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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu & Kashmir and prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to develop J&K as a hub of horticulture," the LG said. ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh has suffered a loss of Rs 700 crore so far due to the rain-related calamities and cloudburst, and 69 people have died, 110 have been injured, and 37 are still missing. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State government has decided to provide Rs 5,000 per month as house rent to affected families whose homes have been damaged. He also added that the concerned SDMs have been directed to provide food supplies to the affected people. Sukhu stated that ...Read More >
Shimla: Saying that this week's heavy rainfall and multiple cloudbursts have left 69 dead and 37 missing in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday stated the extensive damage to houses and fields was in the Seraj and Dharampur areas of Mandi district. The government has decided to provide Rs 5,000 per month as rent to affected families whose houses have been damaged and are living in rented accommodation. He said the SDMs concerned have been directed to provide food supplie ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 4 (UNI) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today described Kashmir as the 'crown jewel of India' and 'heaven on earth', saying its people are eagerly waiting to welcome fellow countrymen without fear or hesitation. " I have been in Srinagar since yesterday, among the people, feeling the cool breeze, the earthy fragrance of the soil, and the unmatched warmth of the locals. This land fills the heart with love. Truly, Kash ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leade ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Jul 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leadership o ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described agriculture as the backbone of the Union Territory's economy and identity. He also called on the region's youth, especially budding scientists and agri-graduates, to drive a new era of innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the 6th Convocation of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) in Srinagar, Omar highlighted that over 70 per cent of Jammu and Kashmir's population is d ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 4 (PTI) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday appealed to the general public to visit Jammu and Kashmir, the region recently hit by several terror killings. "I want to tell my citizens that the people here are waiting to welcome with their hearts filled with love and warmth. So, come here without fear and set a new example of love and brotherhood." Chouhan said, according to a press statement. The agriculture and rural development minister was speaking to reporters on th ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 4 (UNI) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today described Kashmir as the 'crown jewel of India' and 'heaven on earth', saying its people are eagerly waiting to welcome fellow countrymen without fear or hesitation. "I have been in Srinagar since yesterday, among the people, feeling the cool breeze, the earthy fragrance of the soil, and the unmatched warmth of the locals. This land fills the heart with love. Truly, Kashmir ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the State Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday, said a statement from the Ministry of Rural Development. Speaking at a press conference later, Chouhan emphasised that a developed Jammu & Kashmir is crucial to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. Several important d ...Read More >
Kuppam (Chittoor district): Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called on pulp industries and processing units to immediately step up and procure mangoes from farmers. At a high-level meeting held at his residence in Kuppam on Thursday, Naidu assured farmers that the state government was committed to protecting their interests and would also provide necessary assistance to industries to keep the supply chain moving. The meeting brought together mango farmers, industry representatives, and go ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the State Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday, said a statement from the Ministry of Rural Development. Speaking at a press conference later, Chouhan emphasised that a developed Jammu & Kashmir is crucial to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. Several important d ...Read More >
MUMBAI - India's regulator has restrained Jane Street Group from accessing the local securities market, dealing a severe hit to the US trading firm that generated more than US$2.3 billion (S$2.9 billion) in net revenue from equity derivatives in the South Asian nation in 2024. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said it would seize 48.4 billion rupees (S$722 million) from Jane Street, which it claimed is the total amount of unlawful gains made by the fund, according to the order. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a detailed review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the State Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday, said a statement from the Ministry of Rural Development. Speaking at a press conference later, Chouhan emphasised that a developed Jammu & Kashmir is crucial to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. Several important d ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing Marathi-non-Marathi row, a group of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly stormed a man's residence in the Vanaz area of the city on Thursday and threatened to assault him over an objectionable social media post targeting MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The man, identified as Kedar Soman, had reportedly posted a comment on Facebook that MNS workers found offensive and disrespectful to their leader. Enraged by the post, a group o ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 3: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today that the Government will establish a Clean Plant Centre in Kashmir to provide disease-resistant plants to the horticulturists in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a press conference here, the Minister said local horticulture products are facing problems as imported new plants were getting infected by viruses within three to four years of being planted. Click here to watch video " ...Read More >
