New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday held that a municipal authority cannot be saddled with liability under the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) for injuries caused by the fall of a tree branch on a stationary autorickshaw during heavy rain, ruling that such an incident do not arise out of the “use of a motor vehicle” in the manner contemplated under the law.However, a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh, invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to en…
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Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat’s Dang district has emerged as the state’s leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding rapidly under the government’s natural farming initiative and farmers earning up to Rs 8 lakh annually per hectare.According to official data, the area under strawberry cultivation in the tribal district has grown from 20 hectares in 2022-23 to nearly 33 hectares in 2025-26. Production has also witnessed a sharp rise, increasing from 140 metric tonnes in 2…
Dang/Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Dang district has emerged as Gujarat’s leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding steadily under the state’s natural farming initiative and farmers reporting annual earnings of up to Rs eight lakh per hectare from the crop.According to official figures, the area under strawberry cultivation in the district has increased from 20 hectares in 2022-23 to around 33 hectares in 2025-26.Production, which stood at 140 metric tonnes in 2022-23, ros…
Bhopal/Damoh, May 14 (IANS) Investigation into the death of former BJP Mandal President Devendra Rajput has revealed a calculated murder conspiracy disguised as a road accident, police officials said on Thursday.The initial probe report suggested the 45-year-old leader died following a collision with a Scorpio on the Damoh-Sagar State Highway within the Dehat Police Station (Rural Police Station) jurisdiction.However, police now said that three individuals conspired to kill Rajput by deliberatel…
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 (IANS) Modern polyhouse cultivation supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is emerging as a major boost for farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district, helping increase their income while generating new employment opportunities in rural areas.The initiative reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring “employment for every hand” and enhancing farmers’ earnings by promoting advanced agricultural techniques and high-value cr…
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…
Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that thousands of posts in several departments of the state government, including in agriculture, were vacant.Congress leader in his letter mentioned that despite Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declaring 2026 for ‘Krishi Kalyan Varsh’ (Farmers Welfare Year), the agricultural system in this state is “collapsing” under the burden of state government’s “apathy”….
Ramanathapuram, March 1 (IANS) A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chilli prices in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties crossing Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market. Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest infestation and drought conditions, while farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government to announce drought relief to offset mounting crop losses.Chilli remains the largest horticultural crop cultivated in…
Coimbatore, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major step towards streamlining agricultural services, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed 127 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) in Coimbatore district under the revamped Uzhavar Aluvalar Thodarbu Thittam (UATT 2.0). The initiative is aimed at providing farmers with a single-point interface for all agricultural information and government schemes.The appointments cover all 228 village panchayats in the district, with each AEO assigned area-wise at the panch…
Burhanpur, Feb 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in an event organised jointly by the state government’s agriculture and horticulture departments in Burhanpur district on February 14. The Chief Minister will address the farmers’ gathering and announce a slew of projects worth 362.15 crore. These projects encompass infrastructure, public amenities, agriculture, and other sectors.He will also inaugurate as many as 32 completed development projects worth Rs 334.22…