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MUMBAI: The lush green mangroves that largely remained untouched in Gorai and Dahisar will now be part of mangrove parks. The one in Gorai is likely to open on November 15, while work is still underway in Dahisar. Apart from the mangrove parks, the project in Gorai will also feature an integrated tourism hub with a Vintage Car Museum, a Wax Museum, and a Historical Event Museum. The Mangrove Cell is developing the mangrove parks, while the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is d ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday asked agriculture scientists to develop high-quality millet seeds to make it a profitable crop so that farmers can divert towards it. Chouhan said this while addressing the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millet) and Woman Farmer here on the occasion of 'Mandia Divas' (Millets Day). "The farmers are looking for crops which will give them better financial benefits. So, it is a challe ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Nov 7 (PTI) The Gujarat government on Friday announced a Rs 10,000 crore relief package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to the recent unseasonal rains. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement following a comprehensive review of the losses incurred by farmers, said agriculture minister and government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani. The government will provide assistance of Rs 22,000 per hectare, up to a maximum of two hectares per farmer, Vaghani told reporters in Ga ...Read More >
Chennai: State environment department has denied reports on violation of Ramsar Site rules in granting environmental clearance or building plan approval within Pallikaranai Reserve Forest. "The survey numbers mentioned in media reports refer to private patta lands, not to the notified reserve forest," it said, adding that survey-based verification of boundaries and land parcels, other than the reserve forest, is not yet complete. The Ramsar site's limits will come into effect after boundary deli ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet approved a Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy to support farmers in the Rabi season. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the favorable monsoon and water levels bolstering agriculture. The Central government emphasizes collaboration with states to enhance productivity and food security. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sanctioning a Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser s ...Read More >
Chennai: State environment department has denied reports on violation of Ramsar Site rules in granting environmental clearance or building plan approval within Pallikaranai Reserve Forest. "The survey numbers mentioned in media reports refer to private patta lands, not to the notified reserve forest," it said, adding that survey-based verification of boundaries and land parcels, other than the reserve forest, is not yet complete. The Ramsar site's limits will come into effect after boundary deli ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Oct 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu today directed officials to immediately open cotton purchase centres to procure cotton from farmers, ensuring the produce would not be damaged by the cyclone threat. The Minister ordered the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to open 30 purchase centres and commence purchasing cotton from the farmers starting Wednesday, October 29. Minister Atchannaidu instructed officials to take all steps necessary to provide farme ...Read More >
All Central teams scheduled to assess moisture levels in newly harvested paddy across the Cauvery delta abruptly cancelled their inspections on Saturday, leaving farmers at direct procurement centres in Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruchi and Pudukkottai stranded and frustrated. The exercise, organised to advise whether the standard 17% procurement moisture limit should be relaxed after persistent rain, had been widely publicised and prompted local TNCSC staff to prepare collection centres. Grow ...Read More >
Noida: UP govt has approved the rehabilitation and resettlement (RR) scheme for the third and fourth phases of the Noida International Airport project in Jewar. The decision, which comes just a couple of days after chief minister Yogi Adityanath's on-site inspection, paves the way for acquiring 1,857 hectares across 14 villages and directly impacts the lives of around 16,000 families.The expansion is critical to transforming Noida International Airport into the country's largest greenfield aviat ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: J&K government has sought permission from NIA to carry out ground surveys and technical studies for the proposed 1.4km gondola project in Pahalgam, where a terrorist attack on April 22 left 26 people dead, including 25 tourists and a local pony operator.The attack in Baisaran -- a popular meadow above Pahalgam -- forced the closure of the area and rattled visitor confidence in one of the region's top resort towns. Keen to help tourism rebound, govt has pushed to restart the halted cabl ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, reviewing progress and preparations for its imminent inauguration. The ambitious project, a public-private partnership, will eventually become India's largest airport by area. Passenger flights are anticipated to begin by December this year, marking a significant milestone for the region's connectivity. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the site of the upcom ...Read More >
NOIDA: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the site of the upcoming Noida International Airport in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district, which is expected to be operational soon, officials said.Adityanath conducted an on-site inspection at Jewar before holding a review meeting with senior officials of the district and airport authorities. The meeting focused on the project's progress and preparations for its upcoming inauguration, officials said.The chief minister's Off ...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 >
The new garden is expected to be thrown open for people in the next few days. In the fall, it's a riot of colours and blooming flowers decorating the landscape in the lap of the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar. The chrysanthemum garden, locally known as Gul-e-Dawood or David's flower, is the second theme garden in Kashmir, and it transforms the Valley's autumn. When everything else starts turning grey, chrysanthemums or mums are offering a spectacular splash of colours and fragrance. There are 50 e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmir is ready to welcome another floral attraction as the new Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, opens to visitors at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The garden is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25. Spread over five hectares, the garden features more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums with over 30 lakh flowers expected to bloom this season. Officials say the garden will remain open till late November, bringing li ...Read More >
