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Hyderabad: Telangana civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, October 27, directed officials to remain on high alert and take all necessary steps to ensure that cyclone Montha does not disrupt paddy procurement process in the state. He stressed that farmers must not suffer losses under any circumstances. Uttam Kumar along with Telangana agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao held a high-level review meeting in Hyderabad to coordinate emergency measures as Cyclone Montha threa ...Read More >
India - Relentless rain batters paddy farmers; harvesting halted, 30-50% crop loss feared Unseasonal and relentless rainfall has thrown paddy farmers in Udupi district into distress, halting harvesting operations and sparking fears of massive crop losses across several parts of the region. Farmers say rice mills are refusing to buy wet paddy as fields remain waterlogged, while harvesting machinery lies idle amid rising operational costs. Harvesting had begun only recently when the district st ...Read More >
In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition asked as to where was the BJP government's Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and government procurement agencies. Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday accused the state government of tricking the farmers by forcing them to sell their produce at a lower price than the minimum support price (MSP). In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition asked as to where was the BJP government's Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and government procureme ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday said that its policies were receiving strong support from the state's farmers. To back its claim, the state govt cited the example of the registration of 1.37 lakh farmers for paddy procurement. Against a target of opening 4,000 procurement centres, 3,790 have been made operational."These centres are proving highly beneficial for farmers, with procurement being carried out at the Minimum Support Price (MSP)," a state govt spokesperson said. Procurement began o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (UNI) Odisha has set an ambitious target to bring about 29.30 lakh hectares under various crops during the Rabi 2025-26 season. The target includes 15.13 lakh hectares under pulses, 3.70 lakh hectares under oilseeds, 4.97 lakh hectares under vegetables, 1.15 lakh hectares under condiments, and 0.21 lakh hectares under sugarcane. The state aims to produce 23.26 lakh MT of food grains, 8.20 lakh MT of pulses, and 4.21 lakh MT of oilseeds. Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo ...Read More >
Jammu: Farmers thrash paddy plants to separate the rice grain, on the outskirts of Jammu India has identified 26 countries as potential markets for expanding its rice exports, including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and the US, with a potential of unlocking Rs 1.8 lakh crore of export orders, and is set to focus on these at the Bharat two-day International Rice Conference (BRIC) 2025 in Delhi next week. India wants to strengthen its position in regions where competitors such as Pakistan and ...Read More >
Over 350 distilleries face an uncertain future due to inadequate procurement orders in the latest ethanol tender. Industry bodies criticize the allocation methodology, alleging it favors new entrants over existing units and ignores surplus capacity in neighboring states, potentially jeopardizing the sustainability of India's ethanol ecosystem. New Delhi, More than 350 operational distilleries across the country are facing an uncertain future due to inadequate procurement orders under the latest ...Read More >
Fatehgarh Sahib/Ropar: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday urged the central govt to relax the uniform specifications for paddy procurement following extensive damage to paddy crops caused by floods in the state.During his inspection of ongoing procurement operations at the local grain market, Mann highlighted the significant losses faced by farmers due to the severe flood conditions. He emphasised that the increased moisture content, damaged, and discoloured grains necessitate a rel ...Read More >
In a statement, he said around 70% of the 6.13 lakh acres of paddy fields was harvested but only 40% of the harvest had been procured so far PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said the State government should strive to reduce the losses for farmers due to kuruvai paddy being 'left in the rain', and procure the currently stored paddy within next week. In a statement, he said around 70% of the 6.13 lakh acres of paddy fields was harvested but only 40% of the harvest had been procured so f ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja kab hai? Govardhan Puja honors Lord Krishna's feat of lifting Govardhan Hill. Devotees will offer a mountain of food, known as Annakut. Rituals include worship and symbolic gambling. The festival signifies gratitude for nature and divine protection. It highlights humility and balance. Govardhan Puja 2025 date: Diwali, also called Deepawali, is celebrated across India over five days of light, devotion, and festivity. This year, the celebrations will take place from October 18 to O ...Read More >
Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Emphasising the importance of cow worship, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that Govardhan Puja will be celebrated across the state. Speaking to ANI, CM Yadav said, "Cows should always be worshipped. Govardhan Puja can be celebrated at any time, and it is a blessing from God. As Madhya Pradesh is an agricultural state, our sentiments are deeply connected to it." He further highlighted the state government's efforts to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) expects festive sales to exceed Rs 5 lakh crore during this year's Diwali shopping boom as GST rate cuts have led to a sharp increase in demand. CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "Swadeshi" (local products), the organisation has resolved to celebrate this year as "Swadeshi Indian Diwali". Under this initiative, the CAIT launched a nationwide campaign titled "B ...Read More >
KURUKSHETRA: The Bharatiya Kisan Union Charuni has released an open letter addressed to Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposition leaders, district and procurement officers, and all relevant government departments, alleging a large-scale scam in the state's ongoing paddy procurement process.In the detailed letter, BKU Charuni national president Gurnam Singh Charuni has accused rice millers, procurement agencies, and some officials of colluding to ...Read More >
Patiala: Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) leader and former MP, Prem Singh Chandumajra, on Sunday urged both the central and state govt to provide adequate compensation to farmers hit by poor paddy yield due to the recent floods. He said the low paddy yield should be classified as a natural calamity. Although the Centre recognised flood damage as a severe calamity, he added, the combined impact of floods, the bona virus, and haldi disease has caused a 40-50% drop in paddy yield, leaving farmer ...Read More >
