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Nalbari, Oct 16: As the festival of lights draws near, the rhythmic hum of potter's wheels fills the air across Nalbari's villages. With just three days to go for Diwali, the state's traditional potters, known as kumhars, are working tirelessly day and night, shaping thousands of earthen lamps that will illuminate homes across Assam. In Bahjani's Sariya village, the sight is bittersweet. While the women sit by the wheels shaping the delicate lamps, the men load them onto cycles and trucks, bou ...Read More >
Pune/Kolhapur: The state govt's Rs 31,628 crore relief package for flood-affected families is not sufficient to actually help farmers, according to agriculture experts.While announcing the package on Tuesday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the sediment of ponds would be utilised to level the farms where topsoil was washed away due to floods. He added that sediment from lakes and ponds were so fertile that farmers would require very little fertilizer, and announced an expenditure limit of ...Read More >
Patna: In remote Bhima village in Araria district, a silent revolution of sorts is taking place these days, with most of the farmers taking to natural farming and creating a healthy agro-ecology in the region.The seeds of this 'revolution' were sown five years ago by a 34-year-old villager, Harsh Vardahn Thakur, who after quitting his 10-year-old job of software engineer in an MNC, started natural farming on 45 acres of land in his village.At a place where most of the farmers relied on chemical ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Shares of Jinkushal Industries on Friday listed over 3 per cent higher than the issue price of Rs 121. The stock started trading at Rs 125, up 3.30 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. Later, the stock recovered some of the early lost ground and hit a high of Rs 128, a jump of 5.78 per cent on the BSE. But it again slipped and was trading at Rs 118.75, down 1.85 per cent. The company's market valuation stood at Rs 455.83 crore. The initial public offe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The initial public offer of Jinkushal Industries attracted 65.10 times subscription on the final day of share sale on Monday. The IPO received bids for 43,75,69,560 shares against 67,21,048 shares on offer, according to NSE data. The component meant for non-institutional investors received 146.39 times subscription, and the category for retail-individual investors (RIIs) was subscribed 47.10 times. The qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) portion garnered 35.66 times s ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the state set to receive Rs 100 crores to support its efforts in doubling the cotton yield, boosting farmer incomes and modernizing outdated ginning facilities, the union government's mission for cotton productivity is expected to act as a shot in the arm for the textile sector in Tamil Nadu. According to a report in The Times of India, the initiative which has a national allocation of Rs 5,900 crores, will significantly help TN curb its reliance on expensive cotton imported from ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 22-year-old female student was killed after coming under the wheels of a tipper lorry when she fell on the road while trying to avoid a pothole on Monday, in the limits of K.R. Puram traffic police station in Bengaluru. The deceased has been identified as Dhanushree, a second-year B.Com student at a private college in Bengaluru. The incident occurred near Budigere Cross, close to Avalahalli. She was travelling on a two-wheeler when, while attempting to avoid ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): Forty-five cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab from September 15 to September 27, out of which fire was detected at 22 locations. Environmental compensation has been imposed on the 22 locations, and damages were recovered, said Environmental Engineer Sukhdeva Singh. Speaking to ANI, Sukhdev Singh, an Environmental Engineer, said, "We've received 45 cases of stubble burning, reported by our satellites. Following our protocol, we verifie ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a decisive move towards addressing the concern of stubble burning and fostering sustainable agriculture practices, the Punjab government has unveiled an ambitious Information, Education and Communication (IEC) plan for Crop Residue Management (CRM), state Minister for Agriculture Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Sunday. He said the campaign aims to directly engage communities, students and farmers to drive a behavioural shift towards eco-friendly practices, t ...Read More >
Chandigarh: As many as 50 dedicated publicity vans, 444 'nukkad nataks' (street plays), and 12,500 informative wall paintings will highlight the benefits of crop residue management (CRM) and the ill effects of paddy straw burning as the Punjab govt is set to launch a comprehensive and ambitious campaign titled 'Information, Education and Communication' (IEC) to address the pressing concern of stubble burning and foster sustainable agriculture practices in the state. This was stated by Punjab agr ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: As a part of nationwide Shramdaan "Ek Din Ek Gantha Ek Saath" with a pledge call to citizens for joining hands for the Nations cleanliness under Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Srinagar, SKUAST-K organised the mega Swachhata Service drive (National Shramdaan) today on 25 Sept 2025 in collaboration with the higher Secondary education Institutions in vicinity of the Kendra at Aspire World School (AWS), Humhama Srinagar. According to a statement issued her ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2025) The national and international experts have warned that Pakistan's soil health is deteriorating rapidly due to the excessive and unnecessary use of chemical fertilizers, stressing that regenerative agriculture, biodiversity restoration and vermicomposting must be promoted to ensure fertile and sustainable land for future generations. The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) spokesperson informed that a special seminar on "Soil Health W ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Spt 16 (UNI) The Government of Andhra Pradesh has embarked on an ambitious plan to tackle legacy waste by clearing 85.90 lakh metric tonnes of old dumps by October 2, 2025. Furthermore, the Government has also targeted to clear an additional 30 lakh metric tonnes of garbage by December 2025. The reclaimed land will be reused productively, with recovered soil processed into compost and Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) supplied to cement factories. The second day of the District Collectors' ...Read More >
