Agriculture

Farmers Protest PSPCL Office in Jalandhar Over Power Cuts, Threaten Larger Agitation

Farmers in Jalandhar staged a protest and surrounded a PSPCL office, expressing anger over power outages. They have warned of escalating their agitation if their demands are not met.

29 Jun 2026

Meghalaya CM Highlights Women-Led Organic Farming Success

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has drawn attention to the significant contributions of women in Meghalaya's organic farming sector. The initiative showcases successful women-led farming enterprises across the state.

29 Jun 2026

Railways Transport 9 Tonnes of Kashmiri Plums to Chennai, Kolkata

Indian Railways has facilitated the transportation of over nine tonnes of fresh plums from Kashmir to the markets of Chennai and Kolkata.

29 Jun 2026

Tripura Queen Pineapple Festival: Buyer-Seller Meet Secures ₹11 Crore Deals

The Tripura Queen Pineapple Global Festival saw significant commercial success with a 'Buyer-Seller Meet' facilitating deals worth Rs 11 crore.

29 Jun 2026

Manipur Ethnic Clashes Impact Local Fisheries, ICAR Report Reveals

Ethnic conflicts in Manipur have led to significant negative impacts on the region's local fisheries, according to findings by ICAR Research NEH.

29 Jun 2026

Chaudhary Nishakar Appointed as New Agriculture Secretary

Chaudhary Nishakar has been appointed as the new Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The appointment was announced by the Aaj Tak News.

29 Jun 2026

Delhi Hosts MoU Signing for 30-Year-Old Yamuna Water Pact, Benefiting Shekhawati

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi today to finalize a 30-year-old agreement concerning the Yamuna River's water. The pact will provide drinking and irrigation water from the Yamuna to the Shekhawati region.

29 Jun 2026

Centre Approves ₹5,600 Crore Cotton Productivity Mission

The Union government has given its approval for a significant Cotton Productivity Mission, allocating a budget of ₹5,600 crore to enhance cotton cultivation across the nation.

29 Jun 2026

Tripura Global Pineapple Festival Aims to Boost Agriculture and Tourism

Tripura is set to host the Global Pineapple Festival, an event designed to enhance the state's agricultural sector, promote tourism, and celebrate its culture. The festival aims to leverage the popularity of pineapples to drive economic growth.

29 Jun 2026

Mohali Farmers Demand 10-Hour Power Supply as Paddy Crops Wither

Farmers in Mohali are protesting, demanding a continuous 10-hour electricity supply to save their wilting paddy crops.

29 Jun 2026

Junnar Tomato Farmers Face Steep Price Drop, Seek Aid

Tomato farmers in Junnar have witnessed a dramatic fall in prices, with rates plummeting from ₹900 to ₹150 per crate, prompting calls for government intervention.

29 Jun 2026

Centre to Boost Tripura's Scented Rice, Ginger, and Jackfruit Exports

The Union government has announced plans to promote the export of key agricultural products from Tripura, including its famed scented rice, ginger, and jackfruit.

29 Jun 2026