IFS officer spots African tree in India, its unusual name sparks memories of Delhi’s Sunder Nursery. The trees seeds are loved by rhinos and hipposAn unusual African tree, known locally as Jhad Fanoos or Balam Kheera, has captured attention in Delhi with its striking maroon blossoms. I...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- As Onam approaches, barren lands turn flower farms: The success story of Kerala's Kattakkada
Marigold farms have grown across 60 acres of barren lands in Kattakada Assembly Constituency, located about 25 km from Thiruvananthapuram, ...
08 Aug, 2023, 02.49 PM IST
Congress reminds BJP of Nehru’s stand on indian flag; BJP hits back, says lotus is national flowerThe opposition party said it was typical of the prime minister and his party to go to any extent to promote themselves. “Over 70 years ago,...
09 Nov, 2022, 11.41 PM IST
'Shocking': Congress slams BJP for lotus featuring in G20 logoAccording to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the G20 Logo draws inspiration from the vibrant colours of India's nat...
09 Nov, 2022, 01.59 PM IST
PM Modi backed Abe's gesture to Manmohan Singh, ensured 'No Objection' on timeModi was apprised of the conversation, following which, according to the note, he instructed that "we may convey GoI's no-objection to Japa...
05 Oct, 2022, 12.16 AM IST
Pathankot attack: Lt Colonel Niranjan laid to rest with full state honoursHe was accorded full military honours, including gun salute as Army personnel sounded the bugle.
14 Jul, 2018, 01.50 PM IST
German Co Gala Kerzen buys majority in Ramesh FlowersThe acquisition, the first inbound M&A deal in the export flowers space, will help the German firm expand in to the South Asian market.
27 Mar, 2018, 11.45 AM IST
- Environment Ministry working to fetch minor forest produce
The Environment Ministry is moving ahead with its efforts to ensure a minimum support price for minor forest produce such as bamboo and ten...
21 Apr, 2011, 04.58 AM IST
- Why flowers bloom late in Kerala and birds breed early
Cassia fistula, or the kani konna, the yellow flower associated with Vishu celebrations in Kerala, bloomed so late last year that it couldn...
05 Dec, 2009, 03.31 AM IST
- Flower exporters feel the heat of global slowdown
The global flower export market, which is just over Rs 300 crore, has come down by 15-20% this year owing to global recession. With fertili...
29 Jul, 2008, 02.57 AM IST
- Flower exports may fall 20% this year
The Rs 300-crore flower export market is likely to shrink 15-20% this year owing to global recession. With fertiliser costs also doubling, ...
24 Jul, 2008, 01.35 AM IST
- WTO panel spikes US stand on Indian shrimps
A dispute settlement panel of the World Trade Organisation has ruled in favour of India stating that conditions imposed on export of shrimp...
06 Mar, 2008, 01.29 AM IST
- Take Pakistan off FEMA negative list with security approval: Jairam Ramesh
Union Minister of State for Commerce, Jairam Ramesh, today called for allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Pakistan by removing th...
18 Jan, 2008, 09.47 PM IST
- Jairam Ramesh slams Sunil Mittal for his outcry against BSNL
Sunil Mittal's remarks against BSNL and MTNL have evoked sharp reaction from the government, with Jairam Ramesh slamming the telecom czar. ...
08 Nov, 2007, 06.08 PM IST
- APEDA to set up infra for storage of bananas in country
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA) will set up infrastructure for storage of bananas in key clu...
29 Oct, 2007, 05.00 PM IST
- Pak rejects 5 of 14 items on India LoC trade list
Pakistan has rejected five items out of the 14 proposed by India for consideration for trade across the Line of Control (LoC).
24 Oct, 2007, 03.52 AM IST
- Coffee growers may soon get rain insurance cover
The world’s first coffee-specific rainfall insurance scheme will be operationalised immediately by the Agriculture Insurance Company of Ind...
27 Mar, 2007, 12.16 AM IST