Udhampur/Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News) –To give phillip to horizontal expansion of saffron cultivation in non- traditional areas of Jammu province, four saffron trials cum demonstration plots of 06 marlas each were laid out by SKUAST-K in collaboration with department of Agriculture Udhampur under National Saffron Mission (NSM) in Meer area of Panchari Block […]
Flowers for aesthetics; for wealth too
The vale of Kashmir , famously known world over as a basket of flowers is catching up rapidly with production of flowers for commercial purposes as well. New and existing varieties of flowers having tremendous overseas and local market are being cultivated in various parts of this beautiful valley for bringing in prosperity for the […]
Omar reiterates commitment for empowered Panchayat Raj
LASSIPORA (PULWAMA)/Srinagar, November 07(Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the total empowerment of Panchayat Raj in the State is his commitment adding that he would continue to work to translate his initiative of holding Panchayat elections in the State after a long period of 30 years into a reality of 3-tier Panchayat […]
Annual Kissan Mela in Leh
Leh, September 22 (Scoop News)-The Annual Vegetable cum Fruit Exhibition (Kissan Mela) organized today in Leh as a joint venture by the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments under Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA). The Executive Councilor Agriculture and Rural Development, Sonam Dorjey inaugurated the exhibition wherein apart from traditional agriculture products, different varieties of high quality […]
Agriculture mainstay of JK’s economy:Omar
Jammu, April 19 (Scoop News) – Describing agriculture and allied activities mainstay of State’s economy, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday called for a holistic approach to ensure integrated development of agriculture and welfare of the large population associated with it. Chairing the 2nd meeting of Kissan Advisory Board here, the Chief Minister said […]
JK CM opens Kashmir tulip garden
Srinagar, March 29 (Scoop News) – Expressing optimism for productive tourism season this year, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday emphasized the need for up to the mark preparedness to receive tourists and extend best service to them. “Jammu and Kashmir State is a tourist state where the development and growth of tourism has direct bearing […]