Fresh snowfall in the Kashmir Valley has disrupted normal life and has also affected air traffic, road connectivity and electricity. After the snowfall led to landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir National Highway has been closed for traffic. All inbound, as well as outgoing flights at Srinagar, have been cancelled.

"All flights of SpiceJet Airlines have also been cancelled. There is no improvement in weather," said Director, Srinagar Airport.&nbsp;

Snowfall has led to stoppage of train service from Baramulla to Banihal. The highways leading from Srinagar to other districts are closed too as the government is clearing the snow from roads.&nbsp;

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The snowfall has caused major damage to the transmission lines and poles. This has caused power cut across the valley. This has affected Srinagar especially. The power department said that 60 per cent damage has occurred to the transmission lines across the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

"65% of the system is down. Restoration work is going on and restoration of 800-900MW is expected by evening," said Chief Engineer, KPDCL.

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The snowfall has also damaged houses across the Kashmir Valley. A family of six was rescued by the administration when their house collapsed due to the snowfall in Tangmarg Aharbal area of Kulgam district. They were moved to a safer place.

All exams of colleges, universities and institutes that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday were postponed. The administration has issued helpline numbers for every district.&nbsp;

Fresh snowfall in the Kashmir Valley has disrupted normal life and has also affected air traffic, road connectivity and electricity. After the snowfall led to landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir National Highway has been closed for traffic.

Fresh snowfall in the Kashmir Valley has disrupted normal life and has also affected air traffic, road connectivity and electricity. After the snowfall led to landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir National Highway has been closed for traffic. All inbound, as well as outgoing flights at Srinagar, have been cancelled. "All flights of SpiceJet Airlines have also been cancelled. There is no improvement in weather," said Director, Srinagar Airport. Snowfall has led to stoppage of train service from Baramulla to Banihal. The highways leading from Srinagar to other districts are closed too as the government is clearing the snow from roads. The snowfall has caused major damage to the transmission lines and poles. This has caused power cut across the valley. This has affected Srinagar especially. The power department said that 60 per cent damage has occurred to the transmission lines across the Kashmir Valley. "65% of the system is down. Restoration work is going on and restoration of 800-900MW is expected by evening," said Chief Engineer, KPDCL. The snowfall has also damaged houses across the Kashmir Valley. A family of six was rescued by the administration when their house collapsed due to the snowfall in Tangmarg Aharbal area of Kulgam district. They were moved to a safer place. All exams of colleges, universities and institutes that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday were postponed. The administration has issued helpline numbers for every district.

Snow disrupts life in Kashmir, flights cancelled, national highway closed

Despite excruciating cold and completely snow covered roads, the health workers in India's Kashmir valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door-to-door to vaccinate people against Covid-19.

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Rich Tributes were paid across Kashmir Valley to India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat along with his wife and 11 other brave hearts who sacrificed their lives in an unfortunate helicopter crash.

Rich Tributes were paid across Kashmir Valley to India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat along with his wife and 11 other brave hearts who sacrificed their lives in an unfortunate helicopter crash. A prayer meeting was held at Srinagar's army headquarters to honour the CDS and others killed in the Helicopter crash. The Indian Army GOC DP Pandey along with other top officials of various security agencies attended the ceremony. A candlelight vigil was also held at the Army's war memorial. "We organized this programme as a tribute for the CDS. It’s from the people of the valley towards all the martyrs. It was held across the Kashmir valley. You must have seen in the last 48 hours, how the people have carried out rallies, the way they have carried out candlelight vigils, in fact, marches indicate the connection the general had with the people of Kashmir Valley. A large number of people from Kashmir have gone to attend General's last rites in Delhi," said DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps. Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation In North Kashmir's Kupwara and Keran Sector, several prayers meets during Friday prayers were held. In the mosques of Macchil, Pushwari, Dabpal and T Shuntwari of Machil Sector, the religious heads addressed the people and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. "It was the memorial service for the CDS and his wife along with officers in the helicopter crash. He has served here and had a relationship with the people of the Kashmir valley. He did have a Kashmir connection. Very significant part of his duty was spent in the valley in some of the toughest phases. He connected with the people and forces in the valley," said Junaid Mattoo, Mayor Srinagar. The tributes were not only paid by the army and other administrative officers but the locals of the valley too. A large group of people in various parts of Kashmir valley held candlelight vigils to honour the General. The locals also attended the function organised by the Indian Army. ALSO READ | CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's demise 'great loss' for both nations: US State Secy Antony Blinken speaks to Jaishankar ''I am in deep shock as a Kashmiri youth. If you see the past ten years, the situation in north Kashmir was very volatile, but General saab worked for the area and there was a connection of youth with him. He connected hearts in the valley. No one was working with the army in Kashmir, but It was only when the General was posted here that he bridged the gap. There are many examples from north Kashmir of people who are mainstream now because of General. . He will be in our hearts always. We are mourning and it’s painful," said Aqib Renzu, Councilor, Srinagar. These events saw a great patriotic fervour among the people who had gathered for these prayer meets and candlelight vigils across the Valley.

