Farming
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90842,480 farmers, daily wagers died by suicide in 2019, reveals NCRB data
Srinagar: In a sharp increase of around 6 per cent from the previous year, close to 42,480 farmers and daily wagers died...
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‘We are struggling to find buyers this year’: Qurbani Market hit by uncertainty
The impact of the Pandemic, the following lockdown and the subsequent economic slowdown on the Qurbani market and the people related to...
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The organic vegetable gardens of Dal Lake, Kashmir
The Kashmir region depends on neighbouring areas for its vegetable supply. Srinagar city, which earlier was self sufficient, now imports vegetables from...
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KCCI delegation meets farmers affected by early winter snow, evaluates damage in South Kashmir
Srinagar: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry lead by it’s President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad on Sunday, visited Kulgam,...
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KCCI delegation meets Chief Secy, discusses fruit growers’ woes, taxing and city masterplan
Srinagar: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) led by it’s President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad on Saturday met...
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‘Horticulture key to JK’s economic growth’
Jammu: Terming Horticulture as the backbone of state’s economy, Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Abdul Ghani Kohli today said the...
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Maharashtra farmers call off protests after govt agrees to 2 out of 9 demands
The gruelling 200-km, six-day ‘Long Kisan March’ by close to 50,000 farmers finally ended on a positive note, with the Maharashtra government...
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Massive farmers’ rally walks 180km from Nasik to Mumbai, demand higher prices, loan waivers
Mumbai: Close to 50,000 farmers assembled in Mumbai protesting and demanding higher crop prices. Many farmers have been in debt, and despite...
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Commissioner Secretary APD flags off farmers groups for Inter-State training
Jammu: Four Groups of 150 farmers from different districts of Jammu Division were flagged off by Commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Muhmmad...
