SKUAST holds 62nd Research Council Meeting

Devise research, develop technology to improve farmer economy: VC Srinagar: 62ndResearch Council Meeting (Rabi) was held in hybrid mode under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof J.P. Sharma. The meeting was attended by Directors, Deans of different faculties and Heads of Divisions and Research stations from the University. Prof Jag Paul Sharma, Ex-Director SKUAST […]

SKUAST-K holds Startup Ideathon on forest-based economy

Srinagar: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir held a ‘Startup Ideathon on Forest-based Economy’ at the Faculty of Forestry Benihama campus. The brainstorming session ‘Role of Forests on Circular Economy: Ideas and Prospects for Entrepreneurship” was held with an aim to promote entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, idea generation, opportunity recognition, and idea evaluation. The […]

KVK Srinagar holds program on ‘Scientific Sheep and Goat Rearing’

SRINAGAR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Srinagar kick started three days Capacity building training program for farmers on “Scientific Sheep and goat rearing and its role in the subsidiary occupation generation” funded by MFAH&D GoI, started at KVK Srinagar. Director Extension SKUAST Kashmir Prof. D. M. Makhdoomi who was the chief guest of the function emphasised the […]

Faculty of Agriculture Wadura holds interaction session of JRF qualifiers

SRINAGAR: The Career Counselling and Placement Centre (CCPC), Faculty of Agriculture SKUAST-K in collaboration with NAHEP conducted an interaction session of JRF qualifiers with aspiring students at Wadura campus in hybrid mode. More than 200 students from different Faculties joined the session. The JRF qualifiers of the university, who achieved higher ranks and secured admission […]

KCCI meets Government Officials to uplift Trade, Commerce, Industry in JK

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) led by President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad , held a series of meetings with various Government Officials to uplift Trade, Commerce & Industry in Jammu & Kashmir. As a part of the initiative, a seminar was organised in Srinagar. KCC&I also memorandum highlighting the issues and suggestions […]

PM addresses farmers at National Conclave on Natural Farming

New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed farmers at the National Conclave on Natural Farming through a video conference. Union Ministers Shri Amit Shah, Shri Narendra Singh Tomer, Governor of Gujarat, Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh were among those present on the occasion. Addressing the farmers, the Prime Minister called for the […]

Farmers from District Srinagar attended virtually

Srinagar: In line with PM’s vision for farmer welfare and boosting their income, Farmers from District Srinagar attended Prime Ministers Outreach programme on Natural Farming as a part of Pre-Vibrant Gujarat Summit through virtual mode from Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir. A large number of farmers were present on the occasion who were enthusiastically listening the […]

Cabinet approves Rs 76,000-cr PLI scheme for semiconductor manufacturing

SRINAGAR: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductor and display board production in the country, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said. The scheme envisages investment of Rs 76,000 crore in semiconductor production over the next 5-6 years, he said. The programme aims to provide attractive incentive support to companies […]

Dir SHD hands over Sheep Unit to disaster affected Breeder

JAMMU: Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu, Krishan Lal today handed over a Sheep Unit of 20 Does to Abdul Rashid of Sarote under the Scheme “Support to Breeder in case of Natural Disaster & Emergencies (Compensation)” in lieu of livestock lost during disaster. The members of the Panchayat including Sarpanch, Geeta Kumari were also present. […]

Horticulture dept holds awareness, training camp organised at Handwara

SRINAGAR: A mega awarenesstraining camp was organised at Town Hall Handwara, District Kupwara by the Department of Horticulture. Director General Horticulture Kashmir Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (JKAS) was the Chief Guest of the function. Besides the Department of Horticulture other line department’s viz. Kisan Vikas Kendra Kupwara, Horticulture (P&M), also participated in the camp. Chairman Municipal […]