Rich tributes paid to General Bipin Rawat across Kashmir valley

Kashmir Valley has witnessed a record number of tourist arrivals in the last one month. As per government reports, more than one lakh tourists visited Kashmir Valley in November, breaking a record of seven years. &nbsp;&nbsp;

With the valley receiving a fresh spell of snowfall, the famous Ski resort Gulmarg has been thronged by tourists. The arrivals of the tourists is expected to increase in the coming few weeks. Christmas and New year attracts several tourists to the valley. &nbsp;&nbsp;

''The view is mesmerising; I wasn't expecting this climate. It's very beautiful and a treat to our eyes and I am very happy, we got to see snow and sunshine which is the best to look at. it's heaven on earth and I would come again and again to visit Gulmarg and ask my friends to come,” said Shivani Chadha, a tourist. &nbsp;

“Every human being needs to visit Kashmir. I will come again. We are vaccinated and we didn't find much hassle with regard to that,'' added Chadha. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Tourists, who are visiting the valley, are impressed with the beauty and service that they would recommend others to come to Kashmir as well. &nbsp;&nbsp;

''It's wonderful and feels like a winter wonderland for people who have not experienced snow at all. And you should make a trip here during winters as well as summers to experience the greenery and snow. It was my first time with lovely people, great food. It's like a postcard all around and very nice. Drop all your apprehensions and come here. Everyone should visit, '' said Ashwini, another tourist. &nbsp;

The Gondola ride in Gulmarg is one of the most mesmerising rides to witness the breathtaking visuals of the snow-covered mountains. It's the highest and longest ropeway in Asia. The Gondola starts from the Gulmarg and takes you at a height of 13,000ft above sea level to the mountains of Apharwat. &nbsp;According to the officials, In the last three months, around 2,000 to 3,000 people have taken this ropeway every day. &nbsp;&nbsp;

''The response was very good this time. It snowed yesterday and we are seeing a lot of rush. We expect good footfall this winter. From the past three months, we are seeing 2,000-3,000 people avail Gondola facilities every day. The bookings which we are looking at are very good and we expect a huge rush in the coming winter,” said Showkat Ahmad, in-charge, Gondola. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have put everything in place and follow covid protocol. We only board four people in one car if required. This year, we expect that we will see a good footfall,'' added Ahmad. &nbsp;

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Tourism is one of the major sectors in Kashmir. Thousands of people are associated with the sector. A lot of business was lost due to Covid in the last two years, and this time, stakeholders are expecting to make up for the losses in the business. &nbsp; &nbsp;

''A lot of tourists are coming, thank God for that. Due to Covid, we didn't see many visitors last winter but this time, the tourist inflow is good. The international flights are still restricted and that's why we see a lot of domestic tourists coming to Kashmir. Our livelihood depends on it. Tourists should come and we make sure that everyone follows Covid protocols. All tourists, who used to travel abroad, will most probably come to Kashmir. We want them to come to the valley and explore,'' said Aijaz Ahmad, tourist guide. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Most of the hotels in Gulmarg have been completely booked around the Christmas and New Year. The government is preparing for the huge tourist inflow and also putting in place a new Covid protocol.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley has witnessed a record number of tourist arrivals in the last one month. As per government reports, more than one lakh tourists visited Kashmir Valley in November, breaking a record of seven years.

Kashmir Valley has witnessed a record number of tourist arrivals in the last one month. As per government reports, more than one lakh tourists visited Kashmir Valley in November, breaking a record of seven years. With the valley receiving a fresh spell of snowfall, the famous Ski resort Gulmarg has been thronged by tourists. The arrivals of the tourists is expected to increase in the coming few weeks. Christmas and New year attracts several tourists to the valley. ''The view is mesmerising; I wasn't expecting this climate. It's very beautiful and a treat to our eyes and I am very happy, we got to see snow and sunshine which is the best to look at. it's heaven on earth and I would come again and again to visit Gulmarg and ask my friends to come,” said Shivani Chadha, a tourist. “Every human being needs to visit Kashmir. I will come again. We are vaccinated and we didn't find much hassle with regard to that,'' added Chadha. Also Read | Omicron scare: Over 100 foreign returnees ‘go missing’ in India Tourists, who are visiting the valley, are impressed with the beauty and service that they would recommend others to come to Kashmir as well. ''It's wonderful and feels like a winter wonderland for people who have not experienced snow at all. And you should make a trip here during winters as well as summers to experience the greenery and snow. It was my first time with lovely people, great food. It's like a postcard all around and very nice. Drop all your apprehensions and come here. Everyone should visit, '' said Ashwini, another tourist. The Gondola ride in Gulmarg is one of the most mesmerising rides to witness the breathtaking visuals of the snow-covered mountains. It's the highest and longest ropeway in Asia. The Gondola starts from the Gulmarg and takes you at a height of 13,000ft above sea level to the mountains of Apharwat. According to the officials, In the last three months, around 2,000 to 3,000 people have taken this ropeway every day. ''The response was very good this time. It snowed yesterday and we are seeing a lot of rush. We expect good footfall this winter. From the past three months, we are seeing 2,000-3,000 people avail Gondola facilities every day. The bookings which we are looking at are very good and we expect a huge rush in the coming winter,” said Showkat Ahmad, in-charge, Gondola. “We have put everything in place and follow covid protocol. We only board four people in one car if required. This year, we expect that we will see a good footfall,'' added Ahmad. Also Read: As Omicron variant of Covid spreads, is India really ready this time? Tourism is one of the major sectors in Kashmir. Thousands of people are associated with the sector. A lot of business was lost due to Covid in the last two years, and this time, stakeholders are expecting to make up for the losses in the business. ''A lot of tourists are coming, thank God for that. Due to Covid, we didn't see many visitors last winter but this time, the tourist inflow is good. The international flights are still restricted and that's why we see a lot of domestic tourists coming to Kashmir. Our livelihood depends on it. Tourists should come and we make sure that everyone follows Covid protocols. All tourists, who used to travel abroad, will most probably come to Kashmir. We want them to come to the valley and explore,'' said Aijaz Ahmad, tourist guide. Most of the hotels in Gulmarg have been completely booked around the Christmas and New Year. The government is preparing for the huge tourist inflow and also putting in place a new Covid protocol.

