Say production up to 16 times this season; urge govt to continue introducing high-yield seeds
Adv Farooq Ganai accepts award virtually, says committed to creating positive ecological impact
Blame govt neglect, irrigation issues, say National Saffron Mission failed
Locals express gratitude; officials hope preservation will boost heritage tourism
Crop now limited to barely 2-4 households out of 800 families; Officials say revival efforts underway
Allege severe staff shortage despite upgradation
‘Late marriages, obesity, lifestyle shift, lack of contraception awareness adding to crisis’
Demand realistic aid, damage assessment, seek CM’s attention
Farmers convert paddy fields into orchards, benefit from early yields, better profits
Doctors appeal for strict preventive measures
Patients aghast, say forced to travel to Srinagar; officials say vacant posts being filled, procurement of diagnostic equipment underway
Seek urgent govt intervention: ‘Act now or it will be lost forever’
‘43 pc among them are obese, 92% have dyslipidaemia’
Says no funds earmarked for hospital diverted to any other GMC
‘No M&CC hospital sanctioned for Sopore town’
Says no proposal for creation of doctors for SDH Beerwah