Two Farmers Attempt Suicide in Korba Over Paddy Issues
Two back-to-back suicide attempts by farmers in Chhattisgarh's Korba district highlight distress over land records and token-based paddy procurement system.
Two back-to-back suicide attempts by farmers in Chhattisgarh's Korba district highlight distress over land records and token-based paddy procurement system.
Chhattisgarh government takes strict action against officials and employees across 12 districts for paddy procurement fraud, fake purchases, and illegal deductions from farmers during Kharif season.
Political parties in Chhattisgarh clash over missing paddy worth crores. Officials blame rodents and natural causes, while opposition alleges a massive procurement scam.
A tribal farmer in Korba consumed pesticide after failing to get an online token to sell his paddy. The district administration suspended a patwari and issued notice to a tehsildar.
BJD criticizes Odisha government for paddy procurement mismanagement, citing closed centers and low farmer sales. BJP rejects allegations, citing logistical challenges.
Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announces Telangana's historic paddy procurement of 70.82 LMT during Sankranti, benefiting nearly 14 lakh farmers with MSP payments.
Andhra Pradesh government procured 41.27 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from over 6.76 lakh farmers during kharif season, with ₹9,789 crore already paid directly to farmers' accounts.
Cooperative Minister Pramod Kumar Chandravanshi expressed concern over slow paddy procurement in Buxar district. Officials reported only 20-31% of the target achieved, with farmers facing delays and selling below MSP.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
BKU Charuni protests in Kurukshetra, demanding a CBI investigation into a Rs 5,000+ crore paddy procurement scam. They also highlight crises in healthcare, education, and farming. Read the full demands.
Haryana Health Department extends the application deadline for 450 Medical Officer posts to March 31, 2025. Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process.
ACB uncovers a Rs 2,000 crore scam in Rajasthan's Mid-Day Meal scheme during Covid lockdown. Officials allegedly colluded to bypass rules and squander funds meant for children. Details inside.
Fresh irregularities emerge in Haryana's paddy procurement. Authorities intensify investigation into alleged scam involving fake receipts and payments. Read the latest updates.
Rani Channamma University in Belagavi is accused of tender manipulation and GST evasion in a multi-crore answer booklet procurement scam. RTI activist Dattatraya Kulkarni has filed a detailed complaint. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka High Court directs state to implement mandatory electronic tender submission via E-Procurement Portal to prevent fraud. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a contractor's petition on Jan 8, 2026.
A major discrepancy in Karnal's paddy allotment to millers has been uncovered, with 1.5 lakh MT assigned beyond capacity. The District Food & Supplies Controller has initiated a probe.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greenlights a farmer-centric paddy procurement model via cooperatives. The system promises prompt payments, digital tracking, and a new 'Kerala Rice' brand. Read more.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini invites Punjab industrialists to invest in the state, highlighting a Rs 170 crore MSME push, plans for an Electric Vehicle Park, and promising a streamlined single-window system.
Orissa High Court upholds state's decision to exclude certain women's self-help groups from paddy procurement for 2025-26, ruling no vested right to continue. Read the full legal analysis.
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal, a day after taking charge, held a 3-hour review with 700+ officers. He stressed women's safety, zero tolerance for corruption, and district-specific action plans within two days.
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.
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
A Special Investigation Team in Karnal reveals a major paddy procurement scam involving 118 non-existent trucks. Discover the shocking details of this agricultural fraud.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini orders high-level probe into alleged Rs 1,500 crore 'work slip' scam in labour welfare board. Committee to submit report in one month. Read for details.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.
Haryana appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapur as new DGP. The focus now shifts to the appointment of the next Chief Secretary, with senior IAS officers in contention. Key bureaucratic reshuffle underway.
Karnal Police book 7, including former secretary of Gharaunda market committee, in a major paddy procurement scam for 2022-23. FIR reveals bogus receipts & fake farmer details. Read the full investigation.
A major paddy procurement scam in Haryana exposed! Bikes and cars were fraudulently shown transporting grain from mandis to mills. Read the shocking details of the Rs 25 crore fraud.
Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda cites NCRB data showing a 186% spike in corruption cases. He details a massive paddy procurement scam worth crores and warns of Haryana's alarming debt crisis. Read the full expose.