Agriculture

Only 21% of Assam’s farmland irrigated, state vows to boost coverage

A recent assessment shows that just 21% of agricultural land in Assam is under irrigation, prompting the state government to accelerate expansion efforts.

10 Sep 2026

સુરતમાં ગ્રામસેવકોનું વિરોધ પ્રદર્શન: 8‑10 ગામોનો ભાર, કામનું પુનર્વિતરણ માગે

ગામડાંમાં માત્ર 2,500 ગ્રામસેવકોને 18,000 કરતા વધુ ગામોનું કામ સોંપવામાં આવવાને કારણે સુરતમાં ગ્રામસેવકોએ કાળી પટ્ટી પહેરી વિરોધ પ્રદર્શન કર્યું અને તાત્કાલિક કામનું પુનર્વિતરણ માંગ્યું.

10 Sep 2026

पावसा अभावी रब्बी पिके करपली बळीराजा हवालदिल

पावसा अभावी रब्बी हंगामाची पिके धोक्यात

10 Sep 2026

पावसा अभावी रब्बी पिके करपली बळीराजा हवालदिल

पावसा अभावी रब्बी हंगामाची पिके धोक्यात

10 Sep 2026

Haryana Issues Advisory on Lumpy Skin Disease as Suspected Cases Detected

The Haryana government has issued an advisory warning farmers about lumpy skin disease. Suspected cases have been reported in the state.

10 Sep 2026

Sangrur farmer's family alleges government pressure over funeral rites after suicide

The family of a farmer who died by suicide in Sangrur says the government interfered with the performance of his last rites.

10 Sep 2026

Telangana Boosts Rice Exports to Strengthen Agricultural Trade

The Telangana government announced steps to increase rice exports, aiming to tap international markets.

10 Sep 2026

Farmers protest in Korwar village, Vijayapura district over inadequate electricity supply

Farmers in Korwar village protested on September 9, 2026, demanding a reliable electricity supply after crop losses due to inadequate power.

10 Sep 2026

Mizoram Irrigation Department Stagnant for 19 Years, CM Highlights Staff Shortage

The Mizoram Irrigation Department has seen no organisational changes in nearly two decades, and the state’s chief minister has warned that a chronic staff shortage is hampering its work.

10 Sep 2026

Punjab Farmer Gulzar Singh's Death: Wife Claims Forced Cremation

The death of farmer Gulzar Singh in Punjab has sparked controversy after his wife alleged that authorities compelled a forced cremation.

10 Sep 2026

Chhattisgarh farm tops India's coconut production despite being landlocked

A farm in the landlocked state of Chhattisgarh has emerged as the leading producer of coconuts in India, challenging the traditional coastal dominance.

10 Sep 2026

Assam targets 20,000 bighas for oil-palm cultivation to boost ‘makhana’ output

The Assam government has announced a plan to allocate 20,000 bighas of land for oil‑palm cultivation, aiming to increase the region’s ‘makhana’ production.

10 Sep 2026