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Railways' Big Kashmir Plan: New warehouses near Anantnag & Pampore stations to help apple growers and saffron traders reach bigger marketsNorthern Railway has invited tenders to develop warehouses near Anantnag and Pampore railway stations in Kashmir under its Cargo Related Fa...
India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morelsAncient traders sought Indian black peppercorns, which were once more valuable than gold. Today, Tellicherry peppers and Lakadong turmeric ...
Everyone loves biryani, but its real origin is a mystery: Know the incredible story behind this culinary masterpieceBiryani is one of the world's most loved dishes, but its origin remains a topic of debate. While historians trace its earliest roots to anc...
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces daily time-tabled parcel services between Kashmir Valley and DelhiGood news for Kashmir's apple farmers. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a daily parcel service connecting Badgam in Kashmir to ...
A bridge too far for Jammu? New rail link lifts Kashmir, leaves traders worried about businessThe newly launched rail connectivity to Kashmir is being celebrated for its potential to boost tourism and trade, streamlining transport an...
Why is the BJP thriving in Haryana but struggling in Kashmir despite Article 370's abrogation?Congress' optimism in the Haryana Assembly elections was brief as early leads shifted in favor of BJP, aided by CM Nayab Saini's brief yet ...
Saffron in peril: Kashmir's golden harvest threatened by global warmingIn Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. ...
In rare form, saffron worth king’s ransom: ‘Kesar’ prices soar up to Rs 4.95 lakh/kg in retail as Iran tensions weaken its exports of the spiceAmidst geopolitical tensions in West Asia causing a sharp decline in saffron supplies from Iran, Indian saffron prices have surged by over ...
Hoping for business as usual: A period of relative peace has given new hopes to Kashmir’s business landscapeAmjad Shah, proprietor of cotton processing unit in Tral, Pulwama district, frequently visits Inox Cinema Complex in Srinagar with his fami...
Kashmir saffron story scripts a revival, prices see a spike of 75%Kashmir saffron's prices have risen to ₹3.25 lakh ($4387) per kg, five times the value of silver, after receiving the Geographical Indicati...
Indian saffron's international prices skyrocket after Afghan supply hit by Taliban takeoverSaffron is grown in four districts in Jammu and Kashmir– Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar and Kishtwar. Among them, Pulwama district’s Pampore has...
Saffron prices rise 15% as snowfall damages crop in KashmirFarmers have requested the Jammu & Kashmir administration to start a crop insurance policy.
Declare apple crisis in Kashmir Valley as nation calamity, demands AIKSCCThe delegation noted that horticulture, which is the backbone of the state's economy, has suffered a double thrashing this season. Just whe...
Traders report losses as govt ropes in Nafed to ramp up buysSpeaking to ET, Mohammad Ayub, an apple grower in South Kashmir in Sopore says their biggest hurdle is lack of communication channels.
Output crunch pushes up of world's costliest spice saffronPrice of a kilogram of saffron, considered the costliest spice in the world, is now at Rs 1.65 lakh in Kashmir, which is already up 18% com...
Jammu and Kashmir Governor calls PDP, BJP for parleys on govt formationUnion finance minister Arun Jaitely, tasked by the party to oversee the government-formation talks, held meetings with JK leaders in Jammu.
Saffron - The costliest spice on earth is always in hot demandKashmir is India's only saffron producing state & due to floods, it is facing a possible 75% shortfall. It takes 1 lakh flowers to produce ...
Guruvayur temple to buy 10 kg saffron every monthGuruvayur temple has signed one-year contract with JKAIDC to purchase 10 kg of saffron spice at Rs 1.20 lakh per kg, every month.
- Srinagar march: Authorities weigh options
Authorities are weighing options about whether to disallow Monday’s march by separatists to the headquarters of the UN's Military Observers...
- Sun spices up Kesar Mart’s saffron biz
The world’s most expensive spice has been breathing life into traders from the Kashmir valley, the hot bed of saffron for over 2,000 years.