India plans to double its agricultural exports over the next five years, targeting new global markets for rice. Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized reforms in the public distribution system while congratulating the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for its role in advancing India's agri-market stature. India has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to double its agricultural exports, focusing particularly on increasing rice exports. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Dis ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana has emerged as the leading paddy-producing state in India, said Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, with the government making extensive arrangements for the ongoing Kharif paddy procurement season. On Wednesday, Uttam, along with Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao, chaired a video conference at the Secretariat with district collectors on procurement preparedness. Addressing the meeting, Uttam said Telangana achieved a record paddy yield of ...Read More >
Patwari, accompanied by around 50 party workers and farmers, left the Congress office without prior notice to the police A dramatic protest erupted in Bhopal on Wednesday as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari marched to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence carrying a sack of paddy on his shoulder. Patwari, accompanied by around 50 party workers and farmers, left the Congress office without prior notice to the police or administration, leading to chaos along the ...Read More >
Tirur: Determined to ensure that paddy cultivation does not become a thing of the past, a group of students has taken to one of the last remaining paddy fields in the town. After planting the saplings, they have now assumed responsibility for nurturing them until harvest. The initiative was launched by students of MDPS UP School, Ezhoor, as part of an effort to revive the tradition of paddy farming, which has been fading fast in the region. Acting on this idea, the school's National Green Army ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A week after launching its first-ever automobile rake to Kashmir carrying 116 vehicles, Indian Railways successfully completed the first simultaneous unloading of New Modified Goods (NMG) rakes loaded with Maruti Suzuki vehicles at two major goods terminals in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Railways successfully carried out simultaneous unloading of two NMG rakes loaded with over 230 Maruti Suzuki vehicles on the same day at two major goods shed terminals in J&K - Bari Brahmana in Jamm ...Read More >
Patna: In remote Bhima village in Araria district, a silent revolution of sorts is taking place these days, with most of the farmers taking to natural farming and creating a healthy agro-ecology in the region.The seeds of this 'revolution' were sown five years ago by a 34-year-old villager, Harsh Vardahn Thakur, who after quitting his 10-year-old job of software engineer in an MNC, started natural farming on 45 acres of land in his village.At a place where most of the farmers relied on chemical ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Overdependence on white rice, refined grains and added sugars is fuelling a surge in diabetes and obesity among Indians, according to an ICMR-INDIAB survey. Telangana reflects the same dietary risks as the rest of the country. The study, published in Nature Medicine, found that more than 62 per cent of daily calories in Indian diets come from low-quality carbohydrates, while protein intake remains low and saturated fat consumption exceeds recommended levels in most states. In Telanga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year, up from Rs 2,425 per quintal last year. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet had approved the MSP for six rabi crops for 2026-27 based on recommendations of the Commission ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) A study that analysed India's dietary consumption in relation to risk of metabolic disorders has estimated that 62 per cent of the country's total daily energy intake comes from low-quality carbohydrates, including white rice and processed whole grains. About a fourth of the world's diabetics are estimated to be living in India, significantly higher than other countries. Researchers from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday praised agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan for his contributions to green revolution, adding that India will never forget him.At Swaminathan's centenary birth anniversary celebration in Chennai, Stalin said, "Few people have lived their lives, impacting crores of people. Swaminathan is one of them. When crores of people were hungry, he undertook green revolution and eradicated hunger. For this, India will never forget him," adding, "He had farsig ...Read More >
This year, the crop arrival was advanced to Sept 16, against the earlier Oct 1 Even though the Punjab government advanced paddy procurement to September 16 this year, arrivals at mandis remain thin, with only about 10,392 metric tonne (MT) of the crop being recorded till September 22. Earlier, the official procurement season used to begin from October 1, barring exceptions during the Covid period when the date was advanced by a few days to avoid crowding in mandis. Officials said that the mov ...Read More >
He said that in the interests of farmers, the government decided to begin the paddy procurement operations on September 22, instead of October 1 and will purchase every grain from the farmers. Officials said that the paddy will be purchased by the food supplies department, HAFED and Haryana State Warehouse Corporation, at 246 centres spread across 20 districts of the state at ₹2,369 per quintal minimum support price (MSP). On an average, Haryana produces about 68 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): After meeting the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending in Petrol, the time has arrived when India should gear up for exporting ethanol given its surplus production in the country, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Wednesday. "It is the time for India's futuristic development. We need to reduce our imports and increase our exports. As far as the surplus of ethanol, it is now the requirement of the country that we need to expo ...Read More >
Kolkata: Rice and edible oil prices have fallen sequentially this month ahead of the main festive season, companies said. While most rice varieties that Indian households consume have become cheaper in the retail market, a drop in the wholesale prices of edible oils is expected to reflect at the retail level by month-end. Rice prices have fallen as Bangladesh, which had aimed to import 1 million tonnes of the grain this year, has placed very little orders from India, traders said. Bangladesh b ...Read More >
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