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Kashmir Craft has worldwide reach and the govt is committed for its promotion: Baseer Khan

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Kashmir Craft has worldwide reach and the govt is committed for its promotion - Baseer Khan

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan said that the government is fully committed to promoting all the crafts and handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir and is taking several initiatives in this regard. He made these observations while inaugurating the Celebration of Vanijya Saptah at Kashmir Haat here, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, which marks the start of the 75th year of Indian Independence. Vanijya Saptah is a two-day event being organised by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce GoI,…

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Another year of gloom for Kashmir’s famed apple industry

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Farmers primarily engaged in growing apples in Kashmir said they are likely to face another year of losses due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation Shuja-ul-Haq Kashmir’s famous apple industry is looking at another year of gloom as several factors including Covid-19 pandemic contributed to lower production so far. Farmers who grow apples said they are facing issues since 2019 when Kashmir was shutdown after the abrogation of Article 370. This year, too, farmers are worried as their harvest is substandard.Ali Mohammad, an apple farmer in central Kashmir, feels his crop…

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Seven must have Handicrafts from Kashmir

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Not only is Kashmir one of the most picturesque corners of India but also home to many handicrafts which speak volumes about the artistic expertise of the Kashmiri people Uttara Gangopadhyay Do not miss browsing through the handicrafts of Kashmir when you visit the region as travelling in the post pandemic world picks up. These will not only enhance your wardrobe or beautify your house but also make excellent souvenirs and gifts. Also, your support will help local artisans pursue the traditional crafts and not succumb to uneven competition from…

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Cherry trade badly hit due to lockdown in Kashmir

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While restriction to contain Covid-19 pandemic continues and all spheres of life are badly hit, people associated with the fruit industry are the worst sufferers as their ripe cherry crop has rotten in orchards due to the non-availability of transport. Lockdown restrictions amid pandemic crises killed our business and crop. June is the peak season for the valley growers to pluck cherry and send it to the different markets across the Indian plains and other parts of the world. But given the lockdown, desirous transport is not available and our…

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