Kashmir Valley gets record number of tourists; Gulmarg’s Ski resort fully booked for New Year, Christmas

Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;has become a hub of drugs. A recent study has revealed that Jammu&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;has 600,000&nbsp;people involved in drug-related issues which are approximately 4.6 per cent&nbsp;of the population of the Union Territory.

90 per cent&nbsp;of these drug users are in the age group of 17-33 years.

A meeting was called by the Chief Secretary of Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;where the state-level committee of the narco coordination centre&nbsp;outlined a project for tackling the drug menace in the Union Territory.&nbsp;

In recent years, the number of drug abusers has increased by many folds in the UT. There is a change in the pattern of drugs used as well.

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Illicit drugs like heroin, cocaine, and brown sugar are available in the drug market. 90 percent of the patients enrolling in drug de-addiction centres are using heroin.&nbsp;

''The number is increasing, as per our OPD's we see around 40-50 patients every day and the kind of addiction we are seeing is very dangerous. Most of them are using illicit drugs like heroin and brown sugar and that too via injections. It's very dangerous because they get infections like hepatitis c and hepatitis b and also HIV,''&nbsp;said Dr Yasir Rather, Professor, Incharge drug de-addiction center, SMHS, GMC Srinagar.

In fact what we saw in our study is that there is an epidemic within an epidemic. It's become very common&nbsp;in these patients. And It leads to chronic liver diseases resulting in death. From last one decade the numbers are increasing and also the pattern has changed. What we are seeing is illicit drugs are being used commonly like heroin and brown sugar. Around 90 percent of our opd cases are using heroin. There are multiple factors related. '' he added.

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The Psychiatric Hospital in Srinagar did a survey in two districts of&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Valley. What they found was shocking and alarming. In Srinagar and Anantnag districts only, 18000 people were using illicit drugs which amounted to 3.5 crore rupees every day.&nbsp;

 
''We did a survey in two districts Srinagar and Anantnag, In that survey, we saw how much is the economic&nbsp;burden of addiction. We found 18000 people using these illicit drugs that are heroin and in that we found 3.5 crores rupees were spent on procuring these drugs on a daily basis. '' said Dr Yasir Rather, Professor, Incharge drug de addiction center, SMHS, GMC Srinagar.

The drug addicts who are being treated at the Government De-Addiction centre in Srinagar say that drugs are easily available across the&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;Valley. Once they get addicted to these substances, they go to any extent to get them. One such story is of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, A labourer by profession, Showkat &nbsp;was about to sell his baby as he was falling short of money to get drugs. He even took the advance payment to sell his own baby for money so that he could get drugs.&nbsp;

'''It used to be cheaper earlier, but now it's become expensive. Every household has one addict and I have been on drugs for three years. I used to work as a labourer. And I used to spend all my money on drugs. During that period only my wife was pregnant. And when she delivered the baby in the hospital, I tried selling my own child to make money to get drugs,'' said former drug abuser&nbsp;Showkat Ahmad Sheikh.

I was in the hospital and some ladies asked me if I could find them a couple to give them a child and hearing this I decided to sell my own baby. They had offered me ten lac rupees and I had said yes. I even took 20 thousand rupees from them.&nbsp;&nbsp;I spent 15 thousand for 3 gms of substance. They later paid me 60 thousand rupees. Later I realised what I was about to do. I was thinking of stealing my own baby. I am begging people who are involved in the drugs to stay away,&nbsp;'' he added.

The biggest problem is the easy availability of these illicit drugs across the UT. The drug abusers say that From cocaine&nbsp;to heroin to brown sugar, everything is available&nbsp;over a phone call. This menace has also led to an increase in crime rate in some areas.&nbsp;

According to&nbsp;former drug abuser&nbsp;Mohammad Umar, ''I started with cigarettes&nbsp;and due to unemployment I started getting involved in various drugs. I wouldnt like to reveal everything but I was addicted to F10 and F11. Drugs are available everywhere, you should just have the money. There is a chain which starts in South&nbsp;Kashmir's Sangam area, the government&nbsp;needs to take action on them. Most of the drugs are charas, cocaine, brown sugar and Heroin. Srinagar gets all its supplies from these areas.''

''I would want the Police to intervene and put the drug dealers behind the bar. We need to stop it from the very first level of the chain. I have been coming to this rehab centre for more than a year and I am thankful to Dr Yasir who has helped me a lot to deal with the addiction. Now I am etally and physically fit. I would appeal to all boys and girls to stay away from drugs. I was working and spending all the money, used to ask my parents for money then I decided either I have to steal or leave this menace. I managed to give up on drugs. Unemployment is one of the major reasons for getting into these things,&nbsp;'' he added.&nbsp;

The Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir&nbsp;police have recovered Illicit drugs from various parts of the Union Territory worth crores of rupees. The Police also say that most of the drugs supplied come from across the border of Pakistan.

