Srinagar, Samba, Bandipora have least horticulture land
Rice, Wheat still most irrigated crops; Maize, Pulses lag behind as Reasi, Ramban, and Doda depend on rain-fed farming
Net sown area stagnates, fallow land rises; experts warn of food import dependence as erratic weather, urban expansion threaten farmland
Centre says govt dropped Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail plan over high costs, low demand; Jammu-Poonch line stalled due to feasibility concerns; Doubling of Banihal-Baramulla rail line on govt’s priority list
Says both groups' activities threaten sovereignty, integrity, and security of India
Protected Area Network spans over 4,861 sq km, includes 4 National Parks, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 30 Conservation Reserves
‘Act will remain in force till Army is convinced that Police can manage security without military assistance’
Asked to join original place of posting after unauthorised stint at CEO office Bandipora
Economic growth slows to 7.06 pc in 2025 from 9.31 in 2023