A Season of Love: Weddings flourish again in Kashmir’s border areas

A Season of Love: Weddings flourish again in Kashmir's border areas

In the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire established in February 2021, this year has seen a heartwarming resurgence of weddings in the border areas of Kashmir, rekindling cherished memories and familial bonds. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), over the past three weeks, at least 25 marriage ceremonies have taken place in areas such … Read more

Deaths by falling from walnut trees can be avoided by educating farmers, using scientific methods, say experts

Deaths by falling from walnut trees can be avoided by educating farmers, using scientific methods, say experts

Falls from walnut trees are turning out to be a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in Kashmir, especially during the harvesting season of August and September months.Over the years, mostly young people who also happened to be the lone bread earners of their families have become victims of the fall. Experts believe that this … Read more

Groom, his father held for refusing to attend reception on last moment in Awantipora: Police

Groom, his father held for refusing to attend reception on last moment in Awantipora: Police

Acting swiftly on a complaint, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said to have arrested a groom and his father in South Kashmir’s Awantipora area for allegedly running away and refusing to attend the reception on the last moment.“Police Station Awantipora received a written complaint from one Shazia Akhter against Fayaz Ahmad Dar and his … Read more

Kupwara sees rapid rise in human-animal conflict, locals worried

Kupwara sees rapid rise in human-animal conflict, locals worried

North Kashmir’s Kupwara district has seen a rapid increase in the human-animal conflict with serious concerns growing among the residents about their safety at a time when harvest season is nearing a peak.Kupwara, a border district, has been reporting increasing numbers of incidents of wild animal attacks in areas like Langate, Mawer, Hyhama, Trehgam, and … Read more

Centre’s move to reduce 20 percent triggers serious concerns among Kashmir’s apple growers

Centre’s move to reduce 20 percent triggers serious concerns among Kashmir’s apple growers

AFFI meet LG Manoj Sinha, submit memorandum; PDP opposes decision, says step set to hit Valley’s apple industry During the peak of the apple harvest season in Kashmir, the Union government’s recent move to reduce a 20 percent tariff on imported apples has caused concern among Kashmir farmers and people associated with apple trade.The adjustment … Read more

Amid heat wave, prolonged dry spell reduces water level in Jhelum, other tributaries

Amid heat wave, prolonged dry spell reduces water level in Jhelum, other tributaries

Jal Shakti, I&FC deptts say things to get affected if rainfall doesn’t occur, people should use water judiciously With prolonged dry spell and record-breaking heat wave in Jammu & Kashmir, the water flow at River Jhelum and other tributaries have reduced, causing worry among the people, especially farmers.However, the government has admitted that at some … Read more

Prolonged Dry Weather Conditions worry Apple Growers of Kashmir

Prolonged Dry Weather Conditions worry Apple Growers of Kashmir

Farmers across the valley are worried due to the prolonged dry weather conditions, which they said has degraded the quality of apples. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Kashmir has been witnessing dry weather conditions with minimum rainfall since August. According to India Meteorological Department data related to the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), approximately … Read more