Paddy procurement in Sambalpur district failed to begin as scheduled, angering farmers. Millers demand higher transport charges and clearance of 3-year dues. Farmers threaten highway blockade if issue unresolved by Saturday.
OSCSC to purchase 81,200 metric tonnes of paddy from Kendrapada farmers starting January 9 at Rs 3,100 per quintal. 52,092 farmers already registered for the procurement drive.
Congress faces mounting challenges in Punjab as AAP gains momentum. Key leaders defect, organizational structure weakens. Can Congress recover before elections?
Haryana authorities freeze 7 bank accounts of 2 rice mills in major paddy procurement scam investigation. Multiple FIRs filed in Ambala district.
Punjab's emotional appeal for justice: From Partition trauma to Green Revolution contributions, the state demands its rightful capital Chandigarh. Read the compelling narrative of sacrifice and resilience.
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.
Tamil Nadu faces procurement crisis as record 47.99 lakh tonnes paddy harvest clashes with monsoon rains. CM Stalin urges Centre to relax moisture norms as farmers suffer losses.
Murder of RSS volunteer Naveen Arora in Ferozepur followed by threat calls to Shiv Sena leaders. Opposition questions AAP government's law and order management. Read full analysis.
Punjab government transfers 5 IPS officers including 4 Senior Superintendents of Police in administrative reshuffle. Key postings in Bathinda, Pathankot, Fazilka, and more.
Punjab farmers face distress sales as procurement stops despite crop losses. Government faces allegations of failing to check paddy inflow from neighboring states. SKM calls emergency meeting.
Chhattisgarh commences paddy procurement for 2023-24 at ₹3100 per quintal. 2.67 lakh farmers registered, 168 centers operational. State ensures timely payments to support farmers.
Angry farmers in Punjab gherao DC offices across multiple districts, demanding immediate paddy procurement amid payment delays. Authorities promise resolution.
Indian SMEs lose ₹50,000-₹5 lakh yearly on inefficient office procurement. Discover how Yosto's digital platform is solving this massive problem for businesses across India.
Punjab reports 133 new paddy-stubble burning cases, taking season total to 4,195. Tarn Taran leads with 20 incidents. Air quality remains poor across state despite improvement from previous years.
Despite relaxed norms, Punjab farmers avoid CCI's Kapas Kisan app, selling cotton to private buyers below MSP. CCI procurement remains minimal as tech hurdles persist.
Punjab is on the verge of a groundbreaking agricultural transformation as authorities reveal a comprehensive strategy to eliminate stubble burning, promising cleaner air and farmer prosperity.
Central pollution control team conducts ground assessment in Punjab to evaluate stubble management strategies ahead of winter pollution season. Key focus on machinery availability and farmer awareness.
Punjab faces a curious sand crisis: massive stockpiles lie unused in fields while illegal mining devastates riverbeds. Discover the economic and environmental implications of this growing problem.
Massive irregularities uncovered in Haryana's paddy procurement as 8 Karnal grain markets face investigation for fraudulent purchases and bogus transactions worth crores.
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
Farmers in Sirsa district confront significant delays in paddy procurement as Haryana's new digital payment system faces technical glitches, leaving crops stranded and payments pending.
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Explosive corruption case rocks Haryana as Karnal market committee secretary and three others booked for paddy procurement fraud during 2022-23 season. Shocking details emerge.
Ludhiana emerges as Punjab's paddy procurement champion with record 9.5 lakh metric tonnes lifted, showcasing district's agricultural dominance and efficient procurement system.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demands urgent shift to centralized grain procurement, citing massive financial strain from inadequate central reimbursements affecting state's economy.
In a powerful demonstration of commitment, Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Kalan drives tractor himself to promote eco-friendly stubble management techniques and combat Punjab's air pollution crisis.
Fazilka's farmers face mounting distress as government procurement agencies suspend paddy purchases after meeting targets, leaving harvested crops stranded for three consecutive days.
Despite repeated appeals from Punjab government, Centre maintains strict procurement guidelines as 80% of paddy harvest overwhelms state mandis, threatening farmer livelihoods.