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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 >
Sonalika Tractors achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in September 2025, delivering 20,786 units, driven by robust domestic demand and the festive season. This record performance was significantly boosted by the central government's GST reduction on tractors and an extended monsoon, encouraging farmer investment in advanced machinery. Sonalika's market strategy and customized solutions also played a key role. Indian agricultural machinery manufacturerSonalika Tractors has achieved its highe ...Read More >
Monsoon rainfall trends caused the sudden surge of juvenile Indian oil sardines along Kerala's coast in 2024 and the subsequent ecological and economic fallout, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The study, published in Current Science, highlighted how climate-driven oceanographic changes shape the boom-and-bust cycles of this vital fishery, underscoring the urgent need for dynamic fishery forecast models and harvest rules, according to a commu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sept 30 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy today announced that Telangana is preparing for its highest-ever paddy procurement this kharif season and urged the union government to revise procurement targets, ease delivery norms, and provide additional storage and transport facilities. In a statement, he said the state is expecting to procure about 80 lakh metric tonnes (LMTs) of paddy, surpassing the previous record of 67 LMTs. "At the Min ...Read More >
Punjab farmers' bodies on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) slammed the action against paddy growers for stubble burning and demanded a cash incentive for crop residue management. Despite a ban on crop residue burning, many farmers continue to indulge in the practice to clear the fields for sowing the next wheat crop. Punjab, Haryana commit to 'eliminate' stubble burning this winter Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after harvesting of the ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 30 (PTI) Punjab farmers' bodies on Tuesday slammed the action against paddy growers for stubble burning and demanded a cash incentive for crop residue management. Despite a ban on crop residue burning, many farmers continue to indulge in the practice to clear the fields for sowing the next wheat crop. Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for the rise in air pollution in Delhi after harvesting of the paddy crop in October and November. As the window for sowing ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): Forty-five cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab from September 15 to September 27, out of which fire was detected at 22 locations. Environmental compensation has been imposed on the 22 locations, and damages were recovered, said Environmental Engineer Sukhdeva Singh. Speaking to ANI, Sukhdev Singh, an Environmental Engineer, said, "We've received 45 cases of stubble burning, reported by our satellites. Following our protocol, we verifie ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (PTI) 'Nukkad nataks', informative wall paintings and other activities will be part of the Punjab government's extensive campaign to highlight the ill effects of stubble burning and the benefits of crop residue management (CRM) machinery, officials said on Sunday. Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said the state government has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious information, education and communication (IEC) plan for crop residue management as part of its move to ...Read More >
The CAQM is a central anti-pollution commission for Delhi and neighbouring states. (File) Aiming to eradicate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, which is a major cause of pollution in the national capital in winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads to patrol districts that are hotspots and has also established a dedicated cell in Mohali to coordinate real-time action between Punjab and Haryana. During review meetings on Thursday and Friday with of ...Read More >
Raipur: A tragic industrial accident at the under-construction Godavari Power and Steel Limited Plant in Silatara Chowki (police post), Raipur, claimed the lives of six labourers and left six others severely injured, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety standards in construction zones across Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred during routine work hours when a section of the plant's structure collapsed. Eyewitnesses described a deafening crash followed by chaos as workers rushed to rescue colle ...Read More >
Chandel (Manipur) [India], September 26 (ANI): In a decisive operation aimed at curbing illicit drug trafficking, a joint team of 22 personnel from Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully apprehended two individuals in possession of a massive cache of narcotics in Chandel district, Manipur, a release said on Friday. According to the release, the operation unfolded on Friday following specific intelligence inputs. Acting swiftly on the information, a mobile vehicle c ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab and Haryana to ensure zero stubble burning during the upcoming paddy harvest season and strictly enforce measures to manage crop residue. The directions came after detailed review meetings held on Thursday and Friday with senior officers, deputy commissioners, district magistrates and police officials from 23 districts of Punjab and 22 districts of Haryana. The meetings, chaired by CAQM chairperson Rajesh Verma, focused on th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab and Haryana to ensure zero stubble burning during the upcoming paddy harvest season and strictly enforce measures to manage crop residue. The directions came after detailed review meetings held on Thursday and Friday with senior officers, deputy commissioners, district magistrates and police officials from 23 districts of Punjab and 22 districts of Haryana. The meetings, chaired by CAQM chairperson Rajesh Verma, fo ...Read More >
Sopore: The bustling Sopore Fruit Mandi, Asia's second-largest fruit market, came to a complete standstill on Sunday as growers and traders staged a peaceful protest against the continuous blockade of the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. The blockade has severely disrupted the transportation of fruit, inflicting massive losses on growers and traders at the peak of the apple and pear season. With trucks stranded and shipments unable to move, truckloads of apples have begun to rot, while perishable fr ...Read More >
