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.
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Pillar Damaged at Historic Virupaksha Temple in Hampi
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Anoushka Shankar's damaged sitar restored, calls for airline reform
Sitarist Anoushka Shankar's instrument, damaged on an Air India flight, is now restored by luthier Ajay Rikhiram. Her post reignites a decades-old fight for better airline handling of musicians' gear.
Damaged Parks in Ludhiana Become Safety Hazard for Residents
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
Raichur APMC Sees 50,000 Quintals Paddy Daily Influx
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.
Anoushka Shankar's sitar repair hope, Air India apologises
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar shares hopeful update on her damaged instrument. Air India offers compensation and promises policy change. Read more.
Nagpur flyover height barrier destroyed by truck again
A newly installed height barrier at Nagpur's Shaheed Gowari Flyover was destroyed by a speeding truck, marking the fifth such incident. The PWD expresses frustration as public money worth lakhs is wasted. Read more.
Punjab Rice Milling Hit by Floods & New FRK Testing Rules
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.
Study: Delhi's severe smog tripled after groundwater policy
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.
Anoushka Shankar's sitar damaged on Air India flight
Musician Anoushka Shankar's sitar was found cracked on an Air India flight. The airline has launched an investigation into the incident. Read more details.
Prayagraj Paddy Procurement Hits 27,096 MT, 161 Centres Open
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.
Anoushka Shankar slams Air India for damaging her sitar
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar is devastated after Air India damaged her instrument. She questions the airline's handling despite paying a special fee. Read the full story.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
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.
Clashes, Allegations Disrupt Vidarbha Elections
Akot witnesses Congress-NCP clash & cash-for-vote allegations. A voter damages EVM in Gadchandur. Despite incidents, inspiring stories of participation emerge. Police ensure voting continues.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Crop Damage Survey Starts in TN Delta Post-Cyclone Ditwah
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.
Yogi Directs Expansion of UP Paddy Procurement to 5000 Centres
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.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Punjab's 94% Farm Fire Reduction: A Success Story
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Ganjam Paddy Procurement Starts December 23
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 Floods Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity status and central relief funds. Read full coverage.
Cyclone Ditwah floods 1 lakh+ acres of Tamil Nadu paddy
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.
BJP's Koppal Protest on Dec 1 Against Farm Policies
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Cyclone Ditwah Submerges Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.
AP Govt's Emergency Plan for Cyclone Ditwah Farmers
Andhra Pradesh launches emergency measures to protect paddy and dairy farmers from Cyclone Ditwah. Rapid procurement and direct payments ensure financial security. Read more.
Cyclone Threat in Odisha Endangers Farmers' Paddy Crops
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
UP Paddy Procurement Reaches 8.28 Lakh MT
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
Baghel Criticizes Chhattisgarh Govt on Farmer Issues
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel attacks state government over paddy procurement problems, electoral roll revision, and administrative failures. Farmers face distress due to technical glitches.
UFC 324: Pimblett vs Gaethje, Nunes Returns in 2026
Dana White announces UFC 324 featuring Pimblett vs Gaethje interim title fight and Amanda Nunes' comeback. Full details about the January 2026 mega event in Las Vegas.
Sambalpur Paddy Procurement Fails to Start
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.
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