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New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) The NHRC has issued notices to all states and UTs and directed their police chiefs to ensure that "no harsh action or force or lathi charge" is used by authorities against farmers, who are standing in long queues or waiting for distribution of fertilisers, according to proceedings of the case. The notices have been issued in response to a complaint alleging that there is a "severe shortage" of fertilisers in many states across the country, which is deeply affecting farme ...Read More >
Berhampur: The BJD's Ganjam district unit on Monday protested at Chhatrapur, alleging a short supply of fertilisers, especially urea, to the district during the current kharif season.Several former MLAs of the party took part in the protest, alleging that the farmers in the district were facing hardship due to the non-availability of urea. They took out a rally in the district headquarters town before demonstrating in front of the district collector's office. "Urea is essential at this time but ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The opposition Biju Janata Dal and the Congress on Monday targeted the Mohan Charan Majhi-led Odisha government over the alleged ongoing shortage of fertiliser across the state. Senior BJD leader and party vice president Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on Monday alleged that the state government is misleading the farmers amidst the severe short-supply of fertilizer in the state. Addressing a press conference, Nayak also asserted that the BJP-led state government has ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 22 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday asserted that there is no shortage of fertilisers anywhere in the state, updating the availability report of the soil nutrients. Adequate quantities of fertiliser are available in all divisions, and to ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor the situation continuously, the state government said in a statement. The update comes amid reports of a shortage in some par ...Read More >
Lucknow: Efforts of the Yogi government have provided relief to the farmers in the state. The government said that there is no shortage of fertilizers anywhere in the state. Adequate quantities of fertilizer are available in all divisions, and to ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor the situation continuously. The government has taken a tough stand against black-marketing and overrating of fertilizers. Due to regular monit ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh government will launch a statewide campaign from September 16 to achieve 100 per cent farmer registration. Acting on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions, district magistrates will review progress daily in the run-up to the drive. The Revenue Department has been directed to issue standard operating procedures (SOPs) to revenue officers to ensure the correction of land ownership records in line with Aadhaar. Also Read | 'N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further in the negative zone to a two-year low of (-) 0.58 in July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year -- primarily due to a decrease in the prices of food articles and fuels such as petrol, diesel and natural gas, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday. The WPI inflation for July is also lower than the -0.13 per cent that ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
SIDDIPET: BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Wednesday urged Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy to ensure that the Kaleshwaram motors are turned on immediately to fill the various reservoirs in the state. In a letter addressed to Uttam, the former irrigation minister said that the farmers of Telangana were in deep distress as they are unable to proceed with cultivation due to lack of water. "Turn on the motors at Package-6 of the Kaleshwaram project and begin pumping water to ...Read More >
Nagpur: The licences of eight Krishi Seva Kendras (agriculture service centres) have been suspended, and sales at two others were halted due to irregularities in the sale of chemical fertilisers -- urea and DAP. The action followed a probe conducted by the district agricultural superintendent.Inspections carried out by taluka-level quality control inspectors and flying squads revealed violations at several centres, including Om Ganesh, Rohit, Himanshu, Vaibhav, Mauli, and Shri Krishna Krishi Sev ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to immediately resume the remaining tunnelling operations, including drilling and blasting, of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC). Calling SLBC a crucial lifeline for Telangana, he emphasised that its completion must be treated as a top priority and executed with urgency. An estimated 10 kilometres of tunnel work remains to be completed. On Saturday, the minister held a review meeting with officials of the Irrigation de ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Despite expectations of a favourable paddy crop this season in Punjab due to the early monsoon, concerns persist regarding adequate storage space for rice once procurement commences. Given Punjab's decision to advance paddy cultivation this season by 15 days to June 1, the state govt has also urged the Centre to bring forward the paddy procurement schedule accordingly (from Sept 15) to prevent delays for farmers.The state govt has emphasised the need to create space for an anticipate ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday directed officials to prepare a practical and scientific plan to ensure adequate irrigation for the Kharif season crops in the state. The minister said the plan must take into account current reservoir levels, inflows during this monsoon season, and the total ayacut that can be irrigated from each of the water sources. At a high-level meeting held at Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, Uttam Kumar Reddy said a clear and coordin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, fo ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The monsoon has taken a firm hold over Jharkhand, delivering widespread and robust rainfall across the state, with East Singhbhum emerging as the wettest district so far. According to the latest data from the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, Jharkhand has received an actual rainfall of 611.5 mm till date -- marking a 70% surplus over the normal average of 359.8 mm for this period. Topping the list is East Singhbhum, which has recorded an impressive 1014.5 mm of rainfall -- 155% above n ...Read More >
