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Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Milk-producing farmers in the state are now receiving an average benefit of Rs 34.18 crore per month -- "the highest ever -- "as the state milk federation procures approximately 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day from the farmers. This is a significant increase compared to the average procurement of 1.57 lakh litres per day during the financial year 2024-25, a government spokesperson said in a statement here on Saturday. The federation is ensuring doorstep milk collection, pa ...Read More >
Haridwar: In a major decision ahead of the Ardh Kumbh Mela scheduled for next year, the Haridwar Municipal Corporation has resolved to relocate all meat shops from the city to Sarai village on the outskirts. The proposal, presented during the board meeting at Rishikul Auditorium, was passed by majority vote despite objections from Congress councillors. 56 new shops have already been constructed The resolution aims to remove meat shops operating in the Jwalapur area, which falls under the muni ...Read More >
Sarbananda Sonowal, former chief minister and Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways in the Narendra Modi government, is among the key strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a star campaigner for the assembly elections in Assam. In an interview, he shared his views on the party's prospects and key issues as it eyes a third straight win. How is the campaign going so far, and how do you rate the prospects of the BJP and its allies? I have seen the brightness in the faces o ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday raised the issue of beef consumption while campaigning against Kunki Chowdhury (27), a key ally of Congress' Assam Jatiya Parishad Parishad (AJP) candidate from Guwahati central seat accused her parents of consuming beef and uploaded a photo of beef on social media."Kunki's mother Sujata Gurung Chowdhury shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks that hurt the sentiments of the people of 'Sanatani'... After the elections ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday broached the issue of beef consumption into his election campaign against Kunki Chowdhury (27), the candidate of Congress' key ally Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) from Guwahati Central seat, accusing her parents of consuming beef and uploading a photo of it on social media."Kunki's mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, had shared posts related to beef consumption and made remarks hurting the sentiments of 'Sanatani' people... After the election, I will ac ...Read More >
Jorhat, Apr 5 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said he will take action against the parents of AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury for allegedly consuming beef and uploading a picture of it on social media. Chowdhury (27), who is making her electoral debut from the Guwahati Central Assembly constituency, has repeatedly denied the allegations, terming it as fake news being spread by Sarma. "After the election, I will take action against her parents as per the Cattle Prevention Act. ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 4 (PTI) Milk-producing farmers in the state are now receiving an average benefit of Rs 34.18 crore per month -- "the highest ever -- "as the state milk federation procures approximately 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day from the farmers. This is a significant increase compared to the average procurement of 1.57 lakh litres per day during the financial year 2024-25, a government spokesperson said in a statement here on Saturday. The federation is ensuring doorstep milk collection, pa ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government is providing an average monthly benefit of Rs 34.18 crore to milk producers as part of its efforts to strengthen the rural economy, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. Under various initiatives, the state milk federation is currently procuring around 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day, a significant increase from 1.57 lakh litres per day recorded during FY 2024-25. Doorstep milk collection facilities are als ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday made a strong pitch for the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in Assam as he reiterated his party's commitment to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam, while clarifying that tribal communities will remain outside its jurisdiction. "If you form a BJP-led government in Assam, we will bring in uniform civil code, which will ensure that no one marries four time. And I assure that tribals will be kept outside of the purv ...Read More >
"If you form a BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party]-led government in Assam, we will bring UCC, which will ensure that no one marries four times. And I assure that tribals will be kept outside of the purview. We know who it should cover," Shah said at an election rally in Goalpara ahead of the April 9 assembly polls in Assam. The BJP on Tuesday released a 31-point manifesto for the polls, promising UCC, a contentious and polarising issue, which refers to a common set of laws for personal matters such a ...Read More >
Goalpara (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): As Assam Assembly elections near, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday promised that a third consecutive BJP government would tackle infiltrators in the state and focus on the development and welfare of tribal communities. Addressing a gathering here, Shah accused the Congress of turning Assam into a hub for infiltrators. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Crown Friday Lottery Result of April 3, 2026 Declared Online, Watch ...Read More >
Goalpara (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): As Assam Assembly elections near, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday promised that a third consecutive BJP government would tackle infiltrators in the state and focus on the development and welfare of tribal communities. Addressing a gathering here, Shah accused the Congress of turning Assam into a hub for infiltrators. "The Congress turned Assam into a hub for infiltrators. If their government comes to power, infiltrators will infiltrate even with ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 3: Placing special emphasis on protecting tribal interests, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday assured that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam would not be implemented for Adivasi communities, even as he outlined a broader agenda of development, welfare expansion, and action against illegal infiltration during election rallies across the state. Reiterating the BJP's intent to introduce the UCC, Shah said the policy would be implemented carefully. "We will bring ...Read More >
HARIDWAR: Haridwar municipal corporation is gearing up to place a proposal in its board meeting this month to ban the sale of raw meat across the entire municipal area and shift all such shops to Sarai village on the city's outskirts ahead of the 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Civic authorities said the move was being planned since they wanted "tighter control over cleanliness and the stray dog menace in the city which was increasing due to the meat shops." The move aims to expand an existing restriction unde ...Read More >
