News Topic:Orchards
Kashmir
Kashmir sees shift to high-density apple cultivation as growers seek higher returns
Kashmir growers are shifting to high-density apple farming for better yields and returns, with a 50% subsidy available to eligible farmers under a government scheme.
KNO -
Kashmir
Severe hailstorm damages crops, orchards in parts of Kashmir
A severe hailstorm damaged crops and orchards in parts of Kashmir, with Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal among the affected districts.
KNO -
Kashmir
Apple orchard vandalised in Shopian’s Kiloora
Several fruit-bearing apple trees were allegedly felled in Kiloora, Shopian, causing losses to a family that has sought an investigation and legal action.
KNT -
Kashmir
Hailstorm damages crops, orchards in Beerwah, farmers seek relief
A hailstorm with strong winds damaged crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah, Budgam, as farmers sought an early damage assessment and relief.
KNT -
Kashmir
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.
KNT -
Kashmir
Fake pesticides leave Shopian farmers in severe distress
The recovery of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides from multiple locations in south Kashmir's Shopian district has sparked outrage among farmers.
KNT -
Latest news
74-year-old man’s body recovered from nallah in Pulwama
The body of 74-year-old Abdullah Rahim Najar was recovered from a nallah in Pulwama’s Tamlihall area on Wednesday. Police have initiated an investigation.
Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit centuries as J&K take 106-run lead against Puducherry
Qamran Iqbal scored 160 and Shubham Khajuria made 190 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 491/5 against Puducherry on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy match.
JKAS probation rules revised, making all departmental exam papers compulsory
J&K notifies new JKAS probation rules, making all seven departmental exam papers compulsory with 50% marks required in each paper.
Must read
Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.