Digital Agriculture Mission funding may double to ₹7,500 cr
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
Mahayuti alliance releases KMC election manifesto, pledging a new civic building, 200 electric buses, an IT park, and Panchaganga River cleanup. Key ministers outline Rs 1400 crore development plans.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
A major fire caused by an electrical short circuit gutted a house in Kolhapur's Rajarampuri, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 15 lakh. Swift action by firefighters prevented a larger tragedy in the densely populated area.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
A Kolhapur court sentenced four Ganesh mandal officials to one-year imprisonment for violating noise norms in 2016. The magistrate denied probation, citing public interest. Read the full details.
MNS leader Amit Thackeray demands CM & DCMs see how candidates are pressured to withdraw. This follows the murder of MNS worker Balasaheb Saravade in Kolhapur over nomination dispute.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Prakash Arvind Kulkarni (Khebudkar), founder of Kulkarni Power Tools, passed away at 84. A stalwart of Maharashtra's industrial sector for 52 years, he was known for his social commitment and mentoring new entrepreneurs. Read more about his legacy.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of failing Kolhapur despite 3-year administrator rule. Announces 15-day public agenda drive for civic polls, opposes power tariff hike.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur go 'unreachable' to avoid party pressure. 543 remain for 81 wards after 274 withdrawals. BJP claims success in Solapur. Get the full story on the municipal election dynamics.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
A 22-year-old electrician was brutally stabbed to death in Sangli's busy College Corner area. Two accused, arrested by police, had a prior dispute with the victim. Read the full details.
Three workers died on the spot after an SUV hit them near a bus stop in Kolhapur. The driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
Kolhapur police enforced strict New Year's Eve vigil, setting up 35 checkpoints. 135 drunk drivers faced action, with Rs 50,000 in fines collected. Excise department cracked down on liquor smuggling.
Kolhapur's rural schools introduce 'Pink Rooms' for menstrual hygiene, offering privacy, pads, and health info. Initiative aims to reduce the 7% girl dropout rate in Maharashtra. Read how this safe space is changing lives.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Three men died after an SUV hit them by a bonfire on Pune-Bengaluru NH. Driver fled. Police investigating. Read the full details of the tragic Kolhapur accident.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.
Two farmers were seriously injured in a wild gaur attack in Sangli. This marks the fourth such incident in the Kolhapur-Sangli belt in five days, sparking fear and anger among locals over forest department inaction.
Nashik and Kolhapur saw massive police arrangements to prevent drunk driving and ensure safety on New Year's Eve. Over 1,000 home guards were deployed. Read about the security measures and community initiatives.
Dr Padma Rekha Jirge from Kolhapur appointed Editor-in-Chief of 'Fertility and Reproduction' journal and gains full membership in elite Sigma Xi society. Read her inspiring journey.