Ginkgo leaf Aerodynamics: Lessons from Nature for the Skies

 

Ginkgo Wings: WhereNature Meets Supersonic Speed

The "ginkgo leaf" fighter jet, tentatively named J-36 by military analysts, is a Chinese sixth-generation stealth fighter that has been spotted in flight testing. 

The J-36's distinctive wing shape resembles the leaves of a ginkgo tree, which is why it's also referred to as the "ginkgo leaf jet". The aircraft is being developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAIC). 

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How to Grow Saffron in a Controlled Environment: A Complete Guide

Indoor Saffron Farming: Profitable, Sustainable, and Scalable

Growing saffron in a controlled environment, like a greenhouse or indoor facility, involves creating optimal conditions for the plant's growth and flowering. This includes controlling temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrient availability, allowing for saffron cultivation in areas where it might not traditionally thrive. 

More detailed look at the key aspects of controlled environment saffron cultivation:

1. Environmental Control:

Temperature:
Saffron requires a cold period for flower development, typically around 5-15°C (41-59°F) during the dormant phase, followed by a gradual increase to 15-20°C (59-68°F) for flowering.

Humidity:
Moderate humidity, around 50-70% during vegetative growth and 40-60% during flowering, is crucial to prevent mold and ensure healthy growth.

CO2:
Elevated CO2 levels (400-600 ppm) can enhance photosynthesis and growth, potentially leading to higher yields.

Lighting:
Saffron is photoperiod-sensitive, requiring 12-14 hours of indirect light per day during the vegetative phase.

Ventilation:
Proper ventilation is essential to prevent the buildup of excess CO2 and other gases, while maintaining consistent but not overly strong airflow. 

2. Hydroponics and Aeroponics:
Nutrient Solution:
Saffron corms can be grown in a hydroponic system, where they absorb nutrients from a water-based solution. 

Aeroponics:
Another method involves growing saffron using aeroponics, where plants are suspended in the air and their roots are misted with nutrient-rich water. 

Nutrient Management:
The nutrient solution needs to be carefully formulated to meet the plant's specific needs, including essential minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and micronutrients. 

3. Advantages of Controlled Environment Cultivation:
Year-round Production:

Controlled environments allow for saffron cultivation regardless of the season or climate. 
Increased Yields:

By optimizing environmental conditions, it's possible to achieve higher saffron yields compared to traditional farming methods. 

Reduced Water Usage:
Hydroponics and aeroponics systems can use significantly less water than traditional soil-based cultivation. 

Space Efficiency:
Vertical farming systems can maximize space utilization, allowing for more saffron production in a smaller area. 

Protection from Pests and Diseases:
Controlled environments offer protection from pests and diseases, minimizing the risk of crop loss. 

4. Challenges:
High Initial Investment:
Setting up a controlled environment saffron cultivation facility can be costly.

Energy Consumption:
Maintaining optimal environmental conditions requires energy, which can impact the overall cost of production.

Expertise Required:
Successful saffron cultivation in a controlled environment requires specialized knowledge and experience. 

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Kashmir’s Hidden Treasure: Medicinal Plants and Herbal Tourism

Herbal tourisim in Kashmir

Herbal tourism, a growing niche in 

the tourism industry, focuses on travel 

experiences centered around the use of 

herbal medicine and natural remedies, 

often for health and wellness purposes. 

This type of tourism can involve 

visiting herbal gardens, learning 

about traditional healing practices, 

and experiencing local herbal 

products and therapies. 

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Shilajit: Nature’s Secret to Energy and Vitality

The creator of the universe has created thousands and thousands of resources and things for the good and improvement of man in the world. It is impossible to count them, so it is not enough for us to mention their features and benefits. The dark substance that magically emerges from the mountains is Shilajit.

