Tomato farmers in Budgam are upbeat over soaring demand
Price rise, short supply and modern farming techniques help them to scale profits
Budgam: Tomato farmers in Budgam district have seen their income double this year, thanks to a sharp rise in the crop’s prices and the modern farming techniques they have employed, leading to a bumper harvest. Khursheed Ahmad Bhat, who set up a tomato farm in Narkara village of Budgam district more than a decade ago, […]
Climate change taking a toll
The Himalayan region has been witnessing huge changes for many years now and the climate in various states and regions too is having an impact ranging from increased downpour to change in temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons. Presently, many north Indian states including the capital New Delhi is witnessing increased water levels […]
World Youth Skills Day- Skilling youth for a transformative future
By: M Ahmad The youth encounter numerous obstacles in today’s environment of rapid change in terms of securing a promising future. Young people face many challenges, including underemployment, unemployment and a lack of possibilities. The process of acquiring new talents or enhancing existing ones is referred to as skill development. On-the-job training, apprenticeships, formal schooling […]
Spinal ailments have improved treatments available
By: Dr Ayush Sharma Attributing to manifold reasons, India is home to the largest number of cases of spinal deformities. The major causes include accidents, social violence, nutrition deficiency, post-polio complications and congenital problems. Slipped disc is a common problem, which affects approximately 1% of the population at any given time. It usually affects people […]
Modernisation of Naanwai Bakery Shops under PMFME Scheme initiated in Sgr
DC Srinagar inspects upgraded units to assess the impact of the scheme
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday inspected several Bread Makers (Naanwai) Shops in Ikhrajpora area of the District taken up under PMFME Scheme to restructure the traditional Naanwai shops by installing modern ovens to ensure proper hygiene in and around the shops besides maintaining quality of the products. During the inspection, the […]
KU signs MoU with IIIT Manipur for student exchange programme
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Friday, July 14, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Information Technology, Senapati, Manipur, to undertake a student exchange programme in the disciplines of mutual interest. Established in 2015, the IIIT, Senapati, Manipur works under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Government of India to offer […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Handwara
Srinagar: Police in Handwara arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party of PS Vilgam at a checkpoint established at Tarathpora-Hafrada crossing intercepted two suspicious persons who attempted to evade the police party but was apprehended tactfully. They have been identified […]
DGP visits Base Camp yatri niwas Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu
Reviews security arrangements and other facilities for pilgrims
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh visited Base Camp yatri niwas Bhagwati Nagar Jammu on Friday to review the security arrangements and other facilities for the pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He also interacted with the pilgrims, and officers. SSP Jammu Chandan Kholi, SSP Security Jammu Shemsher Hussain, SSP Traffic Jammu Faisal […]
