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Hyderabad: Following a heavy rain forecast in the Telangana state, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed the officials concerned to be cautious during the procurement of paddy, cotton, and maize. The authorities were ordered to take all measures to ensure that the procurement is carried out without any inconvenience and loss to the farmers. Also Read: These Vehicles Will Be Banned from November 1 -- Check Full Details Here On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Irrigation and Civil S ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, October 27, directed officials to remain on high alert and take all necessary steps to ensure that cyclone Montha does not disrupt paddy procurement process in the state. He stressed that farmers must not suffer losses under any circumstances. Uttam Kumar along with Telangana agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao held a high-level review meeting in Hyderabad to coordinate emergency measures as Cyclone Montha threa ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (PTI) Unseasonal rains lashed several parts of Gujarat on Monday, with the meteorological department forecasting more showers in the next few days due to a depression in the Arabian Sea. Heavy rains were recorded in Amreli, Gir Somnath and Bhavnagar districts of the Saurashtra region. According to the data shared by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Rajula taluka in Amreli district received the highest rainfall of 175 mm, followed by 115 mm at Una taluka in Gir Som ...Read More >
According to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Punjab has reported 512 farm fire incidents as of October 23 With 28 new stubble-burning incidents on Thursday, the total number of farm fire cases in Punjab this season has crossed the 500-mark, even as enforcement agencies have stepped up punitive action against violators. According to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Punjab has reported 512 farm fire incidents as of October 23. The Punjab Police registered 31 fresh FIRs, tak ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has ordered a three-day closure of all schools in eight districts as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Montha, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds from October 28 to 30, 2025. A notification issued by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, stated that all government, government-aided, and private schools in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabaran ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bathing ghats of Ganga and ponds in Bihar's capital Patna are all set for the grand celebration of Chhath Mahaparva, the festival of devotion and purity dedicated to Surya (Sun god) and Chhathi Maiya. The first 'Arghya (offering)' to the setting Sun will be performed on Monday evening under the Purvashada constellation, while the second Arghya will be offered to the rising Sun on Tuesday morning during the Uttarashada constellation. This year, devotees in Patn ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders across the political spectrum extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of the third day of Chhath Puja on Monday and prayed that this festival brings new energy and joy into everyone's lives. This year, Chhath Puja is being celebrated from October 25 to October 28. The four-day festival includes 'Nahay Khay', 'Kharna', 'Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting Sun)', and 'Usha Arghya (morning offering to the rising Sun)'. On Monday ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The state government on Sunday said procurement of paddy has substantially gone up. An official release said between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the previous government procured a total of 1,13,51,469 tonnes of paddy -- an annual average of 22,70,293 tonnes. However, the DMK government, from 2021 to 2025, has procured 1,70,45,545 tonnes -- an annual average of 42,61,386 tonnes. This is 19,91,093 tonnes more than the previous regime. The release also said the current paddy procurement season b ...Read More >
THANJAVUR/NAGAPATTINAM: A bumper paddy crop coupled with poor planning by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) and new union food ministry norms for blending fortified rice has slowed paddy procurement across the delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. As rains lash the region, farmers who are forced to store their harvest in the open near DPCs face mounting losses. Even as political leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and opposit ...Read More >
TIRUCHY/THANJAVUR: Two teams of officials from the Union Ministry of Food and Public Distribution inspected Direct Purchase Centres (DPCs) across the Cauvery delta districts on Sunday to assess moisture content of paddy. The visit comes based on farmers' demand for relaxation in the procurement norm from 17% to 22% after continuous rain led to water-logging in farmlands. A team led by R K Shahi, Deputy Director (Storage & Research), along with technical officers Rahul Sharma, Tanuj Sharma, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for three Maharashtra districts and predicted moderate spells of rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning as well as likely gusty winds reaching 30-40 km per hour from Monday till Tuesday, the Weather department said in a press statement. The three Maharashtra districts which have been issued an orange alert are Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, the statement said on Sunday. From Sunday at 8 ...Read More >
India - Relentless rain batters paddy farmers; harvesting halted, 30-50% crop loss feared Unseasonal and relentless rainfall has thrown paddy farmers in Udupi district into distress, halting harvesting operations and sparking fears of massive crop losses across several parts of the region. Farmers say rice mills are refusing to buy wet paddy as fields remain waterlogged, while harvesting machinery lies idle amid rising operational costs. Harvesting had begun only recently when the district st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded an innovative initiative called the Garbage Café, operated by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh, during the 127th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Highlighting the campaign, PM Modi said, "A unique initiative has been launched in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, to clean plastic waste from the city." Located at the Ambikapur Bus Stand, the Garbage Café is redefining civic responsibility by offering full-cou ...Read More >
Raipur: An innovative idea to tackle the menace of urban waste by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) in north Chhattisgarh has been lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, aired on Sunday. The PM cited how the 'Garbage Café', opened by the AMC in Ambikapur town, has emerged as a singular blend of cleanliness and service, fetching a good lunch or dinner or a breakfast in exchange of plastic waste. "A unique example of cleanliness and social initiative ...Read More >
