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The southern state has appealed to the central team to extend generous support, stating that Cyclone Montha caused extensive damage far beyond initial expectations. In a detailed presentation to the central team, officials informed that agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, irrigation, housing, and infrastructure suffered heavy damage across 24 districts. The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday revised the estimate of damage caused by Cyclone Montha to Rs 6,384 crore and sought an immediate rel ...Read More >
India's rapid ethanol shift shows challenges other countries could face. While the Indian government said ethanol usage reduces pollution, some users said it is affecting their mileage and damaging older engines. India's push to blend ethanol with gasoline shows the benefits and challenges of the sustainable fuel efforts being showcased at global climate talks this week. Earlier this year, the Indian government announced that it achieved its goal of mixing 20 per cent of the plant-based fuel w ...Read More >
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set for a one-day Odisha visit on Nov 10. He will be the Chief Guest at 'Mandia Dibasa', interact with farmers in Cuttack, and chair a key meeting at ICAR-CRRI to boost agriculture. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will be on a one-day visit to Odisha on November 10 (Monday). During this visit, he will participate in key programmes aimed at enhancing farmers' income, ensuring nu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 10 (ANI): As Odisha celebrates 'Mandia Divas', Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that millet remains an important crop since it effectively grows in less water and "poor soil", apart from being nutritious for the body. Speaking to reporters at Bhubaneswar Airport, Chouhan stated that the government was making efforts to increase millet production. Also Read | What Is an E-Passport? From Eligibility to Steps To Apply for Next-Gen Digital ...Read More >
PATNA: Union home minister Amit Shah tore into RJD and Congress, saying if Lalu Prasad's son Tejashwi Yadav becomes CM, Bihar would get "three new ministries - kidnapping, extortion, and one promoting kidnapping and murder". Only an NDA govt could make Bihar flood-free and safe, he said on Sunday."If you form a govt under Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi's leadership, a ministry will be created for a flood-free Bihar," Shah said.Speaking at election rallies in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali, Shah acc ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Haryana government on Thursday said that 58 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy have been procured from different mandis of the state even as over 53 LMT paddy have already been lifted from the procurement centres in various districts. A government spokesperson said that during the ongoing kharif procurement season payments worth over ₹12,327 crore have so far been directly transferred to the bank accounts of farmers in Haryana, ensuring payment of minimum support price (MSP) to them in a transparen ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 31 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said the procurement of paddy from farmers in eastern part of the state at a minimum support price for the kharif marketing year 2025-26 will begin on Saturday and continue until February 28 next year. During this period, procurement will also take place in Unnao, Raebareli, and Lucknow districts. Paddy procurement has been underway since October 1 in western Uttar Pradesh, as well as in the Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Sitapur distr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 31 (ANI) Marking the state's 25-year history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Chhattisgarh's new Vidhan Sabha building and lay foundation stones for a series of developmental projects worth over Rs 14,260 crore across key sectors such as roads, industry, healthcare, and energy on November 1. The state's legislative assembly, which began functioning from Raipur's Rajkumar College in 2000, will now move into a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly comp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting India's growing leadership and expanding global influence in the rice sector. The event has brought together delegates from over 80 nations, including top global rice importers, exporters, scientists, and policymakers. The conference is being hosted by the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF). Also Read | When is IND vs AUS 2nd T20I 2025 Match? What ...Read More >
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,000 relief centers are actively supporting residents in eight southern districts as authorities prioritize safety. In a proactive maneuver, over 11,000 individuals have been safely evacuated, with a zero-casualty goal in sight. Rescue teams are fully mobilized, while tourist access has been restricted. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to ...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: TVK president Vijay accused the DMK govt of failing to protect delta farmers who have suffered damage to paddy crops due to incessant rains.In his first statement since last month's Karur stampede, Vijay said the damage to paddy was an outcome of years of neglect by the govt. He said it has resulted in a growing anger against the DMK govt. "It is certain that the rulers will be sent home," he added.He questioned the state govt for 'failing' to act quickly to save the paddy, saying that ...Read More >
As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The spec ...Read More >
Chennai: TVK president Vijay accused the DMK govt of failing to protect delta farmers who have suffered damage to paddy crops due to incessant rains.In his first statement since last month's Karur stampede, Vijay said the damage to paddy was an outcome of years of neglect by the govt. He said it has resulted in a growing anger against the DMK govt. "It is certain that the rulers will be sent home," he added.He questioned the state govt for 'failing' to act quickly to save the paddy, saying that ...Read More >
