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NY-NJ Port Authority Director Rick Cotton to Retire

Rick Cotton, executive director of Port Authority of NY & NJ, announces January retirement after transformative infrastructure projects including LaGuardia Airport overhaul. Read about his legacy.

Jharkhand Women Train in Assam for Pearl Farming

Farmers from Jharkhand, led by women entrepreneurs, undergo artificial pearl culture training at Cotton University. Learn how this initiative creates business opportunities and economic empowerment.

US Clears $90M Excalibur, Javelin Sale to India

The US State Department approves $90M military sale including Excalibur artillery shells and Javelin anti-tank systems to India, boosting defense capabilities. Read more about this strategic partnership.

Chhattisgarh Begins Statewide Paddy Procurement

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.

Maharashtra Cotton Farming Area Declines Sharply

Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.

Punjab Farmers Shun CCI's Kapas Kisan App

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.

CAG Launches Comprehensive Indian Railways Mega Audit

India's Comptroller and Auditor General initiates comprehensive multi-sector audit of Indian Railways to evaluate logistics efficiency, digital procurement systems, and environmental sustainability goals.

Karnal Paddy Scam: 8 Grain Markets Under Probe

Massive irregularities uncovered in Haryana's paddy procurement as 8 Karnal grain markets face investigation for fraudulent purchases and bogus transactions worth crores.

Digital glitches delay paddy purchase in Sirsa

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.

Ludhiana Leads Punjab in Paddy Procurement

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.

Haryana Paddy Scam: Hooda Demands CBI Probe

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda exposes massive paddy procurement irregularities, demands impartial investigation into alleged multi-crore scam affecting farmers.

Yellow Peas Import Duty: Fix or Failure?

India's recent decision to slash import duties on yellow peas exposes deeper issues in domestic pulse procurement and agricultural planning. This analysis explores the root causes and long-term solutions needed.

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