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Govt waives customs duty on cotton Imports till September 30
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a major relief to the textile and garment industry, the Central Government on Monday announced a complete waiver of customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on the import of raw cotton.
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Agrarian crisis deepens in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Sabungkhok Khunou village, situated on the outskirts of Imphal East district, highlights the harsh realities faced by these farmers. Those who previously depended on their agricultural land for survival are now finding it challenging to make ends meet.
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"India is the agriculture powerhouse", Mr. Narendra Kumar, Cholamandalam
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 18: "Without agriculture, there is no life. By 2047, strong agriculture will be essential for national prosperity," as Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST said during 'Agri Startup Festival 2.0' conducted by SRM College of Agricultur
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Balochistan: Farmers slam govt over solarisation funds, warn of crisis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Farmers in Balochistan have slammed the provincial government for failing to release promised funds for the solarisation of agricultural tube wells in Nasirabad Division, the province's only green belt, Dawn reported.
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Kerala celebrates Malayalam New Year, marking the start of 'Chingam'
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Chingam, known as Kollam Varsham, is also being observed as Farmers Day, honoring the community's deep-rooted bond with soil and agriculture. This year, the Chingam festival is celebrated just 6 days before the commencement of Onam, which will be held from August 26 to September 5 this ye
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Haryana: CM Saini announces to include Honey under 'Bhavantar Bharpai Yoja
Updated : 7 months ago IST
CM Saini said that along with this, arrangements will be made for honey sales at the Integrated Beekeeping Development Centre at Ramnagar, Kurukshetra.
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PM Modi honours bravery of Op Sindoor heroes, highlights "new normal" to c
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Modi praised soldiers of Operation Sindoor for retaliating against the Pahalgam massacre and warned against nuclear threats. He rejected the Indus Waters Treaty's current form and highlighted India's push for self-reliance in defence and agriculture.
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I-Day: Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails PM Modi's speech, highlights 'Swadeshi'
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12th Independence Day address, describing it as a source of "new inspiration and new energy" for the nation.
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"No agreements that would go against the farmers": Shivraj Singh Chouhan o
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday firmly stated that India will not enter into any agreements that could harm the interests of its farmers, emphasising the paramount importance of safeguarding their rights amidst ongoing trade talks with the US, especially regardi
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"Thousands of people made sacrifices and gave their lives," said Lok Sabha
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his 12th consecutive address on Independence Day, underscored 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) being a foundational plan for 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), with the idea permeating across different sectors, including in defence, space, cl
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Himachal HC stays recruitment notices for Vice Chancellors of agriculture
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Both argued that despite being equivalent in rank to Professors -- as per a 2014 office order -- they were ineligible under the July 21 recruitment notices for the top posts.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds crucial meeting wit
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the National Mission on Natural Farming, which will be launched by the Prime Minister on August 23.
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