The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys from Pilibhit flee homes, taking cash, a motorcycle, and phones. Police file kidnapping case and use electronic surveillance to trace the missing minors. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
A 16-year-old girl in Pilibhit jumped into the Sharda river feeder canal after a dispute with her mother. Search operations continue. Read the full story.
Nine Uttar Pradesh workers, trapped in Kyrgyzstan for 3 months in a job scam, are home. Three remain. Officials are coordinating their return and investigating the fraud.
Four young men narrowly escaped drowning in the Sharda River after their car plunged in dense fog. Heroic boatman Bablu Majhi, who has saved 25 lives, led the rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Frustrated by delayed payments, Haveri sugarcane farmers are shifting to jaggery production, boosting local markets and challenging sugar mills. Explore the economic shift.
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane administration mandates free loading for farmers & fluorescent paint on vehicles to prevent fog-related accidents. New norms target 45 cane-producing districts.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
A married couple, Harjinder Singh (42) and Renu Saxena (40), were found dead in their Pilibhit bathroom. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas geyser. Read for details.
Owner of a premises near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve core area accused of violating SC & NTCA norms by moving construction material through protected forest and draining waste into tiger habitat. Activists plan legal action.
BKU-Tikait farmers continue protest in Meerut for 7th day, demanding pending sugarcane dues & action against procurement irregularities. Tikait warns of intensified agitation. #FarmersProtest #UttarPradesh
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
CM Siddaramaiah launches a state-level project promoting scientific soil management and water use in sugarcane farming to improve yields and farmer income. Learn about the key initiatives.
A 19-year-old in Pilibhit accuses three villagers of repeated assault & online defamation to sabotage her marriage. FIR filed under BNS sections. Police investigation ongoing.
A retired CISF sub-inspector and his wife are accused of killing a 28-year-old man over alleged affair with their daughter. Police investigation reveals conflicting stories.
A Pilibhit farmer faces FIR for illegally occupying UPSIDC land, fencing it with live wires, posing a threat to wildlife and humans. Read the full details of the case and legal actions.
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurva village. This marks the 5th fatal human-leopard conflict in the district this year. Read about the incident and forest department's response.
A young spotted deer was killed & dragged for a kilometre on Pilibhit-Basti road. The driver was arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act, highlighting road dangers in forest areas.
A 14-day-old infant's body exhumed in Pilibhit for autopsy after parents allege hospital staff dropped baby over Rs 5000 bribe. Probe underway.
Wildlife Trust of India conducted a 2-day training for 25 Pilibhit forest officials to boost wildlife crime investigation & legal skills. Learn how it strengthens border protection.
The Indian government is set to announce measures in January to prevent a domestic sugar surplus and ensure timely payments to farmers. Key demands include a sugar MSP hike to ₹41/kg and increased ethanol blending.
The Indian Sugar Mills Association urges the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹40/kg, citing rising production costs and stagnant MSP. This move is crucial for the financial stability of millions of sugarcane farmers.
ISMA urges government to raise sugar MSP by over ₹10/kg to ₹42/kg, citing rising production costs. This move aims to ensure mill viability and farmer payments.
A 15-day-old female elephant calf, abandoned by her mother in Bijnor's Najibabad forest, will be relocated to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve for care. Read about the unique rescue operation.
Tragedy strikes in Karnataka as two women die in a sugarcane harvester accident. Details on the incident, police response, and ongoing investigation.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve DFO recommends action against forest officer for NTCA norm violations. Tourists disembarked, tiger trapped. Read about the inquiry and consequences.
Directors of Siddhasiri Ethanol and Power Plant refute claims of sugarcane weight discrepancies, calling them politically motivated. Legal metrology department confirms weighing machine accuracy.
Pilibhit district administration suspends diesel licence & cancels NOC of Tiwari Filling Station after land lease expired. Action follows complaint by HC lawyer. Details inside.