News Topic:Farmers
Kashmir
Fruit growers accuse cold storage owners of exorbitant charges in Kashmir
Not all is well between fruit growers and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) and cold storage owners with the former alleging the facility owners for charging them exorbitant rates.
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Kashmir
Kashmiri apple growers face heavy losses amid low market demand
The apple growers and traders in Kashmir are grappling with heavy losses due to continuous low demand in various markets.
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Kashmir
Pulwama farmers face delayed paddy planting due to lack of irrigation facilities
The unavailability of proper irrigation facilities at Pahoo area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district have delayed the paddy sapling plantation season in the area.
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Business & Economy
Growers, traders face huge losses as rates of cold storage apples plummet
The fruit growers and traders in Kashmir who had kept their produce in cold storage units said they are facing huge losses as rates have plummeted to an all-time low.
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Kashmir
Kashmiri farmers embrace exotic apple varieties
A remarkable trend is unfolding in Kashmir with farmers and horticulturists embracing exotic apple plant varieties over traditional ones.
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News & Interviews
Thieves plunder high-density apple orchard in Pulwama, farmer seeks justice
Mohammad Yaqoob Bhat, an orchard owner in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, expressed dismay on Wednesday as thieves ravaged his high-density apple orchard.
Kashmir
Saffron growers in Pulwama express concern over porcupine menace
Saffron growers in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are worried as porcupines continue to damage their saffron corms.
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Kashmir
Water pollution threatens Kashmir’s Nadru production
The famed Nadur production in Kashmir is witnessing a decline, with growers attributing it to water pollution stemming from drains flowing into water bodies.
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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case
A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.
Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag
A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.