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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.
Kashmir
Water Shortage: Seedlings sown over thousands of acres of land drying up
Seedlings sown over thousands of acres of land are drying up in Kanihama block of Tehsil BK Pora here in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
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Kashmir
Kisan Credit Card mandatory for every farmer in Valley
Department of Agriculture Kashmir requested farmers/growers of the Valley to get themselves registered under Kisan Credit Card Scheme. The scheme has been made mandatory for every farmer.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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