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Punjab govt hikes sugarcane price by Rs 11 a qtl to Rs 391; now all eyes on UP
Punjab government has hiked sugarcane price by Rs 11 per quintal, with Chief Minister...
India’s GDP grows to 7.6% in Jul-Sep qtr; agri growth down
India's GDP growth has stood at 7.6 percent in the second quarter of the current...
PM launches 'Drone Didi Yojana' to ensure women-led development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday launched the 'Drone Didi Yojana' after dedicating...
Govt working to boost cotton yields, pilot project launched
We are working very closely with Agriculture Ministry and other stakeholders on...
Union cabinet gives nod to terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the 'Terms of Reference' for the 16th Finance...
Distribution of 5kg foodgrains to poor under PMGKAY extended for 5 yrs
The Union Cabinet has decided that the Central government will provide free food...
Cabinet nod to scheme for giving drones to Women Self Help Groups; 80pc cost to be borne by Centre
The Union Cabinet at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved...
HDFC Bank appoints former NABARD chairman Dr. Bhanwala as independent director
The HDFC Bank has approved the appointment of former NABARD chairman Dr Harsh Kumar...
Milk, egg, meat output rises in 2022-23
Milk, egg and meat production rose significantly in 2022-23 over the past five years,...
States should now move forward on agricultural reforms: Prof Ramesh Chand
According to NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand, states have greater responsibility...
Over 68pc turnout in Rajasthan Assembly polls till 5pm
More than 68 per cent of the electorate in Rajasthan voted till 5 pm on Saturday...
Sugar output estimated to fall by 41 LT in the current season
Due to weak monsoon, there is an estimated decline of about 41 lakh tonnes of sugar...
National Gopal Ratna awards to Ram Singh, Karnal; Kerala dairy co-op; Suman Kumar Sah from Bihar
Ram Singh, Karnal (Haryana), Pulpally Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Sangam D Ltd, Wayanad,...
Wheat sown in 248.59 lakh hectares so far; aim to grow climate resilient varieties
Wheat, the main crop of Rabi season, has been sown in 248.59 lakh hectares so far....
Paddy procurement increases in Punjab, crosses 182 LT
Government procurement of paddy in Punjab has increased compared to last year. It...
Basmati paddy price crossed Rs 6,000 per quintal in Haryana mandis, farmers are reaping benefit of higher price
Due to increasing demand for Basmati rice in the international market, the price...
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