Himachal govt to start standardised apple packaging; traders relieved

Jan 06, 2024

The horticulture department will soon implement the universal carton for packaging apples. The department organised a meeting of farmers and other stakeholders with the...

Terrorists killed in Shopian murdered apple traders, brainwashed local youth: Army official

Jun 10, 2020

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 10 : The five terrorists killed in Shopian were involved in numerous terror acts including killing of traders...

Himachal government asks traders to sell apples by weight or face action

Jul 22, 2023

Himachal Pradesh government has warned apple traders to follow the norms and directions given by the state government in order to sell and buy...

Himchal Pradesh: Early apple varieties fetching high prices in wholesale markets

Jul 19, 2025

With the apple season kicking off early this year, traders at the Dhalli vegetable market in Shimla say farmers are earning between Rs 2,000...

Himachal floods: Landslide hit Bhatakufar apple market in Shimla

Jul 12, 2023

The apple market in Bhatakufar, Shimla, was struck by a landslide on Wednesday, posing a significant threat to the local population, traders, laborers, and...

Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses

Aug 29, 2026

The apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing a difficult season marked by a sharp decline in production, high input costs and uncertainty over...