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What is Shilajit ?
Silajit or Shilajit is a black colored mineral with a strong smell and a bitter taste that comes out of very high mountains. It comes out of mountain crevices and freezes. After coming out, it gets mixed with stone fragments and mud etc. From there, the scrap is brought into the houses and later cleaned and made edible in various ways. Since ancient times in Gilgit-Baltistan, Shilajit has been used for diseases and weakness. Along with many properties and benefits, Shilajit is a special gift from nature and for this Shilajit is also called the sweat of the mountains. Nowadays, Shilajit capsules, tablets and powders are available in the market, but only a small amount of Silageet is used. Therefore, it is better to buy and use Shilajit in clean condition. Shilajit is becoming more expensive and rare day by day. The reason for this is the treatment of natural resources like all other natural resources by human beings and the cessation of its production due to climate change on the planet.

Shilajit Brands ? 
A brand is a label provided by the government. But what is the guarantee that the shilajit in it is genuine? The price of genuine shilajit is about 160,000 per kg, while branded shilajit is available for 60,000 per kg, which is strong evidence that it is fake. Shilajit collected from an altitude of 7-8 thousand feet in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan, Hindu Kush of Afghanistan and Kashmir is 131,000 per kg in Kashmir, while the price of shilajit from Nepal and Uttarakhand is 15,000 per kg.

About of Shilajit :
The Himalayan and Karakoram mountain  ranges located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Zanskar in Kargil, Kolhai Thajawas Glacier and parts of China. in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are believed to be the special habitat of the silajit. And especially where glaciers are found and there is snow year round. It emerges miraculously from the crevices and cliffs of the high mountains of these regions. It is not yet known what it is made of, but it is rich in sweat from the mountains. One impression is that there are hot springs and sulfur. The smell is also there, it is usually found in the surrounding area. In Gilgit-Baltistan, the people who go to graze cattle on the mountains or those who are keen hunters, bring the silage to the market. And it is not possible for ordinary people to have access to raw Silajit because it requires the art of climbing dangerous and deadly mountains and special knowledge of places where Shilajit is found.

Advantages of Shilajit:
There is a general impression that Shilajit is only a remedy for male or female sexual impotence, but according to modern science and research, Salajit has amazing, magical properties and benefits which include the following.

Shilajit is considered to be the best natural strength booster especially for male strength and sexual impotence.
Shilajit contains a lot of essential vitamins and minerals, which cure various physical ailments and diseases.
Shilajit is anti-aging that helps in the effects of aging and mental and physical weakness.
Shilajit is also very useful for male and female latent diseases.
Shilajit is the best medicine for Zia Batis.
Shilajit is antiseptic, anti-ulcer and anti-allergic.
Shilajit thins the blood and removes obesity.
Shilajit is also considered useful for old age as well as memory loss.
Shilajit is useful in lethargy, depression and general fever.
Shilajit is high in folic acid which helps brain development and our immune system.
Shilajit increases stamina and immunity.
Shilajit increases digestion and is useful in ejaculation and flow. The flow of semen is very useful in the stream. It is also very useful in prostate enlargement and its edema. Male strength and potency is an abundant asset given by nature.

How to use:
After breakfast and dinner, dissolve one gram of Shilajit in warm water or milk and drink it
Start with one gram and gradually increase the amount.
Both men and women can use it.
People of all ages can use it, but according to the purpose for which you are using bananas, the amount of food can be reduced and the method of eating can change.

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Pakistan Downs Six: What It Means for India—and China’s Strategy

Pakistan’s Air Victory : A Turning Point in South Asian Power Politics

We are witnessing a historic turning point in the skies over Kashmir – one that could reshape global perceptions of the military capabilities of a great power.

The attacks, which lasted 25 minutes, took place between 1:05 am and 1:30 am Indian time, according to officials on May 7. The echoes of the blasts sent shockwaves through the region and the intensity of the blasts was such that civilians were awakened from their slumber.

The Pakistani military announced that it had shot down six Indian warplanes during the pre-dawn clash. The Indian government has not issued an official response. However, Indian media, citing government sources, have reported that at least three Indian Air Force aircraft have crashed in disputed state of  Kashmir. Local residents filmed the wreckage believed to be from Indian Rafale fighter jets, leading many observers to consider Pakistan's claim of shooting down six Indian jets largely credible.