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis urged farmers not to sell their produce for less than the fair market price. Speaking to the media in Mumbai after attending a conference on natural farming at Raj Bhavan on Friday, Fadnavis said the govt will set up procurement centres for cotton and soybean from Oct 30, where registration of farmers will be done. "We shall buy everyone's produce at these procurement centres. If the trader is purchasing at the fair market price, only then sell it to them," he said.E ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Rice exports are growing at a healthy rate and the country looks to increase shipments to 26 global markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, the UK and Mexico, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said on Friday. Rice exports in September rose by 33.18 per cent to USD 925 million, and during April-September by 10 per cent to USD 5.63 billion. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an arm of the commerce ministry which deals with is ...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 >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's wetlands, a lifeline for biodiversity and livelihoods, have witnessed a slight decline of 58 hectares between 2019 and 2024, according to a new geospatial study that assessed temporal changes using multi-date satellite data. The study, conducted by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) using Sentinel-2A MSI imagery within a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework, revealed that the total wetland area in Kerala shrunk from 1,52,826 h ...Read More >
India's processed potato exports are experiencing a significant surge in Southeast Asian markets. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for snacks and convenience foods in countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. States such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are key drivers, with enhanced infrastructure and contract farming boosting production. India's processed potato products are making greater inroads into Southeast Asian markets, driven by rising demand for snacks in those c ...Read More >
Patiala: Punjab recorded 415 farm fire incidents between September 15 and October 21 this year, down from 1,510 incidents during the same period last year, data showed. The number of farm fires recorded in 2023 during this period stood at 1,764, Punjab Pollution Control Board data showed. The sharp drop comes amid delayed paddy harvest as rains lashed the state until the first week of October. Damage caused by the floods in Punjab also delayed crop harvest. Officials say stricter field monitor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23: India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area while retaining its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said the achievement reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation initiatives and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav described the rise from t ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Even as the monsoon rains pounding much of the state including the delta region, state agriculture minister MRK Panneerselvam assured that compensation will be provided after proper assessment. Speaking to reporters in Chennai on Wednesday, Panneerselvam said that due to the Northeast Monsoon, 16,000 hectares of cultivated area have been submerged. If over 33 per cent of the crops are affected, compensation will be provided after proper assessment. In a response to former chief minist ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's rise from the 10th to the ninth positi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's rise from the 10th to th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for environmental conservation efforts, India has secured the ninth rank globally in forest area in 2025 -- up from the 10th position in 2020, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. The country has also retained its third position in annual forest area gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in B ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) flagged off vehicles carrying 1,000 quintals of wheat seeds from his official residence as assistance for flood-affected farmers of Punjab. Addressing the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative reflected the State's commitment to stand with every distressed citizen, adding that the festival of Diwali gains true meaning when celebrated with a spirit of compassion and service. Punjab's farmers struggle to reclaim f ...Read More >
The Gujarat government has announced Rs 947 crore relief package for farmers in five districts for crop damage due to heavy rains in August and September. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani on Monday said the decision was taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who held meetings even on Diwali to ensure the special package is finalised for farmers. Assistance of Rs 563 crore will be provided as per provisions of SDRF, while Rs 384 crore has been added from the state budget, totalling Rs 947 cr ...Read More >
The Delhi Development Authority is offering over 1,000 flats in East Delhi. This project features the National Capital's tallest building at 48 storeys. Registration begins October 31, 2025. Successful bidders will pay 75% at auction and the rest by July 2026. The East Delhi Hub is a mixed-use urban centre with residential, commercial, and civic spaces. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a housing scheme in East Delhi offering over 1,000 flats. This will be the tallest building ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Rebuilding their lives after the devastation wrought by the recent floods in Marathwada is proving more painful than the farmers had imagined. After losing their homes, standing crops and cattle, and left with fields rendered infertile by waterlogging, farmers say the government, their only source of relief, is offering compensation with too many strings attached. Mincing no words is farmer leader Raju Shetti, president of the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, "The compensation package is ...Read More >
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