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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8-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Ganjam Pond
An eight-year-old girl tragically drowned in a pond in Odisha's Ganjam district. The incident occurred on Monday evening in Badapalli village. Read more about the tragic accident and community response.
Man killed by neighbour over pet mongoose dispute in Ganjam
A shocking murder in Ganjam's Patharapalli village after a 72-year-old man killed his neighbour's pet mongoose. The accused fled, police search is on. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Trio Assaults Police, Tries to Slit Constable's Neck
A 65-year-old man and his two sons were arrested in Berhampur for allegedly assaulting a police team. The constable was injured. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ganjam HIV Rate Falls to 0.21% in 2025 After Decade High
Ganjam district shows remarkable decline in HIV positivity from over 1,000 annual cases to 0.21% in 2025. Discover how awareness campaigns and government schemes made this possible.
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!
Ganjam Inter-Caste Marriage Dispute Resolved
Police-mediated settlement ends social boycott of additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage in Ganjam. Community leaders pledge harmony.
9 Booked for Ostracising Family Over Inter-Caste Marriage
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
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.
UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Takes Break Until 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announces break until 2026 due to personal reasons. Learn how this affects the division and title contenders.
Odisha to Buy 81,200 MT Paddy from Kendrapada Farmers
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.
Ganjam felicitates 165 TB-free panchayats
Ganjam administration awards 165 panchayats for being TB-free. District aims for complete TB elimination by 2027. Learn about the declining TB cases and the government's strategy.
Newborn dies, crows attack body as bystanders watch
A devastating incident in Ganjam district where a woman gave birth at a bus stand, lost her baby, and witnessed crows and vultures attacking the infant's body while bystanders failed to help.
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