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Threads that bloom

Known for its floral motifs, geometric arrangements and striking colours, Phulkari has long occupied a special place in Jammu’s artistic identity.

The meat is traditionally divided into portions shared among family, relatives, and those in need, placing charity at the centre of the observance.

The waterways remained – beautiful, historic, photographed endlessly – but less central to how Srinagar functioned.

For thousands of commuters in Srinagar and Jammu, traffic is no longer a temporary delay. It has become part of the architecture of the day.

And yet much of it exists in a fragile state – admired, photographed, spoken about often, but not always protected.

Ghulam Muhammad Banday, President of the Fruit Growers Association South Kashmir, said the losses from recent hailstorms have been severe.

The order said he would hold charge of the post in addition to his existing duties until further orders.

Police said a large quantity of urea fertiliser was found stored inside a godown during the inspection.

Police said the tractors were found engaged in unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals and were seized on the spot.

In a statement, Jammu and Kashmir Police said the arrests were made under the “100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan”.