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Bengaluru: Upset over non-payment of long pending transport bills, the State Ration Foodgrains Wholesale and Retail Transporters Association has launched an indefinite stir from Monday demanding immediate clearance of pending payments. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, the Association President G.R. Shanmugappa said that the State Government has not paid transport bills to the tune of Rs. 260 crore for transportation of rice under Anna Bhagya scheme from February to June and bills perta ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 8 (PTI) The Karnataka government has said that it has approved the release of Rs 244.10 crore to cover additional expenses such as wholesale and retail margins and transportation charges under the Annabhagya scheme for the months of February to May, 2025. This fund allocation comes in addition to a previously released grant of Rs 2,082.99 crore, which was meant for the purchase of an extra five kg of rice per beneficiary and other related costs for the four-month period, a govern ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Refuting the allegations of BRS MLA T Harish Rao, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday said that the ayacut plans will be finalised based on the decisions made at the upcoming State Level Committee for Integrated Water Planning and Management (SCIWAM) meeting on July 11 and not as suggested by the Opposition leaders. Uttam alleged that the BRS was trying to hoodwink farmers and create unrest among them. "They are spreading deliberate lies with malicious intent. We advise ...Read More >
New Delhi: Economic think tank GTRI on Saturday cautioned that allowing genetically modified (GM) farm products from the US under the proposed trade pact would have implications for India, as it may affect the country's agri exports to regions like the European Union. India and the US are negotiating an interim trade pact, which is expected to be announced before July 9. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that allowing the import of GM products such as soybean meal and distillers ...Read More >
New Delhi: Economic think tank GTRI on Saturday cautioned that allowing genetically modified (GM) farm products from the US under the proposed trade pact would have implications for India as it may affect the country's agri exports to regions like the European Union. India and the US are negotiating an interim trade pact, which is expected to be announced before July 9.The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that allowing the import of GM products such as soybean meal and distillers dr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5: A story that goes back to the very fertile heartland of Traori, Karnal in Haryana, the place where you find paddy fields that extend as far as your eyes can see. True to originality, high quality, and the fine flavour of tradition, Double Chabi, Founded by Late. Shri Kashmiri Lal, now led by his son Brij Bhushan Goel with a vision of Global expansion, Double Chabi is a brand that signifies quality to the people. Once a modest venture in the heartland of the rice bowl i ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: From sabzis to sambhar, the cost of cooking a regular Indian meal for an average family is rising sharply as vegetable prices hit new highs, with everyday greens now as pricey or pricier than exotics. Going by the current prices, a humble bhindi or guvar sabzi may cost more than a takeaway meal. Retail prices of vegetables like okra, ivy gourd (tindora), bottle gourd, and tomatoes surged well beyond the Rs 100/kg mark in Ahmedabad markets, turning daily nutrition into a household budg ...Read More >
Mumbai: While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started a crack down on pigeon feeding zones with the iconic Dadar Kabutar Khana on Friday, animal activists expressed resentment against the move alleging that it will cause irreparable harm to the ecology as well as the city's heritage. To mark a protest, the activists have called for all the citizens to feed the pigeons at the places being demolished by the civic body. On Monday, BMC undertook a drive to clear encroachments and demol ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 4: HOAC FOODS INDIA LIMITED, a primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality natural food products under the brand name "HARIOM", offering a diverse range that includes chakki atta (wheat flour), organic herbs and spices, unpolished pulses, grains, and cold-pressed yellow mustard oil, has successfully raised 1,000.00 Lakhs through its first-ever Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). The QIP, launched on June 30, 2025, and closed on July 0 ...Read More >
Agartala, Jun 30 (PTI) In a major relief to the people of Tripura, a railway wagon carrying fuel entered the state following the restoration of the Agartala-Guwahati railway line, officials from the state transport department said on Monday. Earlier, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury had assured the public that food grain stocks were adequate, though the state was experiencing a temporary fuel shortage. With the arrival of the fuel-laden wagon on Sunday night and additional goods trains ca ...Read More >
Mandya: In a historic first, KRS dam across Cauvery River has reached its maximum level of 124.8 feet early this monsoon season in June. Usually, the dam, the lifeline of the Old Mysore region, attains the maximum level either in July or August when monsoon peaks.Marking this rare event of the dam constructed in 1931, chief minister Siddaramaiah will offer Bagina to Cauvery River on Monday, becoming the first CM to do so in June. During the Bagina ceremony, the CM will perform a ritual at 11.30a ...Read More >
KARACHI - India's move to block ships carrying Pakistani goods from entering its ports has failed to significantly impact Pakistan's foreign trade, according to shipping industry experts. On May 2, India imposed a ban on vessels transporting cargo to or from Pakistan, barring them from passing through Indian ports or land routes. The restriction followed India's military operation "Operation Sundoor," which ended within four days due to strong Pakistani retaliation. Initially, India aimed to d ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15t ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The government will organise a 'Manthan Baithak' on June 30 with an aim to review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of Cooperation and evaluate the progress made so far. The 'Manthan Baithak' will be chaired by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and will see the participation of Cooperation Ministers of states and Union Territories. The primary objective of the 'Manthan Baithak' is to comprehensively review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's economy remains on firm footing, but persistent global headwinds, ranging from trade frictions and policy uncertainty to ongoing geopolitical tensions, could weigh on future growth, the Finance Ministry said in its latest Monthly Economic Review released on Friday. "These external challenges could potentially impact India's growth trajectory and warrant close and continuous monitoring," added the May edition of the review. Despite these risks, the ministry maintained a large ...Read More >
