Major fraud uncovered in Farrukhabad as Rs 68 lakh was illegally paid to landless farmers under PM's Crop Insurance Scheme. 44 individuals, including bank managers, booked. Read the full investigation details.
The monkey menace, a key issue in recent panchayat polls, was raised in the Telangana Assembly. MLA Jatoth Ramachandru Naik highlighted crop damage, urging govt action like castration centres. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar acknowledged the statewide problem
A herd of 100+ wild elephants was successfully driven back to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu's Hosur forest by 30 officials after causing crop damage. Read the full story of the multi-day operation.
Farmers in Sriganganagar & Hanumangarh face losses as warm December hampers kinnow quality. A cold spell is crucial to boost sugar content and salvage prices. Read more.
Former Haryana Minister and Kisan Sabha demand compensation for farmers facing crop damage due to severe waterlogging. Read about the protests and official response.
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹289.63 crore from SDRF for 3.60 lakh farmers affected by Nov-Dec 2024 heavy rains & Jan 2025 unseasonal rainfall. Read the full story for details.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Haryana government disburses Rs 116.16 crore to over 55,000 farmers as compensation for crop damage caused by excessive rainfall during 2025 Kharif season. Details inside.
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.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
Farmers in 12 Anakapalli mandals face heavy losses from migrating monkeys. Two students were bitten in a hostel attack. Read about the administration's stalled efforts and government response.
A severe cold wave in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts is damaging rabi crops like maize and vegetables, affecting livestock, and raising farmer concerns. Experts advise precautionary measures.
Tribal farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district face severe losses as untimely November rains damage standing rajma crops, reducing yields by 50%. Learn about the impact on the prized Chintapalle Red variety and market implications.
Haryana's agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana visited Paplotha village in Ambala to assess crop damage from Begna river flooding. He promised immediate action on desilting and relief for farmers.
Gujarat govt has disbursed Rs 6,805 crore to over 22.9 lakh farmers for crop loss from unseasonal rain. Minister Arjun Modhwadia details the Rs 10,000 crore relief package and record MSP registrations. Read more.
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
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.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly sees walkout by Congress over delayed compensation for farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by excessive rains in Sheopur. Details inside.
Two wild elephants from Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary are causing crop damage near Shivamogga. Forest officials aim to drive them back as fragmented corridors and illegal fencing threaten wildlife. Read more.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan amends statement on receiving Maharashtra's crop damage memo. State seeks central aid for Rs 10,000 crore loss impacting 1.1 crore farmers. Details inside.
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath leaves 4 dead in Tamil Nadu, inundates vast farmlands. Minister Ramachandran details relief efforts and compensation. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.