1500 accessions of rice on display at MRCF Khudwani

Atul Dulloo inaugurates exhibition SRINAGAR: A mesmerizing live exhibition of the rich rice biodiversity is at display these days at MountainResearch Centre for Field Crops of SKUAST-Kashmir at Khudwani.This in-situ exhibition has on display more than 1500 accessions of rice which include variants of 1940s, likeMushkbudji, Zag, Larbeuol, Nunbeuol, Kamad etc. majority of evolved varieties […]

India Education and Learning Expo 2022 event organised by Vikas Chamber at Srinagar

Srinagar: India Education and Learning Expo 2022 launched at Rajgbagh Srinagar. 100% Scholarship for girls also announced for all courses: With the aim of providing free career counseling and scholarships to students, a two-day Education and Learning Expo 2022 was launched at Rajbagh Srinagar commenced on today 28th August 2022 Sunday. In this two-day expo, […]

J&K KVIB organises awareness programme for women entrepreneurs of Kathua district

KATHUA: Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) today organized an Awareness programme in collaboration with Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Limited for the prospective women entrepreneurs of Kathua district. Vice Chairperson KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat was chief guest on the occasion. Sanjita Dogra Chairperson Women Credit Cooperative Ltd; Kailash Verma, Chief Advisor […]

Milk output drops 15-20 pc in Punjab as lumpy skin disease affects cattle

Chandigarh: Dairy farmers in Punjab have witnessed 15-20 per cent fall in milk output in the wake of outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the state, Progressive Dairy Farmers’ Association (PDFA) said on Sunday. With the contagious disease affecting cattle, especially cows and also causing mortality among animals, the small and medium dairy farmers, whose […]

KIE announces online NEET coaching at Rs 500

KIE on Saturday said that it will be offering students complete NEET Coaching at the cost of Rupees 500 Only in the Online Mode. In this regard a press conference was held at KIE Tower Chinar Colony, Parraypora which is the head office of the KIE. Press Conference was addressed by G. NWar, Chairman Coaching […]

Dulloo calls for coordination between SKUAST, APD for developing agro climatic zone varieties of crops

ANANTNAG: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today visited Live Exhibition of Temperate Rice Biodiversity at Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops, Khudwini here. The ACS was accompanied by VC SKUAST Kashmir, Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganie; Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal; Director Extension SKUAST Kashmir, Director Research SKUAST Kashmir, Dean […]

Wular Festival: Birding event held on the banks of Wular Lake at Zurimanz

BANDIPORA: As part of Wullar Festival-2022, Birding event is being organised by Wular Conservation and Management Authority at Zurimanz area from 27-29th August 2022. Today, on the first day of the event, school children were taken for Birding. The children were given insights into the use of Birding equipment and bird guides. Also the gathering […]

KVK Budgam holds training for FPO directors

Srinagar: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Budgam organized one day “Interaction cum training programme on Role and responsibilities of Board of Directors of FPOs” today at KVK Campus. Regional Director NCDC, Govt. of India, Lt. Col. Ashish Mohan Agarwal was Chief Guest on the occasion. The programme was also attended Deputy Director, NCDC Govt. of India Vivek […]

IAC Vikrant gears up for commissioning

Kochi: The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working as busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2. The final touch-ups, including the painting and cleaning works, are being undertaken on a war footing for the high-profile induction event which will see the participation […]

AAI signs MoU with Sweden to facilitate smart and sustainable aviation technology collaboration

NEW Delhi: Airports Authority of India (AAI) and LFV Air Navigation Services of Sweden (LUFTFARTSVERKET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the Corporate Headquarters of AAI in New Delhi. The agreement brings together two air navigation service providers, India and Sweden, with demonstrated capabilities in building and operationalizing the next generation of sustainable aviation […]