agriculture

Rajouri, April 9: At the direction of Rajouri DC Abhishek Sharma, ADDC Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq chaired a meeting to review the credit-linked schemes of the Department of Agriculture Production.The meeting reviewed the progress under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and the Holistic...

Bhopal, April 10 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms have damaged standing rabi crops, particularly wheat, across approximately 2.49 lakh hectares so far across several states, with the full extent of losses still being assessed by...

Lucknow, April 9 Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi conducted an aerial survey of several districts of the state on Thursday to assess the crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and strong winds, officials said.According to a press...

Gandhinagar, April 9 – The Gujarat government has announced key amendments to the rules governing the supply of bulk non-domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to industrial units, officials said on Thursday.According to the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, industrial...

Shimla, April 9 Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are in distress as unseasonal rain, snowfall, and hailstorms have caused immense damage to stone fruit, apple, and vegetable plantations, also destroying standing wheat crops across the state.The erratic weather pattern has caused extensive damage to...

Gandhinagar, April 9 – Raju Karpada, a young farmer leader from Gujarat, who recently resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with hundreds of supporters at the party's state headquarters in Gandhinagar on Thursday.He was inducted into...

April 9th, Serchhip: Addressing the event, DC Paul L. Khuma urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies, consult with experts, and work selflessly to produce healthy crops. The initiative aims to strengthen the 'Research-Extension-Farmer' linkage and boost local livelihoods.The...

REASI, April 9, 2026: Farmers in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir have expressed their gratitude to the central government for approving the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) on fertilizers. They believe this move will reduce input costs, ensure access to affordable fertilizers, and boost...

Gangtok, April 9 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with Union DoNER and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed key development projects in the Himalayan state.In a social media post, the CM stated that he had a meaningful discussion with...

Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, today highlighted the increasing importance of horticulture in transforming the country's agricultural landscape and boosting farmers' incomes. Speaking at the India Horticulture Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Minister...

SRINAGAR, April 8: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) inaugurated a technology-driven agricultural advisory ecosystem at its Shalimar campus.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai launched the e-Plant Health Clinic, Farmer School...

Raipur, April 9 – Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the significant progress in eradicating Naxalism from the state during his recent three-day visit to Delhi, where he held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin.Speaking to the...

Bhubaneswar, April 8 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore on Wednesday, which are expected to generate 59,000 jobs, officials said.Of the 36 projects, Majhi inaugurated 11 industrial units and laid foundation stones for 25 others at...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Wednesday that the Centre has extended the deadline for procuring maize for the Kharif 2025-26 season until April 30, providing major relief to farmers in the state.The extension will apply to maize...

Chandigarh, April 8 Punjab Minister of Soil and Water Conservation, Barinder Kumar Goyal, inaugurated the state's first central pivot irrigation system at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, on Wednesday.This marks the first installation of this modern, automated irrigation...

New Delhi, April 8 According to a new report, the first phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha & Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, which ended on March 31, fell short of meeting its targets.Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship program to promote solar energy...

Shimla, April 8 Several high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while moderate to heavy rains lashed the mid and lower hills, bringing temperatures down and compelling residents to wear woolen clothes in April, officials said.The local MeT department...

Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, stated that India's agricultural sector has significant potential to drive future growth. He described it as a burgeoning sector that requires higher productivity and innovation to support the country's development goals. Mr. Bery made this statement...

Bhubaneswar, April 8 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur, near Begunia in Khordha, on Wednesday.Of these, 25 projects were inaugurated, while foundation stones have been laid for 11...

Bhubaneswar, April 8 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore on Wednesday, which are expected to generate 59,000 jobs, officials said.Of the 36 projects, Majhi inaugurated 11 industrial units and laid foundation stones for 25 others in the...