India's Rs 2 Lakh Crore Fertiliser Subsidy Needs Urgent Reform
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.
A significant fire erupted at NTPC's Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad during maintenance. No injuries reported, but damage could run into crores. Read the full report.
Stop pouring rice water down the drain. Discover how this kitchen leftover, rich in nutrients, can become a powerful, free fertiliser for your resilient snake plants. Learn 3 easy methods.
Worried about black spots on apples or wilted zucchini? Learn why most plant diseases don't harm humans, the rare exceptions for immunocompromised people, and the fungi that can pose a real threat. Stay informed and garden safely.
PM Narendra Modi visits Dibrugarh on Dec 21 to launch a landmark Rs 11,000-crore Ammonia-Urea plant. The project will boost NE India's agriculture and economy. Read details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam on December 20, 2025, to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,600 crore and lay the foundation for a major fertilizer plant. Read details.
Discover the ideal direction to place your Tulsi plant for harmony and growth. Learn why East is best, North is good, and South should be avoided, according to Vastu and plant science.
Discover 5 effective plants like rosemary and peppermint that naturally deter lizards. Learn how to use them for a safe, chemical-free solution for your family and pets.
Overwatering is a common plant killer. Learn to spot yellow leaves, soggy soil & root rot. Our 10-step guide shows how to revive your plant and prevent future damage. Act now to save your green friends!
Learn how to care for the stunning Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana). Our guide covers light, water, soil, and humidity needs to keep this tropical beauty thriving indoors year-round.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to invoke the National Security Act against fake fertiliser sellers. He also reviews progress towards making UP a $1 trillion economy.
Former MP minister Sachin Yadav criticises BJP govt's 22-year failure on fertiliser scarcity, farmer queues, and lathi-charge. Details on loan waivers and income claims inside.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns of NSA for fertiliser adulteration, orders daily review. Strict action promised against overcharging & irregularities. Details on state's fertiliser stock inside.
DRI uncovers a racket diverting subsidised urea meant for farmers to the black market. 1.9 lakh kg seized near Bengaluru, highlighting a major scam. Read the full investigation details.
Discover how to use leftover rice water as a powerful, natural fertiliser for your plants. Learn which 10 common plants benefit most and the safe method to apply it monthly for better growth.
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry's annual plant sale sees massive rush, selling over 19,800 plants. A wide variety of fruit, ornamental, and forestry saplings available. Hurry, sale is on until May 31!
Haryana's Hisar district administration cracks down on 20 agricultural input firms for alleged malpractices. Firms must respond within 15 days or face license cancellation.
A fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) ammonia plant in Namrup, Dibrugarh, raising safety concerns just before PM Modi's scheduled visit. No casualties reported.
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reviewed security for PM Modi's Dec 21 Namrup visit to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 11,000-crore ammonia-urea project. The plant aims to boost agriculture and create jobs.
Russia will construct India's biggest nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, with Putin backing full-scale Kudankulam expansion. A landmark deal for clean energy.
On Dec 5, 1985, sulphuric acid fumes from a Delhi factory leak caused widespread panic, just a year after Bhopal. L-G ordered a probe, three executives arrested. Read the full story.
Ludhiana's civic body is actively searching for new locations to relocate the Noorpur Bet carcass utilization plant. Find out the latest developments and resident concerns.
Chamba administration creates multi-level committees to regulate fertiliser sales, prevent smuggling, and promote judicious use after Delhi blast linked to ammonium nitrate.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.