Discover how Ram Pal Saini, an MCom graduate from Kurukshetra, turned black onion seed cultivation into a multi-million rupee agri-business, earning up to Rs 6 lakh per acre. Learn his secrets to success.
The 23rd Sristi Sattvik Food Festival in Ahmedabad celebrates North & Northeast Indian cuisine with 70 stalls, 400+ dishes, and a focus on millets and zero-waste. Experience it until month-end!
Bharathidasan University's new millet canteen offers nutritious meals at ₹5-30, run by Mahalir Thittam self-help groups. Discover how this student-friendly initiative supports women's empowerment and healthy eating.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches 'Green to Gold' to transform industrial hemp into a sustainable economic driver. Policy targets self-reliance by 2027. 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.
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Ranchi's Christmas cake markets buzz with innovation. Discover how home bakers and millet-based treats are reshaping festive traditions and boosting local incomes. Explore the flavours!
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka government announces major expansion of mid-day meal scheme to cover pre-primary and Pre-University students, aiming to combat malnutrition and boost learning. New school initiatives also unveiled.
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.
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.
Struggling with winter weight gain? Discover how pearl millet (bajra) and these 5 easy, tasty recipes can help you stay healthy and manage weight without sacrificing flavour. Start your healthy journey today!
Uttar Pradesh's paddy procurement surges with 4.09 lakh farmers participating. Govt credits online centres & swift payments of Rs 5,569 crore. Millet procurement also doubles. Read more.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor reveals a simple tip for making soft ragi roti. Discover the recipe and the amazing health benefits of this super millet.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed the Assembly that 12 cases were registered for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. He also revealed recommendations to dismiss police officials involved in crimes. Read the full report.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed six crucial resolutions focused on the development of North Karnataka, including a push for an AIIMS in Raichur. Get the full details on the landmark decisions.
In Tamil Nadu's remote Sittilingi valley, doctors Regi George & Lalitha Regi built a hospital, then tackled malnutrition & debt via organic farming & women-led crafts. Discover their unique model of 'social medicine'.
Karnataka's Legislative Council passed 11 crucial bills, including the Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, in a single day. Key legislation on land, co-operative societies, and more approved. Read the full details.
The Karnataka Legislative Council approved 11 crucial bills in one day, including amendments to the Karnataka State Universities Act. Discover the key legislative changes.
VNIT Nagpur hosts Swanubhuti 2025, a two-day millet expo & workshop on Dec 19-20. Revive traditional recipes, meet farmers, and see cutting-edge research on millet residues. Join the Shri Anna Utsav!
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
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.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.