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J&K Government Approves 18% Hike in Public Transport Fares: What It Means for Commuters, Transporters, and the Economy

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J&K Government Approves 18% Hike in Public Transport Fares: What It Means for Commuters, Transporters, and the Economy

J&K Public Transport Fare Hike 2025: 18% Increase Explained, Impact on Commuters & Economy By: Javid Amin | 24 December 2025 A Policy Decision That Touches Everyday Life For millions of residents across Jammu & Kashmir, public transport is not merely a service—it is a daily necessity. From students travelling to colleges, office-goers commuting to workplaces, small traders moving between markets, to rural residents accessing healthcare facilities, buses, minibuses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws form the backbone of everyday mobility. Against this backdrop, the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s decision to approve an…

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Snowfall Fuels Fire: Traditional Kangris Back in Demand After Dip in Sales

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Snowfall Fuels Fire: Traditional Kangris Back in Demand After Dip in Sales

The Enduring Ember: How Kashmiris Rediscover the Warmth of the Kangri in a Changing Winter Srinagar: The first snowflakes whispered secrets of winter’s descent upon the Kashmir Valley. A hush fell over the bustling squares, replaced by the rhythmic clack of hammers against clay. In workshops tucked away from the tourist clamor, artisans breathed life into age-old companions – the Kangris, traditional firepots that have warmed generations amidst the harsh Himalayan chill. This year, however, the winter whispered differently. A prolonged dry spell cast a shadow over the Kangri makers,…

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