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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39 Market Secretaries Chargesheeted in Haryana
Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board takes action against 39 secretaries for financial & procedural lapses. Details on the charges and government's crackdown inside.
Tezpur University VC faces probe over financial, academic irregularities
Tezpur University students demand probe into VC's alleged financial irregularities, questionable appointments & absence. Centre urged to be cautious in future VC selections. Read full details.
Mayor-Clerk Scuffle Over Irregular Certificates in Saharanpur
Saharanpur mayor Dr Ajay Singh's surprise inspection uncovers irregularities in birth & death records, leading to a physical altercation. A departmental inquiry has been ordered.
Himachal CM Orders Probe into Himcare Scheme Irregularities
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a detailed inquiry into alleged corruption in the Himcare health scheme. Audit reveals Rs 211 crore paid to private hospitals. Get the latest updates.
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.
CAG Report Uncovers Major Financial Lapses in Himachal
The Comptroller and Auditor General's report reveals significant financial irregularities and weak controls in Himachal Pradesh's governance, highlighting rule breaches in key departments.
Mundhwa Land Probe Panel Gets 1-Month Extension
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
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.
JJP demands removal of MDU Vice-Chancellor
JJP leaders demand immediate dismissal of MDU VC Prof. Rajbir Singh over alleged administrative lapses and misuse of funds. Read the full story on the escalating controversy.
Punjab Orders Videography of Zila Parishad Nominations
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
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.
Ulhasnagar PMAY project in controversy over land irregularities
A major controversy erupts in Ulhasnagar over a PMAY project for 3,500 houses. A Shiv Sena leader alleges land irregularities, while BJP accuses him of blocking housing for the poor. 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.
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.
CBI chargesheets RG Kar whistleblower Akhtar Ali
The CBI has named former RG Kar official Akhtar Ali, the initial whistleblower, in a supplementary chargesheet for financial irregularities. Ali says he will decide his next steps after legal review. Read the latest developments.
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.
AIIMS Bhopal Scrutiny Over Financial Irregularities
AIIMS Bhopal's high-level meeting reveals financial irregularities in lab contracts and major staff vacancies. Investigation underway amid expansion claims. Read full details.
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!
Former Kaloji University VC Rejects Exam Irregularity Claims
Former KNRUHS VC PV Nanda Kumar Reddy calls allegations baseless as government investigates exam malpractices. Health department sources reveal resignation not accepted.
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.
Voter List Irregularities Spark Crisis in CSMC Polls
Allegations of large-scale voter list irregularities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections trigger political uproar. Over 2.9 lakh voters displaced. Officials demand urgent action.
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
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