Narendra Modi’s CMship BJP’s strength even nowWhile some highlight Modi brought in industry, built bridges and flyovers, maintained law and order, others talk of the work he did for imp...
24 Nov, 2017, 10.04 AM IST
- Bird injuries fall by 45% in Surat
Low-key Uttarayan celebrations in the Diamond City have given a reason to bird rescue organizations to cheer. The city this year saw a 45 p...
16 Jan, 2015, 12.05 PM IST
Anil Nutrients enters into a tech tie-up with Navsari Agricultural UniversityAnil Nutrients has entered into a technology tie-up with Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat for developing organic plant growth nutri...
13 Jan, 2014, 02.59 PM IST
Nutritious banana candy likely to make way in Gujrat mid-day mealA nutritious candy rich in vitamins and iron made out of banana stem could be a part of the mid-day meal scheme for Gujarat.
05 Aug, 2013, 10.52 AM IST
Cotton yield may sink in Maharashtra, Andhra PradeshCotton yield in Vidarbha is feared to decrease by 40%-50 %. Yet scientists and the industry expect cotton production to be better than last...
02 Aug, 2013, 11.29 AM IST
Climatic changes hit production of mangoes in states like UP, MaharashtraGrowers have other worries too. "The moisture in the soil has dried up. The trees aredrying up now," said Syed Mateen Aga.
30 Apr, 2013, 11.30 AM IST
- Surat: Dolphin found dead in Tapi river
A 8.7 feet long dolphin was found dead on the banks of Tapi river near Chowk area of the city on Sunday morning.Several people crowded the ...
03 Mar, 2013, 10.21 PM IST
- Cotton productivity on decline across India
Country has been harvesting more than 3 crore bale cotton per year but yield remains static due to low technology penetration, weather and ...
04 Oct, 2012, 02.58 PM IST
- Centre's panel approves new Bt Cotton seed
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the Government of India has approved commercial distribution of a new variety of Bt Co...
16 Feb, 2012, 01.16 PM IST
- After mining scam, land deals figure in Congress booklet on corruption
If mining proved to the nemesis for Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, the opposition Congress is hoping for a similar luck in Gujara...
06 Sep, 2011, 02.01 PM IST
Mango output may surge 50% to 2-cr tonne this yearAfter a rough patch last year, there may be a bumper mango production this year.
20 Mar, 2010, 02.41 AM IST
- NAU to study pollution impact on agriculture
The Navsari Agriculture University has undertaken a research project to study the impact of pollution on farming and agriculture in the ind...
13 May, 2009, 05.17 PM IST
- Gujarat eyes better crop as rains cheer
Heavy rains, which lashed Ahmedabad and parts of Gujarat during the last 36 hours, have come as a life-saver for the farmers. Groundnut and...
30 Jul, 2008, 12.05 PM IST
- Gujarat emerges as major horticulture hub
Influx of new technology in agriculture sector coupled with export facilities for horticulture produce has created enormous opportunities o...
27 May, 2008, 03.30 AM IST
- Record cotton output likely despite floods
: Cotton production in Gujarat may outstrip last year’s bumper crop in spite of the floods in south Gujarat, while the sugarcane and banana...
31 Aug, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
- Surat floods: Farmers’ plans come a cropper
The farmers near the flood-hit Surat have reasons enough to worry. The man-made disaster has caused heavy damage to the sugarcane, paddy an...
14 Aug, 2006, 12.59 AM IST