Spot Chemically Treated Potatoes with Simple Home Tests
Concerned about chemicals in your potatoes? Learn easy home tests using smell, peel, and water to identify treated vegetables and protect your family's health.
Concerned about chemicals in your potatoes? Learn easy home tests using smell, peel, and water to identify treated vegetables and protect your family's health.
A 40-year-old woman died after a speeding truck hit her motorcycle in Garhi Malhara. The driver was caught and assaulted by locals. Police investigation is ongoing.
A team from Central Potato Research Institute inspected trials at CSA University, Kanpur. They provided key solutions for managing blight and phoma diseases, aiding local potato cultivation.
Farmers in Karnataka districts like Belagavi and Mysuru are shifting to climate-resilient sweet potato cultivation. Discover how this tuber is becoming a strategic choice for water-scarce regions.
Potato farmers in Assam face severe losses as prices crash below production costs. They blame lack of MSP, cold storage, and influx of cheaper potatoes from UP and Punjab. Read their demands.
Dense fog in Bihar aids wheat & mustard but triggers 'Jhulsa Rog' in potatoes, risking 50% yield loss. Experts advise fungicides & light irrigation. Explore the full impact.
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
Your fridge might be spoiling your food! Scientific studies show refrigeration damages tomatoes, potatoes, onions, basil, bananas, bread & honey. Learn the surprising reasons why.
A truck was completely destroyed after a brake failure caused it to ram an electric pole and catch fire near Karumathampatti, Coimbatore. The driver escaped unhurt. Read the full details.
A couple in Jaunpur's Shahganj area was seriously injured after a speeding truck lost control and crashed into their roadside hut early Saturday. Police have taken the driver into custody.
A tragic accident on Agra-Kanpur National Highway in Etawah claimed a driver's life after a container collision led to a fire. Dense fog hampered rescue efforts. Read the full report.
Over 500 truck owners in Haryana claim their vehicles were used as 'ghost trucks' to steal paddy without their knowledge. They allege a major fraud in procurement payments and demand justice.
Discover 7 nutritious food pairings with sweet potato for a balanced, diabetic-friendly breakfast. Boost energy, improve gut health, and regulate blood sugar with these easy ideas.
A tragic accident in Ludhiana claimed the lives of two young siblings when an overloaded truck crashed into their roadside hutment in the early hours of New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the heartbreaking incident and the police investigation.
A ready-mix cement truck impounded by Pune traffic police was stolen near Swargate. Senior inspector Yashwant Nikam reveals details. This is not the first such incident.
Nirmal Singh, an Indian-origin man in Canada, faces multiple charges after a police chase in a stolen truck. Read the full details of the incident and the broader crackdown on licensing cartels.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ropar, issues urgent advisory to potato farmers in Punjab on imminent late blight disease outbreak. Learn symptoms, preventive fungicides, and management steps to protect your crop.
Nutritionist Dimple Jangda warns against deep frying, batch cooking & refrigerating potatoes. Learn the right ways to store and cook this staple for optimal health.
A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur as an overloaded truck topples, crushing a car and killing its driver instantly. Shocking video emerges. Details inside.
Move over roasted sweet potatoes! Try this unique, protein-rich paratha recipe packed with Vitamin A and fibre. Perfect for a healthy winter meal. Get the full method inside.
Potato farmers in Haryana's Karnal district face a severe price crash, with rates dropping to Rs 3-4/kg. A bumper crop and halted exports to Pakistan and Bangladesh are to blame. Read about the looming crisis.
A sharp crash in potato prices in Haryana's Karnal mandi has left farmers in distress. The BKU urges the state government to intervene and procure potatoes to prevent heavy losses. Read more.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
BKU (Charuni) warns Haryana CM over plummeting potato prices and delayed Bhavantar scheme. Farmers face financial crisis, fungal disease. Read their urgent demands.
BKU (Charuni) warns of a financial crisis for potato growers in Haryana as prices plummet below cost. The union demands immediate BBY implementation and separate pricing for varieties.
Two separate hit-and-run accidents in Palwal and Faridabad claim three lives. Truck, taxi drivers flee. Police launch manhunt. Read the tragic details and police updates.
The Devaraj Urs Truck Terminal Limited in Hubballi has approved the design map for a new terminal at Anchatageri. Tenders will be called soon, aiming to ease city traffic and boost connectivity. Read more.
A truck carrying liquor overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to chaos as locals looted bottles in the dry state. Police are investigating the source and destination of the consignment.
A container truck driver's attempt to flee after an accident sparked a 15km chase in Bengaluru, injuring four people and damaging multiple vehicles. Police say the driver acted out of fear.
Nawada SP confirms suspension of 11 home guards after video shows misconduct at Rajauli checkpost. Incident occurred on Nov 24. Full details inside.