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"Production costs rising but returns falling": Himachal apple growers hit
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Young orchardist Anil Deshta from the Tikkar area of Shimla district told ANI that this year's weather hit production severely. "We were badly affected by excessive rains. The leaves got damaged, and the quality of the apples dropped. Market rates did not even match the production cost. Leaf
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AgriTech 4.0: Making Maharashtra the First AI-Powered Farming State
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 25: Maharashtra has long stood at the forefront of India's agricultural transformation. From its sugarcane belts to its flourishing horticulture clusters, the state has been a driver of national food security. With the launch of the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029,
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Himachal CM addresses House of Lords, invites global investors to explore
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In his address, the Chief Minister invited global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy, responsible tourism, horticulture, IT, and wellness sectors in Himachal Pradesh. He highlighted the state's 100 per cent literacy rate, along with its strong foundation of trust and resilien
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Himachal Pradesh: Apple season records higher market arrivals despite dama
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per the release, through Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. (HPMC), procurement has crossed 55,000 metric tonnes, which is more than double compared to last year. To facilitate this, HPMC has set up 274 collection centres, where apple procureme
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"Government should have taken this seriously": Mehbooba Mufti questions de
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"All governments know that the horticulture industry is the backbone of J&K. Omar Abdullah called up (Union Minister) Nitin Gadkari today, but he could have done this 15 days back too. Government should have taken this seriously," Mufti told reporters.
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Himachal Min says restoration ongoing, pegs losses at ₹4,500 cr; calls PM'
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jagat Singh Negi on Friday said that despite continuous restoration work after this year's devastating monsoon and floods, several roads and public utilities remain disrupted.
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99 per cent of stranded Manimahesh pilgrims rescued, 17 dead this year: Hi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that 99 per cent of pilgrims stranded during the Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba district have been rescued after torrential rains and floods forced suspension of the pilgrimage.
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Himachal Govt relaxes MGNREGA norms to expedite repair of damaged rural in
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the State has suffered a massive loss due to cloudbursts, incessant rains, flash floods, and landslides, which have severely impacted agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and rural infrastructure. He assured that the Government is committed
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Women in Pauri Garhwal's Kot block cultivate lilies, script self-reliance
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Twenty-two poly houses have been built in the Kot block through the joint efforts of the Horticulture Department, Gramothan Project, and NHLM. In the first phase, women's groups have planted Oriental and Dashing Star variety bulbs imported from Holland in eight polyhouses.
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303 dead, 625 roads blocked; State has announced "best relief package duri
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Heavy rainfall and floods have caused widespread devastation across Himachal Pradesh, severely impacting roads, electricity, and water supply in several districts. Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday said the monsoon remained "very active" over
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Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO makes surprise visit to PWD offices in
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Public Works Minister S Harbhajan Singh ETO has inspected the Departmental Quality Control Cell, Provincial Division, Construction Division, Horticulture Sub-Division Mohali offices at the PWD complex located in the Industrial Area of SAS Nagar, Mohali.
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Death toll due to rains in Himachal since mid-June reaches 229
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost.
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