News Topic:Farmers
J&K
Land under horticulture increases 400% since 1975 in J-K
Farmers in J&K have been switching from paddy farming as the Union Territory has witnessed over 400 per cent increase in the area under horticulture since 1975.
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J&K
PM KISAN beneficiaries to receive 12th instalment only in Aadhar-seeded accounts
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Tuesday chaired a meeting to take stock of progress under various welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Business & Economy
Apple growers fear losses as packing material cost rises abruptly
In a major setback to Kashmir's most vital industry horticulture, the prices of packing material have increased abruptly due to which apple growers fear losses.
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Kashmir
Farmers worried as fungal disease hits apple orchards in south Kashmir
Apple growers in south Kashmir are very much concerned about the outbreak of Alternaria leaf blotch in orchards, causing huge scars on the leaves of trees.
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News In Pictures
Despite bumper crop, low demand mars hopes of cherry growers in Kashmir
Despite the bumper cherry crop this year, very low rates of the produce are marring the hopes of growers across the Kashmir Valley.
Kashmir
Authorities advise farmers to suspend agricultural operations
The Meteorological Department has predicted a three-day wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday, advising farmers to suspend chemical sprays, irrigation.
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India
Farmers announce to call off 15-month-long protest
Farmers, who have been protesting against the farm laws (now scrapped), announced to end their protest and return to their homes on Saturday.
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India
PM Narendra Modi announces repeal of contentious farm laws
Following protests by the country's farmers, PM Modi stated that the union government has chosen to repeal the three agricultural laws.
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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls
For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.