Greening Doda: Plantation drive organised at DC office complex
Doda, December 26,2025 — Under the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Green Drive, the Department of Social Forestry on Thursday organised a plantation drive at the DC Office Complex, Doda, reinforcing the Union Territory’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative was led by Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh (IAS), who planted saplings on […]
Kashmir’s seed vault: SKUAST Wadura saves native crops
Srinagar, October 20, 2025 – In a significant step towards safeguarding Kashmir’s rich agricultural heritage, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Seed Gene Bank at its Faculty of Agriculture campus in Wadura, Sopore. This newly established facility is dedicated to conserving and promoting the region’s indigenous crop varieties, […]
Tiger division, J&K forest dept celebrate Van Mahotsav 2025 with sapling plantation
Jammu, July 15, 2025 – The Indian Army’s Tiger Division, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, marked Van Mahotsav 2025 by organizing a significant tree-planting initiative in Jammu, reinforcing their commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The event, held during the annual week-long Forest Festival (July 1–7), saw personnel from the […]
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa reviews ESZ implementation, calls for timely data submission
Baramulla, June 14, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, chaired a pivotal meeting today to assess the progress of Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) implementation in the district, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust Zonal Master Plan (ZMP) to safeguard its ecological heritage. Held at the DC Office, the meeting underscored the district’s […]