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The recent Kashmir economy crisis has seen successive blows to its sectors, starting with tourism after a terror attack in Pahalgam, followed by issues in the restaurant sector, and most recently, massive losses for the apple industry. The apple sector's plight is due to the closure of the vital Jammu-Srinagar highway (NH44) caused by incessant rains and landslides, which has left thousands of perishable apples stranded and damaged, leading to huge losses for farmers and a severe strain on the region's economy.

A press statement by the Railways said, "As a major step towards promoting economic activities in the Kashmir Valley, Northern Railway has officially opened the Anantnag railway station under its Jammu division for the movement of goods."

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration led by Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has banned the publication, sale and circulation of 25 books, including works by acclaimed authors Arundhati Roy, A G Noorani, and Victoria Schofield, alleging that they propagate “false narratives,” promote secessionism, and glorify terrorism.

On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged the Centre to restore statehood to the union territory and transfer full responsibilities to the local government, stating that it is capable of handling them effectively.

J&K Congress Stages Protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Urges Restoration of Full Statehood.

At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka.

Saudi Arabia’s 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed bin Khaled Passes Away After 20 Years in Coma.

The India-Pakistan veterans' match in the World Championship of Legends was cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Pathan brothers, declined to participate.