Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.
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.
The indie horror hit Poppy Playtime gears up for Chapter 5 in 2026. New trailer reveals fresh horrors, characters, and gameplay in the toy factory. Get all details here.
Jalandhar police arrest one, seize 1.5 kg of poppy powder in Nakodar. The operation was based on a tip-off. Read about the latest drug bust in Punjab.
Palamu police arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar in 69 sachets from Chainpur's Samar Tarn. The accused, in their 20s, have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Chainpur police in Palamu district arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar packed in 69 sachets. The accused have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the drug bust.
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.
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh warns of an existential crisis due to deforestation and illicit poppy plantations, linking them to recurrent floods. Urgent action is needed.
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.
Palamu police arrested two men from UP with one quintal of poppy husk on NH-39. The contraband, valued at Rs 8 lakh, was seized during a vehicle check. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Over 98,000 bank accounts with Rs 48.83 crore remain unclaimed in Palamu district for 10 years. RBI holds funds as government launches campaign to reunite money with rightful owners.
Rehla police station personnel seized a massive khair timber consignment and arrested three individuals in Palamu district. The timber's value ranges between Rs 65-75 per kg. Read more about this major crackdown.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
A 4-foot Russell's viper was rescued from a Palamu village house. The forest team released it in Nawa forests. Learn about the snake-bite risks in the region.
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.
Balotra police arrested a smuggler and recovered 508kg illegal opium poppy husk after dramatic 14km chase near Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
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.
Police arrested Abhishek Kumar with 6kg opium worth ₹32 lakh at Daltonganj railway station. The consignment was destined for Punjab or Rajasthan. Read the full details.
Jungle safari at Betla National Park sees overwhelming response with 5,192 tourists since October 5. PTR authorities plan expansion with more vehicles to meet growing demand during holiday season.
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests Chainpur circle office assistant Binod Ram for accepting ₹5,500 bribe for mutation document. Official caught red-handed in trap operation.
A 25-year-old man, Ranjit Vishwakarma, died by suicide after jumping before a train near Daltonganj. Police cite marital strife and depression as possible causes.
Latehar police launch a major operation in Palamu Tiger Reserve forests after a Maoist squad was sighted. Joint teams are scouring the area to nab five identified extremists. Read more.