Rain in Amritsar Brings Cheer to Farmers
Light showers in Amritsar and parts of Punjab bring much-needed relief to farmers and residents, breaking the intense heatwave. The weather shift improves conditions for the upcoming paddy sowing season.
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118 Ghost Trucks Exposed in Karnal Paddy Scam
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.
IMD Forecast: Colder Days, Dense Fog to Grip North India
IMD predicts colder temperatures and dense fog across North India, disrupting travel. January 2026 temps likely below normal, impacting rabi crops. Get the full forecast details here.
2025: The Year Indian OTT Nailed Franchise Sequels
Discover how 2025 marked a turning point for Indian streaming, with major franchises like 'Paatal Lok', 'Panchayat', and 'The Family Man' delivering high-quality, successful new seasons that broke the 'sequel curse'. Read the full analysis.
7 Booked in Haryana Paddy Scam, Ex-Market Panel Secretary Named
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.
Haryana Paddy Scam: Vehicles Misused for Transport Fraud
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.
Paddy Pimblett's $4M Net Worth & UFC Title Shot
Paddy Pimblett's net worth reaches $4 million in 2025 after unbeaten UFC run. The Liverpool star now eyes the interim lightweight title. Discover his journey.
BKU Alleges Massive Crop Scams Broke Farmers' Back in 2025
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.
Key Meet for Samba Paddy Procurement in Tamil Nadu
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Rabi sowing hits 61.4 mn ha; pulses, oilseeds area up
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
Elephants raid Raigarh paddy centres, villagers guard all night
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.
Record Foodgrain Production Expected in 2025-26
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
Farmers Urge Inclusion of Key Officials in Procurement Meet
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Kanupur Irrigation Project to be ready in 3 months
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.
Fadnavis Acts on ₹20k/Hectare Bonus for Paddy Farmers
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
Punjab Farm Fires Down 53% This Year
Punjab reports a significant 53% reduction in stubble burning incidents this paddy season. Discover the key strategies behind this environmental success story and its impact on air quality.
Sultanpur Lodhi farmers battle flood sand deposits for sowing
Months after devastating floods, farmers in Sultanpur Lodhi's Baupur Mand area face a race against time to clear sand and silt for maize sowing. Seechewal leads volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
2026 OTT Lineup: Bridgerton 4, Euphoria 3, The Boys 5 Dates
Get ready for a blockbuster 2026 on OTT! Major seasons like Bridgerton S4, Euphoria S3, The Night Manager 2, and The Boys S5 have locked release dates. Check the full schedule here.
2026 OTT Lineup: Bridgerton 4, Euphoria 3, The Boys 5 Dates
Get ready for a blockbuster 2026 on OTT! Release dates revealed for Bridgerton Season 4, Euphoria Season 3, The Night Manager 2, and The Boys Season 5. Mark your calendars now!
Paddy procurement starts in Ganjam with 476 centres
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.
Farmers forced to sell paddy below MSP in Kendrapada
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.
UP Paddy Procurement Rises, Over 4.09 Lakh Farmers Benefit
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 Bandh: Farmers' Protest Over Token Problems
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.
Cachar mandates paddy sale only at govt centres, enforces MSP
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Cyclone Ditwah damages 50,000 hectares of crops in Tamil Nadu
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.
Three family members electrocuted in Muzaffarpur field
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
Elephants Attack Paddy Procurement Centre in Chhattisgarh
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.
Farmers Urge TN Govt for Urgent Samba Paddy Policy Meeting
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.
Jind AQI remains poor weeks after harvest, puzzles officials
Jind's air quality stays in 'poor' to 'very poor' category 15 days post-harvest, defying stubble burning narrative. Officials lack answers as AQI hits 500-600. What's the real cause?
Mann: No stubble burning, why Delhi pollution crisis?
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann challenges Delhi ministers over pollution blame, citing delayed paddy harvest due to floods. Read the full political debate on air quality.
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