Ten days short training course for scientists at Division of Basic Sciences FoH SKUAST concludes

Srinagar: Division of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-K, Shalimar on Monday conducted the valedictory function of ICAR sponsored ten days short course on “Opportunities of Naturally occurring Nutraceuticals as Potent Alternate Medicines of Future” with Course Director as Prof Imtiyaz Murtaza, Head Division of Basic Sciences & Humanities, FoH. As many as […]

Dairy farming a lucrative, viable economic activity

IDD scheme turns dreams of MBA degree holder into reality GANDERBAL: Sajid Bashir Shah of district Ganderbal was among the educated unemployed youth of J&K, with a MBA degree in hand. He always had an eye for business after finding it futile to run after the government jobs. He once visited the veterinary campus Ganderbal […]

Sanctioned 9 years ago, fate of Kashmir’s biggest Satellite Fruit Mandi hangs in balance

Sanctioned 9 years ago, fate of Kashmir’s biggest Satellite Fruit Mandi hangs in balance

Bijbehara: The fate of much hyped and described as a game-changer for people associated with fruit trade, Satellite Fruit Mandi in Jablipora area of Bijbehara is on shaky grounds nine years after it was conceived and sanctioned. Even if the satellite market becomes a reality, it will be drastically downsized, diluting the purpose it was […]

Director, Enforcement wing of AP&FWD inspect various fertilizer dealers at Shopian

Seizes 150 quintals of unregistered fertilizer at Memander SRINAGAR: The Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare department (AP&FWD) Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal along with team of Enforcement Officers today seized 150 qtls of unregistered fertilizer during an inspection of various fertilizer dealers at Memender, Shopian. The Director conducted the inspection during a surprise visit to […]

DC Anantnag inaugurates sale of Vegetable Seedlings at Kitchen Garden, Bijbehara

ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla on Monday inaugurated the distribution of different kinds of Vegetable Seedlings produced purely on scientific lines in Hi-Tech Polygreen House at Kitchen Garden, Bijbehara. On the occasion, different seedlings like; Cabbage, Cauliflower, Bottle Gourd, Red Cabbage, Broccoli, Knol Khol etc of latest hybrid varieties were made […]

Director Tourism unveils medals, T-shirts for upcoming Snow Shoe Championship

SRINAGAR: Director Tourism, Kashmir Dr GN Itoo today unveiled the medals, customised T-Shirts and caps for the upcoming National SnowShoe Championship that is going to be held at Gulmarg, Kashmir from March 18 to 21. The championship being organised under the auspices of Snow Shoe Federation of India will witness participation of more than 100 […]

DG Horticulture visits State Houses in Srinagar; initiates plantation drive

SRINAGAR: The Director General (DG) Horticulture, Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today visited various State Houses in Srinagar. The DG instructed the concerned staff to maintain these guest houses and further directed them to plant the latest exotic/native varieties of fruit plants there. Bhat on the occasion initiated the plantation drive and planted many new and […]

7 days STRY programme on button Mushroom Cultivation held at KVK,ETC, Pulwama concludes

SRINAGAR: KVK Pulwama on Monday conducted a valedictory function of seven days skill training programme for rural youth titled “Button Mushroom Cultivation”. As many as 28 rural Youth attended the training programme sponsored by SAMETI (DoE) SKUAST-K and MANAGE Hyderabad from 08-14 March, 2022 at KVK Pulwama, SKUAST-K. During the period trainees underwent both theoretical […]

KCCI hails Srinagar International Airport warehouse facilitating import,export, pitches for more international connectivity

SRINAGAR: President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) Sheikh Ashiq has hailed the government’s decision to make Srinagar International Airport as the custodian for import and export of goods from Srinagar to international destinations. This, according to President, will boost the business and help the business community in these difficult times. According to KCC&I […]

Retail inflation hits 8-mth high of 6.07 pc in Feb; wholesale stays in double-digits

New Delhi: Retail inflation hit an eight-month high of 6.07 per cent in February, remaining above the RBI’s comfort level for the second month in a row, while wholesale price-based inflation soared to 13.11 per cent on account of hardening of crude oil and non-food item prices, government data showed on Monday. The previous high […]