Sugarcane prices surge in Bengaluru before Sankranti
Wholesale sugarcane prices soar in Bengaluru due to crop shortage and peak Sankranti demand. Traders warn of steep hikes as buyers flock markets from Jan 10-15.
Wholesale sugarcane prices soar in Bengaluru due to crop shortage and peak Sankranti demand. Traders warn of steep hikes as buyers flock markets from Jan 10-15.
Angry Bihar farmers burnt the sugar cane minister's effigy in West Champaran, demanding a minimum price of Rs 400 per quintal. They warn of a large-scale agitation if demands are not met.
Two minor boys, aged 11 and 15, have been sent to a juvenile shelter for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy in Pilibhit. The 11-year-old accused is the survivor's cousin. Read the full report.
Tragedy in Belagavi as an eighth victim succumbs to injuries from a boiling sugarcane juice spill at Inamdar Sugars. Details on the accident and ongoing investigation.
Uttar Pradesh introduces 10 high-yield, red rot-resistant sugarcane varieties after disease ravaged crops. New seed rules enforced to ensure quality. Learn how this protects farmers' livelihoods.
A tragic road accident on Pilibhit-Madhotanda road claims the life of a farmer. Police suspect alcohol influence but skip mandatory blood test during Road Safety Month.
Bihar government raises sugarcane procurement prices by Rs 15 per quintal for the 2025-26 season. Learn the new rates for super, general, and low-grade varieties and the key decisions from the meeting.
Farmers in Karnataka's Bailhongal halt funeral procession, demanding Rs 1 crore compensation for Manjunath Madiwalappa Kajgar, killed in a sugarcane spill. Read the full story.
Tragic accident at a Karnataka factory claims 3 lives as boiling sugarcane milk spills on workers. Details on the incident, victims, and safety concerns. Read more.
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
Pilibhit police charge six for kidnapping a woman and setting her uncle's house on fire. Details on the shocking retaliation case from Baharua village. Read the full report.
Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri district face massive losses as a delayed crushing season causes over 1,800 acres of crop to bloom, reducing juice content. Read the full report on the agricultural crisis.
India's sugar production surges 25% to 119 lakh tonnes in the first two months of the season, driven by favorable weather and improved yields. Get the full details on the industry's growth.
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
India's sugar production is set to rise to 34 million tonnes in 2025-26, a rebound from the previous year. However, the ethanol blending program faces a demand plateau, challenging capacity expansion. Explore the industry's dual challenge.
Pilibhit sugarcane farmers struggle with over Rs 220 crore unpaid dues as mills falter on payments. Officials promise action, but farmers bear the brunt. Read the full report.
A man from Pilibhit's Puranpur lost Rs 4.34 lakh after downloading a fraudulent wedding invitation sent via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A land dispute in Pilibhit's Bailha village escalates as 10 individuals allegedly assault two sisters. The attack followed their father's help in reclaiming 3.5 acres of government land. Read the full details.
Explore the unique nutritional profile of fresh sugarcane juice, its immediate health impacts, and the potential risks. Know who should be cautious before enjoying this popular Indian beverage.
Authorities in Pilibhit halt motorboat safaris at Chuka, citing violations of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. The move aims to protect the Sharda Sagar dam's structure and aquatic wildlife. Read the full story.
India's sugar sector reports major gains in crushing, production, and recovery for 2025. Maharashtra leads, while Uttar Pradesh overcomes crop disease. Discover the key data and expert insights.
Fatal tiger attacks near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve fell to 7 in 2025 from 10 in 2024, despite a growing big cat population. Forest officials credit community initiatives like 'Bagh Express' and 'Bagh Mitras' for the encouraging trend.
UP govt approves 7-acre land lease to APEDA in Pilibhit for a basmati seed processing, training, and research facility. Aimed at boosting export-quality production with a 70-year lease plan. Read more.
Pilibhit police register case against four family members for assault, breaking teeth, and molesting a minor girl after a dispute over felling a neem tree. The victim approached the court after alleged police inaction.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pilibhit for allegedly making and circulating an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl on social media. The FIR was filed under the IT Act. Read the full details.
The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
A 16-year-old girl and two boys from Pilibhit flee homes, taking cash, a motorcycle, and phones. Police file kidnapping case and use electronic surveillance to trace the missing minors. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
A 16-year-old girl in Pilibhit jumped into the Sharda river feeder canal after a dispute with her mother. Search operations continue. Read the full story.
Nine Uttar Pradesh workers, trapped in Kyrgyzstan for 3 months in a job scam, are home. Three remain. Officials are coordinating their return and investigating the fraud.