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JK: Mission YUVA offers a strong platform for women to become self-reliant
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
To promote women entrepreneurship, strengthen Self Help Groups (SHGs) and facilitate onboarding under Mission YUVA, the Directorate of Employment, J&K, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (J&K NRLM), today organised a one-day Women Entreprene
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Gujarat tops okra cultivation; Saurashtra-Kutch produces 1.5 lakh tonnes a
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Director of Horticulture, Government of Gujarat, in 2023-24, Gujarat ranks first in the country in the area under okra cultivation and in its production. Okra cultivation in Gujarat covers approximately 93,955 hectares, yielding a total production of 11.68 lakh tonnes. Wi
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Himachal apple growers protest Indo-New Zealand trade deal, seek 100% impo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh United Farmers' Organisation met State Horticulture, Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday, demanding immediate intervention by the Centre to safeguard domestic apple producers.
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NDMC chairman inaugurates two-day annual winter rose show at Chanakyapuri
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The prestigious floral event is being organised by NDMC in association with The Rose Society of India, showcasing the splendour, diversity, and artistry of Rose cultivation from across the country.
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Unseasonal rains, price crash pose sharp decline in cultivation income of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Farmers in the country are witnessing a sharp fall in cultivation income this season as unseasonal rains, crop damage and a collapse in Kharif crop prices have hit rural earnings, according to a report by Elara Securities.
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VGRC to highlight Gujarat's seaweed success; Kutch achieves 14-tonne produ
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The event will offer a strong platform for industries, MSMEs, government bodies, and entrepreneurs across the region. This edition of VGRC will spotlight Kutch's growing success in seaweed farming. Stretching from the Kutch coastline to the deep waters near Devbhumi Dwarka, seaweed cultiv
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Naxal-hit Sukma scripting new chapter of progress through 'Aam Bagicha pro
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
With the Aam Bagicha initiative, the situation is now changing and this wind of change is becoming visible in villages nestled deep within the forest, where livelihood opportunities were once limited. The intent of the government, coupled with continuous efforts of the administration, has
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Odisha: Keonjhar officials destroy 12,000 ganja plants in major crackdown
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
n one of the biggest anti-narcotics crackdowns in recent months, officials in Keonjhar district uprooted and destroyed nearly 12,000 ganja (cannabis) plants, amounting to 4000 kg, cultivated illegally across multiple patches inside the Tangarpada Khesara forest area.
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IMD issues red warning in parts of TN, Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approa
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah approaches closer to the coastal areas.
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India, Afghanistan hold talks to strengthen cooperation in textile sector
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India and Afghanistan held high-level discussions to boost cooperation in the textile sector, with both sides exploring avenues for deeper economic engagement and capacity-building across the cotton and textile value chain.
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Manipur: Assam rifles in joint operation destroys illicit poppy cultivatio
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The operation commenced during early hours and involved area domination and a search operation to uncover pockets of illegal narcotics cultivation. During the conduct of the operation, the joint team detected and destroyed about 10 acres of illicit poppy cultivation, along with three make
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Manipur: Assam Rifles destroys 25 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Based on intelligence regarding illicit poppy cultivation, Assam Rifles, alongwith CRPF and Manipur Police, launched a joint operation in the general area of Loibol Khullen in Kangpokpi District on Saturday.
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