News Topic:Farmers

Protesting farmer unions reject Centre’s proposal: SKM

Protesting farmer unions on Thursday rejected the Central government’s proposal to suspend the three contentious farm laws for 18 months.

Centre withdraws plea in SC against farmers’ tractor rally

The Centre on Wednesday withdrew its plea, seeking an injunction against the proposed tractor rally on January 26 by farmers.

Punjab DIG Prisons resigns in support of farmers’ protest

SRINAGAR — Punjab's Deputy Inspector General, Prisons, Lakhwinder Singh Jakhar on Sunday tendered his resignation from the service, in protest against the contentious farm laws.Jakhar...

Left parties extend complete support to farmers’ struggle: Sitaram Yechury

SRINAGAR — General Secretary of CPI (M), Sitaram Yechury on Monday said that the Left parties extend their complete support to and solidarity with...

Proposals submitted for Fruit Mandi in Tral, RFH in Pulwama

SRINAGAR — District Administration on the directions of LG has identified the patches of land for setting up of Fruit Mandi in Tral and...

GoI issues GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron

JAMMU — In a momentous decision, GoI has issued certificate of GI registration for the Saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley.Expressing happiness on the...

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...

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J&K Govt employees to get zero-balance accounts, concessional loans & insurance benefits

J&K government employees can access listed J&K Bank benefits, including loan concessions, waived processing fees, accident insurance and banking facilities.

Tanvir Sadiq seeks daily wagers’ regularisation report by Oct 31

NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq has urged the J&K Chief Secretary to submit the pending daily wagers’ regularisation report to Omar Abdullah before October 31.

CRPF constable dies after gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar

CRPF Constable Gajendera Kumar Dugga died after sustaining a gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar. Doctors at SMHS Hospital declared him brought dead.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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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.