Badamwari: Almond flower bloom a visual treat this spring season

Badamwari: Almond flower bloom a visual treat this spring season

After a hiatus of more than 2 years, owing to COVID19 which had brought life to a standstill, thousands of holidaymakers are now looking forward to spending vacations in the scenic locales of Kashmir. While nature enthusiasts and picnickers are keen on visiting health resorts across Kashmir, the Valley is waiting to welcome nature lovers with open arms, with a riot of color across the Badamwari in old Srinagar. Badamwari, a historic park also known as Warris Shah Bagh, was revived by J&K Bank in 2008 and last year the…

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Srinagar airport gets custodian status, Valley traders hail move

Srinagar airport gets custodian status, Valley traders hail move

In a move that is expected to help the business community of Kashmir, Srinagar International Airport has been notified as to the custodian for import and export of goods directly from Srinagar to international destinations. Officials said that the Government of India, acting through the commissioner of customs, has notified the Srinagar airport as custodian for the import and export of goods from abroad at the airport’s cargo terminal. “With this authorisation and notification by the government of India, we can now offer our services to the business community for the…

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Mukhtar Dohi an Off-Duty CRPF Personal shot dead by unknown gunmen in Shopian

Off-Duty CRPF Personal shot dead by unknown gunmen in Shopian

An off-duty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Saturday, police officials familiar with the matter said. According to officials, 34-year-old Mukhtar Ahmad Dohi was fired at by terrorists near his residence. “At about 7.35 pm, terrorists fired upon the CRPF jawan, who was on leave, near his home in Chotipora area of Shopian. He succumbed to his injuries while on way to a hospital. The area has been cordoned off,” a police spokesperson said on condition of anonymity. The…

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