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Firdous Hassan

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Hello J&K: Smartphone penetration surges to 90.7% in 2024

 Srinagar, Jan 29: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable rise in smartphone adoption.  As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)...

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How improved situation and biz friendly environment have bolstered startup ecosystem in Kashmir  

How improved situation and biz friendly environment have bolstered startup ecosystem in Kashmir  

 Srinagar, Jan 28: Mohammad Asim Khan worked in a technology solution company in Bangalore for more than six years.  His yearning to start something...

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`Export Award’: J&K to incentivize artisans, dealers to boost handicraft, fruit exports

Srinagar, Jan 18:  Jammu and Kashmir government is mulling to launch `J&K Export Award’ to boost exports.  The initiative aims to foster a spirit...

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Z-Morh tunnel: Skiers, snowboarders hail efforts to make Sonamarg accessible for all seasons

Z-Morh tunnel: Skiers, snowboarders hail efforts to make Sonamarg accessible for all seasons

Srinagar, Jan 14:  Skiers and snowboarders have gone gaga over the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel. The tunnel will make Sonamarg accessible throughout...

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Broccoli to lettuce: How hydroponic farming is sparking quiet agri revolution in Kashmir 

 Srinagar, Jan 13:  Sameer Ahmad Bhat, a graduate in agriculture sciences always dreamt of setting up his farm to utilize his knowledge in growing...

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Thank You, Chillai Kalan!  Tourists make beeline to enjoy frozen Kashmir; bookings surge 30%

 Srinagar, Jan 8: For a change, tourists are making a beeline to Kashmir to enjoy frozen water bodies in Chillai Kalan. Frozen Dal Lake, a rare...

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All’e hach’e, wangan hach’e: Kashmir’s Hokh Syun goes national; e-commerce jumps in to reap dividends

Srinagar: Kashmir’s winter specialties — dried gourd (all’e hach’e), dried brinjal (wangan hach’e), and dried dandelion (hand’e) — are...

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Handicrafts to e-commerce: Women own 23% MSMEs in Jammu and Kashmir

 Srinagar, Dec 16:  Shagufta Khan, a postgraduate in Business Administration, always desired to set up a handicrafts unit.  Coming from a...

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When every leaf is a flower’:  Couples make beeline to Kashmir forred-carpet’ pre-wedding photo shoots

 Srinagar, Dec 2: Come Autumn, a fiery palette of gold, crimson, and rust hues is luring couples to Kashmir to click picture-perfect for Made in...

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