Farmers seek drought relief package
A delegation of farmers headed by Karan Singh general secretary of Kissan Union Samba met Tehsildar Samba and appraised him about the problems faced by the farmers due to prevailing drought. He also
A delegation of farmers headed by Karan Singh general secretary of Kissan Union Samba met Tehsildar Samba and appraised him about the problems faced by the farmers due to prevailing drought. He also
The forest Minister's announcement to put a blanket ban on the extraction of even dry timber trees from the forests on selective basis does not appear to be a sound decision in view of the past
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has forumulated a Drought Action Plan to combat the prevailing drought situation in the Kashmir valley, the Assembly was informed on Thursday. Water tanker service is
Treating agriculture as a priority sector to boost the State's sagging economy, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is embarking on a new agriculture policy in the near future that would focus on
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said a comprehensive sewerage project for Srinagar would be soon formulated for the World Bank funding. In addition many other drainage schemes have also been
The three member committee headed by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Parvez Dewan, constituted to identify un-authorised constructions and encroachments in the green belt and adjacent areas of Dal
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,
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today called for preservation of Kashmir's majestic Chinar and said that his government would promote plantation of this unique tree which has cherished history
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
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