News Topic:Farmers

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.

Crisis looms as inclement weather delays paddy transplantation in Kashmir

The continuous inclement weather last month has led to a delay in the paddy transplantation process in Kashmir.

Shopian farmers seek assistance as hailstorm damages crop

The recent hailstorm has devastated the farmers of Dhabijan area of Shopian in south Kashmir as their entire crop has been destroyed, leaving them in financial distress.

Why Kashmiri farmers switch from paddy to horticulture?

The conversion from agriculture to horticulture has one simple reason as fruits bring more money to farmers than rice.

Farmers demand adequate stock of fertilizers in Kashmir ahead of sowing season

Farmers from different areas of Kashmir have demanded adequate quantities of fertilizers, especially urea.

PMFBY extended to farmers of all districts in J-K

In a significant move towards the welfare of the farmers, the government has extended Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to the farmers of all 20 districts of UT of J&K.

Mega lift irrigation scheme awaits completion in Pulwama’s Chakoora

A mega lift irrigation scheme in Chakoora village of Litter Tehsil of Pulwama district is awaiting completion even as land donors are waiting for compensation.

State Land Row: J-K admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers

Jammu and Kashmir administration is likely to come up with a formal order in a week’s time, ensuring protection for the poor and common masses.

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