A fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) ammonia plant in Namrup, Dibrugarh, raising safety concerns just before PM Modi's scheduled visit. No casualties reported.
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
Mangaluru-based Mukka Proteins secures a major Rs 47.5 crore contract from Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. to supply fish meal. Read the full story.
Punjab's AAP government stalls plan to add sugar, tea leaves & mustard oil to Atta-Dal scheme from 2026 due to financial burden. Details on the Rs 1000 crore hurdle inside.
A Naib Tehsildar in Chhatarpur faces allegations of slapping a female student & manhandling a farmer during a chaotic fertilizer distribution. Villagers demand action. Read the full report.
Greek farmers escalate protests, blocking key border crossings over delayed EU subsidy payments linked to a major corruption scandal. Read about the crisis and government response.
A key stakeholders' meeting for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was held in Chandigarh. Officials highlighted 148 beneficiaries with zero bills, while RWAs raised critical issues like CHB roof rights. Learn about the scheme's simplified process.
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.
East Singhbhum launches PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, pitting 10 villages in a 6-month race to become a Model Solar Village and win Rs 1 crore. Learn about the scheme's goals and timeline.
KVK Dalipnagar educates 70+ farmers in Amauli Thakurain on converting crop residue into soil nutrients. Learn how to access 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery for sustainable farming.
Massive fertilizer adulteration racket uncovered in Khargone. 268 bags of urea seized, suspects arrested. Learn how farmers were being cheated with fake products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant worth Rs 10,000 crore in December, boosting Northeast's agricultural economy and creating employment opportunities. Read more about this transformative
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 Cabinet approves 1,000 Rogi Mitras for healthcare, 40% EV conversion subsidies, enhanced disaster compensation, and 805 principal promotions. Major boost to state welfare initiatives.
Haryana government approves ₹2000 crore subsidy for wheat and barley farmers facing crop damage. Financial relief targets 7 lakh farmers across the state. Read full details.
Taiwan's TSMC receives $4.71 billion US subsidy for Arizona semiconductor plants, boosting global chip manufacturing. Read about the strategic move reshaping tech supply chains.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Critical delays in NFSNM seed supply in Punjab miss sowing windows. Farmers can't use free seeds, officials face pressure to sell. Explore the systemic failure.
Critical delays in NFSNM seed distribution miss Punjab's sowing seasons, leaving officials pressured to sell unusable seeds. Farmers face uncertainty as departmental inquiries loom.
Security agencies investigate a fertilizer shop in Haryana's Pinangwan after the accused in the Red Fort car blast purchased materials there. Probe focuses on ammonium nitrate and licensing.
West Uttar Pradesh towns engulfed in toxic air with Baghpat recording 381 AQI. UP government launches stubble barter scheme to combat pollution crisis. Health alerts issued for vulnerable groups.
Haryana government announces significant electricity bill waiver for farmers, offering substantial financial relief to the agricultural community across the state.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demands urgent shift to centralized grain procurement, citing massive financial strain from inadequate central reimbursements affecting state's economy.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya assures farmers of sufficient urea availability for upcoming planting season, addressing nationwide concerns about fertilizer shortages.
Discover how Maharashtra's new electricity initiative promises free power for 25 years to low-income households, revolutionizing energy access across the state.
India faces a looming urea scarcity due to global supply disruptions, rising prices, and domestic production challenges. Learn how this fertilizer crisis could impact agriculture, food security, and your wallet.
Government announces massive onion price reduction across multiple states including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Check if your state is on the list!
Mizoram's Youth Congress raises alarm over alleged illegal fertilizer imports through Myanmar border, demanding thorough investigation into potential regulatory violations and agricultural risks.
Indian Cabinet greenlights substantial P&K fertilizer subsidy for upcoming rabi season, ensuring affordable inputs for millions of farmers nationwide.