J&K wrestler Hamam Hussain balances milk delivery and training to win his first national gold at KITG 2026, ending a 14-year wait with a breakthrough performance. For Hamam Hussain, wrestling was never just a sport -- it was a pursuit shaped by responsibility, resilience, and routine struggles. At the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, that journey finally found its reward. A Long Wait Ends The 28-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir clinched gold in the men's 79kg freestyle category, defeating Himac ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Krishna District Milk Producers Mutually Aided Cooperative Union Limited, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced an increase in the prices of its milk and milk products with effect from April 4. The Union has raised packet milk prices by Rs 2 per litre and Re 1 per half-litre, citing rising production and operational costs. The decision was disclosed by Managing Director Kolli Eswara Babu on Wednesday. He said that monthly cardholders would continue to get milk at the ex ...Read More >
Jalna, Apr 1 (PTI) Right-wing activists on Wednesday intercepted three container trucks carrying a large quantity of meat in Maharashtra's Jalna district, claiming that they were transporting beef. The police detained the drivers of the trucks and sent meat samples to a laboratory for testing. The containers, transporting around 120 tonnes of meat reportedly meant for export, were on their way from Parbhani to Mumbai. The seized packets bore the name of LS Frozen Foods, Visakhapatnam, and incl ...Read More >
SALEM: The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association has raised concerns over rising production costs, stating that farmers across the state are incurring losses as procurement prices remain significantly lower than the production cost. According to the association, the cost of producing one litre of milk has increased to around Rs 61, but procurement prices offered by Aavin, private dairy firms and small-scale traders are much lower, resulting in sustained losses for farmers. The associat ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his visit to Mamligh in Solan district on Tuesday, announced the upgradation of Mamligh sub-tehsil to tehsil and the opening of a Public Works Department sub-division at Mamligh, a release said. After dedicating development projects worth Rs 27.43 crore to the people of the area, the Chief Minister addressed a massive gathering at Mamligh. He also announced Rs 50 lakh for the cons ...Read More >
MEERUT: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the Kartik Mela arrangements in Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, on Sunday, before performing the Ganga Aarti at the ghats. During the inspection, he assessed sector-wise planning, traffic control, barricading, sanitation and law-and-order measures at the fairground.The CM also chaired a review meeting with senior officials from Meerut division and Hapur district, directing them to ensure the safety and convenience of lakhs ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Will donkeys go extinct in Madhya Pradesh? The latest livestock census paints a grim picture -- the state now has just 3,052 donkeys, a sharp fall from 49,289 in 1997, marking a 94% decline in less than three decades.Nine of the 55 districts have reported zero donkeys, signalling near-total disappearance of the animal that once powered rural India's transport and trade.While there are no specific studies behind disappearance of donkeys yet, Gurgaon-based animal rights activist Naresh Kad ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16 (ANI): Telangana's Hyderabad city is gearing up to celebrate the annual Sadar Festival, a significant celebration observed by the Yadav community. This year, the Telangana State government has officially declared October 19 as the day to commemorate this grand festival, also known as Dunnapothula Panduga.Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav held a meeting with the Yadav community to discuss arrangements for the festival and participated in traditional Sadar danc ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17 (ANI): Haryana's pride, the magnificent Murrah bulls, are all set to take center stage at the Sadar Sammelan festival in Hyderabad. Among the participants are renowned champions such as Golu 2, Bajrangi, Rolex, and Basha, promising to capture the hearts of attendees with their impressive stature and strength. This festival not only highlights the rich cultural heritage of Haryana but also showcases the exceptional breeding of these iconic bulls that are ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16 (ANI): Telangana's Hyderabad city is gearing up to celebrate the annual Sadar Festival, a significant celebration observed by the Yadav community. This year, the Telangana State government has officially declared October 19 as the day to commemorate this grand festival, also known as Dunnapothula Panduga.Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav held a meeting with the Yadav community to discuss arrangements for the festival and participated in traditional Sadar danc ...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 >
Chandigarh: To assess the damage caused by the devastating floods in Punjab, a special Girdawari (crop damage assessment) has been launched across the state from today. In this regard, Punjab's Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, directed all concerned officers to carry out this process in a transparent, time-bound, and result-oriented manner so that no affected family is deprived of its rightful compensation. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that un ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 15 (ANI): Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reached flood-affected Punjab, arriving at Amritsar on Monday. During his visit, he is set to visit the flood-affected areas of the state. Earlier Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring had described the ongoing floods in the state as a man-made disaster. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, September 15, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winnin ...Read More >
Pic: Farmers from Naganur village in Bailhongal taluk display the damaged soybean crop from their fieldsBelagavi: Continuous Sept rainfall has worsened farmers' woes in Belagavi district, with floods damaging 61,000 hectares of crops and worm infestations affecting 35,000 hectares of soybean. The district administration began surveys to assess losses and process compensation. Farmers are fearing more devastation if rains persist.This time, 7.3 lakh hectares of land was sown in the monsoon season ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 15 (ANI): Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reached flood-affected Punjab, arriving at Amritsar on Monday. During his visit, he is set to visit the flood-affected areas of the state. Earlier Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring had described the ongoing floods in the state as a man-made disaster. Warring said ,"It is a man-made disaster in Punjab... When Shivraj Chouhan came here ...Read More >
Chandigarh: After weeks of flood devastation, Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, set a festive deadline for recovery, promising all compensation disbursed by Diwali, on Oct 21. With boosted payouts for homes, crops and livestock, he framed the plan as the most generous in the country, though the state continues to spar with the Centre over disaster relief funds.Mann announced a record ₹20,000 per acre for crop losses, promising assessments by mid-Sept and payments within weeks. Framing ...Read More >
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