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Rapid urbanisation leading to shrinking of Kashmir's agriculture land
The rapid increase in urbanisation and allied infrastructure development activities are causing a shrinking of agricultural land in the Kashmir Valley. Farmers fear that this growing trend of private builders to purchase farmland for building residential colonies would lead to a devastating food crisis in that Kashmir Valley in the coming years. Though the law prevents the use of agricultural land
The rapid increase in urbanisation and allied infrastructure development activities are causing a shrinking of agricultural land in the Kashmir Valley. Farmers fear that this growing trend of private builders to purchase farmland for building residential colonies would lead to a devastating food crisis in that Kashmir Valley in the coming years. Though the law prevents the use of agricultural land
Goombada Guska wins Monmouth Park feature
Goombada Guska drew off in the stretch to win the $100,000 Charles J. Hesse III Handicap at Monmouth Park on Saturday, beating Hermosillo by 4¼ lengths.
Goombada Guska drew off in the stretch to win the $100,000 Charles J. Hesse III Handicap at Monmouth Park on Saturday, beating Hermosillo by 4¼ lengths.
At this spa, watch planes go by
Helsinki: Fancy relaxing in a spa and watching the planes go by? Head for the Helsinki-Vantaa airport where you can savour the facilities for free or pay a fee, depending on the class you are flying
Helsinki: Fancy relaxing in a spa and watching the planes go by? Head for the Helsinki-Vantaa airport where you can savour the facilities for free or pay a fee, depending on the class you are flying
Elephants spread havoc in West Bengal's Bankura District
A herd of 90 elephants entered West Bengal's Bankura District on Thursday, causing loss of life and property.
A herd of 90 elephants entered West Bengal's Bankura District on Thursday, causing loss of life and property.
Notes from the mint
Now that India has Rs, a symbol for the rupee, Gargi Gupta & Manojit Saha trace the fascinating story of how the design of the rupee note has evolved
Now that India has Rs, a symbol for the rupee, Gargi Gupta & Manojit Saha trace the fascinating story of how the design of the rupee note has evolved
70 couples tie nuptial knot at mass marriage ceremony in Andhra Pradesh
About 70 couples tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday (Aug.14). 4).
About 70 couples tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday (Aug.14). 4).
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