Agriculture

MoS Pemmasani Chandrasekhar urges Guntur to become model district for sustainable agriculture

Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar called for Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh to be designated as a model for sustainable agriculture, highlighting its potential to lead climate‑smart farming practices.

31 Aug 2026

Chandrababu Naidu to Open First Phase of Veligonda Irrigation Project on Aug 31

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the first phase of the Veligonda irrigation scheme on August 31, marking 30 years since its foundation stone was laid.

31 Aug 2026

Farmers and Labourers Hold Dharna at DC Office in Amritsar

A group of farmers and labourers staged a dharna today outside the District Commissioner’s office in Amritsar, as reported by Amar Ujala.

31 Aug 2026

361 Government Water Bodies in Nalanda to be Auctioned, Leases Until June 2027

The Bihar government will start auctioning 361 ponds and tanks across 14 blocks of Nalanda district from September 15, with lease terms running up to June 2027 to promote aquaculture and raise revenue.

31 Aug 2026

ग्रीन विलेज मुहिम: कुशवाहा कनपा में ग्रामीणों ने पौधे लगाकर दिया पर्यावरण संरक्षण का संदेश

पटना के बिक्रम प्रखण्ड में सुमित और अमित कुमार के नेतृत्व में रोपे गए 200 पौधे, ग्रामीणों ने ली गाँव को हरा-भरा बनाने की शपथ

31 Aug 2026

Odisha Extends Paddy Procurement Registration Deadline to Sept 7 for Farmers

The Odisha government has moved the cut‑off for farmers to enrol in the state’s paddy procurement scheme to September 7, giving them extra time to register.

31 Aug 2026

Over 15 Lakh Farmers Register for Kharif Paddy 2026-27 in Odisha

More than 1.5 million farmers in Odisha have completed registration for the Kharif paddy crop for the 2026-27 season, reports Kanak News.

31 Aug 2026

Finance Minister Says Fertiliser Shortage Not Felt in India, Markets Remain Informed

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has not experienced a fertilizer shortage. She added that markets have been kept well informed.

31 Aug 2026

Sugar Prices Hold Steady Across India Despite Govt Measures

India's sugar prices have remained largely unchanged across the country, even as the government introduced measures to curb a recent rise.

31 Aug 2026

नवादा के पकरीबरवां प्रखंड में बारिश की कमी से किसानों ने सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्र की घोषणा की मांग

बारिश के अभाव में धान की रोपनी पर संकट उत्पन्न, किसानों ने जिला प्रशासन से सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्र घोषित कर सहायता देने की अपील की।

31 Aug 2026

Veligonda Twin Tunnels to Deliver Gravity‑Fed Water to Four Drought‑Stricken Districts in Andhra Pradesh

The newly constructed Veligonda twin tunnels will channel water by gravity to four drought‑prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, offering a long‑term relief solution.

31 Aug 2026

BJD flags disparity in paddy farmer registration window between Odisha and Chhattisgarh

The Biju Janata Dal has highlighted a difference in the registration period for paddy farmers in Odisha compared to neighboring Chhattisgarh, calling it a disadvantage for the state's cultivators.

31 Aug 2026