Himachal Pradesh Faces Third Consecutive Dry Month
Himachal Pradesh reports a 93% rainfall deficit in January, marking the third consecutive dry month. The state faces severe water scarcity and agricultural challenges.
Himachal Pradesh reports a 93% rainfall deficit in January, marking the third consecutive dry month. The state faces severe water scarcity and agricultural challenges.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urges the central government to impose a 100% import duty on apples and enforce a seasonal ban from July to November to protect local growers.
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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.
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.
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.
Industrial investment in Himachal Pradesh grinds to a halt as investors await a new state policy. Key projects worth crores are stalled, impacting economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a record 980 compassionate appointments in three years, fulfilling a key poll promise and providing relief to bereaved families.
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.
Fresh snowfall hits higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh as severe cold wave conditions persist. Tabo records -10.2°C. Travel advisory issued. Get the latest weather updates.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces ₹20 crore for school infrastructure and multi-sector development in Nadaun. Focus on agriculture, youth, and tourism. Read more.
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.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates HIM MSME Fest-2026, aiming to take local products global. Over Rs 14,000 crore in projects approved, creating 32,000 jobs. Read more.
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 Pradesh High Court dismisses a professor's plea challenging officiating V-C appointment, clarifies Chancellor's discretionary power under Act. Details inside.
A professor and three female students in Himachal Pradesh face serious charges of ragging and sexual harassment. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh launches the 3-day MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla on Jan 3, featuring Startup Awards and a cultural evening to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth in the state. Read more.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
With two years left for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, both Congress and BJP have begun internal churning. Key leaders are being repositioned, and strategies are being redrawn. Get the full analysis of the political shifts underway.
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.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu details the state's Rs 5,000+ crore investment success from global outreach. Discover how green energy, MSMEs, and innovation are driving growth. Read more.
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.
Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches a strategic roadmap featuring a Platinum Card for loyal travellers, major property renovations worth crores, and digital upgrades to boost revenue and tourist experience. Explore the future of travel in the hills.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain and snow in Himachal Pradesh from December 30. A yellow alert is issued for the state. Key details on affected districts and weather warnings inside.