Read more news like this on HindustanTimes.com Himachal Pradesh, known as the fruit bowl of India, has been witnessing decrease in apple production.

A Himachal Pradesh High Court order to clear apple orchards grown on encroached forest land has reportedly ignited a wave of unrest across the mountain state, sparking farmer protests.

From 1950 to 1980, a vast tract of land in Himachal was mentioned as ‘shamlat’ in revenue records. During this period, the government gave portions of this land to the landless to cultivate.

With apple season near in Himachal, blocked roads pose major challenge: Jai Ram By Dar Ovais, Dharamshala Published on: Jul 19, 2025 06:48 am IST Read this news in brief form ...

Heavy rain over the past 10 days has led to severe fungal infection in apple plants in the apple belts. A delegation of apple growers met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and ...