Many such consignments were recovered mostly in areas close to the Line of Control, like Kupwara and Uri. Also, a lot of these drug&nbsp;consignments were dropped via drones from across the International borders in different&nbsp;parts of Jammu.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir has become a hub of drugs. A recent study has revealed that Jammu Kashmir has 600,000 people involved in drug-related issues which are approximately 4.

Jammu and Kashmir has become a hub of drugs. A recent study has revealed that Jammu Kashmir has 600,000 people involved in drug-related issues which are approximately 4.6 per cent of the population of the Union Territory. 90 per cent of these drug users are in the age group of 17-33 years. A meeting was called by the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir where the state-level committee of the narco coordination centre outlined a project for tackling the drug menace in the Union Territory. In recent years, the number of drug abusers has increased by many folds in the UT. There is a change in the pattern of drugs used as well. Also read | India likely to get first openly gay person as judge of high court Illicit drugs like heroin, cocaine, and brown sugar are available in the drug market. 90 percent of the patients enrolling in drug de-addiction centres are using heroin. ''The number is increasing, as per our OPD's we see around 40-50 patients every day and the kind of addiction we are seeing is very dangerous. Most of them are using illicit drugs like heroin and brown sugar and that too via injections. It's very dangerous because they get infections like hepatitis c and hepatitis b and also HIV,'' said Dr Yasir Rather, Professor, Incharge drug de-addiction center, SMHS, GMC Srinagar. In fact what we saw in our study is that there is an epidemic within an epidemic. It's become very common in these patients. And It leads to chronic liver diseases resulting in death. From last one decade the numbers are increasing and also the pattern has changed. What we are seeing is illicit drugs are being used commonly like heroin and brown sugar. Around 90 percent of our opd cases are using heroin. There are multiple factors related. '' he added. Also read | Indian minister Bhagwat Karad helps co-passenger mid-flight, earns PM's praise The Psychiatric Hospital in Srinagar did a survey in two districts of Kashmir Valley. What they found was shocking and alarming. In Srinagar and Anantnag districts only, 18000 people were using illicit drugs which amounted to 3.5 crore rupees every day. ''We did a survey in two districts Srinagar and Anantnag, In that survey, we saw how much is the economic burden of addiction. We found 18000 people using these illicit drugs that are heroin and in that we found 3.5 crores rupees were spent on procuring these drugs on a daily basis. '' said Dr Yasir Rather, Professor, Incharge drug de addiction center, SMHS, GMC Srinagar. The drug addicts who are being treated at the Government De-Addiction centre in Srinagar say that drugs are easily available across the Kashmir Valley. Once they get addicted to these substances, they go to any extent to get them. One such story is of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, A labourer by profession, Showkat was about to sell his baby as he was falling short of money to get drugs. He even took the advance payment to sell his own baby for money so that he could get drugs. '''It used to be cheaper earlier, but now it's become expensive. Every household has one addict and I have been on drugs for three years. I used to work as a labourer. And I used to spend all my money on drugs. During that period only my wife was pregnant. And when she delivered the baby in the hospital, I tried selling my own child to make money to get drugs,'' said former drug abuser Showkat Ahmad Sheikh. I was in the hospital and some ladies asked me if I could find them a couple to give them a child and hearing this I decided to sell my own baby. They had offered me ten lac rupees and I had said yes. I even took 20 thousand rupees from them. I spent 15 thousand for 3 gms of substance. They later paid me 60 thousand rupees. Later I realised what I was about to do. I was thinking of stealing my own baby. I am begging people who are involved in the drugs to stay away, '' he added. The biggest problem is the easy availability of these illicit drugs across the UT. The drug abusers say that From cocaine to heroin to brown sugar, everything is available over a phone call. This menace has also led to an increase in crime rate in some areas. According to former drug abuser Mohammad Umar, ''I started with cigarettes and due to unemployment I started getting involved in various drugs. I wouldnt like to reveal everything but I was addicted to F10 and F11. Drugs are available everywhere, you should just have the money. There is a chain which starts in South Kashmir's Sangam area, the government needs to take action on them. Most of the drugs are charas, cocaine, brown sugar and Heroin. Srinagar gets all its supplies from these areas.'' ''I would want the Police to intervene and put the drug dealers behind the bar. We need to stop it from the very first level of the chain. I have been coming to this rehab centre for more than a year and I am thankful to Dr Yasir who has helped me a lot to deal with the addiction. Now I am etally and physically fit. I would appeal to all boys and girls to stay away from drugs. I was working and spending all the money, used to ask my parents for money then I decided either I have to steal or leave this menace. I managed to give up on drugs. Unemployment is one of the major reasons for getting into these things, '' he added. The Jammu and Kashmir police have recovered Illicit drugs from various parts of the Union Territory worth crores of rupees. The Police also say that most of the drugs supplied come from across the border of Pakistan. Many such consignments were recovered mostly in areas close to the Line of Control, like Kupwara and Uri. Also, a lot of these drug consignments were dropped via drones from across the International borders in different parts of Jammu.