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present, Chouhan highlighted the near completion of existing allotments and plans for verification of newly identified beneficiaries. SRINAGAR: With chief minister Omar Abdullah sitting next to him, Union minister for agriculture and rural development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a breakthrough, ICAR-CISH scientists have innovated a method to craft mango wine from pulp, extending the fruit's flavour beyond its seasonal availability. Mango wine may now be available throughout the year, even when the mango season is over. The technology developed by ICAR-CISH (Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture) involves preparing mango wine using the pulp of mangoes when fresh fruits are not available. Previously, mango wines were prepared using only the fresh juic ...Read More >
Lucknow: Promising a sensory delight, the much-awaited Mango Mahotsav 2025 is set to enthrall mango lovers, farmers, exporters and culture enthusiasts alike from July 4 to July 6 at Avadh Shilp Gram, Avadh Vihar Yojna.Organised by the department of horticulturethe festival, to be inaugurated by CM Yogi Adityanath, will showcase hundreds of colourful mango varieties carefully selected from orchards across India. From the luscious Dussehri and Langda of Uttar Pradesh to Alphonso, Kesar, and other ...Read More >
Kuppam (Chittoor district): ChiefMinister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday unveiled a broad development plan for Kuppam, promising sweeping changes across healthcare, infrastructure, livelihoods, and governance. Speaking at a public meeting, he said Kuppam would soon stand as a model constituency for the entire state. Naidu announced that 10,393 'golden families' in Kuppam have been identified under the State's P4 (Public-Private-People Partnership) programme. Each family will be linked with a ...Read More >
Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2021 murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was killed during post-election violence in Kankurgachhi. The charge sheet names Beleghata MLA Paresh Pal, Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors Swapan Samaddar and Papiya Ghosh, along with 15 others.In the FIR, Sarkar's mother Madhabi said that on May 2, 2021, eight persons barged into their house at Narkeldanga around 3 pm and started enquiring about her son. The miscr ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 2: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 and 4. During his visit, he will chair high-level meetings and participate in key programmes related to agriculture, rural development, and academia. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On the morning of July 3, Chouhan will hold a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar with senior officials from the Minis ...Read More >
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday jointly chaired a high-level review meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors of Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar. The Union Minister underlined the immense untapped potential in J&K's livestock and fisheries sectors and assured full support from the Centre. "We are here today to listen, understand your challenges, and work together. Where there is scope, there must ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon seque ...Read More >
Nagpur: Dr Dilip Ghosh, director of ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur, was conferred with the prestigious Vasantrao Naik Agriculture Scientist and Literary Award (2025) for his outstanding contributions to the field of agricultural science, particularly in citrus research and development. The award was presented on July 1 by state agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate, during a ceremony held at Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai, on the occasion of 112th birth anniver ...Read More >
Leh, July 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory. This milestone follows the establishment of a unique and dedicat ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriN ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 1: Kashmir is grappling with an unrelenting heatwave, as Srinagar and Qazigund record some of their hottest Junes in decades as Meteorological data reveals that Srinagar experienced its hottest June since 1978, marking the second hottest June on record since systematic temperature observations began in 1892. The city recorded an average maximum temperature of 31.0∞C and a mean minimum of 18.2∞C, resulting in an overall average of 24.6∞C. June 2025 has been a month of record-breaki ...Read More >
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and general secretary of the trade union 'Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch', Praveen Shankar Kapoor, on Tuesday wrote to Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh complaining about the "poor condition" of the historic town and "lack of action by the MLAs and councillors" and seeking directions for its restoration. "The root issue in and around Chandni Chowk is that all MLAs and councillors are from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under whose political patronage encroachments ...Read More >
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