Green Corridor for Kashmir’s Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley’s ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

Green Corridor for Kashmir's Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley's ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

Green Corridor for Fruit Trucks: Why Kashmir’s Apple Economy Is Racing Against the Clock By: Javid Amin | 03 Aug 2026 Every August, thousands of trucks loaded with fresh apples, pears and plums begin the long haul from Kashmir’s orchards to markets across India. This year, that journey is once again running into landslides, security convoys and highway shutdowns — and the Valley’s traders are asking for a fix that’s been talked about for years but never fully delivered: a dedicated green corridor. There’s a rhythm to August in Kashmir…

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NHAI Breaks Own Rule, Places Toll Plazas Less Than 60 km Apart on Srinagar NH

NHAI Breaks Own Rule, Places Toll Plazas Less Than 60 km Apart on Srinagar NH

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said last year that toll won’t be collected at collection points located within 60 km of one another. On the Pathankot-Srinagar highway, there are two such plazas within that range where the NHAI has been charging toll. The NHAI claims these are on different sections of the same NH. It also says toll can be imposed within 60 km if needed. Contrary to the statement of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari last year that toll tax would not be levied at…

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