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Kharif Planting Increases; Crosses 100-Million-Hectare MarkWith an increase in the water storage levels in reservoirs and due to heavy rainfall in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, there has been an increase in the planting of the kh… |
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Cage fish farmers in trouble after flood in KeralaThe cage fish farming ventures of both the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) and the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) are in trouble after… |
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Rural India Shines at the Asian Games 2018One can beat any sport for its ability to surprise, unite and victory against the odds. It is for the first time that a daughter of a weaver, son of well-digger, son of a driver, d… |
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State Legal Services to solve farmers issues in AP, TelanganaEmphasizing the need for optimal manpower support and infrastructure for proper functioning of the Rythu Sadhikara Samstha in Andhra Pradesh as well as Farmers Debt Relief Commissi… |
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Paddy farmers in Chhattisgarh to get bonusJust two months ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, the BJP government on September 4 announced to give bonus of Rs 300 per quintal along with the Minimum Support Price (M… |
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Nine Agri biotech firms form allianceNine agri biotech companies together have formed a new association termed ‘Alliance for Agri Innovation’, a body which will endorse adoption of global advances in agri-technology,… |
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Farmers happy as cotton prices go north on lower stocksThe cotton farmers seem to be happy as the ensuing kharif harvest season will begin on a good price note. Coupled with low carry-over stockpile and better export prospects, the pri… |
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Cane farmer sets example by increasing production several foldsA sugarcane farmer in Trichy is setting example for his fellow farmers by improving production several folds through optimum utilization of fertilizer and water. Manickavasagam of… |
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Farmers hold massive protest in Delhi; demand loan waiver, better wagesThousands of farmers, peasants and labourers from all over the country held a massive protest in Delhi on September 5 against the Modi governments 'anti-people' policies. They also… |
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Use Integrated Pest Management methods to control 'Fall Armyworm'Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an invasive insect which had severely affected maize crops in Africa has now spread to fields in Karnataka. The Indian Council of Agricultur… |
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Finest Afghan Agriculture Products to be displayed in MumbaiThe Indian private company, ‘Future group’ will jointly work with USAID Commercial Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing Programme (CHAMP) to provide mutual benefits to the consu… |
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Feeding Indian cows with ‘seaweed’ can save the EarthIndia is a country that has a huge potential to diminish its carbon footprint, which causes global warming’ says a US scientist after conducting several research on dairy cows. Pr… |
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Patanjali enters dairy market; will sell milk at cheaper priceYoga guru Ramdev’s company Patanjali Ayurved Ltd on September 13 announced plans to sell packaged cow milk and other milk products such as curd, paneer, buttermilk and cheese, maki… |
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40 % of paddy stubble to be managed by machines in PunjabAs the harvest season is close at hand, the central as well as state governments are working to support agricultural mechanization for in-situ management of crop remains in Punjab.… |
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Strawberries in Australia contaminated with needlesAustralian police have found ‘sewing needles’ in strawberries in two more states broadening a health scare and forcing the companies and farmers to dump the fruit amid peak growing… |
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UP IAS officer appointed as Agri SecretarySanjay Agarawal, a 1984 Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer has been appointed as the Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on September 17. Agarawal,… |
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Rain likely to hit kharif crop production in Gujarat, MaharashtraProduction of important kharif crops such as cotton, sugarcane and oilseeds is expected to go down in the Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra due to irregular rainfall and pes… |
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Avail these 40 Public Services under Delhi's Doorstep Delivery SchemeThe Delhiites can now get their birth, caste certificates or even renew their driving licenses from home with the AAP government’s ambitious ‘doorstep delivery of public services’… |
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NABARD Sanctions Rs 65635 Crore for 93 Irrigation ProjectsThe National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 65,635 crore for 93 irrigation projects under the government’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kri… |
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India, FAO start agriculture projects in 5 statesIndia along with UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has commenced an agriculture project with 33.5 million dollar grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) that ai… |
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Rs 4,500 crore bailout package for sugar industry approvedThe Government has approved a Rs 4,500 crore package for the sugar industry which includes - over two-fold leap in production assistance to the cane farmers and transport subsidy t… |
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Decade-long ban on Urad, Tur futures may be liftedThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering lifting a decade-long ban on the futures trading of urad and tur dals. According to sources, the Ministry of Financ… |
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‘Watson Decision Platform for agriculture’ will help farmers assess crop healthIBM, a leading computer manufacturer has introduced a platform for producers and other representatives of the agriculture industry. The company on 24 September introduced the ‘Wats… |
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Kharif foodgrain output estimated at record 141.6 million tonnesFoodgrain production in India is estimated at a record 141.6 million tonnes in the 2018-19 kharif season. This has increased probability that wholesale crop prices will continue to… |
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43 foreign scientists attend 1st International Conference on Biological ControlThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is sponsoring the 1st International Conference on Biological Control (ICBC) from 27 to 29 September at Hotel Le Meridien, Bangalo… |
