Agriculture

Over 3,000 Stubble Burning Cases Reported in Punjab, Heightening Delhi’s Air Pollution Woes

More than 3,000 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded in Punjab, prompting heightened concerns over air quality in the national capital, Delhi.

07 Nov 2026

Chief Minister Assistance Cell Launched in Drought‑Stricken Talukas of Maharashtra

A new Chief Minister Assistance Cell has been inaugurated to provide relief services at the taluka level in drought‑affected districts of Maharashtra.

07 Nov 2026

Haryana to enforce stricter tree law, mandating 10 saplings per felled tree

The Haryana government has drafted a stricter tree protection bill that will require planting ten saplings for every tree that is cut down, aiming to curb deforestation.

07 Nov 2026

Punjab's Paddy Arrival and Procurement Cross 150 Lakh MT, Says Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak

Punjab's total paddy arrival and procurement has exceeded 150 lakh metric tonnes, announced Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak.

07 Nov 2026

Karnataka CM Calls on Centre to Settle Sugarcane Pricing Dispute

Karnataka Chief Minister urged the Union government to intervene and resolve the ongoing disagreement over sugarcane procurement rates, citing farmer distress across the state.

07 Nov 2026

India Braces for Extended Period of Food Price Hikes

India is anticipating a prolonged period of rising food prices, posing a significant challenge for consumers and the economy.

07 Nov 2026

Uttarakhand Launches 'Jal-Krishi Samriddhi Abhiyan' to Boost Agriculture

The Uttarakhand government has initiated a two-month campaign focused on enhancing rural agriculture and water conservation.

07 Nov 2026

Chhattisgarh CM Congratulates Kawardha Farmer on Solar Energy Project

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister has sent Diwali greetings to a farmer in Kawardha, praising his initiative to install a solar energy system.

07 Nov 2026

Gujarat Government to Clear Rs 7.14 Crore in Sugarcane Dues for 850 Farmers

The Gujarat government will be paying out Rs 7.14 crore to settle outstanding sugarcane dues owed to 850 farmers.

07 Nov 2026

1.7 Lakh Tonnes of Foodgrains Arrive in Gujarat Ration Shops Before Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, Gujarat has received a significant supply of foodgrains, with 1.7 lakh tonnes reaching ration shops across the state.

07 Nov 2026

Tamil Nadu's PM‑Kisan beneficiaries drop 52% since 2020 peak

The number of farmers receiving PM‑Kisan assistance in Tamil Nadu has fallen by more than half compared with the 2020 high, according to recent data.

07 Nov 2026

Assam Police Block Sale and Transport of Mizoram Gawn‑Areca Nuts, Traders Say

Traders allege that Assam police have halted the sale and movement of Mizoram’s gawn‑areca nuts, citing obstruction at checkpoints.

07 Nov 2026