News Topic:Lumpy Skin Disease

J-K Govt lifts ban on intra, inter-district movement of bovines

The Agriculture Production Department has lifted the ban on intra-district and inter-district movement of bovines in 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.

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.

LSD hits Kupwara with death of 100 cattle, 1500 infections

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is rapidly affecting north Kashmir's Kupwara with more than 1500 infected in the district.

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.

J-K Govt bans inter-district movement, import of bovines

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the import of bovine animals from neighbouring states and inter-district movement.

Lumpy skin disease in cattle not transmittable to humans, says top official

Over 2000 cases of the lumpy disease have been reported in Kashmir so far and over 60 per cent of the affected animals have recovered.

Govt constitutes task force in J-K over lumpy skin disease

In the wake of the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted two dedicated task forces, one each for two divisions of the UT.

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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods

Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.

Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.

Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K

Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.

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