Despite the formation of a Saffron Mission in May 2020 to irrigate the land and the labelling of the crop as ‘geographically indicated’, experts fear that saffron cultivation will continue to decline in coming years.

The high-speed internet will be provided to post-paid subscribers, while pre-paid customers would only be able to enjoy the benefits after verification.

A year ago, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was divided into two new Union Territories, with one retaining the Jammu and Kashmir name and the other getting the name of the scenic Ladakh region.

On the political front, some pro-Indian setups have started to gain ground and the BJP too has increased its cadre marginally.

In the past 72 hours, this is the second attack on a Sarpanch in Kulgam, Kashmir.