News Topic:Agriculture
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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Kashmir
Kashmir’s paddy land hit by irrigation shortage: Officials
Agriculture sector in Kashmir was affected by climate change as 25 per cent of paddy land remained without a crop this year.
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Business & Economy
CS approves implementation of crop insurance schemes in J-K
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday convened a meeting of State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI).
J&K
Deficient Rainfall: Experts formulate advisory for agriculture, horticulture in J-K
In wake of the deficient rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir in the past over one month, the experts here have suggested the farmers take all the necessary steps.
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Kashmir
Fake pesticides seized in Pulwama
The enforcement wing of south Kashmir seized fake pesticides, amounting to approximately Rs 700000, from the premises of Shaheen Enterprises Pulwama.
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J&K
J-K’s agriculture land can be transferred for public purposes: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs said that J-K Govt can allow transfer of agricultural land for public purposes such as education and healthcare.
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Kashmir
Hailstorm damages fruit, vegetable crop in Kulgam villages
Hailstorm wreaked havoc to orchards in several villages of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials and locals said on Friday.
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Business & Economy
Market checking against substandard pesticides intensified in Pulwama
A market checking drive was organized by the south Kashmir's Law Enforcement Department in Pulwama district on Saturday.
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Pak Army facilitating infiltration of 50 LeT militants with advanced tactics: Intel sources
Intelligence sources have revealed that the Pakistan Army is actively facilitating the infiltration of militants into India.
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Rs 6 crore water tank in southern Kashmir left useless due to poor planning
In a shocking case of mismanagement and waste of public funds, a water tank worth Rs 6 crore was constructed in Tral town, only to remain non-functional.
Arms, ammunition recovered from school in Awantipora
Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from a government school in the Awantipora area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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