Residents of Pampur  reported 5-7 loud air blasts and shared videos showing parts of the downed projectile. People look at a part of the aircraft in Pampur, near the main Kashmir city of Pulwama, on May 7, 2025.'

It is estimated that there is nothing visible on the fighter jet that would indicate that it was of Pakistani or Chinese manufacture. Parts of the projectile were removed from there early this morning.

Locals say an Indian Air Force team is also at the scene to inspect the wreckage, but officials have yet to confirm which aircraft it was or which country it belonged to.

If confirmed, it would be a major achievement for Pakistan’s air defense system, which is reportedly made in China. It would also mean that the Chinese-made system has surpassed jets supplied by other major powers. This could give the world a clear idea of ​​China’s military power.

The Pakistani military claimed that the six Indian aircraft it shot down included three French-made Rafale jets, a Su-30, a MiG-29, and a Heron drone. The Rafale, first delivered to India by France in 2020, is one of France’s most prominent defense exports. Both the Su-30 and the MiG-29 are modern Russian-made fighter jets that are widely used in export markets.

If Pakistan’s calculations are largely correct, it suggests that India’s Russian and French aircraft were no match for the Chinese air defense system. This would mark the most reliable real-world performance of Chinese weapons on a global scale and a breakthrough moment for China’s military industry.

On May 7, India launched a missile strike against Pakistan, not only targeting areas of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir but also reaching deeper than any previous cross-border operation since 1971.

The strike was initially intended to respond to a deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir and was intended to appease rising nationalist sentiment within India. However, according to currently available reports, the operation failed to achieve India’s intended objectives and instead dealt a blow to its military reputation.

India’s lack of immediate response to Pakistan’s claims likely reflects strategic uncertainty—India is now caught between a rock and a hard place: letting the incident go now would be more humiliating than avoiding an attack in the first place, but launching another airstrike risks depriving Pakistan of more aircraft, including its Chinese-supplied HQ19 missiles and JF19 missiles. Embarrassment.

The JF-17 fighter jet, which played a key role in demonstrating Pakistan’s strength in the clash, currently has around 150 in the Pakistan Air Force fleet. Of these, the most advanced is the JF-17 Block 3, of which about 24 units have been delivered. This model is equipped with advanced avionics, an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and PL-15 missiles capable of beyond-visual-range engagement.

In addition, Pakistan recently commissioned the Chinese-made HQ-9P long-range air defense missile system. With a maximum range of 260 kilometers, a single HQ-9P battalion consists of eight quad-launch vehicles and can cover a defense radius of about 125 kilometers.

Some analysts believe that the HQ-9P, when combined with the LY-80 medium-range air defense system, the ZDK-03 airborne early warning aircraft, and the JF-17 fighter—all acquired from China—form a multi-layered “long-medium-short” air defense network. This structure may have given Pakistan a local air defense advantage over India in the Kashmir region.

India’s national strength far exceeds Pakistan’s, but the Indian Air Force lags behind. Like Pakistan, its air defense system relies on imports. India’s military equipment is a mix of different systems, more than half of which are acquired from Russia. In recent years, India has purchased French “Rafale” jets and is now buying American-made equipment. The varying levels of interoperability and technological advancement of these systems pose challenges in achieving unified operational integration and interoperability, which affects their overall effectiveness in joint operations.

Pakistan had previously purchased American F-16 aircraft, but military cooperation with Pakistan was suspended after the United States expressed concerns about Pakistan’s alleged ties, and thus Pakistan’s military modernization efforts became entirely dependent on China. The Chinese-made J-10 fighter jet and the export version of the JF-17 Thunder (JF-17) have been widely used in Pakistan, and shipments of Chinese-made Hongqi (HQ-9) air defense missiles have been provided. In the 2019 India-Pakistan conflict, there were reports of Pakistan using JF-17 Thunder aircraft to shoot down Indian jets, which greatly enhanced the reputation of Chinese military equipment.

