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Patna: Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday warned that strict action would be taken against those found selling fertilisers on the black market in Bihar. "They will be sent to jail," he said.Speaking at an event in Patna held to mark the payment of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana by pm Narendra Modi, Chouhan SAID fertilisers must reach farmers without fail. "If someone is found selling fertilisers on the black market, he shoul ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is ...Read More >
Ujjain, Aug 3 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said 1.27 crore beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Yojana will get Rs 250 in their bank accounts on August 7 as a Raksha Bandhan gift, which he described as a "small token of love from a brother". This amount is over and above the Rs 1250 beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme get every month, he added while addressing a Raksha Bandhan celebration organised by women working at 'Best Lifestyle' company here. "Every woma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In the ongoing second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Central Delhi Kings' Yash Dhull lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational century -- the first of DPL 2025 -- to guide his team to a commanding 8-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers. Chasing a target of 175, Dhull put on a batting masterclass, remaining unbeaten on 101 off just 56 deliveries, laced with eight fours and seven sixes. His composed yet aggressive innings ensured Central ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday, echoed the Prime Minister's appeal urging all Indians to buy products that are made within the country in order to give the fast-growing economy a further push. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, during the disbursement of the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi in Varanasi, urged the nation to buy indigenous products. Reaffirming the gove ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Trades worth nearly Rs 3.21 lakh crore have been conducted through the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform during the last five financial years, the government said on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur said, "From 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2025, trade worth Rs 3,20,766 crore has been conducted through electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)". The minister was replying to a quest ...Read More >
Patna: More than 5,000 farmers from across the state will participate in the 'PM Kisan Utsav Diwas' event, for the distribution of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, at Bapu Sabhagar here on Saturday.Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, who also holds the agriculture portfolio, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute this instalment online from Varanasi. Union agriculture and farmers welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be the chief guest in Patna. Sinh ...Read More >
Junagadh: Nearly 1.5 crore women have already become 'Lakhpati Didis' in India, and the Centre is making efforts to raise the figure to 2 crore by August 15, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. Chouhan on Saturday visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh town of Gujarat, where he reviewed its activities and interacted with farmers and Lakhpati Didis of SHGs, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticised the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the city over the worsening pollution levels in the Yamuna River, calling it a "grave concern". Referring to the July pollution report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Yadav said that pollution levels in the Yamuna have worsened since March. This, he said, clearly exposes the BJP's hollow promises on cleaning the river. He alleged that the government has only made tal ...Read More >
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said 1.5 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis in India and his ministry is aiming to take the figure to 20 million by August 15. 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) who earns an income of Rs 1 lakh or more per year. Chouhan visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh town of Gujarat, where he reviewed its activities an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday addressed the media on the Cabinet's key decision to approve the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana'. According to a release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the foodgrain production has increased by more than 40%, and the production of fruits, milk, and vegetables has also seen historic growth. However, significant disparities in productivity continu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh, Gujarat, reviewed its activities and interacted with farmers and 'Didis' of self-help groups (SHGs). On this occasion, the Union Agriculture Minister released a compilation of 50 inspiring success stories of Lakhpati Didis -- women earning over Rs 10 lakh annually under the ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was once again seen stopping his convoy midway to help an accident victim in Bhopal. He ensured the victim was rushed to the hospital on time. The former CM was on his way to attend a Chaturmas programme at a Jain temple in Awadhpuri on Sunday when he noticed a crowd near Chetak Bridge. He asked his convoy to stop. As he stepped out, a woman from the crowd approached him and pleaded for help to an accident victim. Shivra ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Ch ...Read More >
Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, July 13 (Maxim News): In a significant move to protect farmers and ensure agricultural integrity, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has issued a stern directive to all Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories, urging immediate and strict action against those involved in the sale of counterfeit, substandard, and black-marketed fertilisers. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp In a letter sent to state governments, the minister stressed that agriculture is the backb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, 'directing immediate and strict action' against the issue of counterfeit and substandard fertilizers. The letter has been issued with the objective of curbing the sale of fake fertilizers, black marketing of subsidized fertilizers, and illegal activities such as forced tagging across the country, a statement from the Unio ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday inspected various local issues such as water-logging, traffic congestion and development projects during his visit to Pune. Giving details, Ajit Pawar in a post on X said, Today, I inspected various local issues and the development works of projects such as Pune Metro Line - 3 at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi in Pune. https://x.com/AjitPawarSpeaks/status/1944249990634787189 This included a revi ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday inspected various local issues such as water-logging, traffic congestion and development projects during his visit to Pune. Giving details, Ajit Pawar in a post on X said, "Today, I inspected various local issues and the development works of projects such as Pune Metro Line - 3 at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi in Pune". Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 13, 202 ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 13: Nearly 1.27 crore women in Madhya Pradesh who are beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna scheme will receive Rs 250 as a Rakhi gift, and their monthly assistance will be hiked to Rs 1,500 from October, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. Currently, eligible women receive Rs 1,250 per month under the scheme. "The Raksha Bandhan festival symbolises the unbreakable bond of love between a brother and sister...With Rakhi (festival) on August 9, it is only fitting for brothers to offer gif ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a Rozgar Mela program organised in Bhopal on Saturday, distributed appointment letters to the selected candidates in various government departments and institutions of the Central Government and wished them for their bright future. After the program, Union Minister Chouhan interacted with reporters here and stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision is a boon for the nation and under his ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): A significant meeting aimed at boosting cotton productivity was convened on Friday at the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting saw in-depth discussions on the history of cotton, the current scenario, challenges, and future strategies for increasing cotton productivity in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday emphasised that India should take every possible step like other nations to improve cotton productivity using modern technologies and by developing virus-resistant high high-yielding seeds. "Scientists should work with commitment to ensure the timely delivery of such improved seeds to farmers. The BT cotton variety, once developed to increase yields, is now facing a threat from dis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): A significant meeting aimed at boosting cotton productivity was convened on Friday at the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting saw in-depth discussions on the history of cotton, the current scenario, challenges, and future strategies for increasing cotton productivity in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has urged the Centre to ban import of raisins from China. In a letter written to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Mr. Pawar said "illegal" import from China, bypassing customs duties and taxes, is causing severe financial losses to both grape farmers and the national exchequer. Mr. Pawar's letter came in the wake of the memorandum submitted by the Maharashtra State Grape Growers Association. The MSGGA has alleged that there h ...Read More >
ANANTAPUR: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed the need for a long-term, integrated approach to address drought in Rayalaseema during a review meeting held at the Sri Sathya Sai district Collectorate on Thursday. The meeting, attended by Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Director of Agriculture, S Dilli Rao, Horticulture and Sericulture Commissioner K Srinivasulu, Sri Sathya Sai District Collector TS Chetan, Joint Collectors from Anantap ...Read More >
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers at Sathya Sai Baba Temple in Puttaparthi, Andhra on Pradesh on Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is being celebrated all over India. Prayers are being offered at various temples and people are taking dip in holy rivers as part of rituals. Also Read | Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Quake of 4.4 Magnitude Shakes Parts of Capital Region, Residents Rush Out of House. Earlier, devotees gathered to offer pr ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a step to address the ongoing challenges in cotton cultivation, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will chair a high-level meeting in Coimbatore tomorrow (July 11). The meeting will focus on improving cotton productivity, combating virus attacks, and ensuring the availability of quality seeds for farmers. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the meeting will bring together a wide spectrum of stak ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday called a meeting in Coimbatore on July 11, 2025, at 10 am to address the declining productivity of cotton in India, which has been affected by the TSV virus impacting BT cotton, bringing together experts from various fields. Speaking on the issue through a self-shot video on the social media platform X, Chouhan said, The productivity of cotton in our country is currently quite low. In recent times, pr ...Read More >
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