Wild Elephant Kills Farmer in Dharmapuri
A 70-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant while guarding his crops near Pennagaram in Dharmapuri district. The incident occurred early Sunday morning.
A 70-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant while guarding his crops near Pennagaram in Dharmapuri district. The incident occurred early Sunday morning.
A tourist van carrying devotees overturned on Sogathur highway in Dharmapuri, injuring seven including a 15-year-old boy. All victims are from Bagur village.
Sugar mills in Karnataka owe a staggering Rs 4,390 crore to sugarcane farmers for the 2025-26 season, highlighting financial strain in the agricultural sector.
Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu assures tobacco farmers he will take their GST hike grievances to the Centre, seeking relief to protect livelihoods in Guntur's Vinukonda belt. Read more.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
A 41-year-old man in Dharmapuri used an earthmover to bury his cousin's wife after a violent argument over their illicit two-year affair. Police have recovered the body and arrested the accused. Shocking details inside.
BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri rekindles the debate to rename Nizamabad as Indur, citing historical significance. The move sparks political controversy ahead of local polls. Watch the video.
Telangana govt revives agricultural mechanisation scheme, offering tractors & harvesters at up to 50% subsidy. Aimed at 1.3 lakh farmers to combat rising costs & labour shortage.
Angry Bihar farmers burnt the sugar cane minister's effigy in West Champaran, demanding a minimum price of Rs 400 per quintal. They warn of a large-scale agitation if demands are not met.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
A vital 26km forest road in Krishnagiri is closed after Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary creation, forcing a 40km detour. Locals and tourists demand a solution. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh introduces 10 high-yield, red rot-resistant sugarcane varieties after disease ravaged crops. New seed rules enforced to ensure quality. Learn how this protects farmers' livelihoods.
Bihar government raises sugarcane procurement prices by Rs 15 per quintal for the 2025-26 season. Learn the new rates for super, general, and low-grade varieties and the key decisions from the meeting.
Farmers in Karnataka's Bailhongal halt funeral procession, demanding Rs 1 crore compensation for Manjunath Madiwalappa Kajgar, killed in a sugarcane spill. Read the full story.
Tragic accident at a Karnataka factory claims 3 lives as boiling sugarcane milk spills on workers. Details on the incident, victims, and safety concerns. Read more.
Karnataka government presses the Centre to disburse pending PM-KISAN financial assistance for 31,340 eligible small and marginal farmers. Read the full story.
Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri district face massive losses as a delayed crushing season causes over 1,800 acres of crop to bloom, reducing juice content. Read the full report on the agricultural crisis.
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Pilibhit sugarcane farmers struggle with over Rs 220 crore unpaid dues as mills falter on payments. Officials promise action, but farmers bear the brunt. Read the full report.
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
In drought-hit Beed, the Krishikul initiative shifted farmers to fruits, raising per-acre income from Rs 38,700 to Rs 3.93 lakh. Experts urge govt to replicate this success nationally to truly augment farmers' incomes. Read more.
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
A women's self-help group leader in Dharmapuri died by suicide after a member allegedly swindled Rs 6.55 lakh meant for bank loan repayment. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.