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Himachal to launch bamboo-based livelihood project

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Shimla: Keeping in view the multiple uses of bamboo and its products, Himachal Pradesh’s forest department will soon launch a bamboo-based livelihood project, it was announced on Thursday.

The project will be based on people participation through integration by involving forest, agriculture and animal husbandry departments and corporations like state Forest Development Corporation and Handicraft and Handloom Corporation, said forest corporation vice chairman Kewal Pathania at a meeting here to explore the possibilities of bamboo-based livelihood options.

The project would be launched in various potential areas, especially in Kangra, Hamirpur, Chamba, Solan, Bilaspur, Mandi and Sirmaur districts, said Pathania, adding bamboo could become a source of livelihood support to the rural community by augmenting their skill for the propagation value addition and assured marketing.

In some parts of the state, bamboo is also being used to channelise the water flow, besides manufacturing other useful products.

Pathania said bamboo was available in huge quantity in the state and its species grow much faster than most of the hard woods and spreads into other areas.

Also, he said, bamboos could be harvested every four year on rotation for its sustainable supply from the forest as well as in private land.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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