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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) seeds
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Horticulture in Kashmir
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is three administrative regions, i.e. Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The state is divided into 5 physiographic regions i.e. Trans Himalayas, Greater Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, Shiwaliks and Plains which have been further divided into 9 landforms and they are enumerated below:
- Glaciers
- Hills and Plateaus of Trans-Himalayas
- Hills of Greater Himalayas
- Hills of Lesser Himalayas
- Hill of Shiwaliks
- Narrow Valleys
- Broad Valleys
- Piedmont Plains
- Alluvial Plains
The Geo-agroclimatic
diversity of the Kashmir offers vast potential for cultivating various
kinds and varieties of fruits throughout its length and breadth. The state of Kashmir has four distinct Agro Climatic Zones i.e.
Sub-tropical, Intermediate (Sub-temperate),
Temperate and Cold Arid Zone. Such an orientation of fruit growing to this
varied type of climate formed the corner stone of strategy for development of
Horticulture in the state of Kashmir.
Kashmir which is famous for the cultivation of temperate
fruits like apple, pear, cherry, plum, apricort, peach, almond, walnut, Kiwi-Actinide
fotidae, Pecannut, Strwberry, Zaitoon-Olea europaea, Olive, Hazelnut, Goji
berry, Sea Buckthorn etc.
The Jammu
and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction
Centre-JKMPIC, is a pioneer institution to start cultivation of important
indigenous medicinal plants and introduce many from other parts of the world. A
preliminary study on cultivation of medicinal plants in Jammu and Kashmir was from this institution.
Planting/seed
materials are always available for research purpose:
For more details:-
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
R&D division : Sonamarag (Kashmir)
Ph: (Resi) 01933-223705
Mob: 09858986794
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
Friday, February 17, 2012
Kashmiri Prisoner in Kolkata's Guantanamo Bay
State Brutality knows no Frontiers: Kashmiri Prisoner in Kolkata's Guantanamo Bay
Amit Bhattacharyya
Secretary General, Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners(CRPP)
(On 31 October 2010, the Hindustan Times, Kolkata edition
published a front-page report captioned "Kolkata's Guantanamo Bay" where
it was reported that on October 15,when the entire city was celebrating
Saptami during the Pujas, Sheikh Farhat Mehmood, a 29-year-old
Kashmiri under-trial prisoner lodged in Presidency Jail, Kolkata, West
Bengal, was stripped, tortured and kept naked throughout the night in
his cell: Mehboob's offence: he protested against the quality of food
and demanded his basic rights according to jail rule. Following the
'punishment', Farhat observed a two-day hunger-strike in the jail. The
matter was hushed up by the Presidency jail authorities. The picture of
the prisoner in a naked state was published in the paper.
On the next day-1 November-the Bandi Mukti Committee(Committee for the
Release of Prisoners, a human rights forum based in West Bengal)
organized a demonstration against it and took out a procession
comprising about 100 people and went to the Presidency Jail gate and
demonstrated. They were denied permission to meet Farhat. On 2 November
2010, the HindustanTimes, Kolkata edition came out
with another report which I am sending to you all for conveying the
message that state brutality knows no frontiers and that there are many
Guantanamo Bays in 'the land of the largest democracy of the world'
also. Such acts of brutality, sadistic torture, deserve universal
condemnation and should not go unpunished.)
The said report is as follows:
"Protests over Jail Stripping" ht Impact
Kolkata: The jail department initiated a probe on Monday, even as it
denied any incident of stripping of a prisoner inside Presidency Jail.
On Sunday, Hindustan Times reported a case of stripping of Sheikh Farhat
Megmood, a 29-year-old under-trial from Srinagar, inside his solitary
cell on the night of October 15.
The situation has taken a curious turn, with the Srinagar Bar association calling a press conference at the Sadar Court at Lalchowk, Srinagar, on Tuesday to condemn the incident.
"Such incidents should be condemned and the guilty must immediately
be punished. We've called a press conference to highlight the issue",
said Ajaj Dadar, vice-president of the association.
"We've initiated a probe. There's been no torture or stripping. It
may be that, somehow, the inmate took his own pictures on a cell phone
and sent it out", said BD Sharma, ADG(Prisons) at Writers Buildings.
