Kashmir, Srinagar, Anantnag
Mumbai: Lazzat Foods & Spices has been honoured with the prestigious “Most Trusted Spice Brand in India Award 2025” at the Global Excellence Awards (GEA) ceremony held in Mumbai. The award was presented by renowned Bollywood actress Kajol Devgan, who attended the event as the chief guest. Managing Director of Lazzat Foods & Spices, […]
From 1.70 lakh MTs in 2020 to mere 30,000 MTs in 2024 Srinagar, Apr 16 (KNO): The once-thriving walnut industry in Kashmir is facing a severe crisis as demand for its organic walnuts has sharply declined from 85% to just 30% over the past four years. Growers and traders are deeply concerned as sales […]
Kulgam, Apr 15 (KNO): A man from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is making waves with a sweet and sustainable revolution. Shabir Ahmad Itoo, a highly qualified youth from Sonigam village in Kulgam—holding a Postgraduate degree, M.Phil in Physical Education, and having cleared the SET exam—once served as a contractual college lecturer. However, his passion […]
Encouraged over a dozen women to start own ventures Kulgam, Apr 04 (KNO): In the historical village of Qaimoh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, a woman is making a mark with her determination and entrepreneurial spirit. Tahira Bashir has turned to organic mushroom cultivation, not just as a means of livelihood but as a […]
Srinagar, Mar 30: Murtaza, a garment shop owner, opens his store at 9:30 a.m. every morning in hopes of attracting customers, especially with Eid around the corner. However, his business has slowed dramatically. Despite having a salesgirl tending to his women’s apparel store, he fears he won’t be able to pay her salary this month due […]
Srinagar, Mar 30 : Jammu & Kashmir Bank has achieved a historic milestone in digital banking by processing an unprecedented 9.54 crore transactions worth ?13,900 crores in just six days leading up to Eid. This record-breaking feat across its digital platforms has drawn widespread appreciation from customers and businesses, reinforcing JK Bank’s dominance in digital […]
Garment sales plunge by 95%, traders struggle Srinagar, Mar 28 (KNO): With Eid-ul-Fitr just days away, Kashmir’s markets are witnessing a concerning slowdown in sales, reflecting broader economic distress, particularly in the garment sector, where sales have plummeted by 95 per cent. Trade leader Mohammad Yaseen Khan, Chairman of Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), […]
Srinagar, Mar 27 (JKNS): With Eid approaching, residents in several areas of Srinagar are facing an acute shortage of mutton, causing frustration among consumers. Reports reaching news agency JKNS state that in some locations, butchers are selling mutton at an inflated price of ₹750 per kilogram, well above the government-approved rate. Speaking to […]
Over 7,000 hectares of land applied for initiative to boost horticulture Farmers eager to transition to modern practices for increased yields, income Srinagar, Mar 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented response to its high-density plantation initiative, with applications received for over 7,000 hectares of land, far exceeding the official target […]
Pulwama largest contributor to processed milk in Kashmir Minister says govt subsidies boost dairy production, support local farmers Srinagar, Mar 20 (KNO): The government on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) is set to increase its milk processing capacity from 2.5 lakh litres per day to 5 lakh litres […]
