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Guwahati: Days of border tension between the Pnar villagers of Lapangap in Meghalaya and the Karbi villagers of Tahpat in Assam have somewhat disappeared after both sides reached a peace agreement, paving the way for farmers to resume paddy harvesting without disruption. The agreement happened during a meeting held on Monday at the Assam Border Outpost in Khanduli, where officials from West Jaiñtia Hills and West Karbi Anglong districts jointly facilitated talks between community representative ...Read More >
SHILLONG/JOWAI, Oct 22: After several tense days, the residents of Lapangap in West Jaintia Hills and Tapat in West Karbi Anglong, Assam, came together on Wednesday for the resumption of harvesting in the area. Before the resumption of harvesting, the headmen of Lapangap and Tapat signed an agreement in the presence of the authorities of the districts of Meghalaya and Assam concerned. They unanimously agreed that person(s) involved in the death of Tapat resident Orivel Timung, son of the late ...Read More >
AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) assured farmers from the delta region that he would take up issues related to paddy procurement with the State government. Interacting with farmers at a direct purchase centre in Kattur near Thanjavur, Mr. Palaniswami said he was aware of the problems faced by delta farmers as he himself was a farmer. Assuring them he would take up the matter with the government, Mr. Palaniswami claime ...Read More >
Patiala, Oct 22 (PTI) Punjab Minister Balbir Singh lambasted Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday for his "illogical" criticism of the AAP dispensation in the border state for the haze in the national capital, saying Punjab has recorded a 60-70 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents. As Delhi remained blanketed by haze with air quality in the "very poor" category, the BJP-led Delhi government blamed Punjab's stubble burning for the situation in the national cap ...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 >
The actress further described the festival, adding, 'It's a day when even street dogs walk with pride, their eyes shining beneath marigolds, as if they know they're sacred. Kukur Tihar reflects the soul of Nepal -- a culture where compassion is devotion and where every living being is seen as divine.' She added, 'In the light of Tihar lamps, we are reminded -- to love gently, to honour deeply, and to live in harmony with all life.' For the uninitiated, the festival of Kukur Tihar is celebrated ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Pointing out that 2 lakh acres of paddy crops in Cauvery delta districts have submerged in rain, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the government to provide compensation to the affected farmers. In a statement, Anbumani said that more than 2 lakh acres of paddy crops have been submerged in the Cauvery delta districts, including Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. Already, harvested Kuruvai paddy stocks awaiting sale at procurement centers were damaged by rain. ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday hit back at Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa for blaming the AAP govt in Punjab for the toxic haze over the national capital, accusing him of trying to defame the state's farmers with "false claims." Earlier in the day, Sirsa alleged that Punjab forced farmers to burn a record amount of paddy stubble on Diwali night. Showing videos purportedly of burning crop residue in Punjab, Sirsa alleged that the highest number of stubble-burning incidents ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 22 (ANI): All schools in Chennai will be closed on Wednesday due to a heavy rain warning, according to an announcement made by Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagade. District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday. Also Read | Gujarati New Year 2025: ...Read More >
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm on Tuesday was 351 (very poor), up from 345 on Monday. As air pollution levels rose the day after Diwali, the Delhi government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had "forced" farmers in Punjab to burn stubble to foul the capital's air. The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm on Tuesday was 351 (very poor), up from 345 on Monday. At a press conference, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sin ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 22 (ANI): All schools in Chennai will be closed on Wednesday due to a heavy rain warning, according to an announcement made by Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Jagade. District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts' schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday. The administrations of Puducherry an ...Read More >
Nellore (AndhraPradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): In view of the heavy rainfall, Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has directed the Revenue and Police departments to remain fully alert. The Collector conducted a video conference with officials and instructed them to be completely prepared to handle any situation arising from the continuous heavy rains, according to a release. He emphasised that, starting Wednesday, arrangements should be made to evacuate people from low-lying areas to ...Read More >
New Delhi- Delhi recorded its worst post-Diwali air quality in four years on Tuesday, with PM2.5 levels peaking at 675 micrograms per cubic metre late Monday night. The city was enveloped in a thick grey haze as pollution levels surged sharply following Diwali celebrations, while the BJP government blamed stubble burning in Punjab rather than firecrackers. The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali reached 345, higher than last year's 330, and remained above 350 for several ho ...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 >
