Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 10:As temperatures begin to dip across Kashmir, a different kind of economic activity starts gathering momentum in the Valleys markets. Kangris are stacked outside shops, pherans return to display windows, electric heaters occupy prominent shelves, and dry-fruit traders prepare for the seasonal rush. For some businesses, winter means a slowdown. For others, it is the most important trading season of the year. Kashmirs winter economy is a combination of traditional occupations and m

Srinagar, Nov 01: Amid steady festive demand for Kashmiri apples in terminal markets across the country ahead of Diwali, supplies remain inadequate after a substantial portion of this year's crop was hit by a scab outbreak, according to growers and dealers. The demand is very good. On this occasion (Diwali), our large apples (Grade A), especially the gift pack, have a good demand, Zahoor Ahad Tantray, general secretary of Kashmir Fruit Growers and Dealers Association, said. Tantray, however, sai