News Topic:Agriculture
J&K
Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area under irrigation in 2023-24
Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area was under irrigation in 2023-24, leaving nearly 58% dependent on rainfall and seasonal water availability.
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J&K
J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.
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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.
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Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER
ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.
100 IPS, JKPS officers transferred in major J&K Police reshuffle
J&K transferred 100 IPS and JKPS officers in a major police reshuffle, changing key postings in CID, traffic, district policing and armed police.
After nearly 20 years, Dogripora, Reshipora residents still await Jhelum bridges
Residents of Dogripora and Reshipora in Pulwama still await two Jhelum bridges after nearly 20 years, relying on boats to cross the river.
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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.