Kashmir
Why Kashmiri farmers switch from paddy to horticulture?
The conversion from agriculture to horticulture has one simple reason as fruits bring more money to farmers than rice.
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Travel
Costs of traveling to Kashmir in summer are rising
A trip to Kashmir from Delhi, Gujarat or Mumbai becomes costlier for any visitor than visiting any South Asian country which has become worrisome for tourism players.
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Kashmir
Kashmir produces highest saffron in 27 years
Kashmir has recorded 16 metric tonnes of saffron in 2022 which is the highest in the last 27 years.
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Kashmir Golf Course running in losses
With Kashmir Golf Course running in losses, authorities have decided to cancel the membership of defaulters if they fail to pay their membership fees.
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Business & Economy
Govt seeks suggestions regarding amendments in J-K’s industrial policies
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sought suggestions on J-K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, J-K Private Industrial Estate Development Policy 2021.
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Kashmir
Horticulture Department issues advisory for Kashmir orchardists
Horticulture Department Kashmir issued an advisory for the orchardists in order to prevent any damage to the fruit trees due to possible heavy rains and snowfall.
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J&K
Power curtailment from next month in J-K
Power Development Department (PDD) has been framing a power curtailment schedule, which is likely to be implemented from the second week of next month.
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J&K
Land under horticulture increases 400% since 1975 in J-K
Farmers in J&K have been switching from paddy farming as the Union Territory has witnessed over 400 per cent increase in the area under horticulture since 1975.
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