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J&K imports genetically modified Trout fish seed from Denmark after 119 years

Srinagar, Jan 20 (UNI) First in India, Jammu and Kashmir has imported genetically modified Rainbow Trout Seed from Denmark after 119 years to boost annual production from 500 to 5000 tonnes over the next five years.
Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Department Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon on Saturday said that the seed will be reared up to brood in the facility and then it will be distributed among fish farmers and other hatcheries of the department.
“We can now produce table size fishes of this variety within 12 to 14 months in comparison to 24 months earlier. It will boost the production and revenue of farmers. J&K state is blessed with abundant fresh water resources which is favorable for rainbow trout fish. It is our endeavor to tap the local potential for lessening the import bill of state on food products,” he said.
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J&K: One more militant shot dead in Kulgam , toll mounts to 3

08 May 2024 | 11:11 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (UNI) Security forces on Wednesday neutralised one more militant in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, taking the toll in the gun battle that erupted Monday night to 3.
Three militants including the top most local wanted commander Basit Dar of the “The Resistance Front' (TRF), an organisation believed to be a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, were killed on Tuesday in a gun battle at Redwani Payeen Kulgam
Sources said a joint team of security forces established a fresh contact with a hiding militant on Wednesday during continued searches at Redwani Payeen area of Kulgam as they had inputs about three militants in the house and out of them two were killed on Tuesday.

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Badal, Majithia responsible for SAD's pathetic condition: Ravinder Singh

08 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Chandigarh, May 8 (UNI) President of Akali Dal 1920 and former Punjab Assembly Speaker Ravinder Singh on Wednesday alleged that the Sikh community is suffering the consequences of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's "wrong policies".

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New Delhi was ready to provide anything less than freedom to J&K in 1996: Claims Farooq

New Delhi was ready to provide anything less than freedom to J&K in 1996: Claims Farooq

08 May 2024 | 10:51 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (UNI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday claimed that New Delhi was ready to provide anything less than freedom to people of Jammu and Kashmir in 1996.

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‘Design Your Degree’ prog acts as catalyst for advancing academic programs: Prof Dinesh Singh

‘Design Your Degree’ prog acts as catalyst for advancing academic programs: Prof Dinesh Singh

08 May 2024 | 10:48 PM

Jammu, May 8 (UNI) Highlighting the transformative potential of the ‘Design Your Degree’ programme in reshaping educational paradigms and aligning seamlessly with the objectives of the National Education Policy, Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, Higher Education Council, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, said on Wednesday that it acts as a catalyst for advancing academic programmes by strategically implementing innovative approaches.

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HP: IT Department raids warehouse at Kangra

08 May 2024 | 10:44 PM

Kangra, May 8 (UNI) The Income Tax Department raided the warehouse of a businessman at Birta on the outskirts of Kangra town on Wednesday.

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