Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a Rs 65 crore insurance payout, a Rs 100 crore Clean Plant Centre, and a roadmap to make Uttarakhand India's horticulture capital at Gauchar event.
Trichy's Tropical Butterfly Conservatory near Srirangam will welcome visitors on a local holiday this Tuesday, aligning with Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations. The decision aims to accommodate the influx of devotees.
A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.
A Navy Lieutenant Commander was arrested in Visakhapatnam for assaulting a traffic sub-inspector after being questioned for drunk and rash driving. Read the full details of the incident.
Patna police traced missing Block Technology Manager Aaryma Dipti within 24 hours. She had gone to Saran to surprise a friend for her birthday without informing family. Read the full story.
Delhi government appoints District Magistrates for three new districts—Patel Nagar, Sarita Vihar, and Model Town—as part of a major administrative overhaul to improve governance. Learn the key appointments and implications.
Kashmir's apple growers face mounting losses from climate shocks, but the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana fails to provide a safety net. Discover the data and design hurdles crippling horticulture insurance.
Palamu district establishes a dedicated census cell with nodal officer and master trainers for the upcoming digital census operations in Jharkhand. Learn about the key appointments and two-stage process.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur condemns the Centre's decision to slash import duty on NZ apples from 50% to 25%, warning it threatens the state's Rs 5,000-crore apple economy.
Trichy district sets up special voter facilitation camps on four days for corrections in the electoral roll. Ensure your name is correctly listed before the Jan 1, 2026 qualifying date.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation initiates major green patch development and beautification work at 24 locations to enhance city aesthetics and environmental balance before the New Year.
Panjab University inaugurated its 16th Chrysanthemum Exhibition, showcasing 4,200 plants. VC Renu Vig launched the 5-day floral event promoting environmental awareness.
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
ICAR-NRCB Trichy's Farmers' Day highlighted AI, IoT for banana cultivation. Over 800 attended, discussing tech adoption & value addition to boost India's horticultural output. Read more.
Odisha's rooftop gardening initiative struggles in Jeypore with only 18 households enrolled. Lack of awareness and technical guidance cited as major hurdles. Read more.
A major coconut development workshop in Udupi's Kundapur taluk on Jan 12 will showcase tech, products & incentives for farmers. Learn about robotic harvesters, value addition & more.
BARC announces Scientific Officer recruitment for 2026 via OCES/DGFS. Engineering & Science grads can apply online by Jan 21, 2026. Get Rs 74,000 stipend during training.
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, shines at the 50th Delhi Rose Festival, winning 17 awards. Discover how their garden stole the show!
Tamil Nadu Information Commission appoints Nagercoil Municipal Commissioner as PIO after repeated failures by officials to attend hearings, sending a strong message on RTI compliance.
The 38th Chrysanthemum Show in Chandigarh concluded as a zero-waste event, featuring vibrant floral displays, eco-stalls, and cultural performances. Read about the prize ceremony and sustainable initiatives.
Himachal Pradesh High Court imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on horticulture officials for failing to implement a tribunal's order on a daily wager's regularisation for nearly a decade. Details inside.
Pune district gears up for vote counting of 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats on Sunday. 914 staff deployed with tight security. Get the latest updates here.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets Union ministers, seeking funds for Polavaram link, metro rail, ports, and a ₹41,000 crore horticulture package. Details inside.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
The All India Winter Rose Show returns to Delhi on Dec 20-21. At 99, horticulture legend Kuldeep Saddy, who tended gardens for PMs, shares his timeless passion for roses and the event's highlights.
Patna High Court directs Bihar govt to detail infrastructure for mango, litchi exports. Agriculture officials must submit export data. Next hearing on January 29. #Bihar #Horticulture
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
Bhagalpur's agriculture department is creating a digitised farmers' registry with unique IDs and geo-mapping to simplify access to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, subsidies, and bank loans. Learn how to enroll.