Budget 2026: Digital and Climate-Smart Farming Boost
The agriculture sector anticipates significant support in Budget 2026, with expectations for digital and climate-smart farming initiatives to receive a major boost.
The agriculture sector anticipates significant support in Budget 2026, with expectations for digital and climate-smart farming initiatives to receive a major boost.
Bollywood star Preity Zinta names Trishool Bakers as her favorite Indian bakery. Discover this Shimla gem and other must-visit bakeries in the hills.
As the FY27 Budget approaches, agriculture leaders urge increased spending on technology, digital systems and climate-resilient infrastructure to boost productivity and economic contribution.
Industry leaders call for Budget 2026-27 to transform agriculture into an economic growth engine through technology and climate-smart infrastructure, addressing its low productivity.
NHAI provides assistance after building cracks near Shimla bypass tunnel work force evacuation of 15 families. Survey ongoing, compensation announced. Read details.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
Cracks from NH-5 tunnelling force 40 Shimla residents into freezing night. Minister promises compensation as NGT probes project's environmental impact. Details inside.
Shimla's iconic ice skating rink reports a successful season with 24 sessions held so far. Read about the revival, key figures, and future plans for this historic winter sports venue.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
Major cracks appear in a Shimla six-storey building, residents evacuated. Minister blames NHAI tunnel construction for the damage, citing past incidents. Read for details on probe and traffic impact.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands action on basic facilities at Atal Institute, Shimla. Officials face personal summons. Read about the court's directives on roads, parking & more.
A devastating fire has completely destroyed the historic Junga Palace in Shimla. The three-centuries-old heritage structure, once the seat of the Keonthal Princely State, was reduced to ashes. Read the full report on the tragic loss.
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh stage protest at HPMC office, alleging harassment and unfair practices. Demands include immediate action against officials.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from her home in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation. Read for details.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, at the closing of Shimla Winter Carnival, called for united efforts against drug menace. He praised the event's cultural success.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Himachal Pradesh High Court expresses serious concern over safety violations at Shimla Winter Carnival. Read about the court's directives and the government's response.
Light snowfall graces Himachal's higher reaches as thousands of tourists flock for New Year. Shimla's Ridge hosts grand celebrations amid tight security. IMD predicts more snow.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
A physical altercation between a doctor and a patient at Shimla's IGM Hospital was peacefully resolved after both parties apologised and shook hands. Watch the video.
The IGMC Shimla assault dispute is resolved as Dr Raghav Narula and patient Arjun Panwar apologise, ending the doctors' strike. Read the full story of the compromise.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
The IMD forecasts light to moderate rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from December 30 to January 2, ending a prolonged dry spell. Dense fog and cold wave warnings also issued for several districts. Read for full details.