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Operation Sindoor : Pakistan has downed 5 Indian Air Force jets: Defense chief

Operation Sindoor

Pakistan’s military officials stated that they had shot down five Indian aircraft: three Dassault Rafale fighters, one Sukhoi Su-30MKI, and one Mikoyan MiG-29, as well as an Israeli-built IAI Heron reconnaissance drone. (Picture source: Twitter/Defence Pakistan)

Sukhoi Su-30MKI

Residents in Pampore Pulwama Kashmir reported 5-7 loud air blasts and shared videos appearing to show downed projectile parts. People look at a part of an aircraft in Pampore near Kashmir's main city of Pulwama on May 7, 2025.

According to one estimate, this logo is clearly visible on this fighterjet, which means that this fighterjet cannot be of Pakistani or Chinese . The projectile parts was removed from there early this morning.

Locals say that an Indian Air Force team is also at the scene to inspect the wreckage, but authorities have not yet confirmed which plane it was or which country it belonged to.

CNN Cites French Intelligence Official Confirming IAF Rafale ‘Was Downed By Pakistan’

The official’s claim comes as Pakistan claims it shot down five Indian jets after Operation Sindoor.

New Delhi: A high-ranking French intelligence official has told CNN that Pakistan downed an Indian Rafale fighter aircraft on Wednesday (May 7) even as New Delhi has been tight-lipped about the matter.

CNN cited its source as further saying that French officials were working to find out whether Pakistan downed more than one Rafale amid Islamabad’s immediate response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, in which it said it targeted “terrorist infrastructure” at nine sites in Pakistan and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

The intelligence official’s claim comes against the background of Islamabad maintaining that Pakistan’s military shot down Indian jets early on Wednesday during its immediate response to Operation Sindoor.

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Article 370 of the Constitution of India

Sheikh Gulzar

Article 370 of the Constitution of India is a special article that gives  special status to the erstwhile Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This article gives the State of Jammu and Kashmir the freedom to frame and maintain its own constitution while prohibiting the implementation of the federal constitution in Jammu and Kashmir in most matters. Under this special article, except for defense, finance, foreign affairs, etc., the Union Government cannot implement Indian laws in the State of Jammu and Kashmir without the ratification and approval of the Central Parliament and the State Government. Under Article 370, the State of Jammu and Kashmir enjoys a special and unique position.

The provisions and laws of the Indian Constitution that are applicable to other States cannot be applied to the State of Jammu and Kashmir under this article.

Under this article, many fundamental issues of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, including property, citizenship and fundamental human rights for citizens, are different from the general laws of India. An attempt has also been made to preserve the 1927 Resident States Act of head of the state of  J&k  Hari Singh, whereby no ordinary citizen of India can buy property within the state of Jammu and Kashmir, this is not limited to the ordinary citizens of India, but Indian corporations and other private and public companies cannot acquire property within the state without legal justification. According to this law, state land cannot be occupied for the construction of residential colonies and setting up industrial factories, dams and other factories within the state. For any kind of changes, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the state representatives who are present in the form of an elected assembly.

Being a part of the constitution, its implementation is mandatory, however, it is a transitional provision. It plays a role in paving the way for the formation of a transitional structure.

The purpose of this article is to protect the state rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The impetus for this article is the agreement made with the head of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which stated that the state would not be forced to accept the federal Constitution of India in any way. 

Its main objectives are as follows:
The central Constitution of India will apply to the state only in certain matters.
The state will frame its own constitution, which will shape the government structure in the state.

Any administrative change by the central government can be made in the state only when the state assembly gives its permission.

This article can be changed only when the requirements for the change in the article are met and the will of the state is included in it, which is interpreted by the state assembly there.
The change in the article can be made only on the recommendations of the state assembly, the center is not authorized to do so.

Magray added, “Darkness has pervaded our world. He was innocent. I want justice”.

Kulgam (South Kashmir)

Sitting in the corner of a dimly-lit room, Nazir Ahmad Magray struggles to make sense of the sudden demise of his youngest son Imtiyaz Ahmad, the family’s lone breadwinner whose body was fished out from Vishaw river in Kulgam on May 4.

