Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee insulted B R Ambedkar by paying tributes to him while wearing slippers: BJP's Shehzad PoonawallaThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of disrespecting B R Ambedkar. A video purpo...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
QR codes on rice bags: Centre widens grain-tracking pilot to 3 statesThe Centre is expanding its QR tagging system for Food Corporation of India foodgrain bags. This initiative will cover Andhra Pradesh, Tela...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
How this 120+ year-old yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit with a simple lifestyle continues to inspire generationsSwami Sivananda, the Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, continues to inspire millions even after his death in 2025. Known for his d...
30 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chainsNorthern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile...
27 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govtWest Bengal's rice sector urges the new state government for better infrastructure and quicker approvals. Industry leaders highlight the ne...
17 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
12 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
West Bengal election results put these 43 stocks under spotlight. Will BJP's win be a trigger?Early West Bengal election trends putting BJP ahead of TMC have pushed stocks like Bandhan Bank, CESC, and Berger Paints into focus. Invest...
04 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Should You Wash Rice Before Cooking? Science Says It May Not MatterWashing rice, a common practice for cleanliness and texture, may not significantly alter its final consistency, according to scientific evi...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Kedarnath portals open today as fresh snowfall blankets Dham, pilgrims throng shrineThe portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened on Wednesday after a six-month winter break, with thousands of devotees arriving despite heavy sno...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Indian exporter secures interim Bangladesh government's first 50,000 ton rice import tenderAn Indian firm, Bagadiya Brothers Pvt Ltd, has won a significant international rice import tender from Bangladesh. The company will supply ...
07 Oct, 2025, 09.11 PM IST
Indian millers, exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice: StakeholdersIndian rice millers and exporters are optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice due to potential crop losses. India, h...
20 Jul, 2025, 05.37 PM IST