News Topic:Farmers

Guv asks for assessment of losses suffered by farmers

SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed the divisional administration Kashmir to assess the losses suffered by the farmers and orchardists due to the...

Water Scare: Budgam farmers in distress!

Budgam: A prolonged dry spell in Kashmir has led to decreased water levels in streams that are vital for irrigation. The water scare has left...

Almond blossom regains hope among Kashmir farmers

Pulwama: Among the entire dry fruit variety, Almond is known to be the first in its bloom to represent the onset of spring season...

This Spring blossom thrills farmers of Kashmir

Pulwama: Among the entire dry fruit variety, Almond is known to be the first in its bloom to represent the onset of Spring season...

Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of KVK held in Pulwama

Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, Prof. Nazeer Ahmad, SKUAST - Kashmir, Officers of the line departments and progressive farmers were present on the occasion.

Omar ‘refuses’ Rs 6 Cr donation from Kejriwal’s AAP

At a time when Kashmir needs help to overcome the flood situation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has refused to take a donation of Rs 6 crores from the Aam Aadmi Party.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.