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...
Shimla, March 31 The Himachal Pradesh government is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to sell locally produced fresh vegetables, dairy products, meat, and other agricultural products to the central armed police force.The initiative aims...
New Delhi, March 24 A new study suggests that greater adherence to a healthy diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), may lower the risk of self-perceived cognitive decline and support better brain function.The DASH diet is considered a heart-healthy diet, emphasizing...
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Latur, March 18 A hailstorm accompanied by thunder and strong winds has affected both standing and harvested crops in Latur district of Maharashtra, farmers said on Wednesday.The district is currently in the peak harvesting season for Rabi crops such as wheat, gram, and jowar. In addition...
SHOPIAN, March 15: In preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, the Food Safety Department of Shopian conducted an intensive market inspection in the areas of Killora, Krawora, and Traperpora to ensure compliance with food safety standards.The inspection focused on establishments...
New Delhi, March 7 Companies from Iceland are keen to enhance collaborations with Indian firms in sectors such as fisheries, clean energy, and innovation, leveraging the recently implemented free trade agreement between India and the EFTA bloc, an official said.India and the European Free...
SAMBA, FEBRUARY 28: Many farmers in Samba are earning a good income by practicing organic farming and cultivating crops in high-tech polyhouses under the government's Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP).District Agriculture Officer, Dr. Rakesh Khajuria, stated that 26 high-tech...
Patna, February 22 The Bihar government has decided to involve scientists and officials from various departments to address the rising levels of arsenic in leafy and root vegetables in some districts, officials said on Sunday.The state government is also planning to launch an awareness...
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressed satisfaction with the progress of Rabi sowing. During a high-level meeting held in New Delhi, he reviewed the status of Rabi crop sowing and the price situation of key agricultural commodities.He stated...