horticulture

New Delhi, March 2 In an effort to combat air pollution, the Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) plans to install water mist spraying systems on 1,000 streetlights across the capital, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday.In the past year, similar projects have been...

Kolkata, March 5 West Bengal is emerging as a model for green development through a combination of circular economy initiatives, expansion of renewable energy, and water conservation programs, Principal Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister & Finance Department, Amit Mitra, said on Thursday...

KATHUA, March 5, 2026: Vikrant Sharma, a young farmer from the Korepunnu village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua, has achieved success in the horticulture sector by cultivating strawberries. Starting with 20,000 plants with support from the Department of Horticulture, he expanded to nearly one...

New Delhi, March 3 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a four-day "Flower Festival 2026", organized by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), at Central Park in Connaught Place on Tuesday.Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that as the national capital, it is a...

Shimla, March 3 – Himachal Pradesh is facing a fiscal gap of nearly 15 per cent following the withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), according to Naresh Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, on Tuesday.He stated that the withdrawal of the RDG directly affected almost...

New Delhi, March 3 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated NDMC's two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place on Tuesday, attracting visitors to a colorful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)...

New Delhi, March 3 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the NDMC's two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place on Tuesday, showcasing a vibrant display of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed exhibits in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its...

Kohima, March 3 Researchers at Nagaland University, the only Central university in the state, have conducted an extensive study on the genetic diversity of 'Musa sikkimensis', a wild banana species native to the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India, highlighting its significance for climate...

Bhopal, March 2 – The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved 16 schemes across six key departments dedicated to farmers' welfare at a special cabinet meeting held in Nangalwadi in the Barwani district. Altogether, the state will invest ₹27,746 crore in these initiatives.The approved schemes...

March 1, Kohima: S.I. Aren, a progressive farmer from the Longkhum village in the Mokokchung district, was awarded the 'IARI Innovative Farmer Award 2026' during the concluding ceremony of the 2026 Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in New Delhi.The event was organized by ICAR-Indian Agricultural...

Ramanathapuram, March 1 – A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chili prices in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties fetching over Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market.Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest...

Itanagar, February 26 – Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reaffirmed the state government's strong commitment to development in border areas on Thursday, stating that special policy focus is being given to the remote and frontier regions of the state.Addressing the 48th...

Shimla, February 26 A fund of ₹2 crore has been established to promote youth innovation, and this initiative will help strengthen the startup ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani said on Thursday.Chairing a review meeting with the Department of Technical...

SAMBA, FEBRUARY 25: District Development Commissioner of Samba, Ayushi Sudan, chaired a District-Level Committee meeting to review the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).During the meeting...

Amaravati, February 25 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the Polavaram project would be completed and dedicated to the nation before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram.He also reiterated that water from the Godavari River from Polavaram will be supplied to...

New Delhi, February 23 – NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra and Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Marisa Gerards, inaugurated the NDMC Tulip Festival – 2026 at Shanti Path on Monday.NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal and Council member Anil joined the dignitaries in a Tulip Walk and...

Shillong, February 23 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma presented a budget of Rs 32,023 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, projecting a fiscal deficit of around 3.5 per cent of the state's gross domestic product.The Chief Minister, who also holds the finance portfolio, did not...

REASI, FEBRUARY 22: The Department of Horticulture organized an awareness camp in Mahore, under the supervision of Chief Horticulture Officer Reasi, Rajinder Sharma.Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Syed, attended as the chief guest, along with Assistant Director Sunil Gupta and other...

New Delhi, February 22 – The annual Tulip Festival 2026, organized by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Shanti Path Lawn in the heart of the national capital, will be formally inaugurated on Monday, an official said on Sunday."During the event, the festival will feature a special walk...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, concluded a training program on Fruit Tree Management under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project at Udheywalla.Organized under the guidance of Chief Horticulture Officer R.K. Kotwal, the program was attended by...