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India seeks Denmark’s help in reducing food wastageThe Indian government is finding ways to deal with massive food wastage in the country and hence is seeking help from countries excelling in food technology. Harsimrat Kaur Badal,… |
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Famers may have to pay more for fertilizersFarmers in India may have to pay 5 to 26 percent more for the fertilizers this harvest season, owing to rise in the international prices of key fertilizer components potash and pho… |
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Farmers not satisfied with Govt. assurance says BKU leaderIndia witnessed a massive farmers’ protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border on 2nd October. More than 25,000 protesting farmers led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) were stopped… |
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Farmers may soon get 20% higher MSP on organic produceThe government in India is considering bringing the organic produce under the minimum support price (MSP) system to encourage pesticide-free farming in the country. It is important… |
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Deadly heatwaves could strike India again: ReportAccording to the world’s biggest review report on climate change, released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), India may face an annual threat of deadly heatwa… |
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Fall Armyworm detected in SugarcaneThe Bengaluru-based, National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources says it has found ‘Fall Armyworm’ in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Entomologists have detected the pre… |
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2 new schemes - CMSKY, CMKSY for farmers in Arunachal PradeshGood news for the farmers as the Agriculture Minister in Arunachal Pradesh, Dr Mohesh Chai has launched two new schemes to increase their income as well as production. The schemes… |
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Paddy production could drop in Maharashtra’s Konkan districtProduction of paddy in the Konkan region of Maharashtra could have a big impact due to irregular monsoon rains and fungal diseases. In 2017, the region had reported around 12.5 lak… |
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Minor damage reported after cyclone ‘Titli’ crosses OrissaThe destructive cyclone ‘Titli’ uprooted trees, electric poles and destroyed hutments in Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha after making landfall early this morning. So far no… |
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India & Lebanon to cooperate in agriculture & allied sectorsIndia is set to improve trade ties with Lebanon. The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 10 October approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (M… |
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Cyclone Titli leaves 8 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 1 in OdishaCyclone Titli made an early landfall in Odisha yesterday morning, with surface wind speeds of 126 kmph, according to media reports. An 8-year-old boy got drowned in a canal in Hinj… |
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UN says India lost $80 billion due to Natural Calamities in last 20 yearsClimate change’ is making the development process very risky, mainly in developing nations like India. According to a study released by the UN office for Disaster Risk Reduction (U… |
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3 Mobile Apps to check Stubble Burning launched in PunjabStubble burning has been a major issue of concern in the northern parts of India during the harvesting season. In the past few years, it has caused severe air pollution in the Nati… |
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Rainfall to continue in Northeast India for next 24 hoursThe depression over West Bengal has now moved towards northeast and weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over the state as well as neighboring Bangladesh. This system will… |
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‘Fully Organic’ Sikkim Wins Top UN-Backed AwardIndia’s, first fully organic state ‘Sikkim’ has won the top prize in an UN-backed award on 12 October. According to the organizers, its policies has assisted more than 66,000 farme… |
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54 Haryana Mandis linked with e-NAMThe Union government with a view to double the farmers’ income is taking several steps like paying 1.5 times the cost of cultivation borne by them and providing online National Agr… |
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Delhi Govt’s Action Plan to control pollution comes into effectPast few days have been very critical for the Delhiites due to increased pollution levels in the environment. Hence seeing this, the state government has implemented an emergency a… |
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20 days ICAR-sponsored training on developments in Organic AgricultureGrowing awareness of health and environmental issues related with the intensive use of chemical inputs has led to interest in alternate forms of agriculture worldwide. Organic agri… |
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Be ready to pay high price for Onions this DiwaliThis Diwali, you may have to pay high price for the onions. The prices are likely to go up to Rs 40 to 45 per kg, what with wholesale prices records a 50% jump at Lasalgaon APMC in… |
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Farmers in Maharashtra to sell produce directly to housing societiesMaharashtra Cooperation department has decided to start a new initiative for the marketing of agriculture products of farmer producer firms as well as rural cooperatives by allowin… |
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New Holland gives TT55 tractor to Thailand Institution for Agricultural TrainingNew Holland, a global brand of agricultural machinery produced by CNH Industrial has donated a TT55 tractor to the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) endorsi… |
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GI tag for Bihar’s ‘Shahi Litchi’After the Jardalu mango, Katrani rice and Magahi paan, Bihar’s Shahi litchi has also received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag and has become an exclusive brand in the national… |
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Farmer’s son strikes historic silver at Youth Olympic GamesA farmer’s son creates history at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 15-year-old Akash Malik has become India's first silver medal winner in Archery, providin… |
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70% drop in stubble fires likely this season in PunjabStubble burning in Punjab and bordering Haryana is the main cause of air pollution not only in the two states but also in Delhi. But this season, Punjab is expecting not more than… |
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Southwest Monsoon to fully withdraw from country todayAccording to the India Meteorological Department, the Southwest Monsoon will most likely withdraw completely from the country on October 20. It must be noted that the Southwest Mon… |
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200 tonnes of Onion to be offloaded daily by Nafed in DelhiIn a bid to control onion price rise, the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) will offload 200 tonnes of onion daily from 22 October onwards in… |
