The winter of 1984 and 1985 saw little precipitation. Majority of the apple plants in lower Kotgarh, Karsog and Rajgarh had dried up in those two years. The current situation is even worse, apple ...

Manali, a popular hill station nestled in Himachal Pradesh, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and ...

The region witnessed a significant rain deficit in January, with only 4.8 mm of rainfall recorded against the normal 54.9 mm, marking a 91.3% shortfall. This is the second consecutive month of ...

Nestled in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Kasol is a charming town that draws travelers with its stunning natural ...

Imagine the sparkle in your child’s eyes as they step off the plane into a world of wonder, ready to embark on a birthday adventure they will never forget. Traveling for a birthday is more than just a ...

Himachal Pradesh, known as the fruit bowl of India, has been witnessing decrease in apple production. In 2024 2.09 crore boxes of apples were produced, in 2023 it was 2.11 crore boxes, in 2022 ...

Padma Shri does matter but was not sure if I would get it, says Hariman Sharma, 70, a Himachal Pradesh resident who was selected for the award for growing HRMN-99 apple in the summer temperature of 40 ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

Hariman Sharma, once mocked for his idea of apple cultivation in the lower parts of Himachal Pradesh — an area known for oranges and mangoes — has now been honoured with the prestigious Padma ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 30 people are dead and many more injured in a stampede Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to bathe in a sacred river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in ...