The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
Khargone police recover 278 cannabis plants worth Rs 10 lakh from three farms in Maheshwar. SP Ravindra Verma details the operation. Read the full story.
Mumbai airport customs officials seized over 25 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis in two major busts, arresting nine passengers from Bangkok. Details on the NDPS Act arrests and other smuggling cases inside.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read more.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Gujarat Police's SMC seized 200kg of cannabis plants in a Botad farm raid, arresting one and identifying three wanted suspects. The contraband was valued at nearly Rs 1 crore. Read the full details.
Mike Tyson opens up on podcast about his deep cannabis connection, a $40,000 monthly habit, and why his family begged him to start smoking again after a 5-day break.
WHO officially recognises 'scromiting' or Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a severe condition linked to long-term cannabis use causing a surge in emergency room visits. Learn the risks.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Surat police recover 8.88kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a flyer from Thailand. The accused, a seasoned smuggler, faces further investigation. Read the full story.
An Andhra Pradesh court sentenced four men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for smuggling 140 kg of marijuana. The 2015 case highlights crackdown on drug trade. Read the full details.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher reveals his unsettling early encounters with marijuana and bhang, describing intense fear and distorted perception. Expert explains the science behind such reactions.
Anupam Kher reveals his unsettling first experiences with marijuana and bhang, describing intense fear and distorted perception. Experts explain the science behind such reactions. Read more.
Police in Dhar's Kaneri village seized 57 cannabis plants weighing 140 kg from a farm. The accused farmer fled. Discover more about this major drug bust.
Andhra Pradesh police arrest 9, seize 840kg ganja worth ₹3 crore in major drug bust operations. Multiple arrests made as interstate smuggling ring uncovered. Read more.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher reveals his hilarious experiences with marijuana and bhang during NSD days, vowing never to try drugs again after feeling he had 'gone crazy'.
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
A Vizianagaram court sentenced five individuals to 18 months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine for trading 8kg of dry cannabis. Read the full details of the NDPS Act conviction.
Nashik ANTF and Dhule police confiscated cannabis plants worth ₹1.02 crore from Shirpur forest near MP border. Seven arrested for illegal cultivation. Read details.
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
RGIA Hyderabad becomes frontline in India's fight against hydroponic cannabis smuggling from Southeast Asia. Discover how smugglers are targeting air travelers.
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.
BARC creates India's first mutant banana variety with enhanced traits. This agricultural breakthrough promises better yields and disease resistance for farmers nationwide.
India's rabi season sowing shows promising growth with area expected to surpass last year's levels. Government reports increased wheat and pulses cultivation. Discover the agricultural trends shaping food security.
Manipur police destroy nearly 18 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district. Major crackdown on narcotics production continues in the region.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.