News Topic:Farmers
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.
Jammu
Bharat Bandh: Rallies, protest mark day in Jammu
Farmers on Monday blocked Jammu-Pathankot highways and other roads at many places to express support for Bharat Bandh call.
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Kashmir
Kokarnag farmers protest against CRPF after paddy fields get inundated
After getting their paddy fields inundated due to rise in water level, several farmers staged a protest against CRPF at Vailoo Kokarnag.
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News & Interviews
Farmers in Kashmir ecstatic as vegetables earn good prices
Farmers in Kashmir, including from Pulwama district, have profited from high vegetable prices during this year's cultivation.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.