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Abdul Ahad Wani’s innovative project sets stage for agricultural transformation; urges youth to join ‘lucrative’ venture Pampore: In a groundbreaking move, a 74-year-old man has transformed arable land for cultivating Kashmirs renowned water-dwelling delicacy, Lotus stem (Nadru), on a one-kanal plot. Abdul Ahad Wani, a retired government employee of Animal Husbandry and resident of Khunmoh Panthachowk, Srinagar, has embarked on a groundbreaking

Haji Shafi Basu elected Vice President Pampore: Idara Auqaf Islamia Trust Pampore conducted elections for its new body, resulting in the re-election of Adv Mohammad Maqbool Shah as the President and Haji Mohammad Shafi Basu as the Vice President for the next two years. The election, held at Khankah-e-Moula Pampore, witnessed active participation from senior members of the Auqaf Committee and

In a momentous step toward community development and environmental stewardship, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (YBSY) was officially inaugurated in the Balhama area of Srinagar district. The launch, spearheaded by DDC member Er Aijaz Hussain and Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mukhtar Ahmad, witnessed the active participation of BDO Saima Ahad and other officials, besides all line departments, PRI members, senior citizens

Two brothers from Pampore successfully cultivate saffron inside a room, showcase innovative, financially rewarding approach Pampore: Seeing the popularity and profitability of Indoor Saffron, two young brothers in the Lethpora area of Pampore have successfully cultivated saffron inside a room, showcasing an innovative and financially rewarding approach. This method provides a feasible option for individuals without access to traditional farmland. They

Vice Chancellor assures support, offers access to university’s facilities Pampore: Aamir Mushtaq, a talented 9th-grade student from Government Boys Higher Secondary School Khrew Pampore, showcased his groundbreaking solar grass cutter machine to the Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof Dr Nazir Ahmad Ganaie. A resident of Khrew Pampore, Aamir Mushtaqs innovation has the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices, particularly in terms of cost-effectiveness.

Pampore: In a determined move to tackle power theft, the Power Development Department, Sub Division Pampore, has launched a crackdown in Saffron Town Pampore and surrounding areas of Electric Division Awantipora. The campaign, spearheaded by Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) PDD Javaid Ahmad Tak, and Junior Engineer (JE) Pampore Haamid Wani, aims to address the escalating concerns related to power pilferage in

Officials appeal for eco-tourism development for Chatlam Wetland – home to over 50,000 birds Pampore: The serene landscapes of the four Pampore Wetlands have become the temporary abode for over one lakh migratory birds. This mesmerizing congregation of avian visitors has been warmly embraced by the local community, marking their arrival as a harmonious celebration of natures abundance. Parvaiz Yousuf, the Director

Pampore: In the current year, a significant rise in Saffron stigma cultivation has been observed at the India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo Pampore, contributing to optimistic prospects for the Saffron industry in the near future. Officials at the IIKSTC Dusoo said that the current season has witnessed a yield three to four times greater than the previous year,

Pampore: In a notable achievement, a team from Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Middle School Kakapora in Pulwama district is gearing up to showcase their talent on a national platform. Comprising eight students, a dedicated teacher serving as a scriptwriter and another as a director, the team has earned the prestigious opportunity to present a science drama/skit at the

Initiative taken under HADP, with special emphasis on promoting niche crops Pampore: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with the Government of India, has taken a significant step towards sustainable agriculture with the initiation of an awareness and input distribution program focused on the cultivation of Shallot, locally known as Pran. This initiative falls under the broader framework