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.
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.
A 10-year-old boy died and four family members are critical after an attempted suicide near Hosur. The migrant worker family from Bihar had recently returned to work. Police investigation is ongoing.
Krishnagiri forest department issues alert for 20+ villages as 70+ elephants camp near Hosur. Officials deployed to drive herds back. Farmers warned of crop damage risk.
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Drumstick prices skyrocket to ₹500 per kg in Krishnagiri district. Supply-demand mismatch, end of harvest season, and wedding demand cited as key reasons. Read more.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability.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.
A tragic accident in Krishnagiri's Mathur claims the life of 2-year-old T Nisha after she was run over by a private school bus. The driver escaped. Police investigation underway.
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.
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
Farmers in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, are gearing up to dispatch two lakh white flowers daily to Kerala in the festive run-up to Christmas, capitalizing on strong seasonal demand. Discover the floral trade's festive shift.
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.
Krishnagiri police investigate the death of a 65-year-old man found with head injuries near a Tasmac outlet. Body discovered on agricultural land in Denkanikottai.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
In a twist to a Hosur theft case, the wife of the accused returned a stolen gold watch worth ₹5.5 lakh to SIPCOT police. The watch was stolen from a showroom on December 1. Read the full story.
Two Tamil Nadu govt buses collided head-on near Samalpatti, injuring 13, including a pregnant woman. Details on the accident, injuries, and police case inside.
Forest personnel in Krishnagiri chased over 20 elephants from Sanamavu to Denkanikottai reserve forest to prevent crop damage. Officials have warned villagers to stay safe. Read more.
A rare gold watch worth ₹5.5 lakh was stolen from a Titan showroom in Hosur. Police are investigating the theft of the 40th-anniversary timepiece. Read the full details here.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company in Puttur during Mann Ki Baat. Director Ramapratheek Kariyal calls it a major boost for farmer activities. Read more.
Hosur police solved the murder case of 22-year-old Gokulraj. His friend Murugesan allegedly killed him over suspicion of betrayal. One arrest made, investigation continues.
Thousands of Punjab farmers gathered at Chandigarh's Sector 43 ground demanding MSP law, loan waivers. Traffic disrupted but managed via diversions. SKM announces major movement planned for November 28.
Karnataka black gram farmers demand fair pricing after maize protests. Government accused of ignoring farmer interests. Read about the growing agricultural crisis.