Karnataka Farmers Ditch Sugar Mills for Jaggery Making
Frustrated by delayed payments, Haveri sugarcane farmers are shifting to jaggery production, boosting local markets and challenging sugar mills. Explore the economic shift.
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Haryana Issues Unique IDs to Farmers for Better Subsidy Delivery
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
Fadnavis Acts on ₹20k/Hectare Bonus for Paddy Farmers
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
Madras HC: Govt grants are capital receipts, not taxable income
Madras High Court clarifies Union government grants for rehabilitation are capital receipts, not taxable revenue. Landmark ruling aids Dharmapuri milk co-op union. Read the full analysis.
School official dies in prison after POCSO arrest in Dharmapuri
A 48-year-old assistant headmaster in Dharmapuri, arrested for sexually harassing a Class IX girl, died of cardiac arrest in prison. The incident occurred after a complaint was filed under the POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Actor Rajendra Chawla's Tribute to Farmers on Kisan Diwas
On National Farmers' Day, actor Rajendra Chawla from Lakshmi Niwas calls for respect and support for India's farmers. Read his heartfelt message and pledge to honor our annadatas.
French Farmers Block Roads, Protest EU-Mercosur Deal & Cattle Culls
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
Kisan Diwas 2025: 5 Essential Govt Schemes for Farmers
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
Farmers' Day: Varanasi Event Aims to Empower Rural Youth & Women
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
Kisan Diwas 2025: India Celebrates Farmers' Contributions
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
Elderly woman drowns in well accident in Dharmapuri
An 80-year-old woman, C Kannammal, died after accidentally falling into a well in Pappireddipatti taluk. Neighbours rushed to rescue her but she succumbed. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Fatal Crash on Palacode-Belarampatty Highway
Two young men, Rahu (28) and Harinath (25), died in a head-on collision between an auto and a motorcycle near Palacode in Dharmapuri. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
Meerut Farmers' Protest Over Cane Dues Enters 7th Day
BKU-Tikait farmers continue protest in Meerut for 7th day, demanding pending sugarcane dues & action against procurement irregularities. Tikait warns of intensified agitation. #FarmersProtest #UttarPradesh
Ludhiana Sugar Mill Starts Season, Pays Rs 2 Crore to Farmers
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa Farmers Protest High Costs, Outdated Subsidy Mechanism
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Sambalpur Bandh: Farmers' Protest Over Token Problems
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Govt to announce sugar policy in January to prevent glut
The Indian government is set to announce measures in January to prevent a domestic sugar surplus and ensure timely payments to farmers. Key demands include a sugar MSP hike to ₹41/kg and increased ethanol blending.
ISMA Seeks Higher Sugar MSP to Safeguard Farmers
The Indian Sugar Mills Association urges the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹40/kg, citing rising production costs and stagnant MSP. This move is crucial for the financial stability of millions of sugarcane farmers.
Sugar Industry Seeks Over ₹10 MSP Increase
ISMA urges government to raise sugar MSP by over ₹10/kg to ₹42/kg, citing rising production costs. This move aims to ensure mill viability and farmer payments.
Siddhasiri Plant Denies Farmer Cheating Allegations
Directors of Siddhasiri Ethanol and Power Plant refute claims of sugarcane weight discrepancies, calling them politically motivated. Legal metrology department confirms weighing machine accuracy.
Karnataka Seeks Rs 6,280 Crore Supplementary Budget
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 6,280 crore supplementary budget for sugarcane farmers, road works & more. Details on allocations for Belagavi session, Davos, and survey reimbursements inside.
Haryana Farm Debt Tops Rs 1 Lakh Crore, Exceeds Punjab
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
4 Dead in Thoppur Ghat Multi-Vehicle Crash on Salem-Bengaluru NH
Four people died in a horrific multi-vehicle collision on Thoppur ghat road in Dharmapuri. Details on the accident, victims, and the dangerous history of this highway stretch. Read more.
Punjab Farmers Announce DC Protests, Rail Blockade Warning
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Sugarcane flows from UP to Haryana over ₹15 price gap
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane farmers are selling to Haryana mills for higher SAP, sparking a cross-border price war. This trend may force states to reconsider cane pricing policies. Read more.
High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Crop Damage App Fails Tamil Nadu Farmers, Delays Relief
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
West Champaran Farmers Protest for Higher Sugarcane Price
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Bihar Sugarcane Farmers Protest for Higher MSP in Bagaha
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' Protest in Jalandhar Disrupts Train Services
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
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