India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
08 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition in SuratGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition in Surat, showcasing the state's industrial, agr...
01 May, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
West Asia war, rain deficit can hike inflation, drag India's growth: FinminIndia's economy faces significant challenges from the West Asia war and a predicted weak monsoon. These factors threaten to increase inflat...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
PM Modi unveils development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in SikkimPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects exceeding Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim during the state's 50th-anniversary celebr...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
PM to attend closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50 years of statehood celebrationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim from April 27 to attend the closing ceremony of its 50th statehood anniversary. He will inau...
26 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Odisha to distribute nearly 80,000 smartphones to anganwadi workersOdisha government is set to distribute smartphones to anganwadi workers for better monitoring. A new scheme will boost the handloom sector....
05 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
PM to inaugurate Rs 5000 crore Agri-economy project, Hazratbal shrine development project in Srinagar on March 7Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar on March 7 to inaugurate the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the integrated...
07 Mar, 2024, 12.24 PM IST
Expert view on Budget FY24-25: Focus on agri to boost efficiency, competitiveness of sector, increase employmentThe emphasis on modernizing the agricultural sector through heightened investments in upgraded storage, streamlined supply chains and brand...
01 Feb, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir authorities plan revival of aromatic rice Mushk Budji, expand cultivation to 5,000 hectaresThe cultivation area of the indigenous aromatic rice variety, Mushk Budji, from Kashmir is set to expand to 5,000 hectares in the next thre...
08 Oct, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
Successful conclusion of G20 meet lesson for trouble makers: J-K LGThe Lt Governor highlighted the contribution of the dairy sector in giving impetus to the rural economy and providing livelihood to a large...
01 Jun, 2023, 10.12 PM IST
Rs 900 crore sanctioned for holistic development of agriculture sector in J-KDirector Agriculture production and farmers welfare department said besides educating farmers and agri-Startups about the latest developmen...
18 Mar, 2023, 07.29 PM IST
Bring down water requirements for agriculture: K KasturiranganFormer Chairman of ISRO, K Kasturirangan said agriculture in India, particularly paddy cultivation, consumes substantial amount of water.
13 Jun, 2017, 03.13 PM IST
120 organisations to protest at Jantar Mantar to oppose GM mustardKuruganti said more than 10 organisations from Gujarat are also expected to take part in the protest.
22 Oct, 2016, 07.47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi directs speedy development of islands; 26 identifiedThese 26 islands are located along different parts of India's coastline, including some in the Andamans and Lakshadweep, it added.
21 Sep, 2016, 11.20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi for scientific farming & processing to double farm incomeThe Prime Minister said e-agri market is a "turning point" in the farm sector which will benefit not only farmers but also traders and cons...
14 Apr, 2016, 09.36 PM IST
Pesticide control in India: Three government agencies present but no actionWhile there is no dearth of government agencies to regulate use of pesticides in the country , what is absent is action on the ground.
15 Jun, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
Odisha to introduce Food Security Act soon: Naveen PatnaikThe Odisha Food Security Act will be introduced soon to cover about 3.26 crore people in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.
07 Jan, 2015, 03.17 PM IST