Farmer Drinks Pesticide Over Failed Paddy Token in Chhattisgarh
A tribal farmer in Korba consumed pesticide after failing to get an online token to sell his paddy. The district administration suspended a patwari and issued notice to a tehsildar.
A tribal farmer in Korba consumed pesticide after failing to get an online token to sell his paddy. The district administration suspended a patwari and issued notice to a tehsildar.
BJD criticizes Odisha government for paddy procurement mismanagement, citing closed centers and low farmer sales. BJP rejects allegations, citing logistical challenges.
Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announces Telangana's historic paddy procurement of 70.82 LMT during Sankranti, benefiting nearly 14 lakh farmers with MSP payments.
Andhra Pradesh government procured 41.27 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from over 6.76 lakh farmers during kharif season, with ₹9,789 crore already paid directly to farmers' accounts.
Cooperative Minister Pramod Kumar Chandravanshi expressed concern over slow paddy procurement in Buxar district. Officials reported only 20-31% of the target achieved, with farmers facing delays and selling below MSP.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
Fresh irregularities emerge in Haryana's paddy procurement. Authorities intensify investigation into alleged scam involving fake receipts and payments. Read the latest updates.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Odisha cabinet approves Tata Power's massive solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam. The Rs 10,000 crore project will create over 5000 jobs and boost India's green energy goals. Read more.
Karnataka High Court directs state to implement mandatory electronic tender submission via E-Procurement Portal to prevent fraud. Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed a contractor's petition on Jan 8, 2026.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
A major discrepancy in Karnal's paddy allotment to millers has been uncovered, with 1.5 lakh MT assigned beyond capacity. The District Food & Supplies Controller has initiated a probe.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greenlights a farmer-centric paddy procurement model via cooperatives. The system promises prompt payments, digital tracking, and a new 'Kerala Rice' brand. Read more.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
Orissa High Court upholds state's decision to exclude certain women's self-help groups from paddy procurement for 2025-26, ruling no vested right to continue. Read the full legal analysis.
Over 500 truck owners in Haryana claim their vehicles were used as 'ghost trucks' to steal paddy without their knowledge. They allege a major fraud in procurement payments and demand justice.
Forest officials in Ganjam arrested a man for killing a protected blackbuck. Four others escaped. 30 kg of meat seized. Read about the crackdown on wildlife crime.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
Ganjam district shines as six police stations rank in Odisha's top 10 for 2025. Discover the performance metrics and the officer leading the charge. Read more!
A Special Investigation Team in Karnal reveals a major paddy procurement scam involving 118 non-existent trucks. Discover the shocking details of this agricultural fraud.
Karnal Police book 7, including former secretary of Gharaunda market committee, in a major paddy procurement scam for 2022-23. FIR reveals bogus receipts & fake farmer details. Read the full investigation.
A major paddy procurement scam in Haryana exposed! Bikes and cars were fraudulently shown transporting grain from mandis to mills. Read the shocking details of the Rs 25 crore fraud.
Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda cites NCRB data showing a 186% spike in corruption cases. He details a massive paddy procurement scam worth crores and warns of Haryana's alarming debt crisis. Read the full expose.
BKU leader Rattan Mann calls 2025 a year of suffering for Haryana farmers due to multi-crore paddy, bajra, moong procurement scams and govt inaction. Farmers urged to unite and fight.
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Bihar's cooperative minister announces major digital push for PACS, with 4,000 units online, 25+ services, and plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras and vegetable outlets. Read about the state's paddy procurement drive.
BKU State President Rattan Mann alleges multi-thousand-crore scams in paddy, bajra & moong procurement exploited Haryana farmers in 2025. Read how govt silence fueled the crisis.