Ahmad, 27, a Class 10 dropout who supported his poor parents by working as a daily wage labourer, was whisked away from his home by a joint team of police and army personnel who descended on this sleepy south Kashmir village in the early hours of Saturday (3 May), Magray said.

“I offered them tea, but they refused saying they had to check Imtiyaz’s mobile phone and then he would be released. They would have taken him away only over my dead body if I had known what was going to happen,” Magray told The Wire at his dilapidated single-storey house.

The distraught father of five daughters and three sons, seven of whom are married and live separately with their own families, refuses to believe the allegations that Ahmad was involved in illegal activities.

“He was working as a daily wage labourer in Punjab from where he returned recently. He has never been to a police station as there’s no case against him. If he was a militant, why wasn’t he thrown into jail after his arrest?” 

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Who was the loser in the latest Phalgam attack ?

The Kashmiris. After the abrogation of Article-370, the Kashmiris went through a system of oppression. Curfew and austerity had destroyed their economy. Now, when some possibilities of tourism were created somewhere, the incident of attack took place in Pahalgam.

This question demands attention, is this an attack on India's interests or is it an attack on the economy of the Kashmiris?

Pahalgam is a Muslim-majority area. The economy of the Muslims, Sikhs and out sider Indian hindus here is linked to tourism. Why would any Kashmiri  militant groups destroy the economy of its own people?

Now, in practice, it has happened that the economy of the Kashmiris  was destroyed, the blame fell on Pakistan. This has had all-round effects. On one side, there is the international community in front of which Pakistan is being indicted. On the other side, there are the Kashmiris who are being convinced that look, Pakistan is the one who is attacking your economy.

Not only this, but with this, the path of further austerity in Kashmir will also be paved in the name of security. The process of grabbing Kashmiri lands in the name of security will also accelerate and there will be justification for it.

The issue of land is very important. This aspect is also a fundamental motivation for changing the Muslim Waqf law in India because the Muslim Waqf has 5,045 square kilometers of land. This area is more than many countries in the world. Six times more than Singapore and Bahrain. India has a special 'benevolent eye' on it.

This process of colonization and land grabbing is also going on in Kashmir under different titles, and it is likely to intensify further in the name of security.

The economy of Kashmiri Muslims is being destroyed, a storm will rise against Pakistan and Kashmiris at the diplomatic level. Indian journalists are also talking about surgical strikes. All this is happening at a time when Pakistan seems to be recovering from the economic crisis to some extent. This question becomes very important that who is the beneficiary of this whole situation?

No matter how the interest is calculated, India appears to be the beneficiary. Therefore, it is natural for the question to arise whether this incident was terrorism or some internal or external  game.

Who benefits from the Pahalgam attack?

Chattisinghpora, Pathribal, and Barakpora massacres

Every form of terrorism is detestable, but the way the blame is being placed on Pakistan once again, without any investigation or investigation, as usual, and the Indian media has taken the stand against Pakistan, this irresponsible behavior raises the question of whether this was not an external game?

On the one hand, the US Vice President is in India, on the other hand, the Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to Saudi Arabia. After cutting short his visit to Saudi Arabia, Narendra Modi returns to India. This is a scenario like a Hollywood blockbuster movie where the elements of taking the intensity of the reaction to an incident to the extreme have been painstakingly fulfilled.

Now, a slightly harsher reaction from the US than usual is also natural and returning from a visit to Saudi Arabia like this is not an uncommon thing. It is as if the plot is complete here, like a Hollywood movie or a Shakespearean tragedy, and the climax is also magnificent. The question is, is it coincidence or ‘well-planned’?

In the past, when Clinton visited India, about 35 Sikhs were killed and now, when the US Vice President is visiting India, the growing tourism potential of Kashmir has been destroyed. The similarities between the two incidents are also noteworthy.

India’s general relations with both Sikhs and Kashmiris have been tense and the reasons for this are well known. What a coincidence that in an incident that makes India ‘oppressed’ in the international community, the real losers are those who are the unwelcome classes of India.

