Dr Bishwajit Dhar


National
Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October

Due to the inflation in onions, tomatoes, and pulses, the cost of both veg and non-veg...

National
Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved...

Agritech
Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October

Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October

Tractor sales increased marginally by three percent in October. Sales of Mahindra,...

Cooperatives
RBI fines five co-operative banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya

RBI fines five co-operative banks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya

The RBI has imposed fines totaling Rs 4.16 lakh on five co-operative banks in Gujarat,...

National
Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices

The Central Government has launched Phase Two of the retail sale of Bharat Atta...

States
Union Govt releases 15th Finance Commission Grants for RLBs in Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram

Union Govt releases 15th Finance Commission Grants for RLBs in Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram

The Union Government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for Rural...

States
Rajasthan and Gujarat need policy interventions to fuel energy transition: IEEFA

Rajasthan and Gujarat need policy interventions to fuel energy transition: IEEFA

Rajasthan and Gujarat have long been leaders in India’s renewable energy revolution,...

International
More than one billion people at high risk from climate change worldwide: World Bank

More than one billion people at high risk from climate change worldwide: World Bank

A World Bank report highlights that 1.2 billion people are at risk from climate...

Agribusiness
Syngenta India signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU to promote sustainable farming

Syngenta India signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU to promote sustainable farming

The MoU with CSSRI focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and...

National
Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has rescheduled bye-elections in 14 assembly constituencies...

National
Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...

States
Punjab paddy procurement in full swing, 50% harvesting completed

Punjab paddy procurement in full swing, 50% harvesting completed

According to the ministry, about 90.69 LT of paddy arrived in mandis across Punjab...

National
IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

National
Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Known for his incisive intellect and willingness to challenge conventions, Debroy...

National
India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India experienced its hottest October since 1901, with average temperatures 1.23°C...

Agritech
Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

In October 2024, Indian tractor companies Mahindra Tractors, Escorts Kubota, and...