agriculture

Chandigarh, March 13 – Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s political rally in Moga, Punjab, on Saturday, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema raised a series of pointed questions to the BJP-led central government on Friday, urging BJP leaders to seek clear answers from the rally.Cheema...

March 13, Kohima: Newly sworn-in Governor of Nagaland, Nand Kishore Yadav, today called for collective efforts to strengthen peace, development, and opportunities for the youth while preserving the state's rich cultural heritage.Addressing the people of Nagaland after assuming office, he...

The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare organized a Gender Targeting and Inclusion Sensitization Workshop in Kathua. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and inaugurated it by lighting a traditional lamp.He was accompanied by Chief...

Nashik, March 13: Farmers attending the Krishi Kumbh 2026 in Maharashtra's Nashik are gaining access to modern agricultural knowledge, new technologies, and government-backed digital tools aimed at improving productivity and boosting farm incomes.The large-scale agricultural event has brought...

Kohima, March 13 Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav said on Friday that the Northeastern region has witnessed renewed focus and investment in recent years, particularly in connectivity, infrastructure, and economic development.After assuming office as the 23rd Governor of...

Jaipur, March 13. Hanuman Beniwal, the convener of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and Member of Parliament from Nagaur, drew the attention of the Central government to several critical national and regional issues during the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the second batch of Supplementary...

Agartala, March 13 Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy emphasized the need to transform challenges into opportunities to foster inclusive growth in key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and information technology.Addressing the first day of the Assembly's budget session, the governor said...

The week-long celebration of Chapchar Kut, the most important and joyous traditional festival of the Mizos, culminated in a grand finale across Mizoram. The celebrations in Aizawl were particularly significant, with state Chief Minister Lalduhoma attending as ‘Kut Pa’ (father of the festival) at...

Hyderabad, March 13 Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday refuted the Congress government's narrative that "the Centre is doing nothing for Telangana," citing several decisions made by the BJP-led NDA government in the past week.The Union Minister of State for Home pointed out that the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Guwahati, Assam, today. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, stated that Prime Minister Modi will release ₹18,640 crore through Direct Benefit...

Ranchi, March 12 The Jharkhand government signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, on Thursday to develop and expand the horticulture sector in the state.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Directorate of Horticulture...

Bengaluru, March 12 The Karnataka government said on Thursday that it would convene a meeting of all concerned departments and Bengaluru legislators to address concerns over rising food contamination, including chemicals and heavy metals found in vegetables, milk, and poultry products...

Jaipur, March 12 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the implementation of centrally-funded schemes.He directed officials to ensure continuous monitoring of these programmes to ensure that financial progress remains on track and benefits reach...

Mumbai, March 12 Pulsar International Ltd, a supply chain management company based in Gujarat, is considering a strategic move into AI-led Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable precision farming and advanced agricultural supply chain management.The company's board will consider the...

New Delhi, March 12 BJP Rajya Sabha member Dorjee Tshering Lepcha on Thursday sought a special incentive for young farmers to continue large cardamom cultivation in Sikkim.Raising the matter during the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, Lepcha emphasised the need to revive and strengthen...

New Delhi, March 12 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved the 100 per cent procurement of tur (pigeon pea) dal from Madhya Pradesh, a move aimed at protecting farmers from any fall in market prices.The decision was taken during a meeting with Madhya Pradesh...

Dibrugarh (Assam), March 12 Over a hundred people have been affected by a storm in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Thursday, officials said.The storm was followed by heavy rainfall, which damaged houses and crops, they said."Over a hundred people were affected in the Lezai Kalakhowa area of...

After 31 years of service in the Indian Army, retired officer Sushil Sharma has embraced modern agriculture, transforming his post-retirement life into a successful farming venture.Following his retirement from the position of Director of Military Farms under the Northern Command, he...

Fresh snowfall and rainfall on Thursday brought much-needed relief to the Bhaderwah Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, raising hopes for the region's tourism and agriculture sectors after a prolonged dry spell.Following a largely dry February and the first eleven days of March with very little...

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi today. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will also be present at the event. The three-day conference aims to promote women-centric...