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Al Ameri’s docu showcases true spirit of Kashmir

Al Ameri’s docu showcases true spirit of Kashmir

Srinagar: UAE-based influencer Khalid Al Ameri’s latest powerful documentary, capturing his recent travel experience in Kashmir, dispels...

05.03.2026 10

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Homestay boom in Valley

Srinagar: Mohammad Rashid Bhat, a graduate from Keran, converted his two-storied house into a homestay back in 2022 after tourists started exploring...

26.02.2026 10

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Horse riding gallops back into youth culture

Srinagar: The rhythmic sound of hooves cutting through forest trails is fast becoming a familiar echo in Baramulla. What began as a personal passion...

24.02.2026 10

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Meet Kashmir snow artist who made India proud

10.02.2026 7

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Snowfall Grounds 25 Flights at Srinagar Airport

27.01.2026 5

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Four Dead in Road Accident on NH-44

27.01.2026 2

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Emirati vlogger Khalid Al-Amiri to promote Kashmir  

27.01.2026 10

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Northern Railway introduces Scratch Rakes

24.12.2025 10

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Apple import duty cut to impact Kashmir farmers

24.12.2025 10

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Celebrations in Tangmarg as Local Cricketer Secures ₹3 Lakh ISPL Deal

11.12.2025 6

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11.12.2025 5

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How Kashmir train rescued stranded passengers

11.12.2025 5

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IndiGo crisis hits private hospitals, labs

09.12.2025 5

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Pahalgam attack behind, shooting resumes in Valley

15.10.2025 5

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‘Ladakh poised to emerge as premier winter sports destination’

14.10.2025 10

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Made-in-Kashmir ‘diyas’ demand jumps 50%

14.10.2025 9

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Valley’s real estate investment drops 60%

02.10.2025 10

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CS reviews impact of financial inclusion schemes

18.09.2025 4

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Terrorism, Naxalism are threats to national development: LG

18.09.2025 5

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‘Highway halt’: J&K’s loss, Himachal’s gain

18.09.2025 6

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Gadkari likely to chair high-level meeting to discuss highway bottlenecks

16.09.2025 7

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PM hails Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor

16.09.2025 8

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‘NH Closure’: Kashmir stares at economic meltdown

16.09.2025 7

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How Kashmir train has emerged as lifeline for commuters

09.09.2025 4

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Guided kitchen tours to live streaming cooking: Kashmir restaurants launch social media campaign to win people’s trust

02.09.2025 10

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Private Hajj, Umrah service providers stare at huge losses as Saudi slashes pilgrimage quota 

16.04.2025 10

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SXR-DEL@ ₹16000: Srinagar among top five most booked spots; airfare goes through the roof

14.04.2025 9

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How a blend of old and new pollination techniques is preserving Kashmir’s apple economy

11.04.2025 10

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`Save walnut industry’: Kashmir growers send SOS to Centre; seek tariff status quo on US fruits

07.04.2025 10

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`Taste Orchard’s Bounty’: Meet new age horti-preneurs who are redefining apple farming in Kashmir

03.04.2025 20

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Keep Earth healthy: Forest cover increases by 2.4% in J&K.

30.03.2025 10

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War on drugs: Over 7900 held; 830 kg hashish, 272 kg heroin, 6722 kg poppy seized

28.03.2025 8

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How removing 4 surgical procedures from AB-PMJAY list will overburden govt hospitals.

Srinagar, Mar 22: The decision to remove four surgical procedures from the list of treatments covered under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya...

24.03.2025 10

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How substandard pesticides, fungicides are ruining horticulture industry in Kashmir

 Srinagar, March 19: Substandard and misbranded pesticides are ruining the horticulture industry in Kashmir.  Waking up to the crisis, apple growers...

21.03.2025 9

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Forget Harissa, Biryani emerges as clear favorite among Kashmiris this winter

 Srinagar, Mar 18: For the record, Biryani has humbled Harissa to emerge as a clear favorite among foodies in Srinagar this winter. Contrary to the...

