Director Agriculture Kashmir visits SMFs of south Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal visited different Seed Multiplication Farms (SMFs) including (Potato Seed Development Farm Kalnag Kokernag, Seed Multiplication Farm Rampur Mattan etc.) of south Kashmir. During the visit, the Director interacted with the concerned officers and technical staff of the said farms and said that the SMFs are the most […]
Director Horticulture Kashmir visits hail storm areas in Kulgam
KULGAM: The Director Horticulture Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat today visited hailstorm-affected areas of the district to assess the loss. The Director was also accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer Kulgam Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Baba, Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad Sheikh, Scientist KVK Pombay. It was informed that the Horticulture department has already issued advisory to the orchardists after […]
‘Variety of vegetable seedlings available at Hi-Tech Polyhouse Shopian’
SHOPIAN: In order to provide a backup to upscale cropping intensity of vegetable seedlings under controlled conditions, a Hi-tech poly house established by the department of Agriculture at Mini Secretariat Shopian provides variety of vegetable seedlings to the farmers to produce high quality vegetables. The Hi-tech polyhouses will maximize the outreach among the enthusiastic growers […]
Apni Party demands compensation for hailstorm hit fruit growers, farmers
‘Seeks ex-gratia for the cloud burst victim’
SRINAGAR: Apni Party District President Anantnag Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday demanded immediate compensation for the fruit growers and farmers of Larnoo and Kokernag Tehsil whose crops got destroyed in a heavy hailstorm on Thursday. In a statement issued here, Rather said that the losses incurred upon the growers in these twin tehsils of Anantnag […]
Sarmad Hafeez reviews vaccination drive for Tourism officials, stakeholders
Underscores need for capacity building for post COVID times
SRINAGAR: Secretary Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez, reviewed the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations being undertaken by various units of the Tourism Department and stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir in a high level meeting of officers here today. During the meeting, the Tourism Secretary asked for line listing of all the staff and stakeholders at various […]
Fruit, vegetable prices skyrocket in north Kashmir
Baramulla: Amid Covid-19 lockdown, the prices of vegetables and fruits have skyrocketed in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts. According to locals, the vendors are fleecing the customers by selling the vegetables and fruits at exorbitant prices. “The government seems to be in deep slumber over the rising prices of fruits and vegetables with […]
NC seeks compensation for hailstorm affected farmers in Kupwara
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday sought adequate compensation for the hailstorm-affected people in district Kupwara saying the heavy downpour has damaged various standing crops in the frontier district. Expressing his deep concern over the massive destruction caused to the standing crops in the frontier district of Kupwara in general and Ramhal, […]
RBI relaxes KYC norms, asks banks not to impose any restriction till Dec-end
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday asked banks and other regulated financial entities not to impose any punitive restriction against customers for failure to update KYC till December end, in view of the second wave of coronavirus cases. The RBI has also decided to extend the scope of video KYC (know-your-customer) or V-CIP (video-based customer […]
Navin Choudhary reviews progress on implementation of APEDA, AFC project
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today chaired a meeting to discuss the implementation of project; ‘Developing Export Oriented Agri & Horti- Enterprises for Enhancing Farmers’ Income in Pristine Himalayan Region of Jammu & Kashmir’ aimed to boost exports of agriculture and horticulture products of Jammu & Kashmir. Director […]
Department committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests: Director Agriculture
SRINAGAR: In order to ensure the availability of different agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.) and to take an on-field assessment of different agricultural activities, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited different areas of Srinagar district. During the visit Director Agriculture said special times need a special approach. He asked the officers and […]
