Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur launches innovative food products from ICAR-CIFT startups in Kochi. Discover the new protein-rich Collagen Honey Peanut Butter and shelf-stable ready-to-eat meals. Read more about India's food tech innovations.
Powai Lake, a key Mumbai wetland, faces a severe threat from multiple invasive aquatic weeds. ICAR steps in with scientific assistance to combat the ecological crisis. Learn more about the rescue plan.
A 21-day advanced faculty training on Functional Dairy Foods kicks off at BHU, Varanasi. Sponsored by ICAR, it aims to boost research & industry skills for 15 participants from across India. Read more.
ICAR's KVKs in Kanpur successfully organised large-scale awareness programmes for the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, directly reaching over 14,300 participants and informing 76,000 people about rural employment guarantees.
India has overtaken China to become the world's largest rice producer, with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this milestone while releasing 184 new climate-resilient crop varieties. Read more about I
ICAR-CMFRI Mangaluru spearheaded Swachhta Pakhwada with campus cleanups, a major Tannirbhavi Beach plastic drive, and a Kisan Diwas event. Learn about their push for sustainability.
Lucknow police announce three major roads as pedestrian-only zones for Dec 31 New Year celebrations. Gomtinagar, Bada Imambara, and Hazratganj stretches to be vehicle-free for safe revelry. Read details.
ICAR-NRCB and ISRO's NRSC launch a Rs 6 crore satellite project to map banana cultivation, aiming to prevent price crashes by advising farmers on planting schedules. Read how this tech will combat debt cycles.
ICAR-IIMR Ludhiana's successful maize hybrid seed trial in Punjab promises to slash cultivation costs, double farmer income, and reduce dependency on southern India for seeds. Discover how this breakthrough aids local seed production.
ICAR-NRCB Trichy's Farmers' Day highlighted AI, IoT for banana cultivation. Over 800 attended, discussing tech adoption & value addition to boost India's horticultural output. Read more.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Nagaland's Nagami mithun becomes the world's first registered breed of this semi-domesticated bovine, a milestone for conservation and tribal livelihoods. Discover its significance.
EME Jalandhar and Lovely Professional University will face off in the North Zone Inter-University Kabaddi final after thrilling semi-final wins. Don't miss the ultimate showdown!
National Board for Wildlife panel approves infrastructure and mining projects in MP's tiger corridors and a ropeway in Rajaji's core. Key ecological safeguards mandated. Explore the details.
Karnataka govt imposes a complete ban on outsider entry to Vajrapoha Falls, an eco-sensitive zone in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, following reports of wildlife harassment. Read more.
Nagpur University's men's table tennis team defeated Pune University 3-0 to win the West Zone championship in Jaipur, securing a spot in the All India Inter-University championships. Read about their thrilling journey.
A German couple and four Indians detained in Sriganganagar for alleged illegal conversions. Police probe border area access and visa violations. Read the full investigation details.
Goa authorities seal Anjuna's Curlies Restaurant after NGT upholds demolition order. The action is part of a statewide crackdown on illegal coastal structures. Read the full story.
Goa authorities seal the popular Curlies beachfront eatery in Anjuna for Coastal Regulation Zone violations. This follows a major crackdown after the Arpora nightclub fire.
A viral video from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve shows a tiger's split-second escape from a crocodile's ambush. Witness the raw power of survival instincts in the wild. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's plan to build seven roads in stormwater drain buffer zones for mobility and encroachment prevention faces significant land acquisition challenges. Details inside.
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
The Centre has sought clarifications from Punjab on the Sukhna ESZ proposal, causing further delays. Residents of Kansal and Naya Gaon protest the 1km limit, fearing loss of land value and livelihood.
Mandla district administration imposes a temporary ban on loud music, DJs, and fireworks around Kanha Tiger Reserve from Dec 18 to Jan 5 to protect wildlife. Learn the details and reasons behind this crucial order.
Despite a vigilance probe ordered by GCC, unauthorized absenteeism of sanitation workers in Chennai's Ambattur zone continues, leading to overflowing bins and irregular waste collection. Residents demand action.
Ludhiana's civic body held crucial meetings across all four zones to expedite development and address public grievances. Read how officials plan to ensure timely project completion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Moscow will seek to expand its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and West reject Kremlin's demands. US diplomatic push faces hurdles. Read the latest.
Independent Malwinder 'Mala' Singh wins Jhaneri zone election, defeating AAP whose candidate came fourth. The result is a setback for AAP's campaign narrative.
BDA and forest department to conduct a joint drone survey in two weeks to resolve the long-pending land dispute affecting 1,500+ families in Banashankari 6th Stage layout. Key meeting on Jan 7.