Of the total casualties, 21 people died as a result of the thunderstorm, while one person succumbed to injuries caused by lightning, the DM said, adding that significant damage has also been reported to homes, livestock, and agricultural crops.
New Delhi [India], April 10: Soil is the root of agricultural success, providing essential nutrients and a stable foundation for plant growth while supporting ecological balance. Fertilizers plays a vital role in supplement the nutrients to crop plants vis enhancing soil fertility, ensuring
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, participated in the third BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture in Kathmandu, Nepal. During his visit, Chouhan also met with Nepal's Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ram Nath
New Delhi [India], April 9: In a significant development for India's efforts to combat micronutrient malnutrition, a new online portal is now live, enabling access to X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing services for verifying the nutritional quality of crops. The launch marks an important step
He said, "To simplify the registration process for farmers, we have ensured the use of NAFED and NCCF portals. On behalf of the central government, I appeal to all the state governments to ensure that no purchase is made below MSP prices. The central government is dedicated to ensure that th
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25: L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, announced the launch of the 'LTF Pearl Anniversary Challenge,' a hackathon focused on developing innovative models to enhance credit assessments for
During the meeting, CM Yadav noted that information was received about hailstorm damaged crops in over 400 villages in the state. Following which, he directed the officials to conduct immediate surveys and provide relief funds to farmers affected.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday highlighted the significance of the 3-day Mega Sabji Expo-2025, which commenced in Karnal, stating that such events offer farmers a platform to explore new agricultural technologies and enhance their income throughout the crop cycle.
The demonstration was held in response to the action taken against farm leaders in Punjab, who were protesting against the government while pressing various demands, including a legal guarantee for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all crops.
This came after Punjab police removed farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri Border and Shambhu Border, where they were sitting in protest over their various demands, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops.
Demanding their release, Badal accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of ignoring demands made by the farmers despite promising MSP on crops.