Latest Sandalwood News & Updates

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House on Wednesday, marking his second meeting with the Prime Minister within a month.The Prime Minister’s Office shared a one-line post on its X handle, saying, “Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, had a meeting with the Prime Minister today.” The Chief Minister presented an idol of Goddess Durga, crafted from sandalwood, to the Prime Minister.The meeting is being viewed a…

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actress Nora Fatehi, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding her song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from ‘KD: The Devil’, has reacted to the issue, and has ensured that she will be more careful and vigilant in picking and executing projects going forward. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video of herself talking to the camera. She also revealed that she is currently grieving the loss of a friend, and was unaware of the issue.Sh…

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that since agriculture is a state subject, states must be inspired to fulfil their budgetary responsibilities, as he called for strengthening budget provisions at the district level for maximum impact.Addressing the third post-Budget webinar, the Prime Minister noted that stakeholders had provided valuable cooperation during the budget formulation.”Now, after the budget, it is equally important that the country reaps the benef…

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major initiative to promote the cultivation of high-value timber trees on agricultural lands to help farmers diversify their income while expanding the state’s green cover.The move also seeks to simplify existing regulations governing the harvesting and transport of trees and encourage farmers to integrate tree cultivation with conventional farming practices.Officials said the initiative is likely to create new income opportunit…

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Sandalwood star Rishab Shetty was all praises for his better half Pragathi Shetty’s charm, strength, and focus as he compiled a heartfelt post for him on her birthday.The ‘Kantara’ actor shared that he is simply in awe of his wife’s ability to manage work, kids, and the household at the same time.Showering Pragathi with love and affection on her special day, Rishab penned a sweet note on his official IG handle, saying, “The rare charm within you, strengthened by your delica…

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget 2026-27 proposals on Sunday that the government would go in for a big push to high-value crops such as coconut, sandalwood, cocoa, and cashew in the coastal areas to enhance the incomes of farmers.Agar trees in the North East region and nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pine nuts in the country’s hilly areas will also be supported.The proposal forms part of the broad roadmap in the Budget for achieving the third …

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Sandalwood star Kiccha Sudeep promised to keep working harder as he completed 3 decades in the industry.Expressing his gratitude, he thanked his fans, director, writers, producers, and also the members of the Kannada film industry for always being by his side.The ‘Eega’ actor penned a heartfelt note on social media that read, “30 years. Infinite gratitude. Standing here after three decades in this crazy, beautiful film world, my heart is just… full. From a boy with dreams…