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Palamu's Poppy Heartland Shifts to Mustard & Potatoes

Palamu's Poppy Farmers Turn to Legal Crops

Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.

Maharashtra Cotton Cultivation Drops 4.59 Lakh Hectares in 4 Years

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.

Odisha Women Block Road for 3 Hours Demanding Closure of Illicit Liquor Outlets

Women Protest Illicit Liquor Outlets in Jajpur District

Women in Odisha's Jajpur district staged a 3-hour road blockade demanding immediate closure of illegal liquor shops. Protesters allege police inaction despite repeated complaints about drunkards harassing women and students.

Himachal Farmers Urge Government for Stone Fruit Nurseries in PPP Mode

Himachal Farmers Demand Stone Fruit Nurseries in PPP

Himachal Pradesh farmers advocate for PPP model stone fruit nurseries to boost apple cultivation and agricultural diversification. Learn how this initiative could transform regional horticulture.

Punjab Farmers Race Against Time as Wheat Sowing Window Narrows Amid 78% Spike in Farm Fires

Punjab Farm Fires Jump 78% Amid Wheat Sowing Rush

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.

Massive Poppy Field Destruction: Security Forces Wipe Out 30 Acres of Illegal Cultivation in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Security forces destroy 30 acres of poppy in Manipur

In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Indian security forces have destroyed poppy crops spanning 30 acres across Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The coordinated operation marks a significant blow to illegal narcotics production in the troubled region.

Ranchi Crime Shock: Two Brothers Arrested for Cousin's Murder Over Alleged Illicit Affair

Ranchi brothers arrested for cousin's murder over affair

In a shocking family tragedy in Ranchi, two brothers have been arrested for allegedly murdering their cousin over suspicions of an illicit relationship. The brutal crime has sent shockwaves through the local community.

US Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro Over Drug Trade Allegations | Indian Express

US Sanctions Colombian President Petro Over Drug Trade

In a dramatic diplomatic move, the United States sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing involvement with illicit drug trafficking networks. Exclusive details on the allegations and regional implications.

Goa's Paddy Crisis: Unseasonal Rains Threaten Canacona's Rice Harvest, Farmers in Distress

Goa Rains Threaten Paddy Harvest: Farmers in Crisis

Unexpected heavy rainfall in Canacona, Goa has put the region's paddy harvest at serious risk. Farmers face potential crop damage and financial losses as unseasonal showers continue to batter ready-to-harvest fields during peak season.

Shocking Crime in Bahraich: Man Murders Wife Over Suspected Affair, Buries Body Inside House

Bahraich horror: Man kills wife, buries body inside house

In a chilling incident from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, a man allegedly murdered his wife over suspicion of an illicit affair and buried her body inside their house. The accused has been arrested by police after neighbors reported suspicious activi

Revolution in Himachal's Orchards: Science Transforms Apple Harvesting for Better Yields

Science Revolutionizes Himachal Apple Farming

Discover how Himachal Pradesh farmers are embracing cutting-edge scientific methods to revolutionize apple cultivation, from precision farming to climate-resilient techniques that promise superior quality and quantity.

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