IMPARD observes International Women’s Day
SRINAGAR: To commemorate celebration of International Women’s Day, the Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPA&RD), Srinagar, organized a special lecture on International Women Day. The day is being celebrated as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates Spawn distribution among Mushroom Farmers

SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Tuesday inaugurated distribution of spawn among the mushroom farmers at Integrated Mushroom Development Centre (IMDC) Lalmandi, here. Speaking to the mushroom farmers, the Director highlighted the importance of small-scale agri-based cottage industries (SSCIs) for the sustainability of the agriculture sector. He said the department is committed to […]
Youth Entrepreneurship Festival in Ganderbal soon: Admin
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir Tuesday chaired a meeting, here on ‘Youth Entrepreneurship Festival’ to be held in the district. In the meeting, a presentation was presented by Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow Ganderbal during which the DC was informed that by holding Youth Entrepreneurship Festival Ganderbal the District Skill Committee aims to achieve various […]
Director Agri inaugurates distribution of Vegetable Seedlings

SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Monday inaugurated distribution of vegetable seedlings raised as per scientific lines under hi-tech poly house conditions at vegetable farm Kupwara. Speaking to the farmers, the Director Agriculture said that the department is vigorously pursuing the ambitious target of providing seedlings of different vegetable crops to the farmers […]
Dr Samoon reviews draft agenda of 4th Governing Council meeting of JKSDM
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Monday convened a meeting to review draft agenda for preparatory 4th Governing Council meeting of JK Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) at Civil Secretariat, Jammu. Threadbare discussion was held on various components of draft agenda points of 4th preparatory meeting of Governing Council of JKSDM to […]
J&K Bank launches ‘Digit ALL-Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality’
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Monday launched a special campaign on digital on- boarding of female customers under “DigitALL-Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality” initiative in commemoration of the celebration of International Women’s Day at the college. A large number of females amongst the teaching and non teaching staff and female students of the […]
IIM Jammu, IICA launch ‘Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs & Management’
JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, in association with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), launched a new programme, Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management in New Delhi. The programme was launched by Manoj Govil, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India in the presence of Padmashri Dr. Milind. P. […]
Explore coverage of Fish Livestock under Aquaculture Insurance Scheme: Officials told

SRINAGAR: As part of preparations for the upcoming G20 summit likely to be hosted by J&K, Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Shabnam Kamli, Saturday visited the Trout Fish Farm, Laribal, Dachigamon to oversee the face-lifting of Trout Hatchery, Laribal. Director Fisheries, Mohammad Farooq Dar and other senior officers of the department accompanied her during the […]
Highland Park Kud, Tulip Garden thrown open for public
JAMMU: The Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Saturday opened the Tulip Garden at Highland Park Kud District Udhampur. Director General, Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Jammu, S. Jatinder Singh declared the park open in presence of Sarpanch Kud, Kuldeep Kumar, local PRI members and other officers of the Department, marking the beginning of new tourist […]
Record 100 Qt Mushroom Seed produced by Spawn production Lab Jammu
JAMMU: The Mushroom seed Production (spawn) and distribution by Spawn production Lab Jammu has crossed 100 Qtls mark, an official spokesman said Saturday. Director Agriculture, Jammu K.K. Sharma said that spawn Production Lab, Jammu produces spawn for the entire Jammu Province as per the requirement of the Districts. The Spawn of three types of Mushroom […]