600,000 youngsters in Jammu and Kashmir have become drug addicts: Study

The Kashmir Valley witnesses a magical change in colours during the autumn season. The fall splashes the Valley with red colour. The majestic chinar trees look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours&nbsp;&nbsp;and to witness these beautiful visuals&nbsp;thousands of tourists are visiting the Valley.&nbsp;

The red leaves cover the landscape of Kashmir Valley like a carpet. The Nishat Garden, Naseem Bagh&nbsp;and Chinar Bagh are full of tourists taking pictures in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. The scenes these tourists have only seen in Bollywood movies.

''We are feeling as if we are in heaven, If there is paradise on earth it's Kashmir. People who want to experience paradise should visit. The gardens here are Gulmarg and Pahalgam. There is a different beauty to Autumn, we have only seen this in movies. The red coloured trees are looking beautiful. '' said Damodar Agarwal, a tourist.&nbsp;

Some of the tourists visiting the Valley have only read about the beautiful autumn season but have never seen it since&nbsp;the rest of India does not have four&nbsp;seasons like the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

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''It's very beautiful. We don't get to see these seasonal changes where we live and this looks like a movie. It looks like a set. We had studied about autumn but now we are witnessing it. It's beautiful. We had missed a lot in life but finally, we are here. '' said Maulina Agarwal, tourist.&nbsp;

The government has also announced special discounts and offers for the tourists coming to the Valley during the autumn season.

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''We have visited thrice before this, it is our fourth trip but in autumn we have come for the first time and of course, in autumn it's very cold but bearable but a beautiful experience. It's really a paradise,'' said Satish Modi, Tourist.&nbsp;

There are very few places across the world which are so&nbsp;exotic in every season of the year and Kashmir is one of them.

The Kashmir Valley witnesses a magical change in colours during the autumn season. The fall splashes the Valley with red colour. The majestic chinar trees look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours and to witness these beautiful visuals thousands of tourists are visiting the Valley.

The Kashmir Valley witnesses a magical change in colours during the autumn season. The fall splashes the Valley with red colour. The majestic chinar trees look as if they have been decorated with layers of colours and to witness these beautiful visuals thousands of tourists are visiting the Valley. The red leaves cover the landscape of Kashmir Valley like a carpet. The Nishat Garden, Naseem Bagh and Chinar Bagh are full of tourists taking pictures in these breathtakingly beautiful locations. The scenes these tourists have only seen in Bollywood movies. ''We are feeling as if we are in heaven, If there is paradise on earth it's Kashmir. People who want to experience paradise should visit. The gardens here are Gulmarg and Pahalgam. There is a different beauty to Autumn, we have only seen this in movies. The red coloured trees are looking beautiful. '' said Damodar Agarwal, a tourist. Some of the tourists visiting the Valley have only read about the beautiful autumn season but have never seen it since the rest of India does not have four seasons like the Kashmir Valley. ''It's very beautiful. We don't get to see these seasonal changes where we live and this looks like a movie. It looks like a set. We had studied about autumn but now we are witnessing it. It's beautiful. We had missed a lot in life but finally, we are here. '' said Maulina Agarwal, tourist. The government has also announced special discounts and offers for the tourists coming to the Valley during the autumn season. ''We have visited thrice before this, it is our fourth trip but in autumn we have come for the first time and of course, in autumn it's very cold but bearable but a beautiful experience. It's really a paradise,'' said Satish Modi, Tourist. There are very few places across the world which are so exotic in every season of the year and Kashmir is one of them.

Autumn in Kashmir, Valley turns red as tourists throng to witness colour changes

Pakistan's terror factories are rolling out new outfits to target Kashmir. Sources tell WION that the ISI has come up with a new blueprint to "take Kashmir". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan's terror factories roll out new outfits to take Kashmir

Alpine glaciers in Indian-controlled Kashmir are melting at an alarming rate. This retreat is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people who live downstream and depend on glacial water for food and economic security.

Alpine glaciers in Kashmir are melting at an alarming rate

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.25 pm.

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The police said that it received information about a shooting near Iqbal Park Sherghari area of Srinagar. Makhan Lal Bindroo, who is the owner of Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by terrorists. He received fatal gunshot wounds and was immediately sent to nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries.

In the second incident, a non-local street hawker, who was identified as Virender Paswan, was shot dead at around 8.15 pm at Madina Chowk, Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar.&nbsp;He belonged to Bhagalpur, Bihar, and was currently residing at Alamgari Bazar, Zadibal.

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In the third incident, another civilian, who was identified as Mohd Shafi Lone, was shot dead in Shahgund area of Bandipora. He was a resident of Naidkhai.&nbsp;

As per the Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police release, the department has registered cases in these incidents. Investigation is in progress, and officers are establishing the full circumstances of these crimes. The respective areas have been cordoned, and search is going on for culprits.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.25 pm. Also Read: Indian Air Force to take part in exercises in Israel, Egypt The police said that it received information about a shooting near Iqbal Park Sherghari area of Srinagar. Makhan Lal Bindroo, who is the owner of Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by terrorists. He received fatal gunshot wounds and was immediately sent to nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries. In the second incident, a non-local street hawker, who was identified as Virender Paswan, was shot dead at around 8.15 pm at Madina Chowk, Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar. He belonged to Bhagalpur, Bihar, and was currently residing at Alamgari Bazar, Zadibal. Also Read | 'Made in Amethi' Kalashnikovs: Russia says ready to train Indian specialist for AK-203 project In the third incident, another civilian, who was identified as Mohd Shafi Lone, was shot dead in Shahgund area of Bandipora. He was a resident of Naidkhai. As per the Jammu & Kashmir Police release, the department has registered cases in these incidents. Investigation is in progress, and officers are establishing the full circumstances of these crimes. The respective areas have been cordoned, and search is going on for culprits.

