May 17, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Planned Army withdrawal from J&K put on hold ‘Indefinitely

May 17, 2023 Editor

The planned phased withdrawal of the Army from certain areas of the Jammu region has been shelved “indefinitely” in view of terror attacks being orchestrated from across the border, officials said here. They said the government had planned to reduce the footprints of Rashtriya Rifles, a counter-insurgency force of the Army, in the Jammu region and hand over the security to the Jammu and Kashmir Police and paramilitary forces. The Army has three Counter-Insurgent Forces (CIF) in the Jammu region — Delta Force (which looks after the Doda region), Romeo…

Hope For Tourism Rejuvenation: G20 sparks optimism for the return of Foreign Tourists to Kashmir

May 17, 2023 Editor

As the G20 tourism working group meeting is due to take place in Srinagar, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the tourism stakeholders that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great numbers. On the shores of the Dal Lake, Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) is all set to host this year’s largest international summit from May 22 to May 24. To make the occasion attractive and historic, Srinagar has been transformed into a smart city. As plans are being finalised for the third meeting of the…

Crop Destruction Woes: Wild Boars Run Rampant, Causing Havoc for Farmers

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Editor

In many parts of the world, wild boars have become a menace to farmers due to their habit of destroying crops. The situation is no different in Kashmir, where farmers are facing huge losses due to the damage caused by these animals. Wild boars, known for their voracious appetite, are destroying crops like paddy, maize, and vegetables, which is causing concern among farmers who rely on these crops for their livelihood. The problem has become particularly acute in recent years due to the increase in the wild boar population in…