From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 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
‘Patience, consistency, belief and a mother’s dream’: Madhya Pradesh teacher turns 7 acres of barren land into a forestRetired teacher Mahesh Sarathi from Madhya Pradesh transformed nearly 8 acres of dry, unused land into a thriving forest to fulfil his moth...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
With just a bicycle and seeds in his pocket, he planted 1 crore trees: Telangana’s 'Tree Man' proved how one person can change IndiaWith just a bicycle and a pocket full of seeds, Telangana’s ‘Tree Man’ Daripalli Ramaiah planted over 10 million trees, creating one of the...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Mizoram expands Chief Minister's Rubber Mission amid Assam border disputeTensions escalate between Assam and Mizoram over rubber plantations in the Mamit district, with allegations of Assam forest officials destr...
20 Aug, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
Tripura likely to extend 'Rubber Mission' for another 5 yearsThe Tripura government plans to extend the 'Chief Minister's Rubber Mission' for five more years. Launched in 2021-22 and set to end by 202...
27 Oct, 2024, 02.06 PM IST
Godrej Agrovet signs MoUs with NE states for oil palm cultivationGodrej Agrovet is the largest oil palm processor in India and works directly with the farmers for the entire lifecycle of their crop. The M...
22 Aug, 2022, 01.59 PM IST
Assam Congress MP Bordoloi writes to PM against palm oil hub planBordoloi said this move ignores the appeals of local communities, environmentalists and other stakeholders who have expressed deep concerns
08 Oct, 2021, 07.55 PM IST
River conservation: Maharashtra to organize tree plantation conclave for awarenessMaharashtra govt will organize a tree-plantation conclave at Raj Bhavan on Sept 17, to highlight its mission of planting 50 crore saplings ...
16 Sep, 2017, 01.17 PM IST
ITC partners with NHAI to develop eco-friendly national highwaysTwo stretches have been identified for the pilot phase, with a total NH length of about 264 Kilometers.
11 Nov, 2016, 05.55 PM IST
Govt to kick off mega plantation driveWith Rs 38,000 crore set to be unlocked under a proposed law for increasing India’s green cover over the next few years, the Centre is plan...
25 May, 2015, 04.24 AM IST
Industries fail to meet tree plantation target in ChhattisgarhCM Raman Singh expressed unhappiness over several industrial houses having failed to fulfil their target of sapling plantation.
17 Jun, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
Odisha govt's drive to plant 12 crore treesOdisha government on Saturday set a target of planting more than 12 crore trees during 2014-15 following the loss of above 26 lakh trees in...
09 Nov, 2013, 09.39 PM IST
- Biodiesel mission set to pull down shutters
The national mission on biodiesel appears to have been given a quiet burial with a group of ministers (GoM) shelving the programme even bef...
04 Aug, 2008, 04.39 AM IST
- Greens get more fuel for policy
While the National Policy on Biofuels is waiting in the wings, there is another proposal to promote green fuel.
27 Mar, 2007, 01.55 AM IST