Aizawl: The Assam Rifles on Saturday arrested two men and seized explosives -- 5,800 pieces of gelignite rods, 10,500 metres of Cordtex, and 6,000 pieces of detonators -- at Vaphai, an Indo-Myanmar border village in Mizoram's Champhai district. The force received an intelligence report regarding the transshipment of a "large quantity of war-like stores and launched an operation at Vaphai," a statement issued by the Assam Rifles said. The Assam Rifles team tried to stop a vehicle, but the occup ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 20 (PTI) The number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab has reached 308, with Tarn Taran and Amritsar districts accounting for the majority of such cases, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board data. At 113, Tarn Taran district has witnessed maximum stubble burning cases in Punjab so far, followed by Amritsar with 104 cases, as many farmers continue to burn crop residue, ignoring the state government's appeals to stop the practice. Stubble burning in Punjab and Harya ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy urged farmers to cultivate pulses alongside paddy to reduce India's dependence on imports. Inaugurating the 3rd Agricultural Insect Biocontrol Expo and the 33rd Foundation Day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) here on Sunday, he said the Centre has launched several welfare schemes and remains committed to farmers' upliftment. Bengaluru Rural MP, Dr CN ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy urged farmers to cultivate pulses alongside paddy to reduce India's dependence on imports. Inaugurating the 3rd Agricultural Insect Biocontrol Expo and the 33rd Foundation Day of Indian Council of Agricultural Research - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) here on Sunday, he said the Centre has launched several welfare schemes and remains committed to farmers' upliftment. Bengaluru Rural MP, Dr CN ...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 >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday visited the State Emergency Operations Centre at Ezhilagam, Chennai, to review the preparedness and precautionary measures being taken across the state in view of the northeast monsoon and depression formation. The Chief Minister conducted a video conference with the District Collectors of Thiruvarur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris to assess the situation and rev ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday visited the State Emergency Operations Centre at Ezhilagam, Chennai, to review the preparedness and precautionary measures being taken across the state in view of the northeast monsoon and depression formation. The Chief Minister conducted a video conference with the District Collectors of Thiruvarur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris to assess the situation and rev ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) As heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu under the influence of the Northeast Monsoon, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday visited the Command and Control Centre of the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) at Ezhilagam to assess the state's monsoon preparedness. The Chief Minister also held a video conference with district Collectors, instructing them to take urgent steps to mitigate the impact of floods and ensure the saf ...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 >
Bathinda: Punjab recorded 33 incidents of stubble burning on Saturday -- the highest single-day count so far in the ongoing paddy harvesting season -- bringing the total number of farm fire cases to 241. Tarn Taran district reported the most cases, with 23 incidents in the last 24 hours.In comparison, the state had reported 1,348 cases by this date in 2024 and 1,407 in 2023, indicating a significant decline this season.Of the 241 cases reported till October 18, Tarn Taran accounted for 88, follo ...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 >
Parineeti Chopra thanked 'mama' Alia Bhatt for sending her a special pregnancy hamper. Alia Bhatt has shared a good bond with Parineeti Chopra as many years ago, both actresses made their debuts around the same time. Now, as Parineeti Chopra is about to embrace motherhood, Alia, who is already a mother, has sent a special gift to the mom-to-be. Parineeti took to Instagram to share Alia's gift and thank her. Parineeti shared on her Instagram Story that Alia had sent her a hamper from her brand, ...Read More >
Noida: The district administration has directed all departments to intensify surveillance and act strictly against stubble burning and garbage fires -- two major contributors to local pollution, officials informed on Saturday. The directions come amid the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR). District officials have been asked to maintain round-the-clock monitoring in both rural and urban pockets, ensure rapid response teams remain active, and impose fines on individu ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The first month of the burning season, which usually signals the start of north India's pollution build-up, has been unusually quiet this year.With just 25 incidents reported between Sept 15 and Oct 15, Haryana recorded its lowest early-season stubble burning numbers in five years, according to official data -- in a sharp decline from 559 cases during the same period last year. The decline -- over 95% compared to 2024 -- is credited to delayed harvesting, stricter enforcement and wider ...Read More >
Bathinda: With stubble-burning again on the rise, Punjab govt has decided to take stricter action against farmers beyond registering FIRs and imposing 'environmental compensation' fines. District officials have been told to take drastic steps, such as withdrawing benefits of govt schemes to dissuade farmers from burning crop residue.Farmers who burn stubble may also have their arms licences cancelled.Deputy commissioners are writing to subdivisional magistrates (SDM) to direct heads of various d ...Read More >
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