Thousands of apple growers and traders in north Kashmir staged protests in Sopore and Handwara, warning of massive losses as the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway—vital for fruit transport—remains closed for nearly a month due to rains and landslides. With trucks stranded and mandis shut, growers say delays are destroying fruit quality and soaring packaging costs are Read More…
Srinagar: In a heightened security move, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have shut down 48 popular tourist destinations following intelligence inputs suggesting possible terror strikes in the region. The precaution comes after reports that militants are plotting retaliatory attacks in response to the recent demolition of their safehouses, which followed last week’s deadly terrorist assault Read More…