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 […]
J&K government committed to business-friendly environment, Says CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, emphasising policies to attract investment, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth. Speaking at a high-level industry meet in Srinagar, Abdullah outlined his administration’s vision to position J&K as a hub for […]
Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields
Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields Tral is situated 40km from Srinagar and located in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir. Agriculture is like the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir, said a man in J&K. There is a hope of a huge harvest in agriculture and there […]
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity Around 70% of the J&K population is engaged in agriculture and allied sector (roughly 13 lakh), informed the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Around 2.62 lakh families are marginal farmers. Two years ago we had developed a scheme […]
Kashmir apple growers see promising season as demand rises
Pulwama, April 07, 2025 – Kashmir’s apple growers are experiencing a wave of optimism this season as demand for their fruit surges across India and beyond. After years of unpredictable weather and market challenges, orchardists in the valley are seeing a much-needed boost, with apples stored in Controlled Atmosphere units fetching handsome returns and clearing […]
Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone launches Hi-Tech vegetable seedling Sale at Shopian’s mini secretariat green house
Shopian, April 4, 2025: Additional District Development Commissioner of Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, inaugurated the sale of hi-tech vegetable seedlings today at the Green House located within the Mini Secretariat complex in Shopian. Organised by the Shopian Agriculture Department, the initiative aims to promote modern farming practices and empower local farmers with access to […]
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support!
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support. I have been growing strawberry for five years. Every year I increase my Kanal area. I am earning well and giving employment to 3-4 people, said a strawberry farmer in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur area belonging to Thalora village. The Indian Government has provided […]
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year. I am very happy to be a part of this conclave focused on the development of the MSME sector, , said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha addressing the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s MSME Conclave 2025. All the participants […]