Harvesting

Border tensions spur early wheat harvest along international border in Jammu region

Amid rising tensions along the International Border (IB) after the Pahalgam massacre, farmers across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts have accelerated the harvesting of their ripened wheat crops. Fearing a sudden escalation of hostilities, local farmers have mobilized all available resources, relying heavily on family members and local labourers instead of the usual seasonal workforce. Apr 27, 2025
Massive explosion in firecracker factory kills several in Saharanpur's Deoband

Massive explosion in firecracker factory kills several in Saharanpur's Deoband

A devastating explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Deoband area in Saharanpur on Saturday morning, killing several people and leaving many buried under the debris. According to local reports, nine workers were inside the factory when the blast occurred. The impact of the explosion was so intense that body parts were flung as far as 200 metres from the site. Apr 27, 2025