However, Sharma could not clarify several pertinent points. Even if his point is accepted, why would Mehboob strip himself? How could he take his own photograph when he was trying to cover himself with both hands? How could someone enter the cell of a high security prisoner with a cell phone and take his naked picture?
On the question of a cell phone being sneaked into the solitary cell,
Sharma said, "We're looking into it. We have to look after so many
thousand inmates and have just a handful of staff". He, however, said
the department would write to the government to spped up Farhat's trial.
On Monday, human rights organization Bandi Mukti Committee
demonstrated outside Presidency Jail demanding that the jail authorities
stop treating inmates brutally. The organization took out a rally to
protest against the incident. About 100 activists marched to Presidency
Jail and demonstrated against the atrocities.
Chhoton Das, secretary of the committee, said, "We've submitted a deputation to the jail superintendent. We wanted to meet the inmate, but were not allowed. Our main demand is punishment of the person guilty of torturing Mehmood".
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wild flowers of Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants
Introduction Centre-JKMPIC, is a pioneer institution to start cultivation of
important indigenous medicinal plants and introduce many from other parts of
the world. A preliminary study on cultivation of medicinal plants in Jammu and Kashmir was
from this institution. Subsequently lot of work on cultivation and improvement
was done on selected plants by different
scientists and a consolidated account on cultivation and utilization of
these plants was published (Sheikh GULZAAR, 2002 & 2007).
Availability of
Seed/Planting material for research purpose only
(The following seeds and planting material is available for
distribution/purchase for Research institutions, universities, associations and
NGOs)
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ABOUT
OUR SEEDS
The
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-JKMPIC specialises in
seeds and plants that are the backbone of organic and permaculture systems.
These include a wide range of open-pollinated, heirloom medicinal, fruit,
herbal, vegetable seeds, rare edibles, living mulches, green manures and
insectary plants for beneficial insects.
SEED QUALITY
We
specialise in high quality seed with a guaranteed viability and purity and so
we appreciate very much when gardeners let us if know they have an occasional
problem with seed germination. This allows us to further improve our growing
information and triggers additional germination testing to pinpoint any
problems. Germination testing is carried out on a regular basis to check that
the viability of seed is being maintained throughout the year.
OPEN
POLLINATED SEEDS/Non-hybrid
Our
seeds are nearly all open-pollinated and so are able to be grown again from
seed you save yourself. Open-pollinated seeds are genetically diverse treasures
that have been passed on from generation to generation. When you buy and plant
open-pollinated seeds you are helping to protect this valuable resource for the
future.
SEED
SAVING
Saving
open-pollinated (OP) seeds protects our global food heritage.Growing open
pollinated seeds and saving some for next year's crop is a practical and
economical option for home gardeners.
HEIRLOOM
SEEDS
Most
of our open-pollinated seeds are also considered heirloom or heritage seed.
These are herb, flower and vegetable varieties that were bred and handed down
by generations of gardeners and farmers. These varieties have stood the test of
time, gardeners have saved them year after year because they were recognised
for their superior qualities such as great flavour, good yield or disease
resistance.
SEED
PACKING
Our
seeds are packed in simple plain paper, 90 mm x 145 mm, re-sealable packets
with an inner cliplock plastic bag that is also resealable. Our intention is to
avoid as much as possible glossy paper and full-colour printing due to its
greater environmental impact. The paper packets can be composted. The inner
cliplock bag helps greatly to maintain the seed's viability as it resists
moisture far better than just a paper packet alone. Each Packet contains
50-100 seeds.
GROWING INFORMATION
Seed
packets are printed with detailed growing information to help you with
successful seed raising. In addition a free leaflet Successful Seed Raising
Guide is provided with each seed purchase.
SEED
TREATMENT
Please
be aware that much of the seed retailed in South Asia
is chemically treated with fungicides. The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction
Centre does not use chemical treatments, our organic solution to weevils is
diatomaceous earth, the grey, powdery coating on some of our seeds. Sometimes a
hot water seed treatment is worthwhile if you have been having persistent
disease problems.
Effective 01/02/2012 / Due to the
volatility of shortages in the seed markets, Prices can change on a semi daily
bases. Please place your order we will notify you of higher or lower prices on
your purchase date.
For more details:-
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
R&D division : Sonamarag (Kashmir)
Ph: (Resi) 01933-223705
Mob: 09858986794
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
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