Onam 2025 is approaching, celebrating King Mahabali's return with vibrant festivities. Kerala transforms into a spectacle of flower carpets, boat races, and grand feasts. The festival blends tradition with modern expressions through wishes, messages, and social media statuses. It emphasizes community, joy, and the spirit of sharing during this auspicious time. The auspicious Onam festival is round the corner, which honours King Mahabali, the benevolent ruler who returns every year to check in o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: The climate change-driven worst-ever deficient rainfall in Meghalaya has taken a toll on its famed golden-hued heritage crop Lakadong turmeric. Recent studies by the Meghalaya Climate Change Centre identified Laskein as one of the state's 25 blocks where this turmeric farming is facing "high" or "very high" risk from climate pressures. According to the studies, farmers are struggling with extreme weather events such as unpredictable rainfall, poor soil health, and increased ...Read More >
Robhoi, Meghalaya: "I can relax now," Theilyn Syngkli (60), a farmer in Meghalaya's Ribhoi district, told 101Reporters. Most afternoons, she sits on the porch of her tin-roofed house in Nartap village, chewing kwai (areca nut) wrapped in betel leaf, sometimes knitting for her grandchildren, and sometimes, doing nothing. Just a couple of years ago, that kind of rest was unthinkable. Like most women in her village, Syngkli spent long hours after harvest separating husk from rice: a job done man ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : The idiom advising one not to compare apples and oranges is a cliché -- a figurative expression that a fruit lover can safely ignore. But anyone with an interest in the origin, spread, popularity, and market dynamics of a fruit or a vegetable can and must draw comparisons. In that spirit of enquiry, one may compare apples and mangoes, more so as they appear to be headed in different directions. Apples are vying for eternal glory, while mangoes are in tatters. Sample these numbers: ...Read More >
Madikeri: The Central Horticultural Experimental Station at Chettalli near Madikeri faces a continuous threat from wild elephants as they have damaged orchards.The centre maintains distinct blocks of orchards, including naseberry, guava, and butter fruit trees aged between 15 to 20 years. Wild elephants regularly invade these orchards during harvest seasons, destroying crops and damaging trees extensively. Wild elephants from the adjacent Meenakoli Reserve Forest have damaged the guava block.A m ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Kharif sowing in Gujarat is off to a strong start this year, with groundnut acreage surging past the normal average and cotton sowing witnessing a sharp uptick, buoyed by timely and widespread monsoon showers. As of July 7, groundnut was sown across 17.59 lakh hectares, surpassing the state's normal sowing area for the oilseed crop, an increase from 14.09 lakh hectares covered in the corresponding period of 2024. Cotton was sown over 17.10 lakh hectares, accounting for 67.5% of the no ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Hailing from a community of palm climbers, Kannan has witnessed the cutting down of palm trees since his childhood. However, a major turning point occurred in 2021 when he questioned a landowner about why 30 trees had been cut. "They said there were no palm climbers to tap neera or harvest ice apples, so the fruits ripen on the tree. When these fruits fall, forest pigs come to eat them, and these pigs damage the cultivation land when they pass through," says Kannan, founder of Palm Era. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management is yet to comment on Delhi govt's communication asking for the drive against end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) to be put on hold. However, CAQM did say on Saturday that it had a review meeting with Haryana govt on Thursday about multi-sectoral air pollution mitigation measures and strategies, including progress made towards the liquidation of ELVs.Sources in CAQM said the panel is likely to comment on ELVs next week. CAQM had earlier directed that E ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami swapped his official duties for the humble task of a farmer on Saturday, personally participating in paddy sowing on his private farmland in Nagra Terai, Khatima. The rare gesture was a powerful tribute to the unwavering hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of the state's farming community. Embracing traditional agricultural practices, CM Dhami offered fervent prayers to Bhumiyan Devta (the deity of land), Lord Indra (God of rains), and ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Singh announced on Friday that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltering in various relief camps set up by the government and voluntary organisations across the state have begun returning to their homes in a phased manner. Addressing the media in Imphal, PK Singh said the central and state leadership held extensive discussions and decided to initiate the safe return of the displaced. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands', with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry. Agroforestry offers multiple benefits, including enhancing rural livelihoods, improving soil health, conserving biodiversity, increasing tree cover, water conservation, contributing to climate resilience, ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in t ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major step to promote agroforestry and simplify regulations for farmers, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Sunday issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands'. These rules aim to support states and Union Territories in easing procedures related to tree-based farming and timber production. The main objective of these model rules is to streamline the regulatory framework for the felling of trees on agri ...Read More >
BARGARH: Mounting frustration over sluggish paddy procurement triggered a protest by farmers in Attabira block where a group of farmers' on Saturday locked the gate of the mandi office and dumped bags of their unsold harvest to restrict entry into the premises. The agitators alleged that despite bringing their paddy to procurement centres for days, designated agencies have failed to lift the stock leading to an alarming build-up. The produce has been lying in the open unattended and is prone to ...Read More >
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