Jharkhand Police Use Drones to Curb Poppy Cultivation
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
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Manipur: 600+ Acres of Illicit Poppy Destroyed in Crackdown
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Krishnagiri Farmers Send 2 Lakh Flowers Daily to Kerala
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
UPSIDA's Rs 100 Cr Push for Modern, Safe Industrial Areas in UP
UPSIDA is transforming Uttar Pradesh's industrial zones with modern street lights, 24x7 CCTV surveillance, and plug-and-play infrastructure, aiming to boost investor confidence and safety. Discover the key upgrades.
Bihar's Rs 50 Lakh Crore Plan: 100 MSME Parks, 5 Food Parks
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
Chettalli Litchi Fest Unites Farmers, Highlights Off-Season Potential
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. 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.
Karnataka Congress Leader Seeks MSP Status for Rubber
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. 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.
Hyderabad Minister Slams BRS, BJP Over Land Policy Allegations
Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu accuses BRS & BJP of opposing Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy for political gain, risking an environmental crisis. Govt to probe previous land conversions.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Pune Fire Reveals MIDC Safety Lapses, 1 Dead
A deadly blaze in a Pune powder-coating factory highlights inadequate fire safety and lack of inspections in MIDC areas. Civic officials demand action. Read more.
IIP Growth Hits 13-Month Low of 0.4% in October
India's industrial output growth plummeted to 0.4% in October 2024, the lowest in over a year, dragged down by power, mining, and manufacturing. Get the full analysis of the key economic data.
IIP growth slows to 0.4% in October 2025
India's industrial output growth decelerated sharply to 0.4% in October 2025 from 4% in September, as fewer working days due to festivals impacted production. Read the full sectoral breakdown.
UP Trade Show Draws Crowds, Highlights Industrial Growth
Gorakhpur's 3-day UP State Trade Show celebrates GIDA's 36th Foundation Day, showcasing industrial progress under CM Yogi. Discover local innovations!
Karnataka Rubber Growers Demand Horticulture Status
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
Fire Explosion at Ludhiana Cycle Factory Kills Foreman
Tragic fire and explosion at Ajit Cycle factory in Ludhiana's Dhandari Kalan area claims foreman's life. Investigation underway into the industrial accident.
Nagla-Kichha Road Upgrade: 4-Lane Project for Industrial Growth
Uttarakhand's PWD proposes widening Nagla-Kichha road to 4 lanes at Rs 80.62 crore, boosting connectivity to Khurpiya Industrial Cluster under AKIC project. Read how this transforms regional development.
CM Yogi Inaugurates Rs 408 Cr Projects at GIDA Event
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Rs 408 crore projects at GIDA's 36th foundation day. The event features a Rs 6,139 crore investment plan and a trade show. Read more!
UP Farmers Advised to Grow High-Value Spices & Medicinal Crops
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
South Korea Industrial Output Drops 6.5%, Worst in 6 Years
South Korea's industrial production crashes 6.5% in October, marking the steepest decline in nearly six years. Manufacturing and retail sectors show significant contraction.
Bantwal woman cheated of Rs 70 lakh in subsidy scam
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
RIICO Opens Online Portal for Industrial Land Use Change
Rajasthan's RIICO launches online portal allowing industrial plot holders to change land use activities. New policy aims to boost flexibility, revenue & industrialization. Apply now with Rs 25,000 fee.
55 Officers Trained in Advanced Orchard Management
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.
India's First Mutant Banana Variety Developed by BARC
BARC creates India's first mutant banana variety with enhanced traits. This agricultural breakthrough promises better yields and disease resistance for farmers nationwide.
Haryana IT Industry Gets Key Labor Law Exemption
Haryana government exempts IT industry from Industrial Employment Act, providing flexibility in hiring and work conditions. Learn how this boosts state's tech sector growth.
Punjab Cancels CLU for Mohali Industrial Park Land
Punjab Urban Development Authority cancels land use permission for 1.21 acres in Mohali industrial park project after ownership dispute. Revised layout plan required.
Naraina Industrial Area Fire: Multi-Agency Operation
Massive fire engulfs paint godown in Delhi's Naraina Industrial Area. Four people hospitalized, two floors collapsed. Search continues for missing owner. Read latest updates.
Rabi Sowing Area Expected to Exceed Last Year
India's rabi season sowing shows promising growth with area expected to surpass last year's levels. Government reports increased wheat and pulses cultivation. Discover the agricultural trends shaping food security.
Chemical Leak in Mumbai Factory: 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized
Tragic chemical leak at Mumbai's MIDC Andheri factory claims life of 20-year-old Ahmad Hussain, leaves two hospitalized. Authorities investigating the incident. Stay informed for latest updates.
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