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Chandrababu's negligence has pushed Andhra farmers into crisis: YSRCP
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a series of posts on social media platform X, YS Jagan said, "Chandrababu Naidu has set unmatched records in pushing farmers into distress through the collapse of crop prices. In Kurnool, onions are being sold at just Rs. 3 per kg, and tomatoes at Rs. 1.50 per kg. Are these prices even im
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Rahul Gandhi visits flood-affected areas of Punjab, takes stock of relief
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Congress mentioned that Gandhi interacted with the affected families in the flood-hit areas of Punjab and took stock of the relief efforts. During his visit, the Lok Sabha LoP also met the farmers, who were affected by the severe floods in Gurdaspur.
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Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi meets Bishop of Thamarassery, man-animal conflict
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Following the visit, Bishop of Thamarassery, Remigiose Inchananiyil, said representation of their community in the Parliament and man-animal conflict in the region were the main issues discussed.
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"Conspiracies to change demography in border areas...": PM Modi assures Go
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The BJP government will not allow the intruders to take hold of the country's resources. We will not allow anyone to snatch the rights of farmers, youth and Adivasi people... There are conspiracies in the bordering areas to change the demography with the help of intruders. This is danger
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Punjab govt launches five-day drive to revive flood-hit mandis before padd
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The state government has directed officials to complete restoration work by September 19, ahead of the start of paddy procurement on September 16.
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Punjab: Union Minister Murugan visits flood-affected areas in Rupnagar, as
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister L Murugan, on Saturday, concluded an extensive two-day visit to the flood-affected areas of Rupnagar district in Punjab, assuring farmers and villagers of "every possible assistance" from the Centre, according to a release.
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PM Modi in Mizoram welcomes Aizwal to railway map of India
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach more markets across the nation," PM Modi said.
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Baljinder Singh Dhillon vows crop diversification, cold storage push after
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
His appointment comes at a time when farmers in parts of Punjab are reeling from heavy crop losses caused by flooding. In Fazilka district, farmers recently claimed that nearly 1,500 acres of paddy crop were destroyed after water from the Satluj River entered fields in the villages of Dan
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"Rubbing salt into the wounds of farmers": Congress leader Bhupinder Singh
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In an 'X' post, Hooda noted that compensation of just Rs 7,000 to Rs 15,000 is an injustice to the farmers if the cost is Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per acre and the annual lease is Rs 70,000 per acre.
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Centre announces opium cultivation policy for 2025-26; 1.21 lakh farmers t
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a release from the Ministry of Finance, as per the general conditions enshrined in the policy, nearly 1.21 lakh farmers are estimated to be eligible for the grant of licenses for opium cultivation in these states.
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Govt announces annual licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy for
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Union Government, on Friday, announced the annual licensing policy for crop year 2025-26 during the Opium Crop Year from 1st October, 2025 to 30th September, 2026, of license for cultivation of opium poppy, for the farmers in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann vows timely, maximum compensation for flood-affect
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Mann reiterated that Punjab will provide the highest compensation in the country to affected families. "This is not just an announcement. Unlike earlier times when farmers were given meagre cheques of Rs. 26, this time, strict instructions have been issued to DCs to ensure fair and transp
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