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Jammu & Kashmir’s Economy Under Acute Stress in 2025

October 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Economy 2025 | Tourism, Transport, Horticulture in Crisis By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 A Region in Economic Freefall The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is experiencing what can only be described as a deepening economic crisis in 2025. Once heralded as the “Paradise on Earth” with a booming tourist economy, vibrant horticulture (especially apples) and a thriving informal trade network, the region now finds many of its key sectors reeling from a cascade of shocks.From air and road transport disruptions to landslides, from…

Javid Tenga Re-elected President as KCC&I Charts Bold Economic Agenda

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Chamber Reaffirms Commitment to Trade, Transparency, and Transformation By: Javid Amin | 20 October 2025 KCC&I Elects New Leadership at 91st Annual General Meeting The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) convened its adjourned 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at Hotel The Kabo, Srinagar, reaffirming its commitment to the business community of Jammu and Kashmir. The event marked a pivotal moment in the Chamber’s legacy of economic advocacy and institutional leadership. Presided over by Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, Chairman of the Election Commission for the 2025–27 term,…

Kashmir Tourism Under the Shadow of the Pahalgam Attack — Can Early Snow Spark a Winter Revival?

October 15, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Tourism Still Under Pahalgam Attack Shadow, Early Snowfall Sparks Hope for Winter Revival By: Javid Amin | 15 October 2025 Kashmir’s tourism sector has long been a tale of breathtaking beauty and fragile hope. In 2025, that fragility was starkly exposed when a brutal attack in Pahalgam on 22 April claimed 26 lives—most of them tourists. The tremor of that tragedy reverberated across the Valley, triggering cancellations, shuttered businesses, and despair among stakeholders. Yet, as autumn descended, an early October snowfall blanketing Gulmarg’s high slopes, Sonamarg, and Nilgarh stirred…

Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Halal & Source Transparency Made Mandatory

October 5, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Transparency Now Mandatory By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 Transparency on the Table: Kashmir’s New Meat Labeling Law Kashmir’s food regulators have drawn a firm line in the sand. Beginning August 2025, every kilogram of dressed meat entering the Valley — whether mutton or chicken — must come with a full, verifiable label. The Jammu & Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it clear: no label, no sale. The move follows a storm of public concern triggered by the seizure of 1,200…

‘Open All Tourist Destinations Closed After Pahalgam Attack’: Omar Abdullah Urges LG Administration

September 19, 2025 Editor

A Call to Reopen Kashmir’s Heart By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 In a sharp intervention on Kashmir’s tourism policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called on the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to immediately reopen tourist destinations that have remained closed since the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. “Either stop promoting tourism altogether, or compensate those who’ve suffered losses,” Abdullah said while addressing a gathering of tourism stakeholders in Gulmarg. Destinations Still Under Lockdown Despite five months passing since the attack, many iconic spots remain off-limits: Drang Doodhpathri Yusmarg…

Srinagar Conference Signals Stability: ED Declares J&K Safe Post-Pahalgam

September 17, 2025 Editor

Srinagar ED Conference Signals Stability: A Post-Pahalgam Turning Point for Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 16 September 2025 A Symbolic Gathering in the Valley Srinagar wore a look of quiet determination as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) held its 32nd quarterly conference of zonal officers on September 12–13, 2025. On the surface, it was just another bureaucratic exercise—an internal meeting to deliberate on matters related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). But in Kashmir, symbols matter as much as substance. The very fact that this high-profile event…

Kashmiri Apples Grapple for Survival as Highway Closure Cripples Trade

September 17, 2025 Editor

Highways Blocked, Hopes Bruised: Kashmir’s Apple Lifeline Withers Under Political Heat and Rotting Reality By: Javid Amin | 16 September 2025 Kashmir’s celebrated apple harvest, the backbone of its rural economy, is rotting on the roadside as the prolonged closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) paralyzes trade. What began as a logistical disruption has now snowballed into an economic catastrophe and political storm, with accusations of negligence, discrimination, and even conspiracy echoing across the Valley. Highway Blockade Sparks Economic and Political Uproar The NH-44, Kashmir’s sole all-weather road link…

Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rotting: NH-44 Blockade and Railway Bottlenecks Push Valley to the Brink

September 16, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Apple Crisis Deepens: NH-44 Blockade and Rail Bottlenecks Leave Thousands of Tones Rotting

NH-44 Blockade Turns Harvest into Havoc: 5,000 Trucks Stranded Across the Valley By: Javid Amin | 16 September 2025 When Apples Turn Bitter Every autumn, Kashmir’s landscape transforms into a breathtaking canvas. Rolling orchards in Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Pulwama burst with red and golden apples. For centuries, this harvest has symbolized not just prosperity but also identity—the Valley’s proud offering to India and the world. Apples from Kashmir are not just fruit; they are heritage, livelihood, and a lifeline for over 3 lakh families. But in 2025, the Valley’s…

Stranded Trucks, Rotten Harvests, and Political Silence: Kashmir’s Fruit Crisis Demands Urgent Reform

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Enough Is Enough: Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Bleeds While Leaders Trade Blame By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 A Valley in Distress The picturesque valleys of Kashmir, known for their lush orchards and vibrant mandis, are now echoing with frustration and despair. The NH-44 blockade, triggered by relentless rains and landslides, has paralyzed the movement of fruit-laden trucks, leaving apple growers, traders, and transporters in economic freefall. While the crisis deepens, political leaders are locked in a jurisdictional blame game, and the people—especially those who depend on horticulture—are left stranded.…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Partially Open, Apple Cargo Train Brings Relief to Kashmir Growers

September 14, 2025 Editor

Srinagar–Jammu Highway Disruptions and the Apple Cargo Train: A Lifeline for Kashmir’s Economy By: Javid Amin | 14 September 2025 The Highway That Holds Kashmir Together The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) is more than a stretch of asphalt and tar—it is Kashmir’s lifeline. It snakes through treacherous mountains, unstable slopes, and weather-beaten passes, connecting the Valley to the rest of India. Every sack of rice, every cylinder of cooking gas, every tourist vehicle, and every truckload of apples depends on this single artery. Unlike most other states, Jammu and Kashmir…