‘Growers must focus on quality rather than temporary price trends; improper grading, packing affecting marketability’
Say existing water supply not fit for consumption; appeal MLA Naik to intervene
‘Committee constituted to examine demands; roadmap being worked out’
Protesters allege shortage of doctors, specialists, essential staff
Growers who failed to reserve space struggle to find storage
Assures government will examine employees’ concerns and make efforts to resolve them
Demand formal dialogue, time-bound resolution as strike enters eighth day
‘We were promised statehood after elections, failed even after two years’; CM assures greater focus on Pulwama tourism
Face-off affects functioning of several NHM-supported health programmes, services across J&K
Cite privacy concerns, urge Health Department to ensure trained female technicians remain available
Protesters seek pay parity, job security, social security benefits
Premium apples fetch Rs 1,500–2,000 per box; growers hope to recover last year’s losses; traders caution against premature harvesting
‘We want a written commitment and clear timeline’; political leaders extend support at protest sites; Health Minister urges to call off strike
Govt provides Rs 28,735 per kanal for replanting, Rs 9,000 labour assistance; official says area expected to double this year
Seek pay revision, job security, retirement benefits; cite 18 years of service
Seek Union Health Minister’s intervention as August deadline misses; cite functional services at AIIMS Jammu