Agriculture

New Rules Bar Ministers' and Secretaries' Families from Agriculture Scheme

The government has tightened eligibility for a central agriculture assistance scheme, disallowing families of ministers and senior bureaucrats after earlier instances of their participation.

24 Aug 2026

Vice President Radhakrishnan to Unveil India's First Non‑GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

The Vice President will inaugurate the country's inaugural non‑genetically modified popcorn maize hybrid seed at a ceremony in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.

24 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh agriculture faces crisis as rainfall deficit hits 52%

A severe rainfall shortfall of 52% has pushed Andhra Pradesh’s farming sector into crisis, prompting farmers to demand urgent relief.

24 Aug 2026

🥦 कराड मार्केटमध्ये भाजीपाल्याचे रेट घसरले! 📉

🥬🥦 कराड मार्केटमध्ये भाजीपाल्याचे रेट घसरले! 📉 शेतकऱ्यांसाठी चिंतेची बातमी तर ग्राहकांसाठी काहीसा दिलासा! 😱

24 Aug 2026

Bharatiya Kisan Union Lakhowal gears up for September 1 protest in Mohali

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) has finalized arrangements for a mass protest scheduled on September 1 in Mohali, Punjab.

24 Aug 2026

भोकरदनमध्ये मिरचीचे भाव गडगडले; शेतकऱ्यांना मोठा आर्थिक फटका

जालना जिल्ह्यातील भोकरदन तालुक्यात मिरचीला केवळ १५ ते २० रुपये दर मिळत असल्याने शेतकऱ्यांचे मोठे नुकसान होत आहे.

24 Aug 2026

Fisherman Dies in Accident While Fishing in Odisha

A fisherman lost his life in an accident while attempting to catch fish in Odisha, according to Kanak News Odisha.

24 Aug 2026

32-cattle truck stopped in Kaliabor, Assam; one animal seized

Police in Kaliabor, Assam, halted a truck transporting 32 cattle and confiscated one animal pending verification.

23 Aug 2026

Ladakh Requests Centre's Nod for 36 Check Dams to Boost Irrigation

Ladakh has approached the Union government seeking approval to construct 36 check dams aimed at expanding irrigation in the region.

23 Aug 2026

Wild Elephant Invades Corn Fields in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, Prompting Drone Surveillance

A wild elephant entered corn fields near Seoni in Madhya Pradesh, alarming farmers as the forest department deployed drones to track its movements.

23 Aug 2026

Unique New Herb Discovered in Tamil Nadu’s Sand Dunes

Scientists have identified a previously unknown herb growing in the sand dunes of Tamil Nadu, noting its distinctive characteristics and potential uses.

23 Aug 2026

Burhanpur Residents Protest After Stones Found in Annadut Wheat Distribution Vehicle

Villagers in Burhanpur alleged that a vehicle distributing wheat under the Annadut scheme was loaded with stones hidden among the grain, sparking a protest.

23 Aug 2026