J&K Govt. calls for scientific farming
In order to improve the economic profile in Jammu and Kashmir, the State government has stressed the need for adopting scientific methods in crop cultivation. High-yielding varieties of seeds and
In order to improve the economic profile in Jammu and Kashmir, the State government has stressed the need for adopting scientific methods in crop cultivation. High-yielding varieties of seeds and
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today announced in the legislative assembly that Rs 32 crore would be provided under National Calamity Relief Fund to the drought-hit farmers. He observed that
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today assured the legislative assembly that the government would consider relief package in form of ration to the drought-hit areas where 100% loss has been
The J&K state contains more than 2,500 plant species used in Indian System of Medicinal Plants ot of which 45 to 50 species are on the verge of extinction. The statistics were divulged by speakers
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has proposed a novel plan to promote tourism in Changthang in the name of Eco-tourism, which has the Government of India's advocacy
A writ petition has been filed in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking a direction to make HIV tests mandatory before marriage. The petition, filed by the Society for Health, Environment,
Stepping ahead towards framing a contingency plan for management of mass casualities during disaster situations, for Jammu region, a workshop on 'Contingency plans for disasters' held on the subject
Minister for Forests, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sofi has stressed the need for changing the mindset of people involved in the forest development agencies (FDAs) in Jammu through exposure, visits and other
Forest Protection Force personnel in Rajouri, Jammu, has seized huge haul of illicit forest produce. A case has been registered with the authorised officer (DFO, Rajouri). A large number of seizures
Minister for Forests and Environment, of J&K, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sofi stressed the need for sustained and need based development, without compromising enviromental aspects. He was releasing the first
While there has been a steep decline in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kashmir in the past decade, a different breed of foreign visitors is thronging the Valley this year. The number of
During the Gulf War 1, the average temperature in Bahrain dropped by seven degrees due to smoke clouds, more than 80% of Kuwait's livestock died and black snow was spotted in Gulmarg in Kashmir. This
Nabard has disbursed a sum of Rs 189 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for rebuilding the state's rural infrastructure. The bank has provided credit to the tune of Rs 140.07 crore to various branches of
Saying that J&K is bestowed with vast potential in horticulture and medicinal plants, the Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Abdul Aziz Zargar today announced to develop Marhel belt in Samba
Over Rs 8.80 crore have been released under Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-plan for the implementation of various schemes for the development of Gujjars and Bakerwals during the last
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to introduce a crop insurance scheme this year for the benefit of farmers, the Agriculture Minister, Mr Abdul Aziz Zargar, said. The insurance scheme
According to Health Officer SMC, ban on the use of polythene bags has been imposed in the Srinagar Municipal Corporation limits with effect from May 1st, 2003. Any shopkeeper or dealer found selling
Asserting that the coalition government would break the land mafia in Jammu and Kashmir, State Revenue Minister Hakim Mohammad Yasin said Government had decided to take back all 'nazool' and State
A high level team, headed by the Finance Minister, Mr Muzaffar Hussain Beig, will leave for Delhi shortly for finalising the Annual Plan for Jammu and Kashmir. On several occasions in the recent
On the eve of the Prime Minister's visit to Jammu and Kashmir the Central Government has issued a "progress report" of the projects that form part of the economic package for the State that he