News Topic:Farmers
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 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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Business & Economy
Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg
Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
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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
Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days
Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.
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Kashmir
Anantnag man dupes farmers in alleged multi-crore apple plant scam
In a major crackdown on white-collar crime, the Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has registered a formal case against a man from Anantnag.
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Kashmir
Pulwama farmers raise objection over grazing land allocation for security base
Farmers and residents of Nownagri village in Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised strong objections to the allocation of grazing land for a security establishment.
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24-hour mobile internet shutdown in Delhi ahead of CJP protest
Delhi will suspend mobile internet for 24 hours ahead of the October 10 CJP protest as the Supreme Court directs authorities to regulate Metro and train services.
Omar joins INDIA bloc delegation to President; NC condemns restrictions ahead of Delhi protest
Omar Abdullah joined INDIA bloc leaders seeking the CEC's removal, while the National Conference criticised reported detentions and restrictions ahead of Delhi's October 10 protest.
Government jobs cannot be promised in exchange for donated land: J&K High Court
J&K High Court ruled that government jobs cannot be promised for donated land, while protecting eligible casual workers’ entitlement to regular engagement after 10 years.
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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.