farmer support

On Wednesday, Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), made an emotional appeal to party members during an executive meeting and campaign program held in Chengipatti, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.Addressing the TVK executives and campaign volunteers, Vijay urged supporters to...

Chandigarh, March 3: Haryana is expected to harvest 13.17 lakh metric tons of mustard, while sunflower is projected at 0.70 lakh metric tons and summer moong at 98,000 metric tons.These figures were revealed at a review meeting chaired by State Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday.The...

Chandigarh, March 3 Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Tuesday to assess the arrangements for procuring various crops under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27.The procurement schedule for mustard, gram, lentil...

Bengaluru, March 2 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that the Central government is committed to protecting the interests of tobacco growers in Karnataka.Kumaraswamy made the statement after a crucial meeting in Mysuru with public representatives...

RAMBAN, March 1: Deputy Commissioner of Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, inspected assets established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), with a particular focus on the Hi-Tech agriculture facility in Karol.Accompanied by senior district officials, the DC reviewed the...

Bhopal, March 1 The 'Krishi Cabinet' meeting of the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will be held in Nagalwadi, a tribal-dominated area in the Barwani district, approximately 350 kilometers from here, on Monday, officials said.During the meeting, the state...

Samrala, March 1 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that his party is committed to establishing a world-class skill university once his party comes to power in the 2027 Punjab elections.Addressing a gathering here as part of the party's 'Save Punjab'...

Ramanathapuram, March 1 – A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chili prices in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties fetching over Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market.Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest...

New Delhi/Bhopal, February 28 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that the state government plans to develop a Science Park and a national-level research centre at the site of the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in...

Coimbatore, February 28 – In a major step towards streamlining agricultural services, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed 127 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) in the Coimbatore district under the revamped Uzhavar Aluvalar Thodarbu Thittam (UATT 2.0).The initiative aims to provide...

Jaipur, February 27 Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday that the state's renowned hill station, Mount Abu, will be renamed "Abu Raj".Sharma, replying to the debate on the Finance and Appropriation Bill, 2026, also declared that Jahazpur would be...

Gandhinagar, February 27 – Gujarat has strengthened its position as a national leader in economic growth, manufacturing, and technological advancement due to strategic investments and decisive fiscal management, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Friday.During the general...

Amaravati, February 27 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that his government will ensure housing for all the poor by 2029 and allocate housing plots for those who do not own land.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister urged eligible beneficiaries who have...

Mumbai, February 26 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who was elected as the NCP president on Thursday, nearly a month after her husband Ajit Pawar's death, said the party was her family, and taking on the new role was a painful moment for her, but it also carried a great...

Mumbai, February 23 – In a moving yet resolute address following her unanimous election as the NCP's national president, Sunetra Pawar declared on Thursday that the welfare of Maharashtra and the expansion of the party are now her primary priorities.Speaking to party workers at the national...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma told the Assembly on Thursday that the government is actively implementing multiple policy interventions to address unemployment in Meghalaya through skill development, promotion of entrepreneurship, and investment-driven programmes.Responding to a question...

Bhubaneswar, February 25 The Odisha government on Wednesday allowed district collectors to extend the validity of tokens issued to farmers by 15 days to ensure that no one is denied the opportunity to sell paddy at state-run mandis during the Kharif Marketing Season.The government's move comes...

Aizawl, February 25 Mizoram's Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, PC Vanlalruata, told the assembly on Wednesday that a budget of 150 crore will be allocated in the 2026-27 budget for the procurement of five key crops under a flagship scheme.Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds...

Mumbai, February 24 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Tuesday that Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the nature of markets and employment.To build a capable and efficient administration, the government has begun prioritizing the effective use of ‘AI’ in...

New Delhi, February 24 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that the government has approved the procurement of gram, mustard, and lentils under the Price Support Scheme for the Rabi 2026 season, and urged states to fully utilize central funds under key farm schemes before...