Agriculture

Young male elephant herds create new conflict hotspots in Andhra Pradesh

All‑male groups of young tuskers are increasingly entering cultivated lands in Andhra Pradesh, turning them into fresh human‑elephant conflict zones.

22 Aug 2026

Nagpur Fisheries Dept Destroys 36 Tonnes of Illegal Thai Magur from 11 Ponds

The Maharashtra Fisheries Department in Nagpur has destroyed nearly 36 tonnes of banned Thai Magur recovered from 11 ponds, reinforcing enforcement of the 2022 non‑native fish ban.

22 Aug 2026

Khagi Spice Drives Forest Conservation in Arunachal Pradesh

The indigenous spice Khagi is being harvested in a manner that supports forest conservation in Arunachal Pradesh, according to Firstpost.

22 Aug 2026

Large-Scale Protest on Sangli Shaktipeeth Highway Draws Farmers and Opponents

A massive demonstration on the Sangli Shaktipeeth Highway saw farmers joining opposition groups, gathering thousands of participants.

22 Aug 2026

Sugar Prices Surge as Production Falls Across India

A dip in sugar output has pushed retail prices higher, according to a News18 Marathi special report.

22 Aug 2026

Government invites EOIs to lease closed Calarass Sugar Mill for 30 years

The Madhya Pradesh government has accelerated the reopening of the dormant Calarass Sugar Mill in Muraina, inviting private firms to submit expressions of interest by September 15 for a 30‑year lease of the 1,250‑TCD plant.

21 Aug 2026

Tripura to Hold First Live Tea Auction in Agartala This September

The Tripura government plans to launch its inaugural live tea auction in Agartala in September, aiming to boost the state's tea trade.

21 Aug 2026

Mahindra OJA Drives Uptake of 21-30 HP Compact 4WD Tractors

Mahindra’s OJA platform reports growing adoption of its 21‑30 horsepower compact four‑wheel‑drive tractors, signalling rising mechanisation among small‑holder farmers.

21 Aug 2026

Fake Fertiliser Controversy Sparks Probe Across India

Reports of counterfeit fertiliser being sold have triggered an investigation by agricultural authorities, raising concerns among farmers nationwide.

21 Aug 2026

Farmers Protest Compensation for Badnawar‑Timrwani Land, Overnight at Jhabua Collectorate

Farmers in Jhabua continued their sit‑in at the district collectorate, demanding fair compensation for land acquired for the Badnawar‑Timrwani foreland project.

21 Aug 2026

BSI Itanagar Conducts Mushroom Diversity and Conservation Training in Arunachal Pradesh

The Botanical Survey of India unit in Itanagar held a workshop on mushroom identification and sustainable conservation for local stakeholders.

21 Aug 2026

Wild Himalayan Spice Boosts Rural Incomes in Arunachal Pradesh

A native Himalayan spice is emerging as a new source of income for communities in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a News18 report.

21 Aug 2026