Kashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: How to make this fibre-rich, vitamin-packed dish with simple ingredients, India’s food regulator shares stepsKashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India introduces Kashmiri Millet Pulao. This dish offers a nutriti...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
NITI Aayog lays out roadmap for horticulture transformation in J&KIndia’s presence in global markets for apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron remains limited, with increasing import dependence and stagnant...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, Bhagavad Gita among PM Modi' s gifts to PutinPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Vladimir Putin with gifts reflecting India's rich heritage. These included Assam black tea...
05 Dec, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
Supply setback sends saffron past Rs 5 lakh markThe closure of the Attari-Wagah border, following a terror attack, has disrupted saffron supplies from Afghanistan, causing retail prices o...
30 Apr, 2025, 01.29 AM IST
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 ...
11 May, 2024, 05.00 AM IST
Mother's Day 2024: Refreshing cocktail ideas to raise a toast for your mom this summerCelebrate Mother's Day 2024 with a delightful array of refreshing cocktails crafted to beat the summer heat and elevate your celebrations. ...
10 May, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Ram Mandir theme gains popularity this Makar Sankranti: Lord Ram kites flying off the shelvesKite lovers are preparing for Makar Sankranti celebrations with colorful kites dedicated to the Ayodhya Ram temple. The local markets are f...
13 Jan, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
Kashmir Saffron's taking the shine off Silver VarqTop-quality, pure saffron is selling for INR4,950 per 10g this year, compared with INR800 for the same amount of silver varq. Prices for go...
27 Jul, 2023, 12.27 AM IST
Climate change ravages Kashmir's 'red gold' saffron cropDry conditions blamed on climate change have seen yields of the world's most expensive spice halved in the past two decades, threatening th...
22 Dec, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
Saffron grown in Kashmir gets Geographical Indication certificationSoon after taking over as lieutenant governor, Girish Chander Murmu took a personal interest in ensuring that Kashmir saffron gets GI certi...
25 Jul, 2020, 04.49 PM IST
Saffron surge has Kashmir farmers smilingOutput was hit in past two years but adequate moisture has ensured above-average crop this year.
27 Dec, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
Recipes: Six delectable modaks to make your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations sweeterYou'll never settle for store-bought sweets again!
29 Aug, 2017, 01.10 PM IST
J&K Government to bring over 3,000 hectares land under saffron coverJammu and Kashmir government has set its target to bring 3,715 hectare land under the Saffron Mission.
25 Feb, 2014, 12.12 AM IST
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.
24 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Farmers’ interest fall as cash crops fail to give high returns
Once trumpeted as highly profitable crops, vanilla, saffron, jatropha and safed musli seem to have failed to live up to their promise.
17 Oct, 2012, 10.47 AM IST
- Saffron production seeing a sharp fall
Saffron, world's most costly spice that grows in Pampore belt of Kashmir, has undergone a sharp fall in production. But the low production ...
14 Dec, 2010, 01.29 AM IST
- Jhooti padi BJP: Cong
The Congress on Wednesday tried to counter the BJP’s ‘mehangi padi Congress’ slogan with ‘jhooti padi BJP.”
27 Nov, 2008, 06.19 AM IST