Agriculture
Farmers Remain at Kanhori Border Until 29 August, Haryana CM Meeting Declined
Farmers protesting in Delhi have continued to hold their positions at the Kanhori border, refusing to move until 29 August. Meetings with Sangrur and Patiala police and officials failed to secure permission to open the border.
18 Aug 2026
Goa Seeks Self‑Reliance in Veggies, Flowers via Indo‑Israel Partnership
Goa's Chief Minister announced a partnership with Israel to boost self‑reliance in vegetable and flower production.
18 Aug 2026
Goa Launches QR Codes to Trace Fresh and Organic Produce from Farm to Market
Goa authorities will soon roll out QR codes branded ‘Goa Fresh’ and ‘Goa Organic’ to allow consumers to track produce from the farm to the retail shelf.
18 Aug 2026
Kerala Announces New Farm Policies to Counter Climate‑Induced Crop Losses
The Kerala government will introduce new farm policies to help growers cope with climate‑change impacts. The measures aim to mitigate crop losses and support sustainable farming.
18 Aug 2026
Paddy Acreage Falls 3.65% in Karnataka, Jharkhand, Maharashtra Due to Poor Rains
Paddy cultivation area fell by 3.65% in Karnataka, Jharkhand and Maharashtra due to deficient monsoon rains, according to Business Standard.
18 Aug 2026
Giant Buffalo Purchased in Jafrabad: Price Not Disclosed
A massive buffalo was recently bought by a local farmer in Jafrabad, but the exact cost has not been publicly disclosed.
17 Aug 2026
Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease Claims Over 200 Mithuns in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley
A recent outbreak of foot‑and‑mouth disease has killed more than 200 mithuns in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, prompting authorities to launch emergency control measures.
17 Aug 2026
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank's Credit-Deposit Ratio Rises to 49.08%, Farmer Loans Surge
The Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank has reported a rise in its credit‑deposit ratio to 49.08%, accompanied by a significant increase in loans extended to farmers.
17 Aug 2026
पणजी: मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. प्रमोद सावंत ने पणजी स्थित एंटरटेनमेंट सोसाइटी ऑफ गोवा में इंडो-इजरायल सेंटर ऑफ एक्सीलेंस के पौध वितरण कार्यक्रम का शु
कृषि निदेशालय, गोवा सरकार द्वारा शुरू किए गए सब्जी एवं फूलों की पौध वितरण कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य किसानों को उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली पौध उपलब्ध कराना और उन्हें सब्जी तथा फूलों की खेती के
17 Aug 2026
Tripura Minister Urges Boost in Fisheries, Livestock Sectors of Dhalai District
Tripura's Minister Sudhangshu Das has called for strengthening the fisheries and livestock sectors in Dhalai district, emphasizing the need for development in these key agricultural areas.
17 Aug 2026
Veterinary Team Removes Metal Wires from Buffalo’s Stomach in Una, Himachal Pradesh
A veterinary team successfully performed a surgical procedure to extract metal wires from a buffalo’s stomach in Una, Himachal Pradesh, ensuring the animal’s recovery.
17 Aug 2026
পশ্চিম বাংলার এগ্রা বিধানসভা এলাকায় বৃষ্টির কারণে বিস্তীর্ণ জমি জলমগ্ন
পশ্চিম বাংলার এগ্রা বিধানসভা এলাকায় প্রবল বৃষ্টির ফলে বহু বিঘা জমি জলমগ্ন হয়ে পড়েছে। এই পরিস্থিতি কৃষকদের মধ্যে উদ্বেগ সৃষ্টি করেছে।
17 Aug 2026