J&K Bank ties-up with SKUAST
We will provide every possible financial support to budding agripreneurs: MD & CEO
Srinagar: J&K Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SKUAST, wherein the bank bestowed most-favoured client status to the employees of Agricultural University and the University declared J&K Bank as a preferred Banker for all banking related services required by its employees. MD & CEO, Baldev Prakash signed the MoU on behalf of […]
Director Agriculture visits various villages of Khansahib Budgam
Budgam: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited various villages of Khansahab area of district Budgam. During the visit, the Director monitored the agriculture activities in the farmers’ fields and took stock of the agriculture interventions offered by the Department and adopted by the farming community of the area. The Director on the […]
Punjab announces 300 units free power every month from July 1
Chandigarh: The Punjab government Saturday announced 300 units of free power for households in the state every month from July 1, but with a caveat that they will have to pay the full bill if their usage exceeds 600 units in two months. However, scheduled castes, backward castes, below-poverty-line households and freedom fighters will be […]
Fuel sales fall in April on high prices
New Delhi: India’s fuel sales fell in the first half of April as a record rise in prices in a short 16-day period dented demand, preliminary industry data showed on Saturday. Petrol sales fell almost 10 per cent in the first half of April when compared with the same period in the preceding month, while […]
Director Agriculture inaugurates awareness camp in Tral
SrinagarThe Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammed Iqbal today visited Zisbal Laam and Hajinnar area of Tral in district Pulwama and inaugurated awareness programs in the respective villages. Speaking on the occasion, the Director reiterated the department’s commitment to provide every possible support to the farmer’s vis-à-vis technical guidance, better marketing facilities. He emphasized on the […]
NC rues 7.59 percent inflation in JK
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday expressed concern over skyrocketing inflation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is the poorest of poor, daily wagers and salaried class that are feeling the squeeze. Expressing concern over the peaking inflation in Jammu and Kashmir, JKNC State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, in a statement issued […]
India to get record number of doctors in next 10 years due to govt push for medical education: PM
Bhuj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country will get a record number of doctors in the next 10 years due to the central government’s policy of establishing at least one medical college in every district. Speaking after dedicating to the nation a 200-bed K K Patel Mutli-speciality Hospital in Bhuj in Gujarat’s […]
Ayushman Bharat: Tele-consultation facility to start at 1 lakh wellness centres from Saturday
New Delhi: Tele-consultation facility ‘e-Sanjeevani’ will start at 1 lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) from April 16, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Mandaviya had chaired a virtual meeting on Tuesday with health ministers and senior officials of all the states and union territories to review the operationalisation status of AB-HWCs […]
Director Agri Kmr kick starts valley-wide Kharif Campaign
Says, coordination between all stakeholders need of the hour
Srinagar: The Department of Agriculture Kashmir, today launched the valley wide Kharif Campaign 2022, to reach the farming community of the region. Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal inaugurated the massive campaign from the Border villages of Tangdhar and Teetwal. While addressing a large gathering of farmers, Director Agriculture Kashmir highlighted the objectives of organizing […]
DG Horti takes stock of damage to orchards by hailstorm at Bla
Srinagar: The Director Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Bhat today visited various areas of district Baramulla including Sherpora, Mamoosa, Kanloo, Babagund, Sari, Nehalpora, LalporaKunzer, LalporaTangmarg, Dobiwan, Pinjoora etc which witnessed hailstorm yesterday causing damage to fruit crops. He was accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer Baramulla and other field functionaries of the Department. Pertinent to mention that yesterday […]
