Hi, NewsWrap for May 13, 2022

13 May 2022: Cyclone Asani, Fuel Price Update, Agriculture Minister, Russia's Sanction Imposition, Natural Farming

13 May 2022

  • Cyclone Asani Caused Heavy Damage to Andhra Pradesh's Agriculture Sector

    According to global consultant RMSI, catastrophic storm Asani, which struck Andhra Pradesh, might have inflicted a potential loss of 2,500 crores, with a major impact on agriculture (2,000 crores).

  • Promote Natural Farming and Agricultural Products: Agriculture Secretary

    Agriculture Secretary Rakesh Kanwar, who officiated over a two-day workshop at Mashobra State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute today, said the state should take proactive steps to promote natural farming and agricultural goods. He suggested that stalls be set up at fairs and other programs be put in place to promote diverse activities in the state and that two-way dialogue during workshops yields great outcomes.

     

  • Fuel Price Update: Fuel Prices Remain Stable for Over a Month

    Following a series of rate hikes, diesel and petrol prices have been stabilized for almost a month. On Friday, May 13, fuel prices had stayed steady for the previous 37 days. It's noteworthy that petrol and diesel prices were last raised by 80 paise per liter on Wednesday, April 6, bringing the total increase to ten pence per liter in 16 days.

  • After Russia's Sanction Imposition, Europe's Gas Situation Worsened

    On Thursday, Moscow imposed penalties on European subsidiaries of state-owned Gazprom, a day after Ukraine shut down a crucial gas transit route, increasing pressure on Europe to find other gas supplies. Gas prices soared, with the major European benchmark up 12%, as purchasers became concerned about the growing threats to Europe's supply, given the continent's reliance on Russia.

  • Agriculture Minister: With Israels' Cooperation Government Will Reshape 75 Indian Villages

    Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced that 75 Indian villages will be shaped with Israeli support to honor the country's 75th Independence anniversary, taking Indo-Israeli agricultural cooperation to the "next level." Tomar, who has been in Israel for four days on an official visit since May 8, met with his Israeli counterpart Oded Forer at the Knesset on Wednesday.

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