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Gandhinagar, March 30 – The Gujarat government has outlined a set of proposed measures targeting irrigation support, farm equipment regulations, and crop protection, following consultations with farmer organizations, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Monday.The minister said that the...

New Delhi, March 30 The central government's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 12.52 lakh crore at the end of February, or 80.4 per cent of the annual budget target for 2025-26, compared to 85.8 per cent in the year-ago period, according to government data released on Monday.The Centre estimates the...

Doda (J&K), March 23 In the tranquil hills of Doda, where terraced fields cling to the mountains and life follows the rhythm of the seasons, a quiet transformation was taking place.At the Community Hall, farmers from across the district gathered for a two-day conference-workshop organized by...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

Patna, March 13 – The Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) arrested a government official in a bribery case in Bettiah, in the West Champaran district, on Friday.The vigilance team caught Anurag Abhishek, a Field Officer at the District Dairy Development Office, red-handed while...

New Delhi, March 12 – The government has approved a compensation of ₹30,000 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 to public sector oil companies – Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum – for supplying LPG at subsidized prices, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.The retail...

A young farmer from the Salmeri village in Udhampur has become a successful entrepreneur through mushroom cultivation, with support from government schemes and the agriculture department.Abhishek Sharma, who started mushroom farming with technical guidance from the Agriculture Department of...

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 – Modern polyhouse cultivation, supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), is proving to be a major boost for farmers in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, helping them increase their income while creating new employment opportunities in rural...

Gandhinagar, March 9 – More than 2,900 beneficiaries in the Rajkot district received loan assistance under the Shri Vajpayee Bankable Scheme in the past year, the Gujarat government informed the state Assembly on Monday.Responding to a question raised by a member in the Assembly, Minister of...

Chandigarh, March 9 Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar alleged on Monday that the AAP government in the state was conspiring to financially weaken the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) by manipulating financial records and misleading people about electricity tariff reductions...

New Delhi, March 7 – The price of cooking gas (LPG) for domestic use has increased by a significant Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase in less than a year, due to the rise in global energy prices following the West Asia crisis, which has affected the world's third largest energy consumer...

New Delhi, March 7 The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders have been hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict.Non-subsidized LPG, which common household users other than Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens...

In Punjab, the disbursement of ₹395 crore for modern Crop Residue Management machinery has resulted in a 53% decline in stubble burning cases during the 2025 Kharif season. The number of incidents has decreased from 10,909 in 2024 to 5,114 this year.The state government has provided subsidies...

Chandigarh, February 25 The Punjab government has disbursed ₹395 crore as subsidies for the purchase of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery during 2025-26 to curb stubble burning in the state, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday.He said the...

Mumbai, February 24 A proposal to provide subsidies to paddy farmers in eastern Vidarbha affected by unseasonal rains will soon be presented to the Maharashtra cabinet, State Minister Yogesh Kadam told the legislative assembly on Tuesday.Responding to an adjournment motion raised by BJP's...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday that priority for implementing the state’s Homestay Scheme has been given to areas with strong tourism potential, particularly locations known for natural and cultural attractions such as waterfalls, caves...

RAJOURI, FEBRUARY 20: The District Office of the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board organized an awareness program in Muradpur-B to educate youth, women, ex-servicemen, and members of Self Help Groups about the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the...

Patna, February 21 The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) registrations of 1,807 farmers in Bihar were suspended due to stubble burning in 2025-26, according to a report presented in the assembly by the Department of Agriculture.Subsidies and incentives for 1,758 farmers were blocked in 2025 for...

Ranchi, February 16 AICC Secretary Pranav Jha stated on Monday that the US trade deal would negatively impact Indian farmers while benefiting the United States.Addressing a press conference at the Jharkhand Congress headquarters, Jha said, "The agreement is a major win for the United States...

Kolkata, February 15 India's tea industry is facing increasing financial pressure due to rising input costs, stagnant prices, labor shortages, and climate-related risks, prompting planters to seek policy support and structural reforms to sustain operations, industry representatives said."Many...