VC SKUAST-K inaugurates 2 Walnut Processing Units at Zirhama, Sogam
KUPWARA: The Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai on Thursday inaugurated two Model Hi-Tech Walnut Processing Units (WPUs) at Sogam and Zirhama in Kupwara district. The units were inaugurated in presence of galaxy of officers, DDC Member, BDC chairperson and local farmers. Addressing the function at Sogam, the Vice Chancellor (VC), said that it […]
Dir Agri inaugurates Soil Testing Laboratory at Shadipora
Bandipora: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Thursday inaugurated a village level soil testing laboratory at Shadipora Sumbal in Bandipora. The laboratory was established under centrally sponsored scheme (NMSA) during 2021-22. Addressing a large gathering of farmers at the inaugural event of village level soil testing laboratory, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment […]
SKUAST- K, KVK holds Mega Fruit, Kissan Mela at Shopian
SHOPIAN: Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST)- Kashmir on Tuesday organized a Mega Fruit and Kisan Mela at Old Fruit Mandi, Shopian. The event was organised in collaboration with KVK, District Administration Shopian. The farmers, rural youth and young entrepreneurs from different villages of South Kashmir districts participated in the event along with […]
Dir JKEDI reviews preparedness of district Ganderbal for B2V4 programme
SRINAGAR: The Director Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Tuesday visited Ganderbal district to take a detailed review of activities to be undertaken under Jan Abhiyan and ‘Back to Village’ programme phase-IV (B2V4). The Director reviewed the set targets for Jan Abhiyan and B2V4 for the institute and stressed on […]
Sectary Tourism conducts Jan Abhiyan at Drang, Tangmarg
Appreciates role of locals in development of tourism
TANGMARG: As part of ongoing Jan Abhiyan programme, Secretary, Tourism, Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafeez Monday visited the Drung area of Tangmarg during which he interacted with various tourism stakeholders, PRIs, Youth Clubs etc of the area. Interacting with various groups of tourism stakeholders, youth clubs and PRIs of the area, the Secretary Tourism […]
Dir Agri Kmr inaugurates farmer training cum awareness program at Arin
BANDIPORA: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Monday inaugurated farmers training cum awareness program at Arin Bandipora. Addressing a large gathering of farmers from Arin, Bothu and adjacent areas of Bandipora, Director highlighted the importance of centrally sponsored schemes and flagship programs run by the Department for the welfare and development of farming […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir conducts Craft Safari VIII
SRINAGAR: Artisans have contributed greatly in shaping the global identity of the valley. With an increasingly homogenized spectre of the present day world, it is these disciplines that help the region retain its cultural identity. It is an undeniable fact that a plethora of rich and colourful art traditions have made Kashmir stand apart from […]
DDC Chairperson Gbl reviews progress on developmental projects
GANDERBAL: The Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal Nuzhat Ishfaq on Saturday conducted a day-long tour of the district to inspect the progress on several ongoing developmental projects. The DDC Chairperson was accompanied by the ADDC Ganderbal Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Superintendent Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer R&B, CMO Ganderbal, officers of PDD besides other officers and […]
Dir JKEDI convenes preparatory meeting for Jan Abhiyan, B2V activities
SRINAGAR: Director Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Saturday chaired a preparatory meeting with all Vertical in-charges and district nodal officers of the institute regarding activities to be undertaken in Jan Abhiyan and ‘Back to Village’ programme phase IV (B2V4) across J&K UT. The officers of the districts and Jammu […]
Dir Agri Kmr visits Balhama Saffron fields
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal on Saturday visited saffron fields of Balhama and adjacent areas to oversee saffron harvesting and flower picking which is going on in full swing these days. Speaking to the saffron growers, Director Agriculture said that geographical indication GI Tagging has built a global reputation for Kashmir Saffron. […]