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Sonipat scholar turns farmer, earns Rs 50 lakh per year through lily farming

April 12, 2026 6:35 pm

Lily crop cycle begins with sowing in August, with flowers ready by December, and harvesting continuing until April.

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, suspension, senior horticulture official,

Senior horticulture official suspended after deficiencies found in garden maintenance

February 04, 2026 10:20 pm

The condition of the garden, a key public asset, was found to be far below prescribed standards, prompting immediate action.

Proposed by Arun Jaitley 10 years ago, Rajya Sabha MP urges Centre to take over PM Modi’s ‘gift to Punjab’

January 29, 2026 6:30 pm

Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, during Zero Hour, urged the Centre to establish a ‘Central Horticultural University’ in Punjab by upgrading the Post Graduate Institute of Horticulture Research and Education, Amritsar.

Know Your City: how HC Javaraya, who shaped Bengaluru's green soul, became first Indian to take charge of Lalbagh

January 28, 2026 12:08 pm

Blending science, discipline and experimentation, H C Javaraya quietly reshaped Bengaluru’s landscape, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence the city as well as global horticultural research.

HP to not release advance estimate of apple boxes this season: Negi

Himachal to not release advance estimate of apple boxes this season: Cabinet Minister Negi

June 13, 2025 1:56 pm

The Himachal Pradesh government will not release the advance estimates of apple boxes this year as such projections "often distort market dynamics and result in financial losses for orchardists,” Cabinet Minister Jagat Singh Negi said Thursday.

Maharashtra: Over 29k hectares crop area hit by pre-monsoon rains

May 23, 2025 11:41 pm

Due to the development of a low pressure over the Arabian Sea, Maharashtra has been reporting incessant rains over the last 72-48 hours

Indo-Israel Centres of Excellence drive horticultural boom in Haryana; productivity rises by 37% since 2010

April 18, 2025 12:52 pm

Officials consider the growth in horticultural production significant, keeping in view Haryana’s proximity to Delhi, which also offers excellent marketing channels for the state’s produce.

Govt set to expand horticulture mission with hydroponics, aquaponics and more to boost modern farming techniques

October 29, 2024 10:02 am

The Union Government has reportedly decided to include four new components – Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture – under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

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Govt approves Rs 1,766-crore ‘Clean Plant Programme’ to boost horticulture sector

August 10, 2024 4:05 am

Briefing on the Cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that nine institutions will be developed as clean plant centres, along with 75 nurseries for planting materials.

Punjab: Rs 4.07 crore sanctioned to promote horticulture in Sangrur, Malerkotla districts

May 09, 2023 5:06 pm

Additional deputy commissioner (development) Varjeet Walia, during a meeting of the District Management Mission Committee, said farmers will be encouraged to plant trees through financial assistance under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme.

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Airports Authority of India organizes Cycle Expedition for Green and Clean India

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Air pollution and green house gas emissions are posing severe challenges to our health. Sensitizing people on issues relating to pollution, Airports Authority of India organized the All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2015-16 with green India and clean India messages. The aim of the cycle relay was to spread awareness on pollution control and promote cycling as a healthy practice. The expedition was flagged off by senior officials of Airports Authority of India from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. Seventy-five cyclists will cover more than 1,600 kilometers, touching over 20 cities spread over 5 states in a span of 23 days. The 5-leg expedition will cover Gwalior, Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur and will return to New Delhi on 9th March. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and environment-friendly transportation modes and the Airports Authority of India is initiating a green campaign in this direction for its own staff. Apart from promoting healthy and environment friendly habits, Airports Authority of India also undertakes several sports related initiatives and organizes sports activities throughout the country. As part of the green initiative, Airports Authority of India has also installed solar lighting in new terminals, water harvesting and the sewage water is being used for horticulture.