News Topic:Saffron
Health
A Breath of Death: Cement factories suffocate Kashmir
Cement factories in Kashmir poison the air, sicken the people and threaten the environment. A young man fights for change.
Kashmir
Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir
The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Kashmir
Saffron prices decline 4.5% over two years
The average price of saffron has fallen 4.5% in the national capital, New Delhi, during the past two years, according to the news agency KNO.
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J&K
Centre notes drastic decline in saffron production in J-K
The Centre on Tuesday said that the production of saffron has declined by over 67 per cent from 2010 to 2024.
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Kashmir
Saffron growers in Pulwama express concern over porcupine menace
Saffron growers in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are worried as porcupines continue to damage their saffron corms.
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Jammu
Kishtwar Saffron receives coveted Geographical Indication Tag
Kishtwar saffron, which is cultivated and harvested in the higher reaches, has been given the Geographical Indication tag by Geographical Indications Registry.
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Kashmir
Wild tulips of Pampore Karewas attract huge rush of people
Wild tulips in Karewas of the saffron town of Pampore are attracting hundreds of tourists and locals.
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Kashmir
Kashmir produces highest saffron in 27 years
Kashmir has recorded 16 metric tonnes of saffron in 2022 which is the highest in the last 27 years.
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J&K Bank recruitment sparks row over age cap, reservation policy
J&K Bank's 1,356 vacancies have triggered demands to raise the upper age limit from 30 to 40 amid concerns over delayed recruitment and eligibility.
AIIMS Awantipora OPD services expected to start in November, says Sakina Itoo
Sakina Itoo says AIIMS Awantipora OPD services are expected to begin in November and the Centre has accepted a proposal to increase MBBS seats to 100.
Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll
Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.