agriculture

Chandigarh, April 6 The Punjab government on Monday transferred 12 IAS officers, including four deputy commissioners, across the state.According to an official order, IAS officer Himanshu Aggarwal has been appointed as deputy commissioner, Patiala, replacing IAS officer Varjeet Walia, who has...

Palakkad (Kerala), April 6 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that "fireworks will be set off in Pakistan" if the Congress-led UDF wins the assembly elections in Kerala.Addressing a rally here, Chouhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a "unique leader" and...

Kolkata, April 6 Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari reported in his election affidavit that his income has more than doubled over the past five years, while the value of his movable assets has significantly decreased.According to the affidavit, Adhikari's income has risen from about Rs 8.13...

Bhopal, April 6 Farmers across the country will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies that promise faster, more affordable, and precise farming all in one place. The National Advanced Agriculture Festival (Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026), organized by the Union Ministry of...

Jaipur, April 6 Rajasthan is likely to experience another spell of rain, hailstorms, and strong winds starting from Monday due to the influence of a new western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department said.The weather office has advised farmers to cover food grains and other crops...

Jaipur, April 6 – The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, part of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Rajasthan due to an approaching and active Western Disturbance. A new spell of strong winds, rainfall, and isolated hailstorms is expected to...

Chandigarh, April 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday that his government has ordered a crop loss assessment to assess the damage caused by inclement weather, asserting that affected farmers will be compensated."We have ordered 'girdawari', and after conducting it, those who...

Chandigarh, April 5 Farmers and opposition leaders in Punjab on Sunday sought compensation for crops damaged in rain and hailstorms at various places, including Amritsar, Bathinda, Muktsar, Hoshiarpur, Tarn Taran and Fatehgarh Sahib.They urged the state government to immediately order crop...

Kabul, April 5 – According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, more than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, as reported by local media on Sunday.In a statement, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme emphasized the need for...

Nashik, April 5 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday that his government will provide all assistance to farmers who have suffered crop damage and financial losses due to unseasonal rains in several parts of the state over the past few days. Unseasonal rains accompanied by...

New Delhi, April 5 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took cognizance of the heavy rainfall and hailstorm damage across several states, directing ministry officials to conduct a comprehensive review of crop losses and coordinate with state authorities to gather...

Jaipur, April 5 Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and strong winds were recorded in isolated areas of Rajasthan due to a western disturbance, the weather office said on Sunday.The department has also issued an alert for fresh spells of storms, rain, and hail from April 6 to 8.The...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken note of the heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several states and has directed officials to assess the extent of crop damage. Mr. Chouhan assured farmers that they do not need to worry and stated that the...

April 5, New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken note of the heavy rainfall and hailstorms affecting several states.Chouhan has directed officials of the Ministry of Agriculture to review the extent of crop damage caused by these weather...

Lucknow (UP), April 4 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed administrative officials to reach out to farmers affected by continuous unseasonal rainfall and ensure prompt resolution of their problems.According to an official statement, Adityanath sought reports from...

Bhopal, April 4 – A sudden and severe change in weather, triggered by a Western Disturbance, brought havoc to several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, with hailstones as large as lemons and chickpeas pelting down and blanketing roads in a thick white sheet.The most intense fury was in...

Lucknow, April 4 Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said on Saturday that the life and struggles of Babu Jagjivan Ram serve as an inspiration for the present generation.She was speaking at a seminar and felicitation program organized at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters in Lucknow on...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is implementing a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to address the damage caused by porcupines to the saffron crop in Pampore, with field evidence confirming the presence of the species in the region.Responding to a...

Jaipur, April 4 The Rajasthan government will organize a series of roadshows in major cities, including New Delhi, to promote the upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 and attract investment in the agriculture sector, officials said on Saturday.The three-day event is scheduled to...

JAMMU, APRIL 04: Javid Ahmad Dar informed the House that the government has taken measures to support farming activities across Jammu and Kashmir during the current season.Responding to concerns raised by Ghulam Ahmad Mir, he said that departments have been directed to ensure timely fuel...