Tension is rising in the orchards of South Kashmir, where the once-promising apple harvest is now at risk of rotting on the roadside. The Fruit Association Shopian has raised an urgent plea to the authorities over repeated halts and restrictions imposed on fruit-laden trucks along the crucial Mughal Road, the only viable route at the […]
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SRINAGAR: In a significant blow to Kashmir’s fruit economy, the Sopore Fruit Mandi—Asia’s second-largest fruit trading hub—will remain closed on September 9 and 10 due to the ongoing closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The announcement came from Fayaz Ahmad Malik, affectionately known as Kaka Ji, President of the Sopore Fruit Mandi. Addressing the media, […]
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PETALING JAYA — In an effort to reassure Malaysians amidst concerns about rising costs, the Finance Ministry has stepped forward to clarify what the newly expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) will mean for everyday shoppers. The good news? Your kitchen staples are still safe. The Ministry emphasized that the new 5% SST will apply […]
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Mutahi Kagwe, the nominee for Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, pledged on Tuesday to transform agriculture into an appealing and profitable endeavor for Kenyan youth, describing the sector as “boring” in its current state. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments in Nairobi, Kagwe outlined an ambitious plan to modernize agriculture through technology and innovation. “Agriculture […]
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