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BJD's Prasanna Acharya slams Odisha govt for fertiliser crisis, law and or
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the state government, highlighting its failure to address critical issues such as the acute shortage of fertilisers for farmers and the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha.
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"Government should have taken this seriously": Mehbooba Mufti questions de
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"All governments know that the horticulture industry is the backbone of J&K. Omar Abdullah called up (Union Minister) Nitin Gadkari today, but he could have done this 15 days back too. Government should have taken this seriously," Mufti told reporters.
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Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to observe Special Campaign 5.
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the statement by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the special activities under the Special Campaign 5.0 will aim at institutionalising Swacchata, minimising pendency in Government offices and enhancing the experience of the common public with these offices.
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Priyank Kharge takes jibe at PM Modi for "Demonetization, unemployment...F
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post shared on X, Priyank Kharge wished "Happy Birthday Hon'ble PM Modiji", and shared "My Modi Story", adding "Demonetization, unemployment, Weakening Institutions, Farmers Betrayal, Crony Capitalism, Electoral Bonds, Godi Media, Manipur, Casteism, Communalism, Failed Foreign Policy
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GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5% to accelerate India's c
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The rationalization of GST rates across the renewable energy value chain from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will bring down the cost of clean energy projects, making electricity more affordable and directly benefiting households, farmers, industries, and developers.
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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to PM Modi, flags shortage of allocated fertil
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in addressing the fertiliser shortage in the state, saying only 57% of the allocated supply has been received and requesting additional allotments to prevent disruption to farmers.
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Karnataka govt fixes Rs 30-40 lakh per acre compensation for Upper Krishna
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday informed that the state government had fixed a compensation of Rs 30 to Rs 40 lakh per acre for land being acquired for the 3rd phase of Upper Krishna Project.
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Karnataka cabinet takes major decisions on Upper Krishna Project, promises
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Upper Krishna Project, a major irrigation scheme designed to improve water availability in northern Karnataka, has long been a focal point of development and debate.
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Shimla: 2,22,893 farmers engaged in natural farming; 38,437 hectares of la
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh Government's sustained push for natural farming is showing significant results on the ground. Across 3,584 panchayats in the state, more than 2,22,893 farmers are cultivating a variety of crops naturally on 38,437 hectares of land, earning a sustainable livelihood.
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Punjab floods: Centre renews push for crop insurance, asks state to join P
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sources in the ministry told ANI that Punjab's non-participation in the scheme has left farmers dependent only on state-funded relief, which is limited in scope and unable to cover widespread losses caused by natural calamities.
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Chandrababu's negligence has pushed Andhra farmers into crisis: YSRCP
Updated : 5 months, 3 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, 3 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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