and flash […]
Zubair convenes public darbar at Shopian; emphasizes time bound redressal of local grievances
SHOPIAN, JUNE 10: Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Zubair Ahmad, today convened a public darbar at Shopian to assess and address public issues and concerns.The camp marked the beginning of fresh phase of public outreach programmes, being held under J&K government’s ambitious initiative to redress public grievances and demands.The delegations comprising members […]
Principal Secretary Finance convenes Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Anantnag; Assesses public issues
ANANTNAG, OCTOBER 27: Principal Secretary Finance, Santosh Dattatreya Vaidya, convened a Public Grievance Redressal camp at Khanabal, Anantnag to assess public issues and concerns besides taking stock of development profile of the district.During the camp, Principal Secretary met various delegations including members of DDC, BDCs and PRIs, MC representatives, traders, fruit growers, civil society members […]