News Topic:J&K Animal & Sheep Husbandry Department
Kashmir
Wrinkled Merino: A threat to Kashmir’s agrarian economy
A recent trend has emerged among farmers in the Kashmir, who are now breeding sheep for a high degree of skin folds (wrinkled Merino), despite the declining fine wool.
News & Interviews
Toxic water kills 31 sheep in Pulwama village
At least 31 sheep died after consuming toxic water in Muchpona village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.
J&K
Govt constitutes district-level committees for controlling spread of LSD
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday constituted district-level committees for controlling the spread of the lumpy skin disease in the UT.
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Kashmir
Pulwama reports 200 cases of lumpy skin disease among cattle
At least 200 lumpy skin disease cases in the cattle have been reported in south Kashmir's Pulwama district so far.
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Kashmir
Lumpy skin disease ‘attacks’ Shopian village
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), an infectious viral disease of cattle continues to infect more cattle due to which the farmers are very much worried.
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Kashmir
Inertia: Prolonged stay of employees in Animal Husbandry Department Pulwama
Scores of employees posted at offices and veterinaries for decades without any transfer have hit the work culture of the Animal Husbandry Department in Pulwama.
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Kashmir
Stray dogs kill 13 sheep in Ganderbal
A pack of stray dogs attacked and killed a herd of 13 sheep which were kept at a cow shed in Ganiwan area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Tuesday.
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Jobs
JKSSB Recruitment 2022 for 168 Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released the Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2022 for JKSSB Recruitment 2022 for 168 Posts.
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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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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.