Agriculture
Namita’s 1,500‑rupee Poultry Venture Sparks Hope in Tripura
In the rural outskirts of Tripura, a mother named Namita has turned a modest 1,500 rupees and two chickens into a budding poultry business, aiming to secure a brighter future for her family.
19 Sep 2026
September sugarcane sowing in Madhya Pradesh stresses quality seed selection
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh began September sugarcane planting, with authorities urging the use of quality certified seeds to ensure better yields.
19 Sep 2026
Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra CM to declare drought, seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare farm aid
Veteran leader Sharad Pawar has called on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to officially declare a drought in Maharashtra and to provide farmers with a cash assistance of Rs 50,000 per hectare.
19 Sep 2026
No Bids Received for Five Tender Extensions in Benaulim Hatchery Revival
Five extensions of tenders aimed at reviving the Benaulim fish hatchery attracted no bidders, delaying the project.
19 Sep 2026
Jammu & Kashmir's Livestock and Fish Production Shows Steady Growth
Recent reports indicate that livestock and fish output in Jammu & Kashmir have continued to rise steadily.
19 Sep 2026
Borjuli Wetland in Assam Declared Biodiversity Heritage Site to Protect Wild Rice
The Borjuli wetland in Assam has been officially notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site, aiming to conserve its native wild rice varieties.
19 Sep 2026
El Niño heat slashes flower output in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh by 40%
Severe El Niño‑induced heat has caused flowers in Kuppam to wilt by 8 a.m., cutting the region’s flower production by roughly 40 percent.
19 Sep 2026
Bangladesh to import Hilsa fish from Gujarat as local catches fall
Reduced hilsa catches in Bangladesh have led the government to source the fish from India's Gujarat state.
19 Sep 2026
Bihar to Receive ₹31.21 crore Integrated Aqua Park and NFDB Regional Centre
The state of Bihar will get a ₹31.21‑crore integrated aqua park along with a National Fisheries Development Board regional centre, aimed at bolstering its fisheries sector.
19 Sep 2026
Bihar to Seek ₹250 Crore from Centre for Crop Damage Relief
The Bihar government is preparing to request a ₹250 crore assistance package from the Union government to address recent crop damage losses.
19 Sep 2026
Six Grassroots Champions Honoured in Meghalaya on World Bamboo Day
Six community leaders were recognized for their contributions to bamboo promotion as Meghalaya marked World Bamboo Day.
19 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Uday Export and Kisan Mela Opens for Five-Day Trade Fair
The Uttarakhand Uday Export and Kisan Mela was inaugurated, marking the start of a five‑day exhibition aimed at promoting the state’s agricultural and export sectors.
19 Sep 2026