Jaipur, Jan 1 (IANS) Rajasthan experienced widespread rain, hailstorms, dense fog, and an intense cold wave on Thursday, marking a chilly start to the New Year across the state.Intermittent rainfall was reported in several districts, including Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kota, and Sikar. Chittorgarh received heavy rain for about half an hour around 5 a.m., while Ramgarh (Sikar) also witnessed intense showers.Late Wednesday night, hailstorms in Bikaner caused a sharp drop in temperature, raising …
Latest Rabi Crops News & Updates
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 6.87 lakh hectares to 614.30 lakh hectares as on December 26 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 607.43 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday showed. The increase in sown area is expected to lead to higher production, which in turn would increase the incomes of farmers and also help to keep fo…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 8.11 lakh hectares to 580.70 lakh hectares as on December 19 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 572.59 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday showed. The increase in sown area is expected to lead to higher production, which in turn would increase the incomes of farmers and also help to keep fo…