Joshi Assures No Paddy Procurement Shortage, Urges Storage Boost
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Rajya Sabha of sufficient paddy procurement. He urged states to enhance storage for rising wheat and paddy stocks. Read the full report.
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Rajya Sabha of sufficient paddy procurement. He urged states to enhance storage for rising wheat and paddy stocks. Read the full report.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders surprise inspections of paddy procurement centres in Shahjahanpur after a farmer's complaint during Janata Darshan. Action promised against irregularities.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
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.
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.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Chhattisgarh government officially renames the Governor's residence from Raj Bhawan to Lok Bhawan. The change follows a 2024 governors' conference recommendation and a central government directive. Read the full story.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Chhattisgarh launches 26 major infrastructure projects worth ₹429.45 crore under CM Nagarotthan Yojana. Raipur leads with ₹91.27 crore. Details on road expansions, lake developments & 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.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
Andhra Pradesh launches emergency measures to protect paddy and dairy farmers from Cyclone Ditwah. Rapid procurement and direct payments ensure financial security. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh government's paddy procurement drive shows remarkable success with 8.28 lakh metric tonnes purchased from 1.39 lakh farmers. CM Yogi ensures 48-hour payments and transparent system. #UttarPradesh #Farmers
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel attacks state government over paddy procurement problems, electoral roll revision, and administrative failures. Farmers face distress due to technical glitches.
Paddy procurement in Sambalpur district failed to begin as scheduled, angering farmers. Millers demand higher transport charges and clearance of 3-year dues. Farmers threaten highway blockade if issue unresolved by Saturday.
Rajasthan's finance department amends procurement rules, allowing multiple agencies beyond RTDC for official event catering. Officials fear this move will deepen RTDC's financial crisis. Explore the implications.
OSCSC to purchase 81,200 metric tonnes of paddy from Kendrapada farmers starting January 9 at Rs 3,100 per quintal. 52,092 farmers already registered for the procurement drive.
Koraput administration launches 108 mandis for Kharif marketing season starting Dec 11, targeting 15 lakh quintals rice from 44,104 farmers with strict anti-middlemen measures.
Telangana Agriculture Commission meets Governor over cotton farmers' struggles with CCI procurement delays, cyclone losses, and new Seed Act concerns. Read the full update.
Indian government considers global tenders for patented weight-loss, cancer, and diabetes drugs to ensure patient access. Learn how this move benefits healthcare.
Haryana authorities freeze 7 bank accounts of 2 rice mills in major paddy procurement scam investigation. Multiple FIRs filed in Ambala district.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to direct central agencies to procure grains at MSP amid price crash. State cultivated maize on 17.94L hectares, green gram on 4.16L hectares this Kharif.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.
The US State Department approves $90M military sale including Excalibur artillery shells and Javelin anti-tank systems to India, boosting defense capabilities. Read more about this strategic partnership.
President Droupadi Murmu applauds Chhattisgarh's progress as 97 Naxalites surrender. She highlights development and peace initiatives in Bastar region. Read more about this transformation.
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.
Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa requests Union Government to supply 775-gram gunny bags for ragi procurement under MSP scheme. Read full details.
Tamil Nadu faces procurement crisis as record 47.99 lakh tonnes paddy harvest clashes with monsoon rains. CM Stalin urges Centre to relax moisture norms as farmers suffer losses.