Pakistan ready for impartial investigation into Pahalgam attack : Shahbaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that ‘Pakistan is ready to participate in any impartial, transparent and credible investigation.’

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday that he is ready for an ‘impartial’ investigation into the deaths of 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Islamabad.

Speaking at the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in Abbottabad city on Saturday, Shahbaz Sharif said that ‘Pakistan is ready to participate in any impartial, transparent and credible investigation.’

He said that there will be no compromise on Pakistan’s security and survival. If Pakistan’s water is stopped, it will respond with full force.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that water is Pakistan’s vital national interest and the lifeline of 240 million people. There should be absolutely no doubt that water availability will be protected at all costs and in all circumstances.

He said that therefore, any attempt to stop, reduce or divert water, which is the property of Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty, will be responded to with full force. Let there be no misunderstanding or dilemma.

He said that ‘Pakistan is a frontline state against terrorism. India made baseless and unsubstantiated allegations after the Pahalgam incident, however, we, being a responsible state, are ready for an impartial international investigation.’

The Prime Minister further said that Pakistan’s brave armed forces are capable of defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial security and are fully prepared to do so.

He said that Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan. It is a disputed territory at the international level. The Kashmiri people will have to be given the right to self-determination.

Shahbaz Sharif has said that ‘Pakistan has always rejected and condemned terrorism in all its forms. Pakistan is the country most affected by terrorism in the world. 90,000 of our citizens have lost their lives in terrorism. Pakistan’s economy has suffered billions of dollars in losses.’

He has said that Pakistan, as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, wants peace and security around the world and will continue its efforts for this.

Talking about the alleged ‘false flag operation’ of Pahalgam and the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan and an internationally recognized disputed territory. The Kashmiri people will have to be given the right to self-determination.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that ‘Pakistan has always condemned all forms of terrorism. Pakistan has suffered heavy losses in terms of life and property in the war against terrorism. No one has sacrificed more than Pakistan to eradicate the scourge of terrorism.’

He said that ‘our neighboring country has leveled accusations against Pakistan without any evidence. A series of baseless allegations have been made on the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan is ready to cooperate in an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam incident.’

On India’s ‘water aggression’, he said that water is our lifeline and there can be no compromise on it. Pakistan will protect its security and sovereignty at all costs. If any aggression is committed, it will give a befitting reply like in February 2019. It will respond with national strength to every attempt to stop Pakistan’s water.

Pahalgam attack-Who will take the first step in an attack ?

Srinagar : Pakistan and India had a nuclear agreement in 1988 in which both countries agreed not to attack each other's nuclear installations. In 1991, the agreement was amended and both countries also revealed the locations of their nuclear installations to each other.

Since then, the two countries have been regularly exchanging information on their nuclear locations. India's nuclear doctrine is clearly based on not taking the first step, but if it is attacked with chemical or biological weapons, then it can use nuclear weapons.

After India's termination of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has warned that after this, the remaining bilateral agreements, including the agreement not to attack nuclear installations, have no validity.

Kashmir’s Hidden Treasure: Medicinal Plants and Herbal Tourism

Herbal tourism in Kashmir

Herbal tourism, a growing niche in the tourism industry, focuses on travel experiences centered around the use of herbal medicine and natural remedies, often for health and wellness purposes. This type of tourism can involve visiting herbal gardens, learning about traditional healing practices, and experiencing local herbal products and therapies. 

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On the other hand, Pakistan has not formulated any policy regarding the use of nuclear weapons, which leaves it with the option of using nuclear weapons even if India comes within its borders and harms its troops or its economy.

Observers say that Pakistan also has nuclear weapons with limited damage. That is, if Indian forces enter its borders in thousands, it has weapons that can wipe out the opposing forces in a matter of moments.

This is the dangerous scenario due to which there are possibilities of nuclear war between the two countries. In 2022, India accidentally fired a Brahmos missile towards Pakistan. Any such coincidence can set off nuclear missiles.

