Chandrapur farmer offered kidney sale to clear loan
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
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Rs 207.4 Crore Plan for Yamunotri Highway Landslide Fix
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Farmer Suicides: A Fragile Pause in a Tragic Cycle
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Clear Rs 1 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
2,809 Farmer Suicides in Karnataka Since 2023-24
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Dry Winter Hits Uttarakhand Apple Production in Uttarkashi
Prolonged dry spells and lack of winter rain & snow in Uttarakhand threaten apple yields. Experts warn of inadequate chilling hours impacting the prized Harsil valley crop. Read more.
Karnataka Farmer Suicides: Over 2800 Deaths Since 2023-24
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
Uttarkashi Police Seek New Outposts in Remote Border Areas
Uttarkashi police propose establishing six new police outposts in remote border areas to replace the revenue police system, aiming to improve security and local access. SP Kamlesh Upadhyay details the plan.
Mass Protest in Harsil Against Tree Felling for Char Dham Road
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Uttarkashi: Scrapped Hydropower Project Tunnels Being Sealed
UJVNL seals tunnels of scrapped Loharinag Pala hydropower project in Uttarkashi, aiming to restore Bhagirathi's natural flow by 2027 at Rs 15 crore cost. Congress questions the move.
Himalayan Flood Debris 'Nearly Impossible' to Remove, Say Experts
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
MP Declares 2026 as 'Agriculture Year'
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.
Congress Accuses Govt of No Relief in Uttarkashi Floods
Congress alleges no relief work in Dharali & Harsil since Aug 5 floods. Party delegation to inspect site on Dec 4. BJP claims 147 trapped under debris.
Elderly Jharkhand Farmer Battles Land Encroachment
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
Bear attack in Uttarkashi village injures elderly woman
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a bear in Uttarkashi's Pahi village. This marks the 13th such attack in 2024. Officials cite poor waste management as a key cause. Read more.
Uttarkashi: No Bridge Since 2023 Disaster, Villagers Suffer
Two years after bridge collapse in Uttarkashi's Thali-Talda village, 400 residents risk lives crossing Kamal River on fragile wooden structure. No permanent solution in sight despite repeated demands.
Bhagirathi River Silt Crisis Threatens Uttarkashi Villages
Uttarkashi faces flooding risks as 100-km Bhagirathi stretch remains undredged since 2013 eco-zone notification. Silt accumulation threatens villages, farms and highways. Experts debate solutions.
PM-KISAN Scheme 2024: Complete Guide to Benefits & Application
Your ultimate guide to the PM-KISAN scheme - learn how eligible farmers can receive ₹6,000 annually, check eligibility criteria, and apply successfully.
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Continue Protest Despite Talks Offer
Karnataka sugarcane growers continue their protest despite minister's invitation for talks. Farmers demand higher prices and timely payments amid growing unrest in the agricultural sector.
Mandya farmer dies after self-immolation over crop loss
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
SKM Farmers Submit Memos for MSP Legal Guarantee
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha escalates its agitation across Punjab, submitting detailed memorandums to Deputy Commissioners with key demands including MSP legalization and loan waivers.
Karnataka farmer's land sold by bank without knowledge
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
BKU Submits Memo to Haryana CM Over Underpass Crisis
Bhartiya Kisan Union escalates protest over incomplete underpass at Delhi-Ambala highway, submits memorandum to Haryana CM demanding immediate resolution to farmer safety concerns.
Farmer protests with buffalo carcass over insurance delay
A Maharashtra farmer's shocking protest with dead buffalo highlights rural insurance crisis. Read how banking delays are crushing India's agricultural community.
Punjab farmer earns ₹1cr yearly, no stubble burning
Meet Tarn Taran's innovative farmer who has eliminated stubble burning while earning ₹1 crore annually through diversified, sustainable agriculture practices that work 365 days a year.
Maharashtra loan waiver promise sparks farmer outrage
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange slams Maharashtra CM's loan waiver announcement as an empty promise, demanding immediate action for struggling farmers ahead of crucial elections.
Karnataka Farmers Protest Sugarcane Price, Demand ₹3500/Tonne
Hundreds of farmers in Karnataka's sugar belt stage massive protest, demanding increased sugarcane prices and immediate payment of pending dues from mills.
Maharashtra Farmer Protest: 20km Highway Jam, Rail Blockade Threat
Nagpur farmer protests intensify as Bachchu Kadu rejects Mumbai negotiations, creating massive 20km highway blockade. Farmers threaten rail blockade if loan waiver demands aren't met, escalating Maharashtra's agricultural crisis.
Maharashtra Govt Gets Wednesday Noon Deadline for Farmer Loan Waiver
Former MLA Bacchu Kadu gives Maharashtra government until Wednesday noon to decide on farmers' loan waiver demands. Political tensions rise as thousands of farmers await relief.
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