News Topic:Apple Harvest
Business & Economy
MIS for apple procurement in J&K approved for 2020-21
SRINAGAR — Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and...
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News & Interviews
Grower acquires first ever Apple Grading Machine in Pulwama
PULWAMA — A fruit grower in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has acquired an Apple Grading Machine on Wednesday, which is the first ever in...
Kashmir
Hailstorm damages crops in Pulwama
Bad weather has plunged orchardists in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district into desperation as the crop has been severely damaged due to intermittent hail and windstorms.
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Business & Economy
‘Apple produce worth crores set to rot if lockdown continues’
SRINAGAR — The apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern that their produce may get rotten in the cold storage units if...
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Kashmir
Where is compensation, ask orchardists of south Kashmir
Orchardists in south Kashmir are a worried lot at present as they are yet to receive compensation for the damage caused to the fruit and other crops.
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Business & Economy
J&K Bank creates Rs. 11 Cr relief fund for snow-affected apple farmers
Srinagar: J&K Bank today announced creation of a "Distressed Apple Growers Relief Fund" for extending help to the snow-affected apple growers of the State.Rs....
Kashmir
Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of KVK held in Pulwama
Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, Prof. Nazeer Ahmad, SKUAST - Kashmir, Officers of the line departments and progressive farmers were present on the occasion.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
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