Himachal Signs Up For Rs 321 Cr Japan Funded Crop Diversification Project
byShimla: A tripartite agreement was signed on Thursday between the governments of Japan, Himachal Pradesh and the union government at Delhi for implementation of…
Agriculture
Rare medicinal mushroom successfully cultivated in Himachal
bySolan: A breakthrough was achieved in cultivation of a rare mushroom by Indian Council of Agricultural Research after it was successfully able to grow…
Changer irrigation scheme in Himachal nears completion, Shahnehar hits snags
byShimla: With the state holding potential of less than one percent of its area being brought under major or medium irrigation schemes, the Rs…
IIT Mandi to develop voice based information service for Himachal farmers
byShimla: Agriculture department and Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi have tied up to provide extension services to farmers through mobile phones. Secretary agriculture Ram…
Himachal High Court Stays Monkey Cull
byShimla: The Himachal High Court on Thursday stayed the government’s decision of issuing permits to farmers for shooting monkeys that have been destroying crops….
Parala Fruit Market Yard in Himachal Faces Financial Constraints
byChief Minister Dhumal seeks central funding for the ambitious project announced with much fanfare Shimla: Financial constraints have come in the way for setting…
Kheti Bachhao Samiti turns man-animal conflict in Himachal into a rural poll issue
byPeoples Action Group to represent farmers in court in monkey cull case Shimla: With Peoples Action Group, representing the farmers lobby, having moved court…
Monkey Cull – Himachal High Court Issues Notice To Wildlife Warden
byShimla: Himachal High Court on Saturday served notice on state Chief Wildlife Warden, the state government, union government and Animal Welfare Board of India…
Parle, Patanjli Yogpeeth to buy HPMC apple juice concentrate
byShimla: Facing stiff competition from Chinese companies, HP Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corp (HPMC) has been able to secure orders from Parle Agro…
Thind’s gross mismanagement financially undermined Himachal carton factory – Bragta
byShimla: Stung by former BS Thind, a former ADGP, holding a recent sale of a government owned carton factory’s plant machinery as a sellout,…