From apples to vegetables, Himachal takes a green leap
Shimla, April 2
Known as the “apple state” of the country for the past five decades, Himachal has undergone a silent transformation with “vegetables” overtaking the premium fruit as the main cash crop.

‘Jewel of Srinagar’ on way to regain its glory Dal Lake is being cleared of silt, weeds and encroachments Srinagar, April 2 Steadily but surely, the “Jewel of Srinagar” is on path to regaining to its pristine glory. The Dal Lake, which attracts lakhs of tourists each year, has largely been cleared of silt, weeds, sewerage and encroachments that was choking it for decades. A weed harvester plucks out unwanted underwater growth in Dal Lake in Srinagar. Tribune photo: Vijay Mohan