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Leh apex body rejects land allotment policy, says against interests of locals
“The main objective is to create employment opportunities, improve living standards of the local population, and promote overall economic development of the region,” they said.
Mango exports up 19 pc to USD 47.98 million during April-August; US top destination
India has exported 2043.60 tonnes of mangoes to the US in the first five months of the current fiscal, an increase of 19 per cent over the same period last year, the commerce ministry said.
Government nod for Rs 22K cr fertiliser subsidy
Cabinet also approves inclusion of Rs 2,584 cr Jamrani Dam Project under PMKSY-AIBP
Some relief for beer makers as raw material prices ease, but long way to go: UB
Kingfisher, said it has seen some moderation in raw material prices and increase in sales, but the prices continue to remain volatile.
BJP leaders flag farmers’ issues in meeting with L-G
Over 16,500 farmers were deprived of alternative plots due to the cancellation of allotment of alternate plots by Delhi government, BJP said.
Veg thali costs go up 24 pc in August riding higher tomato prices
MUMBAI: Higher tomato prices pushed up the cost of vegetarian thali by 24 per cent in August compared to the year-ago period, according to a report.
The cost, however, eased marginally when compared to July, Crisil Market Intelligence…
Assam teacher Jahar Bhowmick has planted tens of thousands of trees
ASSAM: 'Plant trees to stay alive'...That is Jahar Bhowmick’s stated singular purpose, one that he upholds every day of his simple yet pioneering life. He believes that the prospect of human life is directly influenced by the number of…
Kerala’s Kattakkada turns into big Flower Pot; Ahead of Onam, barren lands turn flower farms
THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: With vibrant hues of orange and yellow and the fragrance of freshness in the air, the sprawling marigold farms here are a breathtaking visual treat for visitors in Kattakada.
It's hard to believe that these were once…
Kisan Call Centres to be revamped to sort out farm issues
The Ministry of Agriculture launched the call centres in 2004 to realise the potential of communication technology for development of agriculture.
Over 2.5 lakh J&K farmers to be trained in agri-skills
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday discussed the recommendations of Dr Mangla Rai Apex Committee Report, which aims to provide skill improvement and…
Brainstorming on Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation at 55th IWWA Convention, Pune
Pune: Experts from across the country will brainstorm on various aspects of water management and sanitation like technology, development and planning at the '55th All India Annual Convention', a three-day event organized by the Indian Water…
LG Sinha launches Agro’ oriented projects for J&K state farmers
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that four months long capacity building drive will ensure availability of quality human resources and provide necessary ground support for implementation of holistic…
Large amounts of Opium, Poppy plants destroyed by Police in Manipur
Imphal: Manipur Police have destroyed 50 acres of poppy plantation in different operations during the last 24 hours.
About 2.5 kg of liquid juice (opium) was recovered and two village chiefs were also arrested.
About 35 acres were found…
Odisha cabinet approves budget for crop diversification: Mohapatra
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cabinet on Friday approved the estimated budget of Rs 92,955.65 lakh for the diversification of crops for three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Briefing newspersons after the cabinet Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra said…
Skye Air Mobility joined hands with Vegrow in HP to conduct its drone delivery
Hamirpur (HP): India’s leading drone delivery firm, Skye Air Mobility, has joined hands with Vegrow in Himachal Pradesh to conduct its 3-day-long drone delivery trials to carry over 100 kgs of apples from farmland to Vegrow Hub solving a…
PM to address Kisan Samman Sammelan on Monday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” on Monday.
The event will start in the morning at 11.30 am at Indian Agricultural Research Institute here will bring together more than…
Himachal’s Una to have 1st Dragon fruits processing plant
Una (HP): Himachal Pradesh’s first Dragon fruit processing plant will be set up at Behad Vitthal village of the Una district.
The Horticulture Department has approved the establishment of a processing plant and the department has issued a…
SKM stays out of Govt MSP committee, build up protest pickets
New Delhi: The first meeting of a central government formed committee on Minimum Support Price, crop diversification and promoting organic farming met here on Monday, even as representatives from Samyukta Kisan Morcha did not attend.
The…
COII to promote organic farming, food processing, horticulture sector in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Confederation of Organic Food Producers & Marketing Agencies (COII) will promote organic farming, food processing and horticulture sectors in Odisha with the support of farmers' organizations.
The COII had recently…
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Farmers receiving doles given 5 days for KYC
Dharamshala: Deputy Commissioner of Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal said here on Monday that the payment system based on Aadhar card is being started by the government under the Prime Minister's Kisan Samman Nidhi for which e-KYC and linking of…
