PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmersPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than ...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
PM-KISAN 24th instalment today: PM Modi to disburse Rs 2,000 each to farmer beneficiaries; check eligibility and how to complete eKYCPrime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of Rs 2,000 of the PM Kisan samman yojana scheme today in Gujarat. Farmers ea...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Milk price hike to protect dairy farmers from mounting financial losses: DK ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a Rs 8 increase in milk prices to support dairy farmers. He emphasized the need for higher...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
In 2012, a Philippine coastal project began turning discarded fishing nets into carpet tiles; six years later, UNEP reported 61 tonnes collected and 41 tonnes recycledOld fishing nets pose a significant environmental threat as they contribute to ocean plastic pollution and ghost fishing. The Net-Works pro...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
US, Europe, Japan urge households to prepare emergency stockpiles from 7 to 10 days. Here's what you needIn response to various uncertainties, nations such as the United States, the UK, and Japan are encouraging families to build emergency stoc...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
North Carolina dumped 7,200 tons of discarded concrete pipe onto bare ocean floor at AR-165; the reef later grew to include 3 retired tugboats for fish habitatIn North Carolina, marine biologists are transforming sunken tugboats and concrete pipes into artificial reefs, enhancing the habitat for n...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
'Talked to RBI, forcible recovery from farmers should be stopped': Maharashtra CMMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced efforts to halt forceful loan recoveries by microfinance companies affecting farmers...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Maharashtra to give 1.5 crore farmers Rs 5,000 each before DiwaliMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a drought relief package for 1.5 crore farmers. An advance amount of Rs 5,000 will b...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in USMore than 7 million oysters have helped protect over 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs in the US while supporting marine conservation. The...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisisAt a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to emp...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
A Massachusetts farmer turns 100 tons of Whole Foods scraps and cow manure a day into power for 1,500 homesUS dairy farms are finding a new use for supermarket food waste; generating electricity. In Massachusetts, discarded food is mixed with cow...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar urges sugar mills to be large-hearted towards cane growersChief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to sugar mill proprietors to tackle the persistent disputes over cane pricing. He stressed that f...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nearsWith the midterm elections approaching, President Trump is implementing various strategies to combat high diesel prices. These measures inc...
24 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
India eyes 30 million tonnes fish output in 5 years, seafood exports of Rs 1.25 lakh croreIndia has initiated a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries to increase fish production. The plan aims to achieve a target ...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST