Himachal farmer Hariman Sharma selected for Padma Shri revolutionised apple cultivationHariman Sharma, a farmer from Himachal Pradesh, has developed an innovative apple variety, 'HRMN 99,' that thrives in warmer conditions and...
26 Jan, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
6 career paths to pursue after a degree in BotanyGreen careers are expanding, and a BSc in Botany can lead to roles like environmental consultant, plant pathologist, horticulturist, forest...
24 Dec, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
GST Council recommends reduction of GST on carton boxes from 18 pc to 12 pcIndustries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, representing the State, thanked the council for taking the decision unanimously on the proposal o...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
Karnataka announces Covid relief package of Rs 1,111 crore to help low income groupsChief minister BS Yediyurappa announced the relief package after a meeting with his cabinet colleagues and said that the amount will be dir...
19 May, 2021, 01.51 PM IST
This city startup helps you grow organic veggiesOne can get some area on startup’s farm, ask farmers to grow crops they need.
12 Feb, 2018, 10.34 AM IST
The Lalbagh Flower Show which began in 1900s was inspired by the Chelsea Flower ShowThe aim of the show was to educate people and showcase the botanical riches of the garden.
25 Jan, 2018, 11.54 AM IST
When horticulturist Krumbiegel's granddaughter visited Bengaluru to see her ancestors' creationKrumbiegel was the brain behind the imaginatively conceived flower sequences around Lalbagh.
17 Jan, 2017, 11.18 AM IST
Apple cultivation supports over 1.7 lakh families: Himachal Pradesh governmentThe diverse agro-climatic conditions, topographical variations and well drained soils favoured cultivation of temperate to subtropical frui...
18 Jul, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
'Mango Man' names new hybrid variety as 'NaMo Aam'The orchard has about a century-old prized tree, on which he started working in 1987 to develop the craft of growing different varieties on...
06 May, 2015, 06.27 PM IST
Horticulturist effects cardamom bumper growth in hamlet, triggers local economyLikha Maj had started horticulture activities in 1993 to encourage the locals to tap vast horticulture potential through AGUN to become sel...
14 Apr, 2015, 01.31 PM IST
Government to provide free seeds to farmers in Uttarakhand"A seed kit will be provided for free to all farmers and horticulturists and a 75% subsidy will be given to farmers who want to grow turmer...
11 Apr, 2015, 04.34 PM IST
Efforts should be made to make Himachal fruit bowl of country: CM Virbhadra SinghHe said that agriculture and horticulture sectors are contributing 14.4% towards the GDP of the state which ranked eleventh in the country ...
01 Dec, 2014, 11.58 PM IST
- N Rangasamy calls for innovative practices in the farm sector
Chief Minister N Rangasamy has called for innovative practices in the farm sector and stressed on the importance of dynamic research.
14 Aug, 2012, 01.16 PM IST
- HP govt demands Rs 121 cr for road project
Himachal Pradesh government has demanded the Planning Commission grant Rs 121 crore for a road project.
29 Jul, 2011, 04.16 PM IST
- Look for a li'l bit of Kerala in Arab's 'designer backyard'
Vast stretches of desert in the Middle East have begun to beckon the greens in the sub-continent.
06 Sep, 2008, 01.10 AM IST
- Ellaqi Dehati Bank to support tourism industry in J&K
Ellaqi Dehati Bank (EDB), one of the oldest banks in Jammu and Kashmir, has stepped in to support tourism in the state by facilitating loan...
26 Jul, 2008, 01.46 PM IST
- Horticulturists may get subsidy for replanting
The APEDA) proposed replanting programme for the floriculture sector could be brought under the ambit of the National Horticulture Mission ...
29 Oct, 2007, 03.16 AM IST