News Topic:Apple Harvest

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...

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...

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.

‘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...

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.

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....

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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Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

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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.