Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
An insecticide banned in 2025 after 35 farmer deaths in 2017 continues to be illegally sold in India. Experts demand urgent enforcement of the ban to protect agricultural workers.
Tambakhani residents protest for 16 days against Uttarkashi's waste mismanagement causing stench, health hazards, and traffic chaos. Leaders demand urgent action.
Congress members in Uttarkashi allege illegal mining and construction in the eco-sensitive Pachiyari area, blaming norms violation for the Dharali disaster and risking another. Authorities have halted work pending permissions.
Bihar agriculture minister urges 75 lakh farmers to register on farmer-registry portal from Jan 6-9. Registration is mandatory to continue receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits under new Agri-Stack Project.
Kishor Tiwari reveals 2,009 farmer suicides in Vidarbha for 2025, accusing BJP and all political parties of silence on agrarian distress. Read the full report.
Gorshali village in Uttarkashi concluded its unique winter Ramlila on Jan 1, a tradition since 1904. Discover the story of royal bans, serpent deities, and community devotion.
A rare Sirkeer Malkoha bird, typically found in plains, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. Forest officials cite climate change as a possible cause. Discover the details.
Uttarkashi administration declares missing Agniveer Sachin Ponia dead after 4-month search. Family clings to hope despite provisional death certificate. Read the full story.
Uttarkashi administration will address concerns of Hathras Agniveer's family after declaring him dead post-flash floods. The 24-year-old soldier went missing in August 2025.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
A 70-year-old farmer collapsed and died after pleading his case at a grama sabha in Mandadam village. The meeting addressed grievances over the land pooling scheme for road widening in Andhra Pradesh's capital region.
Blue matcha and green matcha look similar but are vastly different. Discover their unique origins, health benefits, caffeine content, and culinary uses in this detailed comparison.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
Uttarkashi municipality unanimously passes a resolution to declare the town a religious city. The proposal seeks a ban on meat and liquor shops and now heads to the state government for final approval.
Residents of Arakot village in Uttarkashi face a healthcare crisis due to a non-functional primary health centre. Forced to travel to Himachal Pradesh for treatment, they highlighted the issue at a camp where 133 complaints were submitted. Read more.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Prolonged dry spells and lack of winter rain & snow in Uttarakhand threaten apple yields. Experts warn of inadequate chilling hours impacting the prized Harsil valley crop. Read more.
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.