Ramban Sep 15: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained partially open on Monday with authorities permitting only one-way traffic at Tharad in Udhampur district. Only Jammu-bound vehicles are being allowed to ply, and even that under strict regulation due to the narrow, single-lane passage and the severely uneven road surface. A problematic 250-300 meter stretch at Tharad continues to pose serious challenges to vehicular movement. Traffic officials deployed at Chenani said that while frui ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth around Rs 40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar, on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister extended his respectful greetings to all. He remarked that Purnea is the land of Maa Puran Devi, Bhakt Prahlad, and Maharshi Mehi Baba. PM Modi highlighted that this soil has given birth to literary giants like Phanishwarnath Renu and Satinath Bhaduri. He further note ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday seized 39.2 kilograms of hydroponic weed (cannabis) allegedly from two Indian passengers who arrived on a flight from Thailand at the Mumbai international airport. Hydroponic weed refers to the variety grown in nutrient/mineral-rich water, without soil. The agency arrested the two passengers and one of their associates, who was allegedly one of the supposed receivers of the contraband, agency officials said on ...Read More >
Poonch, Sep 13: Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides, land subsidence, and flash floods, forcing hundreds of families from their homes and leaving several areas in Poonch and Ramban districts of the Jammu division on edge. As per the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Kalaban village of Poonch district's Mendhar sector has been declared unsafe after the soil beneath residential areas began shifting earlier this week. Officials said that around 95 houses have developed crac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A cloudburst struck Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district early on Saturday, damaging farmland and burying several vehicles under debris, though no casualties were reported, officials said.The heavy rainfall affected Gutrahan village in the Namhol area of the Naina Devi assembly constituency.Villager Kashmir Singh said gushing waters carried soil and debris across agricultural fields, while many vehicles were also swept away.In Shimla, thick fog reduced visibility to a few metres on Sa ...Read More >
Kolkata: Six workers died and five others were severely injured on Friday when a portion of a stone quarry collapsed at Bahadurpur village in Birbhum's Nalhati. Eyewitnesses said the labourers got buried under heavy rocks.Officers said efforts were on to ascertain whether any more workers were trapped in the quarry.The tragedy was a rerun of last October's accident where three labourers had died in a stone mine collapse in Nalhati."The collapse was so sudden that the workers did not get a chance ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Sept 12: The picturesque district of Ganderbal, known for its lush greenery in the Kashmir Valley, is once again witnessing heightened activity as the beekeeping season draws to a close. Local beekeepers, popularly known as Mags, are busy collecting honey boxes after months of patient work that began in early spring. Beekeepers had placed their wooden hives in flower-rich meadows and orchards to ensure maximum nectar collection. With favourable weather and abundant blossoms this year ...Read More >
Panic has gripped people in a southern Indian state after five people died of a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba in less than a month. A 56-year-old woman from Kerala's Malappuram district was the latest person to die of amoebic meningoencephalitis in the state, prompting health authorities to take effective measures. The woman, identified as Shobhana, was diagnosed with the rare infection on 6 September and was undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The ...Read More >
Pathankot, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of unprecedented floods that wreaked havoc across Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured farmers of the border village Thinda that they will be compensated for every grain lost to the disaster. Visiting the worst-affected areas, PM Modi interacted with locals and village representatives, offering both solace and substantial support. In Thinda, floodwaters reached alarming levels, inundating homes up to 4 to 5 feet. Fields once brimming wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28 (PTI) The Northern Railways is ensuring smooth journey for stranded tourists via a special unreserved train from Jammu station to New Delhi on Thursday, officials said. The Northern Railways had on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of 58 trains to and from Jammu and Katra stations, while 64 trains were short-terminated or short-originated at various stations in the division due to the devastation caused by record rains. "An unreserved special train is scheduled from Jammu to Del ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 22 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday asserted that there is no shortage of fertilisers anywhere in the state, updating the availability report of the soil nutrients. Adequate quantities of fertiliser are available in all divisions, and to ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor the situation continuously, the state government said in a statement. The update comes amid reports of a shortage in some par ...Read More >
Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India's space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and a sample return from the Moon. Human space flight to fly an Indian citizen on an Indian rocket from Indian soil where the countdown will also be by India, is also taking shape fast. India's space journey reached new heights with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 nearer the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023, mak ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: The climate change-driven worst-ever deficient rainfall in Meghalaya has taken a toll on its famed golden-hued heritage crop Lakadong turmeric. Recent studies by the Meghalaya Climate Change Centre identified Laskein as one of the state's 25 blocks where this turmeric farming is facing "high" or "very high" risk from climate pressures. According to the studies, farmers are struggling with extreme weather events such as unpredictable rainfall, poor soil health, and increased ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said on Wednesday that Pakistan is rattled by India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has tried to stoke fear of nuclear war because Islamabad always wants external mediation. In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swaroop, a former High Commissioner to Canada, said US has imposed tariffs on India but it is the 'Tariff King' of the world and said steps being taken by the US President Donald Trump will ...Read More >
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