Uttar Pradesh's industrial journey from 800 factories in 5 years to 8,000 in one year marks a dramatic shift. Explore the policy reforms and infrastructure driving this economic transformation. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government extends green gram procurement under the Price Support Scheme until January 22, 2025, offering relief to farmers. Learn about MSP, procurement agencies, and market impact.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Kanupur irrigation project will be functional in three months, set to irrigate 15 lakh hectares. Farmers get Rs 800 paddy bonus. Read more.
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.
Bajrang Dal members staged a protest outside a police station in Uttar Pradesh against a Christmas event. Authorities have promised an investigation. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh Assembly approves Sugamya Vyapar Act 2025, simplifying rules and removing jail terms for minor procedural lapses to boost industrial investment. Read more.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government presents a Rs 24,496 crore supplementary budget, prioritizing industrial development, power, and healthcare. Key allocations aim to boost state's economic growth.
Uttar Pradesh tables a Rs 24,496 crore supplementary budget, boosting total outlay to Rs 8.33 lakh crore. Focus on industrial development, healthcare, and infrastructure. Key allocations for power, solar energy, and medical education.
Kendrapada farmers are selling paddy for as low as Rs 2,400/quintal, far below the Rs 3,100 govt price, due to delayed procurement starting Jan 9. Read about the crisis.
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.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
CM Yogi Adityanath highlights UP's healthcare transformation post-Covid, with ₹1,300 crore allocated, 5.5 crore Ayushman cards, and a medical college in every district. Global experts discuss kidney health in Lucknow.
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
A procurement centre in Banggursiya, Chhattisgarh, faces repeated attacks from wild elephants, who have consumed 15 bags of paddy. Read how locals are coping with the conflict.
Tamil Nadu farmers demand immediate high-level talks to finalize the samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy before January harvests. They cite delays and seek MSP incentives matching other states.
A new book detailing the development work in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath's eight-year tenure was launched in Lucknow. Leaders praised progress in investment, law & order, and social welfare.
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Rajya Sabha of sufficient paddy procurement. He urged states to enhance storage for rising wheat and paddy stocks. Read the full report.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders surprise inspections of paddy procurement centres in Shahjahanpur after a farmer's complaint during Janata Darshan. Action promised against irregularities.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Kanpur ramps up for UP's GBC 5.0, targeting Rs 12,000 crore investment. DM reviews progress, Rs 4,000 crore already 'ready to ground'. Read about the key sectors and directives.
A series of high-level BJP meetings has ignited speculation about the election of the party's Uttar Pradesh president. Get the latest details on the political manoeuvring.
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.