News Topic:J&K Department of Horticulture

Horticulture Department issues advisory for Kashmir orchardists

Horticulture Department Kashmir issued an advisory for the orchardists in order to prevent any damage to the fruit trees due to possible heavy rains and snowfall.

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.

Kashmir’s walnut industry gasping for breath

Kashmir’s walnut is gasping for breath as the intrusion of the Californian walnut breed in Indian cities has cast a shadow on the indigenous produce.

Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities

Despite Pulwama being a hub of vegetable and fruit production in Kashmir, the Fruit Mandi Pulwama lacks basic facilities, causing immense hardships to traders.

JKSSB to commence recruitment for 462 positions in October

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) will commence the recruitment process for 462 positions from October 9.

Budgam orchardist acquires commercial apple washing & grading machine

A fruit grower in Kashmir's Budgam district purchased and installed the valley's first-ever Apple Washing & Grading machine on Thursday.

Man dies after tree falls on him in Shopian village

A Horticulture Department employee died when a tree fell on him at his home in Balpora area of Shopian district on Tuesday.

Apple grading machines are transforming Kashmir’s Horticulture

The variety of apple produce has earned Kashmir a world-wide fame and it is witnessing a transformation due to apple grading machines.

Latest news

How to Compare the Best Loan Apps Beyond Interest Rates and EMIs

When people look for best loan apps, the first things they usually compare are interest rates and EMIs. These factors don’t always give the full picture.
- Advertisement -

Deputy CM visits Kaman Post, says cross-LoC trade requires Indo-Pak cooperation

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Kaman Post in Uri sector and praised the Indian Army for its role and service in the remote border area.

Over 60 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam

More than 60 livestock were killed after a lightning strike during late-night hours in the Lanedagen area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Must read

Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
00:06:14

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.