News Topic:Agriculture
J&K
J&K pesticide use flagged as farmers urged to adopt safer agriculture
A Jammu conference highlighted reported high pesticide use in J&K and urged farmers to adopt natural farming, crop diversification and safer practices.
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Kashmir
Hailstorm damages crops, orchards in Beerwah, farmers seek relief
A hailstorm with strong winds damaged crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah, Budgam, as farmers sought an early damage assessment and relief.
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J&K
J&K apple productivity falls, almond cultivation shrinks: NITI Aayog
A NITI Aayog roadmap finds apple productivity declining and almond cultivation shrinking in J&K, even as overall fruit production has grown fivefold since 1980.
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Kashmir
Fake pesticides leave Shopian farmers in severe distress
The recovery of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides from multiple locations in south Kashmir's Shopian district has sparked outrage among farmers.
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Kashmir
Parched Peaks: 65% rainfall deficit sparks fears for J&K’s agriculture
Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its seventh consecutive winter rainfall deficit, with the December 2025–February 2026 period ending 65 per cent below normal.
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Health
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Kashmir
Water diversion from Rambi Ara creates drought-like situation in Pulwama
Thousands of kanals of paddy land in Pulwama are on the verge of facing drought as farmers said the water meant for downstream areas of Lar stream is diverted in Shopian.
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Kashmir
Arzan Garzan Dam project faces nearly a decade of delays
A key irrigation infrastructure project in Charar-e-Sharief’s Arzan Garzan area, here in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, continues to face inordinate delays.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.