High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
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.
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.
Karnataka government increases maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer to ensure better price support. Learn how this move impacts farmers and the state's agricultural policy.
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
Punjab, India's food bowl, recorded the highest foodgrain loss in FCI stocks over five years, with 7,746 MT damaged in 2023-24. Read the full report on state-wise spoilage data and the urgent need for better storage.
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.
Farmers in Vijayapura staged a massive tractor rally under BJP Raitha Morcha, protesting state govt's neglect on MSP, compensation & crop insurance. Read their key demands.
Punjab's rice millers, grappling with flood-damaged paddy, now face delays due to new fortified rice kernel pretesting. The state seeks a 25 LMT non-fortified rice quota to avoid extension requests. Read more.
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.
Belgian police raid EU offices in a major fraud probe, detaining ex-foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. The scandal follows the $100M Kyiv affair, shaking Brussels. Read the full details.
Following Operation Sindoor, India signs deal to procure advanced Heron MK-II drones for the Navy. The UAVs are already in service with the Army and Air Force. Read the full details.
Israel Aerospace Industries is prepared to meet India's 30% indigenous content requirement for its mid-air refueller bid, boosting the 'Make in India' initiative in defence.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces MSP procurement of maize for animal feed via KSCMCF. Government to bear all transportation and handling costs, aiding farmers. Details here.
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.
Following the success of Operation SINDURA, India accelerates its Heron MK-II drone procurement. This move strengthens border surveillance and national security. Read the full strategic analysis.
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.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arranged a special Thanksgiving meal for approximately 1000 inmates at FCI Fort Dix prison. Read how he brought holiday cheer to fellow prisoners.
55-year-old Daraksha Khatoon crushed to death by truck near FCI warehouse in Kanpur. Local residents protest demanding ban on truck movement and compensation for family.
Andhra Pradesh launches emergency measures to protect paddy and dairy farmers from Cyclone Ditwah. Rapid procurement and direct payments ensure financial security. Read more.
Sean Combs, serving prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix, personally funded and organized Thanksgiving meals for all inmates. Read how he uplifted holiday spirits.
Sean Combs, serving a prison sentence, personally funded and helped organise Thanksgiving meals for fellow inmates at FCI Fort Dix to uplift morale during the holidays.
Karnataka government brokers deal for companies to buy maize at MSP, offering relief to farmers. Key ministers ensured immediate procurement. #KarnatakaNews #Farmers
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.