Farmers’ HADP orientation prog commences from 24th April
KUPWARA: According to District Sheep Husbandry Officer Kupwara, the department in collaboration with other Agriculture and allied departments is going to conduct Farmers Orientation programme under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. The programme shall commence from 24th April and will cover all 385 panchayats of 24 CD Blocks of Kupwara district. To […]
Pollination crucial part of growing quality apples: Experts
Say pollination must be done within six days after flowering takes place
Srinagar: Pollination is a crucial part of growing quality apples while this process must be done within six days after the flowering takes place, experts said. Experts said that pollination is a crucial part of growing quality apples as apples require cross-pollination and bees help in moving pollen from a pollen-donating tree to the receiving […]
Maiden Fruit and vegetable Mandi inaugurated in Ramban
RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban Mussarat Islam Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Farmers’ Fruit and vegetable Mandi here near Phelti road, Maitra. AMO, Sunil Bakshi, Sarpach Maitra, Mohinder Singh, other officers and officials, several farmers, orchardists and traders, besides prominent citizens were also present on the occasion. After inaugurating the Mandi, the Deputy Commissioner impressed upon […]
Increasing J&K exports: NSEZ, JKTPO organize session on Free Trade Agreement opportunities
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) along with Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) organized a one day workshop at Udyog Bhavan, Jammu for new and existing exporters from Union Territory of J&K on trade agreements with Australia and UAE besides benefits of Special Economic Zones. Managing Director, JKTPO, Khalid Jehangir, setting the context […]
Saurabh Bhagat inaugurates Himalayan Chapter of Northern India in IIT, Jammu
JAMMU: In a landmark achievement in the field of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) of microchips and manufacturing, Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology, Saurabh Bhagat, Sunday inaugurated Himalayan Chapter of Northern India in IIT, Jammu. Saurabh Bhagat informed that this new chapter of VLSI Himalayan Chapter would provide an opportunity for IIT, Jammu, to be […]
H&H Deptt hold talks with Ladakh Admin for finalising modalities
Procurement of Pashmina wool
SRINAGAR: Pursuant to the sanction of setting up of the Pashmina Wool Bank under Pashmina Wool Development Scheme (PWDS), Director, Handicrafts and Handloom (H&H) Kashmir held several meetings with the officers from the UnionTerritory of Ladakh to finalize the modalities for bulk procurement of raw Pashmina wool. The Director, Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir was on […]
FCS&CA imposes fine on 43 erring traders for violating ECA, 1955
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department under the supervision of Assistant Director Enforcement, Fayaz Ahmad Shah Saturday fined 43 erring traders in District Srinagar with a sum of Rs. 28900 for violating Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The action against the erring was taken during a massive market checking […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Kanidajan, Pakharpora
SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Friday visited Kanidajan, Dunkulpathri, Darwan & Pakharpora areas and took stock of various agriculture activities and Potato Cultivation in the district. While speaking to the farmer gatherings at different places, director agriculture said that department is working on a robust agriculture marketing policy wherein all the afforts are […]
Kupwara gets 3 J&K bank branches, 3 USBs, 2 ATMs, 4 Cash Recyclers
KUPWARA: Giving a major relief to the people of different far-flung areas of frontier Kupwara district, J&K Bank authorities have sanctioned 3 new bank branches, 3 USBs, 2 ATMs and 4 Cash Recyclers in different areas of Kupwara district. These J&K Bank branch expansions were requested by general public in different block Divas and gramsabhas […]
Atal Dulloo inaugurates Sarson Utsav, launches Kharif Campaign-2023
ANANTNAG: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo, Thursday inaugurated “Sarson Utsav” besides launching Kharif Campaign-2023. The Agriculture Department Kashmir celebrated the utsav at Subhanpora, Arwani Bijbehara. In his address, ACS said that the department has been working on a blue print from last more than two years to bring more and more […]