Farmers in India have sown Kharif crops across 575.13 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 521.25 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry.
The detailed index numbers and inflation rates for 'All Commodities' and the major components of WPI for the last three months show that the WPI for all commodities (weight 100 per cent) increased from 152.9 in April (1.19 per cent inflation) to 153.3 in May (2.61 per cent inflation) and
The flood situation remains grim in Assam's Nagaon district, affecting the lives of several people. The deluge has claimed 84 lives so far across the state.
One more soldier injured in the terrorist attack on an army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Monday has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to five, a Defence official said.
The death toll in Nepal has risen to 62 since the onset of monsoon as rain continues to batter the Himalayan Nation which is expecting more than average rainfall this season.
According to the ASDMA, 6 more people lost their lives on Saturday, taking the death toll in the state from 52 to 58. Dhubri is the worst-hit district followed by Cachar and Darrang.
Amid the heavy rainfall in the state, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Saturday informed that the water level of the Ganga river in Rishikesh is continuously rising.
On the Delhi Government's preparedness for the flood, Atishi stated, "We reviewed the preparations of all concerned departments whether DDA or MCD regarding flood relief, flood evacuation and flood control. We hope that the flood situation doesn't occur in Delhi. But, if the water level in Y
The flood situation in Assam is critical with a total death toll of 52 people and about 21.13 lakh people are affected in 29 districts by the second wave of flood.
The death toll in the stampede incident which occurred in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday has gone up to 121. Around 28 people have sustained injuries in the incident, the Office of Relief Commissioner said on Wednesday.