Cold Wave continues unabated across North India (Roundup)
January 9th, 2012 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The cold wave in North India continued unabated Monday with icy winds and bone-chilling temperatures across the region and at least 140 deaths, mostly of ... Read more...
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Himachal in political spat with Delhi over dam project
July 21st, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 21 (IANS) Construction of a hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh to provide drinking water to Delhi has led to another political spat between the hill state and the ... Read more...
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Snowfall to help apple crop in Jammu and Kashmir
January 1st, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
By Fayaz AhmadSrinagar, Jan.1 (ANI): Apple growers have welcomed snowfall in the Jammu and Kashmir.The valley witnessed the maiden snowfall of the season on December 30.Apple growers every year eagerly await ... Read more...
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Dry weather affects apple farming in Kullu
December 26th, 2010 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
By Prem ThakurKullu, (Himachal Pradesh), Dec.26 (ANI): The apple farming and other fruits in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district are deteriorating due to intense dry cold wave in the region.The bad climatic change ... Read more...
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Himachal dam row spills to Delhi’s fruit market
November 23rd, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 23 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Tuesday said the Delhi government should not expect any cooperation in the controversial Renuka dam project unless it stops charging ... Read more...
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Apple Varieties and How to Choose the Right One
October 21st, 2010 - 1:07 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are twenty-five different varieties of apples which are currently grown in the United States, and some apple-growers even hold a patent on their tempting fruits. There are ... Read more...
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Apples with extra healthy punch on the way
August 30th, 2010 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Scientists have cracked the genetic code for Golden Delicious, a variety of apple, that paves the way to crunchier, juicier, healthier fruits.
The breakthrough is already being used to ... Read more...
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Transporters fleecing apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh
August 13th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant ChauhanShimla, Aug. 13 (ANI):Transporters in Himachal Pradesh are exploiting apple farmers by charging more than the accepted transport fare.According to farmers, the transporters are charging two to three times ... Read more...
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Fierce hailstorm damages apple crop in Shimla
July 30th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla, July 30 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh farmers are a worried lot, as a hailstorm that ripped across the State devastated the famous apple crop.The farmers, who were expecting a good crop ... Read more...
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Himachal apple farmers facing transportation problem
September 23rd, 2009 - 10:39 pm ICT by ANI
Kotkhai (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 23(ANI): Hundreds of apple farmers are facing trouble in Himachal Pradesh, as their produce is not able to reach markets on time due to bad road conditions in ... Read more...
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Woollens out in Himachal Pradesh as mercury drops
September 11th, 2009 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 11 (IANS) Woollens have been taken out in Himachal Pradesh as the mercury dropped sharply because of moderate to heavy rain that continued in the region for the third ... Read more...
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Heavy monsoon showers bring respite to apple farmers in Kullu in Himachal
July 18th, 2009 - 11:12 pm ICT by ANI
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), July 18 (ANI): As heavy monsoon rains brought an end to a prolonged dry spell in Himanchal Pradesh's Kullu region, farmers and local resident all around were delighted to ... Read more...
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Agronomists in Himachal Pradesh impart training to apple growers
January 11th, 2009 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant Chauhan
Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur), Jan.11 (ANI): Scientists of the Agriculture University of Himachal Pradesh and officials of the Kinnaur District administration have organized several workshops for apple growers and owners ... Read more...
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Apple growers in Himachal worried over less rainfall
January 4th, 2009 - 9:16 pm ICT by ANI
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Jan.4 (ANI): The continuous dry spell in the Dharamshala in Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh has made apple farmers worried for their produce. Apple growers in the mid ... Read more...
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Himachal Pradesh’’s apple crop infected by fungus
August 8th, 2008 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant Chauhan
Shimla, Aug 8 (ANI): Apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh are worried about their crop being affected by the leaf drop disease this year.
The ''Marsonina'' disease is bound to have ... Read more...
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Rain, snow lash Himachal Pradesh
April 5th, 2008 - 9:47 pm ICT by admin
Shimla, April 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh continued to be in the grip of a cold wave Saturday as more rain lashed the state while the higher reaches of the state witnessed snowfall. ... Read more...
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