Who has the key to peace?
If we keep in mind the conflict of the recent past of 2019, one thing becomes clear that after the Pakistan Air Force shot down an Indian plane in retaliation the day after the Balakot attack, the two countries had reached the brink of war and the drums of war were about to sound at any time, however, at that time this war was averted due to pressure from the United States and Western countries.

Even then, Donald Trump was the president in America and he is the same president today. But this time he has made a statement that is very vague, that is, that both countries will find a way out on their own.

After the horrific attacks of  Israel on Gaza and the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the peacekeeping forces are already suffering from distrust, due to which the world is not so interested in the recent tension between the two countries.

There is also an idea that India wants to repeat the dangerous behavior that Israel has shown in Gaza as an example in Kashmir. It has even started demolishing the houses of Kashmiris using the Pahalgam attack as an excuse, and thousands of Kashmiris have been arrested.

Even if there is no full-scale war between the two countries, very bad days have begun for the Kashmiris because India believes that the world will become a spectator in Kashmir just as it was in Gaza.

But this will be a difficult situation for Pakistan, can it leave the Kashmiris alone?
Whenever Pakistan jumps into this war, the risk of nuclear war will increase. It seems that the key to regional peace has fallen in Dal Lake, which both countries and the world have failed to find.

On the other hand, Pakistan has not formulated any policy regarding the use of nuclear weapons, due to which it has an open option, even if India comes within its borders and harms its troops or its economy, it can still use nuclear weapons.

More updates: India is a strategic partner, Pakistan is also a partner, both should reduce tensions: Russia

Dmitry Peskov added that "India is our strategic partner. Pakistan is also our partner. We value relations with Islamabad and Delhi."

Youth’s body found in Kulgam, Mehbooba calls for probe into allegations of ‘foul play’

Srinagar, May 04: Residents of a village in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir recovered the body of a youth on Sunday amid allegations that the deceased was picked by security forces for questioning in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said there were serious allegations of foul play in the death of Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray whose body was fished out from the Adbal stream in the Aharbal area of Kulgam district this morning.

Police have taken cognisance of the incident and started an investigation to ascertain the cause of death.

In a post on X, Mehbooba said, “Yet another body has been recovered from a river in Kulgam raising serious allegations of foul play. Local residents allege that Imtiyaz Magray was picked up by the army two days ago and now mysteriously his body has surfaced in the river.”

The former chief minister said the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam appears to be a calculated attempt to derail the fragile peace, disrupt tourism in Kashmir and undermine communal harmony across the country.

“If a single act of violence can shake the entire system, triggering arbitrary arrests, home demolitions, and the targeting of innocent civilians then the perpetrators have already achieved their objective,” she said.

Mehbooba called for an impartial investigation into the death.

“Allegations of misconduct whether in Bandipora encounter or in this latest incident in Kulgam are deeply troubling and warrant a thorough impartial investigation,” she added. 

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Kashmir’s Hidden Treasure: Medicinal Plants and Herbal Tourism

By: Sheikh Gulzar

https://jkmpic.blogspot.com

Herbal tourism, a growing niche in the tourism industry, focuses on travel experiences centered around the use of herbal medicine and natural remedies, often for health and wellness purposes. This type of tourism can involve visiting herbal gardens, learning about traditional healing practices, and experiencing local herbal products and therapies. 

More details: Herbal Gardens Kashmir 

Key aspects of herbal tourism :

Focus on natural remedies:
Herbal tourism emphasizes the use of plants and natural ingredients for medicinal purposes and overall well-being. 

Health and wellness tourism:
It is often considered a subset of health and wellness tourism, attracting individuals seeking alternative therapies and natural approaches to healthcare. 

Cultural immersion:
Herbal tourism can involve learning about traditional herbal knowledge, culinary traditions, and cultural practices related to herbal medicine. 

Economic benefits:
It can generate economic opportunities for local communities through tourism activities, product sales, and employment in related industries. 

Examples:
Herbal tourism can include visiting herbal gardens, attending workshops on herbal remedies, participating in herbal-based spa treatments, or purchasing local herbal products. 

