Distt Admin Kulgam braces up to hold Tourism festivals at Aharbal, Chiranbal destination in July

KULGAM: The District Administration Kulgam has braced up to hold mega tourism festivals at Aharbal and Chiranbal tourist destination of the district in the month of July for which arrangements were today reviewed by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at mini-secretariat, here. During the meeting arrangements for different activities including cultural […]

Daylong Farmers, Growers Conference held at Fruit Mandi, Kulgam

KULGAM: In order to commemorate the concept of Atma Nirbhar Bharat and to conceptualise the idea of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’, a daylong farmers and growers conference was today organised by Area Marketing Office, Directorate of Horticulture Planning and Marketing at Fruit Mandi, here The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr. Bilal Mohi ud Din Bhat was […]

10-day EDP on Agribusiness commences at SKUAST-K

Srinagar: A 10-days Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) on Comprehensive Agribusiness organised jointly by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir and National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) commenced today virtually. About 40 students of various faculties of SKUAST-K are participating in the entrepreneurship training conducted by NIESBUD, an autonomous Institute […]

Govt asks employees to opt for lowest air fare, book tickets 21-days before travel

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has asked government employees to opt for ‘cheapest fare available’ on their entitled travel class and book air tickets at least three weeks prior to their date of travel for tours and LTC, as it looks to cut down on unnecessary expenditure. The Ministry further said that employees should book […]

Director Agriculture reviews drought mitigation measures taken by the Department

Anantnag: Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited the drought hit areas of district Anantnag and took stock of mitigation measures taken by the Department for the relief of affected farmers. Director Agriculture visited different area of district Anantnag and talked to the affected farmers. During the interaction Director Agriculture said that Department is […]

5G deployment to begin in Aug-Sept

Roll out to commence in 20-25 cities, towns by year-end: Vaishnaw NEW DELHI: Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said 5G deployment will commence in 20-25 cities and towns by the year-end, and indicated that India, with its current data prices significantly lower than global average, will continue to set rate benchmarks as new services […]

Centre to move SC on issue of ESZ around protected forests: Union MoS

Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre on Saturday said it would be approaching the Supreme Court in connection with its order to create a one-kilometre eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around all wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the wake of rising protests in the high ranges of Kerala against the apex court direction. Responding to a query on the […]

FAO lists SKUAST-K as global partner for sustainable soil management

Srinagar: To promote sustainable soil management (SSM) for food security and climate change mitigation, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir has become the official partner of FAO’s Global Soil Partnership (GSP). The Global Soil Partnership for Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (GSP) brings together international, regional, and national organisations […]

Director, Horticulture conducted tour of district Pulwama

SRINAGAR: Director, Horticulture Kashmir G. R. Mir on Saturday today conducted a tour of district Pulwama. He was accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer Pulwama and other Officers of the Department. At the outset of the tour, Director visited the Fruit Plant Nursery R P Nowgam, where he took stock of activities being carried out. He […]

Terrific Trio Trust Organizes Career Counselling Program at GDC Sopore

Sopore: A day-long Career counselling programme was organized by the Terrific Trio Trust in collaboration with Counselling Cell of Government Degree College for Boys in North Kashmir’s Sopore town on Saturday. The event was held at the college auditorium with a theme ‘Potential Youth Unplanned Tracks’. Speakers during the event informed students about various aspects […]