Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened an emergency meeting of district presidents and all assembly in-charges on Monday at 2 pm at party headquarters in Chandigarh to discuss the flood situation in Punjab.
Speaking with reporters at Sri Goindwal Sahib today, Brahmpura said, "The AAP government's claim that it is 'considering' the removal of sand is equivalent to throwing dust in the farmers' eyes. The real issue is not just lifting the sand but restoring the ruined land to make it cultivable a
Speaking with reporters, Tejashwi Yadav said, "Crime and corruption have increased. This is the situation of Bihar. See the condition of education, irrigation, and healthcare. Bihar is the worst when it comes to per capita income and per capita investment. Bihar is in last place in terms
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded a Rs 20,000 crore package for flood relief and rehabilitation, besides a complete farm loan waiver for both farmers and 'khet mazdoor' to enable them to stand back on their feet.
Chouhan said that GST on bio-pesticides and micro-nutrients has been reduced, which will benefit farmers. Additionally, the trend of farmers shifting towards bio-fertilisers will likely increase. In the dairy sector, there will now be no GST on milk and cheese. This will not only benefit the
The sweeping GST reforms unveiled this week will strengthen the cooperative sector, make their products competitive, increase demand for their products and increase the income of cooperatives, the Ministry of Cooperation has said.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday slammed YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of not having "spine" to question the "RSS government in Delhi" while Andhra farmers are in deep distress due to urea shortage and crashing crop prices.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday held a virtual interaction with farmers affected by excessive rainfall and floods, and other natural calamities and transferred Rs 20.6 crore in relief assistance to 17,500 farmers from 11 districts.
The Indian agriculture sector has hailed the restructuring of Goods and Services Tax (GST), as the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) on Saturday said that the reform will help the farmers due to the enhanced demand.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, emphasising that the Centre is aiming to reduce the cost of production in agriculture and increase overall output, which would benefit farmers directly.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Jagadish Shettar criticised the Congress party on Friday after several cases against farmers, students and Kannada agitators were withdrawn by the state government.