20.03.2025 9

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Ramadan Kareem! Here are dos and don’ts for fitness enthusiasts to stay fit during fasting

Srinagar:  Experts have asked fitness enthusiasts to take extra caution during workouts in Ramadan. From light workouts to consuming hydrating foods,...

15.03.2025 10

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Doctor’s appointment to ambulance booking: J&K set to roll out SEHAT App to transform healthcare

Srinagar, Mar 12:  From doctor’s appointments to booking an ambulance, Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to roll out the SEHAT App for...

13.03.2025 20

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India-US tariff war: Fruit growers send SOS to PM Modi; urges him to protect local industry

Srinagar, Mar 11: Panic has gripped apple growers in Kashmir over the tariff war between India and the US.  The policy shift, led by President...

13.03.2025 20

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How fake Kashmiri carpets are sold on e-commerce platforms

Srinagar, Mar 10: On Amazon, a 5*7 carpet with a label of Kashmiri silk carpet is sold at Rs 5000. Weavers, however, said that a typical silk carpet...

11.03.2025 10

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231 government employees caught red-handed with bribes in last 5 years

Srinagar, Mar 4: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught 231 government employees red-handed accepting bribes during the last five years.  Details...

06.03.2025 10

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Ramadan Kareem: Cost escalation hits Umrah packages; bookings drop 95 % in Kashmir

 Firdous Hassan  Srinagar: A dramatic decline in Umrah pilgrimage bookings from Kashmir has been observed this Ramadan, with figures plummeting by...

04.03.2025 20

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Sheen Mubarak! Staring at drought-like conditions, fresh rains and snowfall bring sighs of relief to farmers.

Srinagar, Feb 28:  A fresh spell of much-needed snowfall has brought a sigh of relief to apple growers and other farmers in Kashmir.  Staring at...

01.03.2025 7

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Soaring airfares: Tourists embark on scenic road journey to reach `paradise on earth’

 Srinagar, Feb 26: Soaring airfares are forcing tourists to embark on a road journey to reach `paradise on earth. The majority of budget travelers...

28.02.2025 20

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Climate emergency: Prolonged dry spell, unusual rise in temperatures sound alarm bells for Kashmir apple growers

 Srinagar, Feb 15: Panic has gripped apple growers following the prolonged dry season and unusual rise in temperatures.  Horticulturists say the...

17.02.2025 30

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`KashmiriGPT’: Meet young techie who has developed AI model that responds to queries in Kashmiri 

 Srinagar, Feb 11: A young techie has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that responds to queries in the Kashmiri language.  Saqlain...

12.02.2025 50

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`The ultimate freshwater sensation’: Trout farming fast catches on with Kashmir’s new-age entrepreneurs

Srinagar: Imran Ahmad Bhat from Tangmarg worked in the hospitality sector for years. A graduate in fisheries, he decided to go back to his roots and...

08.02.2025 20

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Apples to kiwis: Kashmir tries new fruit varieties to  expand horticultural landscape

Srinagar, Feb 6: Come spring, Muneer Ahmad Bhat readies his fruit plants for sale.  From 30 varieties of apples to kiwis,  Bhat has stocked a large...

08.02.2025 10

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SXR-DEL@Rs 12000: Tourism players send SOS to Centre as airfares rise 50% ahead of  Winter Games

 Srinagar, Feb 5:  Ahead Khelo India Winter Games, rising airfares are giving sleepless nights to travel operators.  The airfare to Srinagar for...

06.02.2025 6

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A handicrafts renaissance: Increasing number of Kashmiri professionals quit cushy jobs abroad to sell shawls, carpets

 Srinagar, Feb 3:  Sameer Ahmad Jan, 31, worked for nearly six years in a private company in Bangkok.  A techie by profession, he found a huge...

05.02.2025 8

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Hello J&K: Smartphone penetration surges to 90.7% in 2024

 Srinagar, Jan 29: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable rise in smartphone adoption.  As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)...

30.01.2025 10

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