Berhampur: Two artists from silk city have crafted eco-friendly miniature chariots and idols of Lord Jagannath using agarbatti (incense sticks), canes, and old newspapers ahead of Rath Yatra, which will be held on Friday.Hari Gobind Moharana, 56, an auto mechanic, created a 3.3-inch tall image of Lord Jagannath using incense sticks and watercolours. "I used nearly one kilogram of incense sticks for the idol. The process involved bundling the sticks, then shaping the deity's nose, hands, and othe ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotte ...Read More >
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed development works in Gadchiroli, including the pre-monsoon preparations and chalked out future strategy, in a meeting with officials. Fadnavis said, "Gadchiroli district is a top priority on my development agenda, and all govt departments should keep this in mind, prioritizing the district in their plans and executing development works accordingly."The CM emphasized the need for coordinated mechanisms at both district and state levels to prevent ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 6 (PTI) The Centre and Uttarakhand government are committed to making the state a national hub of horticulture, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday. Interacting with farmers at a Kisan Chaupal in Pavwala Sauda village under Doiwala block of Dehradun, the agriculture minister said, "The quality of fruits, grains and vegetables grown in Uttarakhand is unique and they have full potential to make a mark at the global level." "The Centre and the state govern ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 6 (PTI) The Centre and the Uttarakhand government are committed to making the state a national hub of horticulture, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday. Interacting with farmers at a Kisan Chaupal in Pavwala Sauda village under Doiwala block of Dehradun, the agriculture minister said, "The quality of fruits, grains and vegetables grown in Uttarakhand is unique and they have full potential to make a mark at the global level." "The Centre and the state go ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday attended a 'Kisan Chaupal' event at Pav Wala Soda village in the Raipur block of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The programme was held as part of the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution' campaign aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector in the state. During the event, Chouhan interacted with local farmers and praised the success stories shared by them, especially in the areas of organic farming and coarse g ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: Enersur S.A., one of Paraguay's foremost renewable energy companies has selected Praj Industries for its next major project. Praj, a global leader in bioeconomy-driven process solutions, will support the development, assessment, and phased implementation of a fully integrated Biorefinery Project in Paraguay. The Biorefinery aims to produce, in addition to ethanol, co-products such as distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), corn oil, biogas, biobitumen an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan of planting 7.5 crore saplings across the state within a year. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Environment Day at the OUAT Agriculture Education Hall in city, the CM emphasised the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in protecting nature and ending plastic pollution. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," he said.Addressing the rising threat of sin ...Read More >
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs ...Read More >
Hisar, Jun 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday announced the establishment of natural and organic mandis in Gurugram and Hisar to promote natural farming on a large scale in the state. The Gurugram mandi will cater to produce such as wheat, paddy and pulses, while the Hisar mandi will focus on fruits and vegetables grown through natural and organic methods. Also Read | Delhi: High-Level US Team Arrives for Talks on Bilateral Trade Pact With India. In addition, a committe ...Read More >
Hisar, Jun 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday announced the establishment of natural and organic mandis in Gurugram and Hisar to promote natural farming on a large scale in the state. The Gurugram mandi will cater to produce such as wheat, paddy and pulses, while the Hisar mandi will focus on fruits and vegetables grown through natural and organic methods. In addition, a committee will be formed under the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran to determine fair pricing for pro ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India is likely to produce a record 117.5 million tonnes of wheat in the year ending June 2025, the farm ministry said, above its March forecast of 115.4 million tonnes, as higher prices prompted farmers to expand the area planted with high-yielding seed varieties. India, the world's biggest wheat producer after China, produced 113.3 million tonnes of wheat in 2024, the farm ministry said in a statement issued late on Wednesday. However, a leading industry body said the crop was nearly ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh is set to start a new Smart Public Distribution System (PDS) from June 1 onwards. This new digital system will make ration distribution more transparent, fair, and easy to track. Atleast 80% of ration card holders in the state have completed their electronic KYC (e-KYC) process, which is necessary to join the new system. The government has set May 31 as the final deadline for the remaining card holders to complete their e-KYC. Without it, they may not be ...Read More >
BARGARH: Irked over delay in procurement of paddy, farmers of Kumbhari village under Barpali block locked the chief civil supplies officer (CSO) of Bargarh inside his office for an hour and staged protest on Tuesday. The agitating farmers claimed that around 4,000 bags of paddy are lying unsold at the local market yard for the last 10 days. Due to the delay in procurement, the quality of their paddy is on the verge of deterioration as it is now prone to moisture due to unseasonal rain. "We had ...Read More >
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