News Topic:Farmers
Kashmir
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.
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J&K
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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Kashmir
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.
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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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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J&K
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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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
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