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Green beans farmers in J-K see red; second season crop turns less profitable
Farmers, who sold green beans at the rate of Rs 30 per kg in May this year, are forced to sell the second season’s produce in September at Rs 15 per kg. Srinagar: Green beans farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are a worried lot. Finding a market from their produce is turning out to be difficult, more so f
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Tourists at ease in Kashmir; safe, serene valley lures travellers
Tourists accuse national news channels of misleading the masses about ‘violence’ in the valley Srinagar: Tourists relaxing in the tranquil ambience of Yousmarg, a popular tourist destination, stated on Thursday that, contrary to national news reports, the situation in Kashmir is indeed safe for visi
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Spurious pesticides mar quality of Kashmiri apple produce
The Kashmiri apple industry is in danger of collapsing unless the government intervenes. New Delhi: Fruit growers in Kashmir valley believe that spurious pesticides, which are threatening their harvests, are being openly sold in the markets. Although the local government acknowledges that it is a so
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Four civilians injured in grenade attack in J-K’s Pulwama
The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital, and the area has been sealed off by security personnel, according to officials. Srinagar: At least four people were injured in a grenade attack by militants on security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama area on Tuesday, officials said. T
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Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC Women’s ODI rankings
South African opener Lizelle Lee is tied with Mithali Raj with 762 rating points, while Australia’s Alyssa Healy is six points behind at third place. New Delhi: India One Day International women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj remained unchallenged at the top of the latest ICC Women
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Srinagar turns Covid-19 hotspot yet again; restrictions to be imposed
The local administration is seriously considering to impose restrictions in order to curb the rate of new infections Srinagar: With Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district reporting half of the daily new Covid-19 positive cases in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the district authorities have d
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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro with AMOLED display launched in India
There are more than 100 fitness modes available, including tennis, workout, swimming, and more. New Delhi: The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro smartwatch, an upgraded version of the Watch GT 2, was introduced in India today. The device had made its global debut last year. The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Moon Phase
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High-density orchards grow in number; Kashmiri apple farmers rue price drop
High-density orchards ready to harvest early, but lack of buyers from other states impacts sales Srinagar: Fruit farmers in the Kashmir Valley, who had converted their traditional orchards into high-density orchards so as to increase yield, have found it tough to get a fair price for their produce t
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Farmers regaining their grins in Kashmir due to high-density apple cultivation
When farmers’ dreams looked to be fading, high-density apple cultivation rekindled their will to cultivate success. SRINAGAR (J&K) — After suffering a decline in apple production in recent years owing to unseasonal, heavy snowfall, scab, poor pricing, and numerous lockdowns, high-density apple c
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Shahid-Ul-Islam Bhat — Turning Trash into Toys
Aspiring to be an engineer, a young teenager Shahid-Ul-Islam Bhat from Pulwama district’s Thokerpora village is transforming trash into attractive toys. PULWAMA (J&K) — A talented young teenager from southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district is becoming popular for his artistic skills of turning waste
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Kashmiri children addicted to PUBG make their parents’ life difficult
Young people have gotten to consider mobile phones as nothing more than a gaming device for PUBG, rather than seeing technological advancements as a blessing for increasing one’s intellectual capacity. SRINAGAR — Mobile phones, which were originally designed for inter-personal communication, a
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El Salvador is the first country to recognize Bitcoin as a legal tender
On the eve of the new law’s implementation, El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, announced the acquisition of 400 bitcoins worth roughly $20 million. Following its introduction in June, El Salvador’s Bitcoin law takes effect on Tuesday, making it the first country to accept crypt
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Except for two districts, mobile internet restored in Kashmir
Except in central Kashmir’s Srinagar and Budgam, mobile internet connectivity was restored at around 7 PM in all districts. SRINAGAR — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir said on Monday that mobile internet connections in Kashmir areas will be restored by the evening. However, they stated that th
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Saffron — The production of the world’s most precious spices is declining
A kilogram of saffron requires the stigmas of about 150,000 flowers and can easily sell for more than one lakh rupees. Pulwama, J&K, 5 September 2021 — Placed among low mountains and spread across a vast area of small, fertile fields in the Pampore area of Kashmir, a sea of purple flowers’ bloom
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Following Ida’s devastation, recovery efforts underway in northeast US, Louisiana
Storm Ida is tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to hit the US mainland. NEW DELHI — Following the debris left in Ida’s aftermath in the Northeast US and areas of the Gulf Coast, recovery operations are beginning across the country. The storm’s remnants ravaged the Mid-Atlantic a
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Broadband internet, mobile networks restored in Kashmir
Mobile internet is still suspended, and a decision on its restoration will be made soon. NEW DELHI — Broadband internet and mobile phone calling services were restored in Kashmir Valley on late Friday evening. However, the mobile internet has been shut down. Official sources said that Jio and other
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Class 11th exam postponed in Kerala as SC intervenes
In its ruling, the court stated that youngsters of a vulnerable age should not be exposed to the risk, citing the fact that about 35,000 cases are reported every day in the state. NEW DELHI — The Kerala government’s plan to hold the Class XI examination physically from September 6 has been tem
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Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro, with up to 30-hour battery life, launched in India
The new earbuds are rebadged Redmi AirDots 3, which were introduced in China in February. NEW DELHI — Redmi introduced the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro, the company’s newest TWS earbuds in India. The new earbuds are Redmi AirDots 3 rebadged, which were released in China in February of this year. The ea
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Urge to socialize becomes stronger after periods of acute isolation: Study
‘Humans instinctively realize how social isolation impacts their behaviour: they want to see and be among others.’ NEW DELHI — Following periods of acute isolation, female mice demonstrate a great desire to connect with other females, according to new Cornell University study, dramatically boosting
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