Kashmir Valley on high alert after 3 civilians shot dead in separate incidents

A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

To give a boost to saffron farming in the Kashmir valley, the government of India has initiated new schemes and techniques for its promotion. With the introduction of GI Tagging and new techniques of processing, the quality of Kashmir's saffron has been raised to be among the top in the world.

A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

"We test the samples that we get here. There are 8 parameters we test these samples on, which are internationally recognized. Our lab is recognised across the world. The 8 parameters include moisture, extraneous matter and foreign matter, and total ash and three main characteristics. We grade them and then we do an e-auction. The farmers get the flowers and then we do the stigma separation and then we do the vacuum drying. Traditionally, farmers used to dry the saffron under shade at home, but due to that, the saffron used to lose its main components. We save all the parameters which help us to get the best grade. Our saffron is better than Spain and Iranian saffron. " said Dr Majid Ali, Deputy Technical Manager.&nbsp; 
 
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The saffron flowers are sent to this laboratory where scientists with all new technology process them and can retain the finest quality. With this quality assurance and GI Tagging, the government can sell the products on all national and international platforms.&nbsp;

"Anytime a laboratory or institution checks the quality of a product, they have to survey the establishment. There are many procedures that ensure the quality and quantity of the product. There are many schemes and standard operating procedures. 
 
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If we want to get these products recognised on international platforms, we have to follow these steps. It's not a cumbersome process, but it's a process that ensures the quality, quantity, and income of the farmers. SOP is made for people to benefit the people, so in that way, there are many processes and camps where we are aware of the farmers, "said Baseer Ul Chaudhary, DC Pulwama.&nbsp;

With this step, the farmers and retailers of the Kashmir valley are extremely happy. They say it will benefit the farmers directly and they can sell the product despite lockdowns.&nbsp;

"It's very good for us. The farmers were not satisfied with the money they would get for their produce. If there is a good price for it, it will help. Due to COVID-19, there were problems. Now if we could sell it online, it would be a lot more beneficial. We have been personally selling it online and if the government also did the same, it would help, "said Wahid Bhat, a farmer and retailer.

Tourists coming to the Kashmir valley always buy saffron on their visit. But with initiative now, they can buy the best quality saffron online. They say it will be very helpful.&nbsp;

"Since childhood, we have heard about it and we get it every year. It's very good quality. If it's as good quality as we get from Kashmir, then it's very helpful. Then you don't need to wait long to get the best quality. It is good for the farmers also, as due to COVID-19, tourism has come to a halt. The farmers will not have to suffer from it. The product will not have to suffer. "said Nidhi Aggarwal, a tourist.&nbsp;

These new initiatives by the government of India will benefit the farmers as well as the retailers in the Kashmir valley.

A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from the Kashmir Valley. To give a boost to saffron farming in the Kashmir valley, the government of India has initiated new schemes and techniques for its promotion.

A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from the Kashmir Valley. To give a boost to saffron farming in the Kashmir valley, the government of India has initiated new schemes and techniques for its promotion. With the introduction of GI Tagging and new techniques of processing, the quality of Kashmir's saffron has been raised to be among the top in the world. A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from the Kashmir Valley. "We test the samples that we get here. There are 8 parameters we test these samples on, which are internationally recognized. Our lab is recognised across the world. The 8 parameters include moisture, extraneous matter and foreign matter, and total ash and three main characteristics. We grade them and then we do an e-auction. The farmers get the flowers and then we do the stigma separation and then we do the vacuum drying. Traditionally, farmers used to dry the saffron under shade at home, but due to that, the saffron used to lose its main components. We save all the parameters which help us to get the best grade. Our saffron is better than Spain and Iranian saffron. " said Dr Majid Ali, Deputy Technical Manager. The saffron flowers are sent to this laboratory where scientists with all new technology process them and can retain the finest quality. With this quality assurance and GI Tagging, the government can sell the products on all national and international platforms. "Anytime a laboratory or institution checks the quality of a product, they have to survey the establishment. There are many procedures that ensure the quality and quantity of the product. There are many schemes and standard operating procedures. If we want to get these products recognised on international platforms, we have to follow these steps. It's not a cumbersome process, but it's a process that ensures the quality, quantity, and income of the farmers. SOP is made for people to benefit the people, so in that way, there are many processes and camps where we are aware of the farmers, "said Baseer Ul Chaudhary, DC Pulwama. With this step, the farmers and retailers of the Kashmir valley are extremely happy. They say it will benefit the farmers directly and they can sell the product despite lockdowns. "It's very good for us. The farmers were not satisfied with the money they would get for their produce. If there is a good price for it, it will help. Due to COVID-19, there were problems. Now if we could sell it online, it would be a lot more beneficial. We have been personally selling it online and if the government also did the same, it would help, "said Wahid Bhat, a farmer and retailer. Tourists coming to the Kashmir valley always buy saffron on their visit. But with initiative now, they can buy the best quality saffron online. They say it will be very helpful. "Since childhood, we have heard about it and we get it every year. It's very good quality. If it's as good quality as we get from Kashmir, then it's very helpful. Then you don't need to wait long to get the best quality. It is good for the farmers also, as due to COVID-19, tourism has come to a halt. The farmers will not have to suffer from it. The product will not have to suffer. "said Nidhi Aggarwal, a tourist. These new initiatives by the government of India will benefit the farmers as well as the retailers in the Kashmir valley.

