Agriculture

Punjab’s groundwater depth varies across districts despite drop in over‑exploited blocks

A recent analysis shows that deeper groundwater levels differ across Punjab’s districts even as the number of over‑exploited blocks declines.

14 Sep 2026

Amritsar DC launches village‑to‑village van campaign to curb stubble burning

A promotional van will tour villages in Amritsar district to discourage stubble burning, after the Deputy Commissioner gave the green signal for the drive.

14 Sep 2026

Farmers Surround Ludhiana DC Office, Announce Statewide Protest on Sept 24

In Ludhiana, farmers gathered around the District Collector's office, demanding better policies and announcing a province‑wide protest scheduled for September 24.

14 Sep 2026

Ludhiana Farmer Holds Four-Hour Protest Over Power Cuts

A farmer in Ludhiana staged a four‑hour sit‑in to demand restoration of electricity after repeated power outages disrupted his work.

14 Sep 2026

Farmers Jam Vehicle Wheel in Jagadhri Protest Against Power Cuts

In Jagadhri, farmers blocked a vehicle by jamming its wheel to protest prolonged electricity outages, holding a four‑hour rally.

14 Sep 2026

BJP's influence over Gujarat sugar cooperatives wanes

The Indian Express reports that the BJP’s control over Gujarat’s sugar cooperatives is diminishing, signalling a shift in the party’s rural stronghold.

14 Sep 2026

Farmers Hold Firm Protest Outside DC Office in Amritsar, Vow to Stay Until Demands Met

A group of farmers has set up a permanent protest outside the District Collector's office in Amritsar, saying they will remain until all their demands are satisfied.

14 Sep 2026

Sohiong's stall sells out at Shillong market showcasing Meghalaya's local produce

The Sohiong stall at Shillong’s market ran out of stock, as the venue highlighted a range of locally sourced produce from across Meghalaya.

14 Sep 2026

ઢોલવાણી ગામમાં વરસાદથી ખેડૂતોમાં ઉત્સાહનો માહોલ

ઢોલવાણી ગામમાં તાજેતરના વરસાદને કારણે ખેડૂતોમાં ખુશી અને ઉત્સાહ જોવા મળ્યો.

14 Sep 2026

Mahanadi Water Tribunal to Examine River Flow and Usage Data on Sept 17

The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has scheduled a review of water availability and consumption figures for the river basin on September 17.

14 Sep 2026

Moringa Cultivation Grows in Goa as Nutrient-Rich Superfood

Farmers in Goa have begun cultivating moringa, a plant celebrated for its high vitamin and mineral content.

14 Sep 2026

Weather Disruptions Cut Himachal Mango Production This Year

Unseasonal weather has lowered mango yields in Himachal Pradesh, affecting the state's annual output.

14 Sep 2026