News Topic:Farmers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pulwama farmers worried over ‘rice blast’ disease, seek compensation

The farmers in several areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have complained of heavy loss due to the rice blast disease.

Power Bill Declaration: J-K’s LG targets luxury gadgets, palatial homes for tariff

J&K's Lieutenant Governor announces bold stance on power bills: Aid for the needy, but luxury gadgets and lavish homes to pay as per usage.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.