Kashmir’s famous saffron farming gets a boost with new initiatives by the Government of India

There is good news for the people interested in horse riding in the Kashmir Valley. The first of its kind horse riding school has been opened in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

''Fazlullah Farms'' will train the youth of the Valley to become professional horse riders who can represent Kashmir and India at the national and international level. The farm started by a young man named Ali Abbas himself a rider&nbsp;says a lot of people used to stop him while he rode horses, asking if he can teach them too.&nbsp;

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''The idea was already in my mind a few years before but it came to fruition a few months back&nbsp;because&nbsp;I wanted people to ride horses.&nbsp;There are people who wanted to learn but didn't have enough money to buy a horse or keep one. So in order to teach them I started this school. The response has been surprising. We get 5-6 admissions everyday. We have&nbsp;12 horses, eight&nbsp;for riding and two trainers and two helpers,'' said Ali Abbas, owner of&nbsp;Fazlullah farms.

Kashmir is a mountainous&nbsp;region and horse riding is not new. However, &nbsp;no one has ever taken this sport professionally. The Valley hasn't&nbsp;produced a good horse rider who can&nbsp;represent the UT or the country in competitions held across the world. But with the opening of this school, there are many who want to take this professionally.&nbsp;

There is good news for the people interested in horse riding in the Kashmir Valley. The first of its kind horse riding school has been opened in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

There is good news for the people interested in horse riding in the Kashmir Valley. The first of its kind horse riding school has been opened in central Kashmir's Budgam district. ''Fazlullah Farms'' will train the youth of the Valley to become professional horse riders who can represent Kashmir and India at the national and international level. The farm started by a young man named Ali Abbas himself a rider says a lot of people used to stop him while he rode horses, asking if he can teach them too. ''The idea was already in my mind a few years before but it came to fruition a few months back because I wanted people to ride horses. There are people who wanted to learn but didn't have enough money to buy a horse or keep one. So in order to teach them I started this school. The response has been surprising. We get 5-6 admissions everyday. We have 12 horses, eight for riding and two trainers and two helpers,'' said Ali Abbas, owner of Fazlullah farms. Kashmir is a mountainous region and horse riding is not new. However, no one has ever taken this sport professionally. The Valley hasn't produced a good horse rider who can represent the UT or the country in competitions held across the world. But with the opening of this school, there are many who want to take this professionally.

First horse riding school opens in Kashmir Valley

Nearly two years after Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held a special meeting with all party leaders to discuss the road ahead. WION brings you the journey of this valley of hope from a state to Union Territory.

Valley of Hope: Journey of Jammu & Kashmir from state to Union Territory

Heavy snowfall has covered the Kashmir valley. Road and air transport has come to a grinding halt. Flights are expected to stay grounded for the 2nd consecutive day.

Heavy snowfall covers Kashmir valley, road & air transportation halted

Coronavirus scare is keeping many of us away from eating outdoor, this has pushed many youngsters to come up with new ideas. In Srinagar, a young student of hotel management has started the cloud kitchen concept.&nbsp;

She is just 20 with big dreams of being a Michelin-star chef. At this age, Toiba has started a customized kitchen called 'Dish you wish' and hired three&nbsp;men to help her cook. As the name suggests, you can order any dish you wish to eat and they will make and deliver it at your doorstep. This is the first time such a concept has been started in Kashmir Valley.

Her customers have been ordering Korean and European food apart from traditional meals popular in the valley. On average she has been receiving 10 orders a day. Take away option has been booming in India after the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted.&nbsp;

"We make any kind of dish. We have a menu and that's also unique to Kashmir. We make middle eastern dishes. Customers have asked for Korean dishes and so many other unique dishes. We have to find ingredients and it may take a day to complete such orders," says Mir Toyyibah.

Cloud Kitchen is a concept where you have no physical dining space and but what's unique about Toiba's kitchen is that you can order what you wish to eat. According to RedSeer Management Consulting -- Cloud Kitchen -- is projected to become a 2 billion dollar industry in India by 2024.&nbsp;

Toyyibah is taking orders from social networking websites and phone. She has been getting a lot of response and is also being appreciated by the youth. Her business has tasted success at a time when people are losing their jobs.

Coronavirus scare is keeping many of us away from eating outdoor, this has pushed many youngsters to come up with new ideas. In Srinagar, a young student of hotel management has started the cloud kitchen concept.

