Chandigarh, July 10 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that incomes of farmers will see a substantial growth with an aim to take Haryana’s mangoes on shelves of supermarkets in London, New York, Dubai and Tokyo. Firmly believing that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 will be realised through the strength of farmlands, he emphasised the need to move beyond being merely producers. “The farmers must now become value creators and exporters.”The Chief Minister wa…
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) A Suvidha Camp organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday received 60 grievances from residents and these were promptly taken up by the departments concerned, said an official. The Suvidha Camp at the NDCC Convention Centre, Jai Singh Road, provided residents and service users with a dedicated single-window platform for information, facilitation, and prompt grievance redressal, said an official statement.One of the key features of the Suvidha Camp wa…
Bhopal, Jun 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh’s horticultural heritage, the iconic Jumbo Custard Apple (Sitafal) from Seoni district has been officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. The certification, issued in June, recognises the unique qualities of these giant fruits cultivated primarily in the wild and natural tracts of the Bhutbandhani area within the Chhapara block of Seoni.Unlike the earlier confusion …
Gandhinagar, June 22 (IANS) More than 20,000 natural farmers across Gujarat have been brought under a single federation that plans to market certified produce under a common brand and expand exports to international markets, in what organisers describe as a “major step” towards scaling up natural farming in the state. The initiative has been undertaken by the Super FPO (SPNF) Gujarat Guild of Farmers Producer Company Limited, a federation of 22 farmer organisations established through the effort…
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…
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…