A sharp crash in potato prices in Haryana's Karnal mandi has left farmers in distress. The BKU urges the state government to intervene and procure potatoes to prevent heavy losses. Read more.
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.
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.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha government orders special audit into Rs 5 crore customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest patrols. Alleged irregularities in procurement process under scanner. Details inside.
India will introduce AI-powered automated grain analyzers next year to modernize procurement, cut wastage, and strengthen its role as a top global food supplier. Learn how this tech upgrade aims to benefit farmers and exports.
Mumbai's BMC spends ₹4.27 crore on anti-infective bed mats lacking clinical trial validation. Experts question efficacy as product is unknown in medical circles. Read the full investigation.
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.
India's GeM portal has transformed government asset disposal, raising over Rs 2,200 crore through transparent online auctions. Discover how this digital shift boosts efficiency and value.
NIA counsel reveals Popular Front of India attempted to procure arms from neighbouring countries. Court hears arguments on charges against 20 PFI leaders. Read the full details.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has revolutionized public procurement, enabling over 11.25 lakh small sellers to secure orders worth Rs 7.44 lakh crore. Discover how this digital platform is boosting MSME growth and transparency.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
Cotton candy pickles, tanghulu & Dubai chocolate are trending but dental experts from Zental Dental reveal they cause bad breath & bacterial growth. Learn how to protect your smile.
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.
Goa's horticulture corp increases vegetable procurement by 20% to ensure stable supply and prices during the Christmas-New Year tourist season. Key staples like onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are secured in advance.
Chhattisgarh High Court demands clarity from CGMSC on Bilaspur's CIMS medical equipment procurement. The tender faces hurdles as key categories fail to attract minimum bidders. Read the latest updates.
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
The US State Department approves a major $1.36 billion foreign military sale to NATO, enhancing the alliance's air and missile defense capabilities. Read the full details.
A Karnataka government committee will investigate alleged procurement of medicines at inflated rates at CIMS hospital. The Health Minister also warned of potential supply disruptions from centralized tenders. Read the full report.
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
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.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
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.
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.
A massive fire broke out at a ginning factory in Anjad, Barwani, destroying hundreds of cotton bales. Firefighters battled flames for over 9 hours. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.