Chandrapur: Barely a week after a farmer was killed by a tiger in Dhaba forest range, another fatal attack has deepened fears among villagers. A 45-year-old woman, identified as Alka Pendor of Ganesh Pipri village in Gondpipri taluka, was mauled to death by a tiger on Sunday evening while working in an agricultural field.According to forest department sources, the incident occurred when Pendor, a farm labourer, was tending crops in a field near the village. The tiger pounced on her, killing her ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the state's preparedness to tackle the possible impact of Cyclone 'Montha,' which is developing over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh held a detailed meeting with District Magistrates to assess the readiness of all districts. Addressing media persons after the review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Minister Pujari said that the ...Read More >
Gurgaon: At just 58, Haryana's early farm count may be low - the lowest, in fact, recorded in the state in six years - but the number by itself doesn't quite reflect the reality.Forty-nine of these recorded fire incidents have taken place since Oct 13, showing crop stubble burning is picking up in the state and will test ground enforcement over the next fortnight. Typically, early Nov is when stubble burning peaks.The district that has reported the most fires, according to data compiled by India ...Read More >
In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition asked as to where was the BJP government's Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and government procurement agencies. Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday accused the state government of tricking the farmers by forcing them to sell their produce at a lower price than the minimum support price (MSP). In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition asked as to where was the BJP government's Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and government procureme ...Read More >
Kharna, the sacred second day of Chhath Puja, is being celebrated today, 26 October 2025, across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The day holds immense spiritual value as devotees observe a long fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with jaggery kheer, fruits, and puris or ghee-soaked rotis. To mark the occasion, people share heartfelt Kharna status videos, Kharna Puja statuses, and devotional clips that capture the divine vibe of the festival. Across India and among the diaspora, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The sacred Kotha Bhoga, one of the most revered offerings made to Lord Jagannath at the Srimandir in Puri, will soon carry the fragrance of Odisha's organic farmlands. Beginning with the 2026 Ratha Yatra, the offering will be prepared using organically grown rice, announced state agriculture department principal secretary and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator, Arbinda Padhee, on Friday. The organic rice will be sourced from the Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: A central government team comprising two officials from the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs made a surprise visit on Saturday to a private flour mill in Uthupalayam village near Annur in the city and inspected the manufacturing process of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) at the mill. P K Singh, Deputy Director (Storage and Research), and Shobhit Siwach, Technical Officer (Storage and Research), deputed by the ministry to assess the ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: Amid political heat, Collectors from the Delta districts have commenced monitoring of the procurement process and transportation in their respective districts and have been seen instructing officials to accelerate the process to avoid produce going to waste during the rains. Nagapattinam district Collector A Akash visited the DPCs at Thalanayar and Oradiyampulam in the district and said that 75,628 MT of paddy has been procured so far, out of which 57,126 MT has been moved to the wareh ...Read More >
Sangrur: Deputy commissioner Rahul Chaba has announced a zero-tolerance policy to curb paddy stubble burning in Sangrur district. In an emergency meeting held at the District Administrative Complex's meeting hall, Chaba emphasised that cluster officers, nodal officers, and police personnel must actively prevent stubble burning or face consequences. The meeting, attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Sartaj Singh Chahal, additional deputy commissioner Amit Bambi, SPs, SDMs, DSPs, cluster off ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday said that its policies were receiving strong support from the state's farmers. To back its claim, the state govt cited the example of the registration of 1.37 lakh farmers for paddy procurement. Against a target of opening 4,000 procurement centres, 3,790 have been made operational."These centres are proving highly beneficial for farmers, with procurement being carried out at the Minimum Support Price (MSP)," a state govt spokesperson said. Procurement began o ...Read More >
Chennai: A nine-member Central team, split into three groups, inspected direct procurement centres (DPCs) and interacted with farmers to assess moisture content of paddy affected by recent rain in delta and other rain-hit districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Union govt deputed the team following a request from state govt to increase permissible moisture level of paddy from 17% to 22% in rain-affected districts.The team reportedly deviated from its scheduled programme, leaving district administra ...Read More >
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest incidents of stubble burning as compared to other states in north India this season, though the number has dropped as compared to the previous year. The figures raise a concern since stubble burning -- mostly done at the onset of winter -- increases air pollution. According to Consortium for Research on Agro-ecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS), an interdisciplinary research carried out by the Indian Agricultural Research Instit ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The success of Punjab's campaign against paddy stubble hinges on farmers' willingness to use in-situ crop residue management (CRM) machinery and industrial tie-ups to use straw as raw material. Meanwhile, innovative solutions -- like applying bio-decomposers to the straw or growing mushrooms with it -- remain on paper.To effectively dispose of 19.32 million tonnes of paddy straw this season, the Punjab govt prepared a Rs 500 crore action plan 2025-26 this year, integrating stricter p ...Read More >
Lucknow: Women cleaned their homes and prepared 'satvik' (pure veg) food for 'Nahaye Khaye', which marked the onset of Chhath puja, on Saturday. On 'Nahaye Khaye' day, devotees vow to observe the Chhath fast with purity, restraint and devotion for three days. People clean homes, offer 'arghya' to the rising sun and cook meals comprising 'lauki ki sabzi', 'chane ki dal', 'roti and chawal'. The festivities from this day until the conclusion with 'Usha Arghya' on the fourth day.People came to ghats ...Read More >
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