Erode, July 21 (IANS) Turmeric prices in Tamil Nadu’s key trading hub of Erode have climbed close to ₹20,000 per quintal once again, driven by dwindling arrivals, strong buying interest and growing concerns over drought affecting the next cultivation season.Traders say prices could rise even further if monsoon rains continue to remain inadequate. The price of the finger variety of turmeric touched ₹19,779 per quintal in the Erode market on Monday, marking a sharp increase from ₹15,199 re…
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New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated the Centre’s commitment to strengthening the aquaculture sector to boost India’s coastal economy, improve farmers’ livelihoods and create new opportunities for export growth.In a post on social media platform X, Goyal said he held a productive interaction with stakeholders from the aquaculture and tobacco industries of Andhra Pradesh.”We discussed opportunities to further strengthen the aquaculture sector …
Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Hundreds of farmers from Punjab, who began marching towards Delhi on Tuesday to participate in Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal in New Delhi, were stopped by the Haryana Police at the Shambhu border, the entry point to Haryana.Also, the Haryana Police have detained BKU (Charuni) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni and blocked key highways to prevent the march from reaching the national capital.Farmers claim the trade deal will affect agriculture. The…
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Monday predicted widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Odisha over the next three days. IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty informed that scattered to fairly widespread rainfall was recorded across the state during the past 24 hours, with the highest rainfall of 119.6 mm reported in Dhenkanal district.She stated that light to moderate rain or thundershowers ar…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The government has not taken any decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, and any future move will be based on detailed scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.In a written reply, Gopi said no decision has so far been taken to raise the ethanol blending target beyond E20.“Any proposal to increase the blending level…
Amaravati, July 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday clarified that ‘Registration Seva Kendras’ (Registration Service Centres) are being established solely to provide better services to the people and directed officials to counter the misinformation that Sub-Registrar offices are being privatised. He asked officials to inform the public of the facts regarding the deliberate misinformation campaign. The CM reviewed the performance of various departments at the RT…
Bhopal, July 20 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly commenced on Monday with a protest by Congress MLAs inside the Assembly premisesLed by Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, Congress legislators staged a demonstration against the government’s alleged failure to address farmers’ distress, particularly the shortage of fertilisers and seeds for the ongoing Kharif season and inadequate drought relief measures.Congress MLAs wore symbolic masks depicting Chief Minister M…
Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,460.25 crore directly into the accounts of 10.54 lakh farmers across Madhya Pradesh. The amount represents crop insurance claims for the Kharif 2025 season under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The transfer was executed with a single click immediately after the Council of Ministers meeting held in Jagdishpur.CM Yadav emphasised that the state government stands firmly with farmers in …
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) The DMK has stepped up its opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project by submitting adjournment motion notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, demanding an immediate discussion in Parliament on an issue the party says poses a serious threat to Tamil Nadu’s water security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers.With the Monsoon Session of Parliament set to begin on July 20, the party has urged the Centre to suspend all other scheduled busines…
Bhopal, July 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) on Saturday strongly backed the Centre’s ethanol blending programme, dismissing allegations that ethanol production leads to excessive water consumption and asserting that the biofuel is in the interest of both farmers and the country. Addressing a press conference here, BKS National President K. Sai Reddy said misinformation was being spread about ethanol and claimed it helps increase farmers’ income, reduce dependence on imported crude…