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Jaipur, Apr 7 (PTI) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the Centre is working with states to prepare crop-specific agricultural roadmaps based on their geographical and climatic conditions to promote scientific farming and enhance farmers' income. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said data related to soil, water and weather is being analysed to ensure that scientific methods reach farmers at the field level. He said the Centre pl ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 7 (UNI) union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said that India has extended the plank of the Swadeshi (self reliance) in attaining total Food Security for feeding her 140 crore plus population. Addressing the first regional agriculture conference of the western states here, the Minister said, "In the present day global scenario, dependency on others (nations) to feed our population is not an ideal situation, not even a viable state. "That is why Prime Minister Naren ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 7 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said food security is of paramount importance and called for increasing productivity, reducing the cost of production and ensuring remunerative prices so that farmers earn reasonable profits. Addressing the Western Zonal Agriculture Conference here, Chouhan said India should not only meet its domestic needs but also contribute to global food requirements. "Food security is of paramount importance. In the present gl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo on Friday appealed to farmers, scientists and other stakeholders to adopt natural and climate-resilient farming techniques to preserve soil fertility for future generations. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Soil Day here, observed this year under the theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities', Singh Deo said healthy soil is the lifeline of agriculture, the foundation of food security and the bedrock of sustainable ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], November 20: Sustainable farming is no longer an option but a necessity for India's agricultural future. With climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity threatening food security, farmers and policymakers are actively seeking eco-friendly methods to restore farmland health. Biochar is an emerging option: a carbon-rich substance similar to charcoal, produced from organic waste through a process called pyrolysis. Biorgano is a leading biochar manufacturer in India, ...Read More >
PM Modi in Coimbatore: 'Felt Bihar's breeze when farmers waved their gamcha' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the sight of farmers waving their gamcha (towel) in Coimbatore made him feel as though "Bihar winds had arrived in Tamil Nadu before me." Modi said farmers greeting him by rotating their towels above their heads reminded him of celebrations in Bihar. Addressing a gathering at the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, the Prime Minister apologised for arriving ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that protecting the cow is not merely a religious belief but a scientific necessity, as saving cows contributes directly to protecting nature and ensuring a sustainable future. He was speaking after presenting prizes to winners of the state-level examination on "Scientific Knowledge in Cow Environmental Protection" organized by the Telangana Go Seva chapter at KMIT Engineering College, Narayanguda, on Sunday. Also Read ...Read More >
Haryana: Govt subsidy on agri equipments contained stubble burning to great deal, say farmers Karnal: While the Delhi-NCR region braces for stubble-burning and subsequent air pollution every year, Haryana's farming community has thrown up a 'national model' for sustainable crop residue management, as it has recorded a remarkable 95 per cent reduction in paddy stubble-burning incidents during the 2025 harvest season. According to data sourced from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IC ...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 >
Varanasi: Pili Nadi, a tributary of the Gomti in Jaunpur, was revived through a collective public effort.Once choked and forgotten, the river is now flowing once again, gradually regaining its original form. Saplings have been planted along its banks to maintain ecological balance and provide long-term benefits to farmers by enhancing soil fertility and water availability.The UP govt's mission to revive extinct rivers across Uttar Pradesh is now yielding visible results. Many rivers that vanishe ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plants saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, at the Chandauli Collectorate Auditorium on Thursday. Several officials were present at the ceremony where the CM Adityanath did the plantation. Earlier, the 'One District, One River' campaign, launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was reported to have started gaining momentum across the state, with visible outcomes emergi ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India] July 17 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Madhya Nayanapalli village of Pakala mandal, a man named Giri allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters and then attempted to take his own life. According to police reports, Giri and his wife, Hemalatha, had two daughters. In a heinous act, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters into a well. A family member stated that he received a call informing him that Giri had thrown his wife and children into a well. Wh ...Read More >
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plants saplings under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, at the Chandauli Collectorate Auditorium on Thursday. Several officials were present at the ceremony where the CM Adityanath did the plantation. Earlier, the One District, One River campaign, launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was reported to have started gaining momentum across the state, with visible outcomes emerging f ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land o ...Read More >
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plants saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, at the Chandauli Collectorate Auditorium on Thursday. Several officials were present at the ceremony where the CM Adityanath did the plantation. Also Read | India Successfully Test-Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I From Odisha Coast, Say Defence Sources. Earlier, the 'One District, One River' campaign, launched by Ut ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
Lucknow: Highlighting the impact of a consumption-driven society on humans, animals, and environment as was evident during Covid-19 pandemic, President Droupadi Murmu called upon doctors and researchers to allow compassion and empathy to guide their work, especially in their service to animals.Awarding 24 medals and degrees to 576 graduates at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly on Monday, the President recalled her own connection with nat ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation has started conducting a structural health test of the 425-metre New Town flyover over Biswa Bangla Sarani. Traffic cops said the flyover will undergo various tests every weekend for 20 days, after which the authorities will decide on taking corrective action if necessary.Currently, work has started on the Sector V-bound flank of the flyover. Barricades have been put up and motorists have been asked to move slowly. "The flyover flanks w ...Read More >
Mysuru: A team of experts, including United States Educational Relations vice-president and management professor Dr Scott Harriet and Maharshi International University psychology professor Dr Bernard Marcus, visited JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra at Suttur. They also participated in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan drive held at Devanur village in Nanjangud taluk on Saturday.The experts interacted with JSS KVK centre chief BR Jnanesh and gathered information about the Centre's efforts in promoting ag ...Read More >
Hisar, Jun 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday announced the establishment of natural and organic mandis in Gurugram and Hisar to promote natural farming on a large scale in the state. The Gurugram mandi will cater to produce such as wheat, paddy and pulses, while the Hisar mandi will focus on fruits and vegetables grown through natural and organic methods. In addition, a committee will be formed under the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran to determine fair pricing for pro ...Read More >
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