Bamboo Planting Risks: Hidden Damage to Homes Explained
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Kerala's agriculture department extends the WBCIS application deadline to Jan 15 for the rabi season. Farmers urged to apply online for financial protection against climate risks. #Farmers #Kerala
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
Tomato prices in Mysuru & Chamarajanagar skyrocket 150% in 40 days, hitting Rs 80/kg. Crop damage from heavy rain & cold weather slashes supply by 50%, hitting consumers but aiding farmers.
A breach in the Balsamand minor canal in Hisar flooded fields, damaging wheat and mustard crops. Farmers allege substandard construction and demand compensation and a thorough investigation.
Heavy unseasonal rainfall devastates paddy crops in Karnataka's Malavalli taluk, causing significant losses for farmers. Read about the impact and official response.
Mumbaikars woke up to unexpected rain on the first morning of 2026, breaking the usual humid winter pattern. Residents shared their surprise on social media as showers greeted the financial capital. Read more about this unique start to the year.
Mumbai welcomed 2026 with unexpected rain showers, improving air quality to a moderate AQI of 116. Areas from Andheri to Dadar saw drizzle, while South Mumbai experienced heavy spells.
Unseasonal rainfall in Rajkot and Saurashtra-Kutch disrupted New Year plans, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Farmers fear crop damage. IMD forecasts more showers.
Nafed's MSP procurement in Pune's Junnar offers relief to soybean growers hit by erratic rains. 70 tonnes bought at Rs 5,328/quintal, ensuring fair prices. Learn how this intervention countered distress sales.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
Major fraud uncovered in Farrukhabad as Rs 68 lakh was illegally paid to landless farmers under PM's Crop Insurance Scheme. 44 individuals, including bank managers, booked. Read the full investigation details.
The monkey menace, a key issue in recent panchayat polls, was raised in the Telangana Assembly. MLA Jatoth Ramachandru Naik highlighted crop damage, urging govt action like castration centres. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar acknowledged the statewide problem
A herd of 100+ wild elephants was successfully driven back to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu's Hosur forest by 30 officials after causing crop damage. Read the full story of the multi-day operation.
Farmers in Sriganganagar & Hanumangarh face losses as warm December hampers kinnow quality. A cold spell is crucial to boost sugar content and salvage prices. Read more.
Former Haryana Minister and Kisan Sabha demand compensation for farmers facing crop damage due to severe waterlogging. Read about the protests and official response.
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
A seemingly harmless daily routine of keeping drinks near your laptop is causing silent, irreversible damage. Learn why the effects show up weeks later and how to protect your device.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹289.63 crore from SDRF for 3.60 lakh farmers affected by Nov-Dec 2024 heavy rains & Jan 2025 unseasonal rainfall. Read the full story for details.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Haryana government disburses Rs 116.16 crore to over 55,000 farmers as compensation for crop damage caused by excessive rainfall during 2025 Kharif season. Details inside.
Dubai Police launch a new online service for 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates for weather-damaged vehicles. Skip police station visits, upload photos, pay AED 95, and get your certificate in 1-2 days. Essential for insurance claims.
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.
Farmers in 12 Anakapalli mandals face heavy losses from migrating monkeys. Two students were bitten in a hostel attack. Read about the administration's stalled efforts and government response.
A severe cold wave in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts is damaging rabi crops like maize and vegetables, affecting livestock, and raising farmer concerns. Experts advise precautionary measures.