PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat, elevating J&K’s pilgrimage and growth
New Delhi/Katra, August 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir’s railway infrastructure and pilgrimage accessibility. The high-speed train, launched from Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station alongside two other Vande Bharat routes, promises to enhance […]
Kashmir apples:Transforming glut into global leverage through strategic storage
Srinagar, August 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir’s apple industry, a cornerstone of India’s horticulture, is at a pivotal moment. Spanning 172,000 hectares, the region produces 2.06 million tonnes of apples annually, accounting for nearly 90% of India’s apple output alongside Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Yet, despite rising yields, a price squeeze driven by import timing […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Insights on Golden Delicious Apple Cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir
The Golden Delicious apple, celebrated for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and golden-yellow skin, stands as a cornerstone of commercial horticulture, valued for its versatility in fresh consumption and processed products like cider, sauces, and desserts. During a visit to the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) in Srinagar, Union Minister of […]
Piyush Goyal discusses cold chain, Agro-Processing growth with JKPICCA in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 6, 2025: In a significant step toward bolstering Jammu and Kashmir’s agricultural economy, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met with representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting centered on strategic initiatives to advance the cold […]
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on J&K LG Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 4, 2025: In a significant step towards bolstering agriculture and rural development in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, during a courtesy visit on Thursday. The meeting was part of the Union […]
Cherry cargo trains by Jammu Railway division boost Kashmir horticulture and farmer incomes
Empowering Cherry Growers: A Historic Leap in Agri-Logistics Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has scripted a new success story for Kashmir’s cherry growers by transporting 334 tonnes of fresh cherries from Katra and Jammu to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus over the past month. This groundbreaking initiative, launched on May […]
Kashmir cherries go global: First export Lands in Saudi & UAE
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – In a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture industry, the first commercial consignment of premium cherries departed Srinagar on June 13, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This pioneering export, orchestrated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in collaboration with […]
Kashmir Cherries Go Global: First-Ever Rail Export Marks New Milestone
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development for Jammu and Kashmir’s fruit industry, the first-ever international consignment of Kashmiri cherries was dispatched via rail on June 13, 2025, from Katra to Mumbai, destined for Saudi Arabia. This milestone, powered by the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), marks a transformative moment for local […]
Vande Bharat Express boosts tourism and trade in Jammu & Kashmir, says Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, June 10, 2025 – National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah hailed the newly launched Vande Bharat Express from Nowgam Railway Station in Srinagar to Katra as a transformative step for Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism and trade. Speaking to reporters during his journey on the high-speed train on Tuesday, Abdullah described it as “a huge blessing” […]
Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]