Coronavirus scare is keeping many of us away from eating outdoor, this has pushed many youngsters to come up with new ideas. In Srinagar, a young student of hotel management has started the cloud kitchen concept. She is just 20 with big dreams of being a Michelin-star chef. At this age, Toiba has started a customized kitchen called 'Dish you wish' and hired three men to help her cook. As the name suggests, you can order any dish you wish to eat and they will make and deliver it at your doorstep. This is the first time such a concept has been started in Kashmir Valley. Her customers have been ordering Korean and European food apart from traditional meals popular in the valley. On average she has been receiving 10 orders a day. Take away option has been booming in India after the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted. "We make any kind of dish. We have a menu and that's also unique to Kashmir. We make middle eastern dishes. Customers have asked for Korean dishes and so many other unique dishes. We have to find ingredients and it may take a day to complete such orders," says Mir Toyyibah. Cloud Kitchen is a concept where you have no physical dining space and but what's unique about Toiba's kitchen is that you can order what you wish to eat. According to RedSeer Management Consulting -- Cloud Kitchen -- is projected to become a 2 billion dollar industry in India by 2024. Toyyibah is taking orders from social networking websites and phone. She has been getting a lot of response and is also being appreciated by the youth. Her business has tasted success at a time when people are losing their jobs.

With an aim to become Michelin star chef, 20-year old starts cloud kitchen concept in Kashmir

Artists in Kashmir valley have long been struggling for a physical art gallery to showcase their work but thanks to the pandemic that made them think out of the box.

India: Artists form online gallery in Kashmir

An 11-year-old Kashmiri kickboxing champion. An 8-year-old girl trying to save the Dal Lake. A woman spreading menstrual hygiene awareness in the Valley. Watch the inspiring stories of these young achievers, this week on Kashmir Connect.

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An 11-year-old Kashmiri kickboxing champion. An 8-year-old girl trying to save the Dal Lake. An inspiring woman who is spreading menstrual hygiene awareness in the Valley. Watch the stories of these young achievers, this week on Kashmir Connect, a WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley. Meet the youth who are building a better Kashmir.

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Another batch of 25 foreign envoys of Europian Union visits Jammu & Kashmir. They are on a 2 days visit in J&K. The group includes 10 envoys of Europian Union and other countries like Afghanistan, Australia, Germany and New Zealand.

Second batch of 25 foreign envoys visit Jammu & Kashmir

Amid heavy snowfall, three soldiers lost their lives and one is still missing after multiple avalanches have hit parts of northern part of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kupwara, Baramullah and Ganderbal sectors.

Another Avalanche Hits Kashmir Valley, 4 Army Personnel killed

Short Message Service (SMS) has been restored in the Kashmir valley from Wednesday.&nbsp;

This comes after all network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 after the abrogation of Article 370.

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal had said that the SMS services will resume to normal at midnight on January 1, 2020.

Earlier, on October 14, postpaid mobile services were restored across the former state.

With the abrogation of Article 370 came the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh formalised on October 31.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Short Message Service (SMS) has been restored in the Kashmir valley from Wednesday. This comes after all network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 after the abrogation of Article 370.

Short Message Service (SMS) has been restored in the Kashmir valley from Wednesday. This comes after all network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 after the abrogation of Article 370. Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal had said that the SMS services will resume to normal at midnight on January 1, 2020. Earlier, on October 14, postpaid mobile services were restored across the former state. With the abrogation of Article 370 came the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh formalised on October 31. (With inputs from agencies)

SMS services restored in Kashmir valley 

Desperate attempt by Pakistan backed groups in Kashmir. Now, terrorists target shopkeepers in Kashmir Valley.

Apple Traders most hit by terrorists in Kashmir

As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-tourism-department-to-double-promotions-after-tourist-advisory-withdrawal-254966">mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday</a> from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. 
 
According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of&nbsp;hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. 
 
When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." 
 
As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. 
 
There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the&nbsp;law and order situation by spreading rumours. 
 
The government fully restored landlines&nbsp;six weeks ago. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-opens-to-tourists-as-government-lifts-security-advisory-on-travel-254898">The Jammu and Kashmir administration</a> on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." 
 
The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. 
 
Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. 
 
The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures.

As the mobile phone connections will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday from 12 noon, the police and security forces deployed in the region are taking all precautionary measures. According to sources, there will be strict monitoring of hate mongers and deployment of extra forces will be done at strategic locations to avoid any unlawful gathering called to disturb law and order situation in the valley. When asked about the precautionary measures for Monday as the mobile phone connections in the Valley will be restored after over two months, Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh told ANI, "All precautions shall be taken." As mobile phones are the most preferred way for hate mongers to spread lies, local police will also keep an eye on fake news, messages created to ignite any kind of unlawful activity in the region. There have been inputs that Pakistan-backed groups will try to create a ruckus in the law and order situation by spreading rumours. The government fully restored landlines six weeks ago. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said in a statement, "Having reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, a decision has been taken to restore mobile phone facilities in all the remaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir. More specifically, all post-paid mobile phones, irrespective of the telecom service provider, will stand restored and be functional from 12 noon on Monday, October 14, 2019. This will cover all 10 districts of Kashmir province." The administration also stated that with this step, tourists will be able to visit the state without being handicapped by the lack of phone connectivity, students can be in touch with parents while attending schools, businessmen can be in touch with customers, transporters can contact clients, and contractors can be in touch with staff. Phones connectivity in the valley was suspended by the central government as a precautionary measure keeping in view the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which granted special status to the region. The Centre also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

J&K Director General of Police says all precautions will be taken during restoration of mobile services

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