HILL VIEW: AICC intervention has paused the turmoil, but deep-rooted rivalries now threaten authority, governance and party unity in state
HILL VIEW: AICC intervention has paused the turmoil, but deep-rooted rivalries now threaten authority, governance and party unity in state
Dry post-monsoon seasons worry Himachal fruit farmers due to chill-hour needs for deciduous trees. Chilling hours, accumulated between 0°C and 10°C, are crucial for proper fruit development, varying by variety. Insufficient chilling causes problems. Drought mitigation strategies include delayed planting, mulching, and irrigation.
Himachal Pradesh faces an economic crisis due to tourism collapse, impacting MSMEs. The state's shift from public investment to corporate dominance threatens local enterprises. Relief for tourism stakeholders is crucial to preserve distributed development and prevent concentrated capital from harming community returns.
Himachal Pradesh faces slow disaster relief from the central government, despite significant losses from 2023 and 2025 floods. The state hasn't received the promised Rs 1,500-crore relief package. Delayed aid and stringent procedural requirements exacerbate the situation, leaving citizens struggling. The article advocates for time-bound relief, structural reforms, and cooperation to address climate change impacts.
A CSIR-IHBT team explored Tripura for the Aroma Mission Phase-III, aiming to implement it through collaborations. They assessed the suitability of aromatic crops like citronella and basil for Tripura, targeting improved farmer income, crop diversification, and sustainable supply chains.
Pathania apprises them of history of Vidhan Sabha building built in 1925
Continue to weave bamboo “patawadis”, other handmade utensils without the help of younger generation
HILL VIEW: The practice strengthens apple trees, boosts sunlight & airflow, reduces pests & ensures consistently superior fruit production
Painters, patrons of region chose themes taken from demanding Sanskrit mahakavyas, epics, grand Puranas and subtle theories of music
HILL VIEW: Transforming Dharamsala into a Smart City requires traffic management, civic infrastructure issues
Budget for Punjab increased from Rs 225 cr in 2009 to Rs 5,421 cr in 2025-26: Bittu
World Mental Health Day: A reminder for Himachal that rebuilding minds matters as much as rebuilding roads
Post-harvest care and scientific nutrient management hold key to higher yields, healthier trees and premium-quality apples in state orchards
HILL VIEW: As politics turns performative, his life reminds us that leadership once meant listening, not shouting
Hill View: From cloudbursts to construction blunders, the stability of Himachal’s hill town hangs by a thread
HILL VIEW: Town lies in Seismic Zone V | Multiple geological thrusts slice through this fragile terrain
#HillView:Diversifying revenue streams through eco-tourism, surplus hydropower export, small industry growth can broaden revenue base
HILL VIEW: Deforestation, reckless construction and riverbed mining are eroding mountains and trust
Catastrophic floods and landslides now frequently devastate mountain slopes, washing away human habitations, orchards, crop fields, water mills and even damaging hydropower projects
#HillView In state’s sacred valleys, faith remains strongest veto against unchecked progress; gods guide choices where policy falters
In state’s sacred valleys, faith remains strongest veto against unchecked progress; gods guide choices where policy falters
#HillView:The colonial charm remains, but beneath the pine-scented air lies a mounting garbage crisis threatening Shimla’s future
#HillView:: Supreme Court offers temporary relief to encroachers; High Court’s no-compromise stance signals tough road ahead
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#HILLVIEW: The act of cutting down productive apple trees, irrespective of their legal status, is neither scientific nor ecologically sound
#HILLVIEW: By 1950, only about 400 hectares of land in Himachal were under apple cultivation. Today, the figure has soared to over 1,15,000 hectares