Agriculture

Uttar Pradesh to Offer Sugar at ₹50-52 per Kg in Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh government announced that sugar will be sold in Lucknow at a price range of ₹50 to ₹52 per kilogram, aiming to make the staple more affordable for consumers.

05 Sep 2026

450 kW Solar Plant Installed at Assam Tea Garden to Advance Clean Energy

A 450 kWp solar power plant has been set up at a tea garden in Assam, marking another step in the region's clean‑energy drive.

05 Sep 2026

Mohali Farmers Hold Ground in Rain, Tea Langar Continues Under Tarpaulin

Despite heavy rain, farmers in Mohali kept their protest alive, with a community tea kitchen operating under a tarpaulin.

05 Sep 2026

Karnataka Launches Cloud‑Seeding Programme to Help Drought‑Hit Farmers

The Karnataka government has flagged off a cloud‑seeding operation aimed at inducing rainfall in drought‑affected districts to support farmers.

05 Sep 2026

Rajasthan's New Digital Fertiliser System Faces Opposition Criticism

The Rajasthan government’s rollout of a digital fertiliser tracking system has been met with sharp criticism from opposition parties, who question its implementation and impact on farmers.

05 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Farmers Begin Five-Day Protest Against Karnataka's Mekedatu Dam

Farmers from Tamil Nadu have announced a five‑day agitation to oppose Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project, citing concerns over water allocation.

04 Sep 2026

Maharashtra CM Shinde Calls for More Onion Cold Storage Facilities

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the state needs additional cold storage capacity to reduce onion spoilage and stabilize prices.

04 Sep 2026

Goa Considers Incentives and Crab Reserve to Safeguard Berried Mud Crabs

The Goa government is evaluating incentives for fishermen and the creation of a crab reserve aimed at protecting berried mud crabs.

04 Sep 2026

Army to Relaunch Farmer Survey in Ludhiana After Dropping Year-Old Study

The Indian Army announced it will restart a farmer‑focused survey in Ludhiana, replacing a study that was abandoned a year ago.

04 Sep 2026

Farmers Hold Protest in Mohali Amid Rainy Weather

Farmers in Mohali continued their protest on the frontlines despite heavy rain, showing resolve to keep the movement alive.

04 Sep 2026

Farmers in Mohali Stand Firm on Front Despite Heavy Rain

On Friday, the fourth day of the farmers’ protest in Mohali, heavy rain fell, yet the farmers remained on the front line, keeping the tea stand operational and converting trolleys into makeshift rooms.

04 Sep 2026

Go Green Volunteers' 3‑Year Tree Drive Achieves 60% Survival of 20,000 Saplings in Tripura

Over three years, Go Green Volunteers planted around 20,000 trees across Tripura and a recent survey shows a 60% survival rate.

04 Sep 2026