The opposition Congress demanded a discussion in the Chhattisgarh assembly on seed and fertilizer shortages, alleging reduced supplies were impacting farmers. Accusations of black marketing and inadequate government action were countered by the state Agricultural Minister, who cited global factors and ongoing efforts to manage the crisis. In a heated Chhattisgarh assembly session, opposition Congress members raised alarm over a shortage of seeds and fertilizers, claiming the BJP-led state gover ...Read More >
Patna, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The monsoon has picked up pace in Bihar, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for 18 districts on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with speeds up to 40 km per hour. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain with thundershowers is expected in the alerted districts. A yellow alert suggests the possibility of moderate rainfall. It may not be severe, but it might cause localised flooding in low-lying areas o ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday set the deadline of July 31 for farmers to get their crops insured under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme (PMCIS).A state govt spokesperson said that farmers can contact the crop insurance helpline number 14447 for compensation or claims, as well as assistance in registration and guidance regarding documents. Farmers are required to pay 2% of the insurance premium for Kharif crops, while the remaining amount is paid by the central and state govt. Agric ...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 >
Patna: In a major policy shift ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, the state government has implemented a domicile-based reservation system in government jobs, with the 35 per cent quota for women. This means only women who are native to Bihar or those who hold valid domicile certificates will be eligible to claim this quota. Women from other states, who were eligible earlier for the reservation, will now be placed under the general category and will not be given the same reservation. The d ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda to ensure a timely supply of urea allocated to Telangana to meet agricultural requirements during the ongoing Kharif season. Revanth called on Nadda at his official residence in Delhi. During the meeting, the chief minister pointed out that only 3.07 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of urea had been supplied to the state between April and June, against a seasonal requirement of five lakh MT. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals JP Nadda in the national capital and requested him to supply urea allocated to Telangana on time to meet the agricultural needs during the farming season, as per a release. The Chief Minister met Nadda at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the CM brought to the notice of the Union Minister that only 3.07 lakh metric tonnes of urea was sup ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals JP Nadda in the national capital and requested him to supply urea allocated to Telangana on time to meet the agricultural needs during the farming season, as per a release. The Chief Minister met Nadda at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the CM brought to the notice of the Union Minister that only 3.07 lakh metric tonnes of urea was sup ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals JP Nadda in the national capital and requested him to supply urea allocated to Telangana on time to meet the agricultural needs during the farming season, as per a release. The Chief Minister met Nadda at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the CM brought to the notice of the Union Minister that only 3.07 lakh metric tonnes of urea was sup ...Read More >
New Delhi/Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to extend central support to take up development of Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City apart from sanctioning funds for the Warangal airport and giving approval to the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Defence Corridor. During their meeting in Delhi on Tuesday, the Chief Minister exhorted Goyal to immediately release Rs.596.61 crore for the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City project that has been a ...Read More >
Patna: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to restrict the 35% reservation in govt jobs for women to those who are permanent residents of Bihar. This move means that women from other states will no longer be eligible for this quota, which was introduced as part of the state's efforts to empower Bihar's women. The decision was taken amid demands for the implementation of a domicile policy in govt jobs in the state."With the clearance of this proposal, the women job aspirants from oth ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Telangana currently witnessing a shortage of fertilisers, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday met Union Minister for Fertilisers and Chemicals J.P. Nadda in Delhi and requested him to supply the urea allocated to Telangana on time to meet the agricultural needs during the farming season. During the meeting, the Chief Minister brought to the notice of the Union Minister that only 3.07 lakh tonnes of Urea was supplied between April and June as agains ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will embark on a two-day Delhi tour from Sunday. During his visit, the Chief Minister will meet Union Ministers and seek their approval for pending projects in the Telangana. The CM is also planning to meet Union Minister for Chemical and fertilizers JP Nadda and bring to his attention to the urea crisis in the Kharif season. Recently, Agriculture minister T Nageshwara Rao wrote a strong letter to the Union ministry demanding for the release of State q ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
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