Benefits of herbal tourism:

Natural healing:
Herbal tourism promotes the use of natural remedies, which may appeal to individuals seeking alternatives to conventional medicine. 

Lower cost and fewer side effects:
Herbal remedies are often more affordable and may have fewer side effects compared to some pharmaceutical drugs. 

Increased awareness of herbal medicine:

Herbal tourism can raise awareness and appreciation for the benefits and cultural significance of herbal medicine. 

Economic and environmental benefits:
Herbal tourism can stimulate local economies and support sustainable practices related to herbal cultivation and conservation.

 
Examples of herbal tourism destinations:

Herbal gardens  in Kashmir:
Kashmir is a leading destination for herbal treatments, which incorporate herbal medicine and natural therapies. 

Herbal gardens and parks:
Many locations around the world have established herbal gardens and parks to showcase medicinal plants and promote their use. 

Traditional herbal medicine communities:
Some communities have preserved traditional herbal knowledge and offer unique tourism experiences centered around their practices. 

To register a herbal tourism business in Kashmir under the Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1978, you would need to apply to the prescribed authority, which is likely the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir. The application process typically involves submitting a form with details about your business, including its name, address, and the type of services offered, along with supporting documents like bank statements, tax clearances, and proof of ownership. The authority will then review your application and, if approved, issue a registration certificate. 

1. Identify the Prescribed Authority:
Locate the relevant authority within the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, responsible for processing registration applications for tourist trade businesses. 

2. Gather Necessary Documents:
Prepare all required documents, which may include:
Application form (obtained from the Department of Tourism). 
Business registration certificate (if applicable). 
Bank statements and references. 
Income tax clearance certificate. 
Proof of ownership or lease agreement for the property. 
Other documents as specified by the prescribed authority. 

3. Submit the Application:
Complete the application form and submit it to the prescribed authority, along with all required documents. 

4. Application Review:
The prescribed authority will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements of the Act and the rules. 

5. Registration and Certificate:
Upon approval, your business will be registered, and you will receive a registration certificate. 

6. Compliance and Renewal:
You will need to comply with the rules and regulations of the Act and renew your registration periodically, typically every three years. 

It's important to note that the specific requirements and procedures may vary slightly, so it's advisable to consult the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information. You can also find information on the registration process and required documents on the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir website.

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Dry fruit prices spike after supply from Kashmir, Afghanistan & third countries

Pistachio prices have increased nearly 20% since India closed the Attari-Wagah border after the April 22  attack near Pahalgam in Kashmir. Along with pistachio, India imports nearly 90% of dried figs and heeng it consumes, 50% of saffron, dried apricots and munakka from Afghanistan via the land route through Pakistan.  

Pine nut cultivation in Kashmir

Following the Pahalgam attack, the Attari-Wagah border closure disrupted dry fruit trade from Afghanistan to India, possibly causing a 20–35% price hike due to restrictions.

Despite years of war and internal conflict, Afghanistan remains the largest source of dry fruits for India. The Federation of Grocers and Dry Fruit Traders said, "After the closure of the Attari-Wagah border on April 22, no truck carrying dry fruits is coming to Attari from Kandahar in Afghanistan. On the Pakistani side, there are about 200 trucks parked at the Wagah border, which are not being allowed to enter India.

Ferula-Heeng Kashmir
Asafoetida-Ferula asafetida-Heeng is a spice that is an integral part of the Indian cuisine. It is a natural medicine and a go-to home remedy for digestion-related problems. A recent project by the JKMPIC has given Kashmir a chance to taste the spice cultivated in its own land. The JKMPIC has planted 5000 saplings of ferula asafoetida in 2019.

Ferula asafetida Kashmir

There are about 100 trucks carrying 35 to 40 tonnes of dry fruits from Afghanistan to Pakistan at the Attari border in India, which mainly come from Kandahar in Afghanistan, and some come from Kabul, but due to the closure of the border by Pakistan, they are now unable to enter India. About 90 per cent of the dry fruits arrive in January and February, as there are no storage facilities in Afghanistan.