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India Sets Record Foodgrain Production at 357 Million Tonnes
India achieves historic foodgrain production of 357.32 million tonnes in 2024-25, with rice, wheat, soybean and groundnut reaching all-time highs. Read more about this agricultural milestone.
Tungabhadra Dam Repairs Risk Rabi Paddy Crop Loss
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Haryana official in paddy scam dies at PGI Chandigarh
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.
Punjab's Water Crisis: 78% Groundwater Over-Exploited
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.
Tamil Nadu's Record Paddy Harvest Causes Storage Crisis
Tamil Nadu faces procurement crisis as record 47.99 lakh tonnes paddy harvest clashes with monsoon rains. CM Stalin urges Centre to relax moisture norms as farmers suffer losses.
Crop Insurance to Cover Wild Animal, Flood Damage from 2026
PM Fasal Bima Yojana will cover crop losses from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation starting Kharif 2026. A major boost for farmer welfare and risk management. Read more.
Punjab farmers protest as paddy procurement halted early
Punjab farmers face distress sales as procurement stops despite crop losses. Government faces allegations of failing to check paddy inflow from neighboring states. SKM calls emergency meeting.
Chhattisgarh Begins Statewide Paddy Procurement
Chhattisgarh commences paddy procurement for 2023-24 at ₹3100 per quintal. 2.67 lakh farmers registered, 168 centers operational. State ensures timely payments to support farmers.
Farmers Protest Paddy Procurement Delays in Punjab
Angry farmers in Punjab gherao DC offices across multiple districts, demanding immediate paddy procurement amid payment delays. Authorities promise resolution.
Consumer court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for faulty machine
Sundargarh consumer court directs agro-firm to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to woman for defective paddy planter service. Landmark judgment protects farmer rights.
Punjab Records 133 Stubble Burning Cases on Monday
Punjab reports 133 new paddy-stubble burning cases, taking season total to 4,195. Tarn Taran leads with 20 incidents. Air quality remains poor across state despite improvement from previous years.
Punjab's Stubble Revolution: End to Burning Crisis
Punjab is on the verge of a groundbreaking agricultural transformation as authorities reveal a comprehensive strategy to eliminate stubble burning, promising cleaner air and farmer prosperity.
CAQM inspects Punjab's stubble management preparedness
Central pollution control team conducts ground assessment in Punjab to evaluate stubble management strategies ahead of winter pollution season. Key focus on machinery availability and farmer awareness.
Karnal Paddy Scam: 8 Grain Markets Under Probe
Massive irregularities uncovered in Haryana's paddy procurement as 8 Karnal grain markets face investigation for fraudulent purchases and bogus transactions worth crores.
Pakistan break world record for highest ODI run chase
Pakistan cricket team creates history by successfully chasing down 405 runs against South Africa in Faisalabad, registering the highest-ever ODI run chase and taking 1-0 series lead.
Punjab Paddy Yield Crisis: 8 Quintals/Hectare
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
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.
Digital glitches delay paddy purchase in Sirsa
Farmers in Sirsa district confront significant delays in paddy procurement as Haryana's new digital payment system faces technical glitches, leaving crops stranded and payments pending.
Punjab-Rajasthan Farmers Clash in Paddy Sale Dispute
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Karnal paddy procurement scam: 4 booked including market secretary
Explosive corruption case rocks Haryana as Karnal market committee secretary and three others booked for paddy procurement fraud during 2022-23 season. Shocking details emerge.
RJD's Bihar Poll Promise: ₹30K for Women, Higher MSP
As Bihar heads to polls, RJD makes bold final pitch with women-centric financial aid and increased MSP for farmers. Tejashwi Yadav's guarantees aim to sway crucial voter segments.
Ludhiana Leads Punjab in Paddy Procurement
Ludhiana emerges as Punjab's paddy procurement champion with record 9.5 lakh metric tonnes lifted, showcasing district's agricultural dominance and efficient procurement system.
Kapurthala DC Drives Tractor for Stubble Management
In a powerful demonstration of commitment, Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Kalan drives tractor himself to promote eco-friendly stubble management techniques and combat Punjab's air pollution crisis.
Fazilka Paddy Crisis: 3-Day Procurement Halt Hits Farmers
Fazilka's farmers face mounting distress as government procurement agencies suspend paddy purchases after meeting targets, leaving harvested crops stranded for three consecutive days.
Punjab Paddy Crisis: Centre's Rigid Norms Spark Mandi Mayhem
Despite repeated appeals from Punjab government, Centre maintains strict procurement guidelines as 80% of paddy harvest overwhelms state mandis, threatening farmer livelihoods.
Haryana Paddy Scam: Hooda Demands CBI Probe
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda exposes massive paddy procurement irregularities, demands impartial investigation into alleged multi-crore scam affecting farmers.
Punjab's Soil Revival: In-Situ Stubble Solution
Discover how Punjab's shift to in-situ paddy stubble management is not only reducing pollution but also rejuvenating depleted soils, offering a sustainable solution to the annual farm fire crisis.
Karnal Paddy Scam: Police Seek Rice Mill CCTV Evidence
Karnal police intensify investigation into alleged paddy procurement irregularities, seeking crucial CCTV evidence from local rice mills to uncover massive scam.
Phalee Village's Giant Paddy Carrying Tradition Fades
Discover how Phalee village in Manipur preserves its unique 500kg paddy carrying custom while facing modern challenges and fading interest among youth.
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