Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Tomato growers across several districts in Tamil Nadu are facing a severe crisis as market prices have dropped drastically, leaving them unable to recover even basic cultivation expenses.In many areas, farmers have stopped harvesting altogether, choosing to leave fully grown produce in the fields due to unremunerative rates.The sudden price crash has been attributed to a sharp increase in arrivals from multiple growing regions, leading to oversupply in wholesale markets….
Latest Dharmapuri News & Updates
Dharmapuri, March 9 (IANS) The Palmarosa-based cottage industry in Dharmapuri district is facing a severe crisis as cultivation of the aromatic crop declines sharply amid weak market demand, erratic rainfall and poor returns for farmers.Producers say the situation has affected hundreds of small distillation units and threatens the survival of a once-thriving rural livelihood.Palmarosa grass (Cymbopogon martinii) is traditionally cultivated in the rain-fed regions of Dharmapuri and neighbouring a…
Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) The Telangana government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee on the conduct of what is popularly called the ‘Southern Kumbh Mela’ the Godavari Pushkaralu.According to a Government Order issued by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, the Sub-Committee will examine and take a decision on conduct of Pushkaralu 2027.The nine-member panel will be headed by Minister for Information Technology and Industries, D. Sridhar Babu.Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Ponguleti Sri…
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) Chennai and several northern districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience persistent morning fog over the next few days, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting misty conditions until February 14. According to an official weather bulletin, districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu are likely to witness dense fog during the early morning hours, potentially affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement, especially …
Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Sunday said they have registered a case in the Surajkund joyride accident and arrested two persons, including the owner of the ride-operating company, on charges of lapses in ensuring safety.A giant swing collapsed at the Surajkund mela in Faridabad, killing Inspector Jagdish Prasad during rescue operations and injuring 12 people. A case has been registered against Mohammad Shakir, proprietor of Himachal Fun Care Company, for culpable homicide not a…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) A low-pressure cyclonic circulation persists over Kanyakumari and adjoining areas, but it is unlikely to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry or Karaikal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.According to the weather agency, the prevailing system is expected to result in largely dry weather conditions across the region, with no significant precipitation forecast for the day.While rainfall is not expected, parts of northern and western Tamil Nadu m…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has successfully delivered the Pongal gift to a vast majority of eligible households this year, with official data showing that 2.15 crore rice ration cardholders — about 97 per cent of the total 2.22 crore eligible families — have already received the benefit. Around 7.6 lakh cardholders across the state are yet to collect the Pongal package, largely due to beneficiaries travelling out of their home locations during the festival period.In a sta…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen ecological protection and climate resilience, the Tamil Nadu government has notified 100 forest blocks as Reserved Forests (RF) over the last four years, significantly expanding the state’s legally protected green cover. The move, implemented between 2021 and 2025, reflects a sustained policy focus on conserving biodiversity-rich landscapes, securing wildlife corridors and safeguarding critical ecosystems against long-term environmental pressu…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated across the country on Thursday with great fervour, devotion and joy, as churches resonated with hymns, prayers and messages of peace, love and unity. From metropolitan cities to small towns, the birth of Jesus Christ was commemorated with midnight Masses, special prayers, illuminated churches and enthusiastic participation by devotees.In Mysuru, Karnataka, Christians gathered in large numbers at prominent churches, including the iconic St. Philom…