Mysuru: Mango, often hailed as the ‘King of Fruits’ for its sweetness, has turned bitter for growers and wholesale dealers this season. A sudden slump in prices has left contractors — who purchased mangoes in bulk before the harvest — in distress. Initially, mango prices were favourable, bringing smiles to sellers. However, the abrupt market…
Prices drop, customers spoilt for choice as mango season peaks Mysuru: With summer at its peak, the streets and markets of Mysuru are filled with the irresistible aroma of mangoes — the undisputed ‘King of Fruits.’ From street vendors to city fruit stalls, a rainbow of mango varieties draws fruit lovers in, thanks to reduced…
Mysore/Mysuru: The 3-day (May 24 to 26) Mango and Jackfruit Mela organised by the Horticulture Department began at Kuppanna Park near Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) in city this morning. The mela will be open from 10 am to 8 pm. Speaking after inaugurating the Mela, Deputy Commissioner Dr.K.V. Rajendra said, the Mela is a…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, the King of Fruits, is all set to beckon the fruit lovers with the Department of Horticulture hosting ‘Mango and Jackfruit Mela’ at Kuppanna Park near Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) in city from tomorrow (May 24) till May 26. This was informed to the media persons by Deputy Director of Horticulture Department…
FSSAI, Mysuru office forms four teams to inspect quality of fruits at the markets Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, popular as the ‘King of Fruits’ has hit the market, but to cash in on the demand, the traders are deploying artificial ripening method by using calcium carbide chemical, which is a matter of grave concern. Taking into cognisance,…
Hunsur: Disheartening both farmers and mango aficionados alike, mango production has seen a decline attributed to unfavourable weather conditions. This year, the flowering of mango trees was delayed, dashing the hopes of farmers who anticipated an average yield. However, the onset of extreme heat thwarted their expectations. Mysuru typically serves as a bustling hub for…
Prices skyrocket as production takes massive hit from unseasonal rains, drastic temperature shifts Mysore/Mysuru: The vagaries of weather have continued to impact mango yield in Karnataka for the third consecutive year and as a result, prices have gone up. Untimely rain in December and excess heat in February have adversely impacted flowering and fruit setting,…
Push-cart vendors beckon buyers by waving hands on Mysuru-Hunsur Highway Waiting for buyers along the Mysuru-Hunsur Highway has become a routine affair for mango farmers from Nagavala and its surrounding villages lately. The season has come after two years of COVID and this year, the sales are marred by low yield. Though the quality of…
This April, shell out more to relish the king of fruits Mysore/Mysuru: Summertime is synonymous with mangoes. Every year, mango trees are expected to begin flowering in December, with many unripe fruits in March or so. April and May is peak mango season. But recently, there have been inconsistencies in the behaviour of this tree….
Helps Jamshedpur girl buy smartphone for online classes Mumbai: An ‘uncle’ from Mumbai helped an 11-year-old girl from Jamshedpur to pursue her dreams of buying a smartphone and attend online classes. Tulsi Kumari, who sells mangoes by the roadside, was left in shock when a certain Ameya Hete bought 12 mangoes from her worth Rs….
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