Agriculture
73 Assam tea estates grant 20% Durga Puja bonus to workers
Seventy‑three tea estates in Assam have announced a bonus equal to 20% of wages for their employees during Durga Puja.
18 Sep 2026
Farmers Block Shaktipeeth Expressway in Hingoli, Halting Minister’s Convoy
A group of farmers in Hingoli district blocked the Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway, forcing the convoy of a state minister to take an alternate route, according to Mid-Day.
18 Sep 2026
J&K Government Appoints Interim Director for Sheep Husbandry Department
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has named an interim officer to head the Directorate of Sheep Husbandry in the valley.
18 Sep 2026
Gujarat Plans to Expand Deep-Sea Fishing Operations
The Gujarat government is exploring ways to increase its deep-sea fishing footprint to boost the state's fisheries sector and support coastal livelihoods.
18 Sep 2026
Karnataka Adds 23 Taluks to Drought List, Total Reaches 124
The Karnataka government has declared 23 additional taluks as drought-affected, raising the state's total to 124. The declaration aims to initiate relief measures for the impacted regions.
18 Sep 2026
Rajasthan Braces for Lower Kharif Output Amid Rainfall Deficit
Due to a rainfall deficit, Rajasthan is expected to witness lower Kharif crop output this season.
18 Sep 2026
AI-Powered WhatsApp Chatbot Piloted to Assist Farmers in Sikkim and Darjeeling
An AI-enabled WhatsApp chatbot has been pilot tested to provide support to farmers in Sikkim and Darjeeling, aiming to improve access to agricultural assistance.
18 Sep 2026
Punjab Agriculture Dept. Collects Fertilizer, Pesticide Samples in Jagran
The Punjab Agriculture Department has collected samples of fertilizers and pesticides from Jagran for a detailed investigation into potential misuse. Officials say the samples will be analysed to ensure compliance with safety standards.
17 Sep 2026
Agriculture dept raids two warehouses in Jagraon, seizes fertilizer, pesticide samples
Punjab's agriculture department raided two alleged unauthorized warehouses in Jagraon and collected samples of stored fertilizer and pesticides. Chief agriculture officer Gurdeep Singh said a complaint has been filed with Jagraon police and further action will follow after lab results.
17 Sep 2026
Villagers in Himmatpur, MP protest forest‑land clearing amid crops
A government team arrived in Himmatpur, Madhya Pradesh to clear forest land, prompting local farmers to protest, alleging damage to their standing crops.
17 Sep 2026
Rajasthan: 1,500 Fertilizer Bags Seized from Daikhra Agricultural Center
The Rajasthan agriculture department confiscated 1,500 bags of fertilizer, including 1,000 DAP and 500 potash bags, from the Sukhwal Agricultural Service Center in Daikhra, Jhalawar district, after finding document and stock record irregularities.
17 Sep 2026
धनाजी दळवी यांनी मांडले शेतकरी व सहकारितेचे विविध प्रश्न.
धनाजी दळवी यांनी मांडले शेतकरी व सहकारितेचे विविध प्रश्न.
17 Sep 2026