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India prioritises farmers' issues, assures support: EAM S Jaishankar
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) rate as a testament to the government's efforts to support farmers. However, Jaishankar noted that the issue sometimes gets politicized, ensuring that the government will prioritize the matter.
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"His demands are genuine": Manickam Tagore on deteriorating health of Jagj
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewall, who has been on a fast unto death since November 26 at the Khanauri border in Punjab.
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MP CM descends 32 m deep to inspect work of Kanh Close Duct Diversion Pro
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Highlighting the importance of the Kanh Close Duct Diversion Project given Simhastha-2028, the Chief Minister said, "The project will help our long-standing resolve take shape. With this project, the polluted water of Kanh will not be found on any bank of Kshipra. After purification, the wat
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Permanent mechanism should be set up for soybean procurement: Maharashtra
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the marketing department to establish a permanent mechanism for soybean procurement, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process. This move aims to support farmers and stabilize the soybean market.
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President Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taking to social media post on X, the President of India wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indian people living in the country and abroad. These festivals are a symbol of our rich cultural heritage an
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UP CM inaugurates Khadi Mahotsav, praises its role in Independence strugg
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"We have to remember, whatever is being made by hands is an art too. There is a demand in the market for it and people understand its value too. People get their livelihoods and more, from farmers to weavers using the charkha, technicians for fixing the tools, also businessman who sells the
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Pakistan: Balochistan farmers concerned about standing crops due to reduc
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Balochistan, an arid region with no major river flowing through it, relies on water supply from the Indus River to irrigate land in many parts.
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Northeast can outshine other regions in agriculture and horticulture: Shiv
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Golden Jubilee and Farmers Expo 2025 commenced today at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, marking 50 years of dedication to agricultural innovation and development in the Northeastern states of India.
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"Put aside ego and speak to farmers": Priyanka Gandhi appeals to PM Modi o
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a hunger strike for 45 days. His condition is continuously deteriorating. But the BJP government is not ready to take care of him. This stubbornness took the lives of 750 farmers in the farmers' movement. Why so much cruelty towards farmers
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Pawan Khera criticises Nirmala Sitharaman over GST; calls it 'Gabbar Sitha
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Pawan Khera said, "GST has affected the common traders, middle class, and consumers, even farmers have not been spared. The tax that should have been very easy, has become very difficult and heartless. GST is Gabbar Sitharaman Tax. It has been 90 months since the implementat
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Punjab Health Minister appeals to PM to speak with farmer leader Jagjit Si
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In response to the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh expressed concern on Tuesday, stating that the state government is worried about his health and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to farmer leader Dallewal.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams AAP government over non-impleme
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"We purchase crops on MSP through the state governments. I recently called for a meeting of all agriculture ministers and Delhi does not have one. The 'PM Fasal Bima Yojana' is not implemented here," Chouhan said in a press conference.
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