Agriculture
Farmers Gather at Jurala Project in Telangana, Demand Release of Water
Farmers assembled at the Jurala irrigation project in Telangana, pressing authorities to release water for their fields amid rising tensions.
21 Sep 2026
Punjab's Stubble Burning Drops Yet Fog Lingers Ahead of 2027 Elections
Fewer stubble fires have been reported in Punjab this season, but dense fog continues to affect air quality, shaping political debates as the state gears up for the 2027 polls.
21 Sep 2026
Around 20 Lakh Acres of Karnataka Farmland Sold Since 2021
Deccan Herald reports that nearly 20 lakh acres of agricultural land in Karnataka have changed hands since 2021.
21 Sep 2026
Karnataka convenes special assembly session on drought after Kasturirangan report
The Karnataka legislature met in a special session to address the severe drought, drawing on the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Committee.
21 Sep 2026
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Announces Immediate Drought Relief for Farmers
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state government will provide urgent assistance to drought‑hit farmers in Maharashtra, with compensation to be disbursed through verified Panchayat records.
21 Sep 2026
Himachal Pradesh Announces 50% Subsidy on Farm Equipment, Portal Reopens Sep 22
The Himachal government will provide a 50% subsidy on agricultural machinery and will relaunch its online subsidy portal on September 22.
21 Sep 2026
Haryana organic growers call for government labs to certify natural farms
Organic cultivators in Haryana have appealed to state authorities for dedicated testing laboratories to validate natural farming practices.
21 Sep 2026
Flood wipes out cows and goats, crippling farmers' livelihood
A flood has swept through rural areas, destroying the cows that formed the primary income source for farmers and the goats that acted as their insurance against hardship.
21 Sep 2026
Varca community to revive agriculture by copying Chinchinim's successful model
The Varca community is planning to model its agricultural comeback on the success achieved in Chinchinim.
21 Sep 2026
Curtorim Seed Keeper Suspends Heirloom Rice Cultivation
A seed‑preservation initiative in Curtorim, Goa, announced it will cease planting its traditional heirloom rice varieties, citing challenges in maintaining the crop.
21 Sep 2026
Mohali Bans Night-time Paddy Harvesting and Stubble Burning to Curb Pollution
The Mohali administration has prohibited night-time paddy harvesting and imposed a complete ban on stubble burning to reduce air pollution. The order aims to protect public health during the harvest season.
21 Sep 2026
Punjab Records 8 New Stubble Burning Cases, Total Toll Reaches 15 in Six Days
Authorities in Punjab have registered eight new cases of stubble burning over the past six days, bringing the total number of such incidents to fifteen. The rise highlights ongoing challenges in curbing agricultural residue burning in the state.
21 Sep 2026