Chandrapur: Public anger flared across Chandrapur district on Tuesday as villagers staged two separate protests demanding the capture of tigers responsible for recent fatal attacks on farmers in Nagbhid and Chimur tehsils. Hundreds of villagers -- including farmers, labourers, and women -- rallied at Talodhi (Balapur) forest range office in Nagbhid, while residents of Shivara village in Chimur blocked the Kampa-Chimur highway, accusing the forest department of inaction.The protests at Talodhi fo ...Read More >
Ranchi: Ranchi, East Singhbhum and a few other districts received rain on Tuesday as cyclone Montha reached Kakinada and adjoined areas in Andhra Pradesh.The Ranchi office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded yellow alert for Jharkhand till October 31 stating that several pockets of Jharkhand will witness heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorm.Ranchi received 12mm rain, Khunti 10mm, Bahragora (East Singhbhum) 8mm, Chaibasa (West Singhbhum), Latehar, and Lohardag ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 28 (UNI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay today squarely blamed the M K Stalin-led DMK government for the ongoing farmers' distress, warning that a rising tide of resentment could "send the government packing home." Breaking his month-long silence following the September 27 stampede tragedy at his Karur rally, Vijay, in a statement, charged the government with being directly responsible for the damage and destruction of harvested paddy, which was left drench ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 28 (UNI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay today squarely blamed the M K Stalin-led DMK government for the ongoing farmers' distress, warning that a rising tide of resentment could "send the government packing home." Breaking his month-long silence following the September 27 stampede tragedy at his Karur rally, Vijay, in a statement, charged the government with being directly responsible for the damage and destruction of harvested paddy, which was left drench ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbolism of simplicity, restraint, and unparalleled sanctity, noting its profound impact on societal harmony and its global celebration by Indian families abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and easte ...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 >
Patiala: Two trucks laden with illegally transported paddy from Uttar Pradesh were seized in Patiala district, as authorities intensified their drive to check unauthorized inflow of paddy from other states during the ongoing procurement season.This action comes amid heightened vigilance at interstate points, as the Punjab government has set up seven checkposts across Patiala district to stem illegal transportation of paddy into the state, officials confirmed.According to district food supply off ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday directed ministers and senior officials to take immediate measures in view of the warning of heavy rain in Telangana due to Cyclone Montha which is expected to cross the AP coast on Tuesday. The rain comes in the midst of the paddy, cotton and maize procurement season, and could damage the produce. The IMD earlier in the day forecast very heavy rainfall across several districts from Tuesday till October 30. During a review meeting with offici ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the BJP-AIADMK combine of attempting to win elections by disenfranchising voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He warned that this tactic, which allegedly led to 65 lakh people losing voting rights in Bihar, would fail in Tamil Nadu. Stalin asserted the DMK would legally counter any undemocratic measures. With the EC announcing to implement the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Tamil ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With heavy rains forecast across Telangana under the influence of cyclone Montha, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to remain on high alert and ensure that procurement of paddy, cotton and maize continues without disruption or loss to farmers.The chief minister instructed irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and agriculture and marketing minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to hold an immediate review with district collectors and field officia ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they br ...Read More >
Surat/Ahmedabad: After nearly three sunny weeks, skies opened up again in Gujarat with all districts in the southern belt recording rainfall on Saturday.Navsari got the highest - 106mm - from 6am to 8pm Saturday followed by Umbergaon taluka in Valsad that recorded 61mm. Apart from Navsari and Umbergaon, rainfall was also recorded in Jalalpore (46 mm), Khergam (30 mm), Ahwa (36 mm), and Kaprada (28 mm).In Surat, visitors to Dumas beach were caught unawares as a sunny afternoon suddenly turned wet ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The commerce ministry on Monday clarified that the two-day Bharat International Rice Conference is being organised here by a private body IREF and the government is only giving non-financial support to the event. The clarification is important as certain allegations have been made against national President of Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) Prem Garg. "With respect to specific allegations made against the national President of the IREF, or about the operations ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 27 (PTI) Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Monday directed officials to ensure that cyclone 'Montha' does not disrupt the ongoing paddy procurement process in the state. The ministers, who held a video conference with district collectors and senior officials, stressed that farmers should not incur losses under any circumstances due to heavy rains. Uttam Kumar Reddy instructed officials to use tarpaulins to cov ...Read More >
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