Ladakh's apricot industry flourishes on global stage

Aug 20, 2023

The arid Union Territory of Ladakh, known for its rugged terrain and high-altitude deserts, has emerged as a surprising powerhouse in the horticulture sector,...

Apricot harvesting begins in J-K's Budham

Jun 27, 2020

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 27 : As the monsoon season has begun, the farmers in Kralpora orchards of Budgam district have started...

In a major boost to agricultural products exports, First consignment of Ladakh Apricot exported to Dubai

Sep 02, 2021

New Delhi [India], September 2 : In a move that could boost agricultural and food products exports from Ladakh, the first commercial shipment of...

Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Udhampur's apricot growers face ruin amid tourist drought

May 31, 2025

The terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam's Baisaran Meadow continues to cast a long and devastating shadow--not just over the lives of the...

J-K: Srinagar witnesses a good apricot yield; farmers express joy over harvest seaso

Jun 28, 2025

In addition to apricots, farmers are also expecting a good harvest of several other fruits, such as cherries, strawberries, mulberries, plums, apples, and pears,...

Indian Army helps increase apricot producers' income in Ladakh village captured from Pakistan in 1971 war

Dec 31, 2021

Turtuk (Ladakh) [India], December 31 : In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's emphasis on "vocal for local", an Indian Army unit in...