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Microsoft India to provide farm advisory services to increase crop yieldMicrosoft India is currently working to make the most of technology adoption to incite efficiency in the Indian agriculture sector. The company will be focusing on providing farm a… |
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Government approves Rs 7,522 crore fund to increase Fish ProductionRs 7,522 crore fund has been approved by the government to develop infrastructure such as cold storage units, processing units, hatcheries, ice plants and transport facilities that… |
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Agriculture Ministry plans to establish over 7000 seed-testing labsThe Indian agriculture ministry is planning a huge increase in the number of seed-testing laboratories across the country in order to boost crop yield. Ministry officials while tal… |
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Glyphosate banned in PunjabThe state government of Punjab has banned the sale of all formulations containing weedicide Glyphosate, soon after a San Francisco court upheld the weed killer’s role in causing ca… |
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Delhiites struggle with worst air quality of the seasonThe Supreme Court-appointed body, Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on 25 October warned that air pollution in Delhi is likely to peak from 1st Novemb… |
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India will soon have Agri Export Zones well placed with airports & docksThe government will soon establish specific agriculture export zones well placed with airports and docks in India. With this, the government aims at increasing the exports of India… |
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Over 1 lakh children killed due to ‘Toxic Air’ in 2016 in India: WHOWorld Health Organisation (WHO) says around 98% children below 5 years of age in low as well as middle income countries like India are exposed to poisonous air. A study conducted b… |
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Today we celebrate National Unity Day, birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelRashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity day is celebrated every year on 31st October in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who played a great rol… |
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Samsung exhibits 5G Tech for Smart Agriculture in IndiaThe South Korean multinational electronics company, Samsung Electronics on 30 October exhibited how its solutions can enable a range of 5G-powered business models and scenarios for… |
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IARI to conduct walk-in-interview for Young Professionals on 5th NovIndian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) will be conducting walk-in-interview for the post of Young professional-II on 5th November 2018. It’s a big opportunity for the studen… |
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Gujarat’s Mega Food Park to benefit 25000 FarmersUnion Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal recently inaugurated the first ‘Mega Food Park’ in Surat district of Gujarat. |
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All India Kisan Sabha to hold rally from 28 -30 November in DelhiCriticizing the BJP as well as the Congress governments for the plight of farmers in India, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) General Secretary, Hannan Mollah announced that a rally… |
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India at China's First International Import ExpoIndia is participating in China's first International Import expo in Shanghai that starts today as part of its efforts to cut the over USD 51 billion trade deficit with the neighbo… |
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Odisha offers 90% subsidy on solar pumps with ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ schemeOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has introduced a new scheme called ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ to boost the use of solar energy in agricultural development as well as empowerment of far… |
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Post Titli, Odisha govt. brings special package for farmersThe Government of Odisha last week announced a special package for the people affected by cyclone ‘Titli’ and consequent floods in the State. To recall, cyclone ‘Titli’ had hit the… |
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Drought-like situation in many Indian states could hit food production, income: ExpertAn expert has warned that as many as seven big states, apart from several small states in the north-east part of India are in danger by a drought-like condition that could severely… |
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World Bank’s Rs 1257 crore loan to Andhra PradeshThe World Bank has signed a deal with the Indian government and the government of Andhra Pradesh to extend a Rs 1257 crore loan to make farming in the state a financially viable ac… |
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Sikh farmers enters the prestigious Canadian Agricultural Hall of FameA Sikh farmer from Canada, Peter Dhillon, who is the country's biggest cranberry farmer is again setting example for others. This man has made history with his induction into the C… |
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India facing the worst water crisis everA water crisis ensued, when thousands of water lorry drivers in Chennai went on strike for 3 days last month to protest a verdict restricting their access to groundwater. People ha… |
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Rs 1000 crore start-up scheme launched to encourage youth in AgricultureIndian Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh on 14 November launched a-Rs 1000 crore start-up scheme to encourage the young generation to join cooperative business ventures i… |
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World Bank to help revive Kerala’s agri sectorThe World Bank has offered support to the Kerala government to start sustainable and environment-friendly methods of farming, promote millets cultivation and value addition of crop… |
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151 districts in India threatened by climate change: ICARAccording to an annual review by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), crops, plantations and livestock in about 151 districts in India, are vulnerable to the impact… |
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HORTI CHINA 2018 to start on 21st NovemberHORTI CHINA is a global exhibition that connects Beijing with the worldwide horticulture business of fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. The exhibition focuses on the fie… |
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Farmers in Karnataka withdraw protest giving 15 days deadline to govt.The protesting farmers in Karnataka have finally withdrawn their day-long demonstration giving 15-days deadline to the JDS-Congress Coalition government to solve their issues, whic… |
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Irregular rainfall impacts sowing of Rabi cropsIrregular rainfall across India along with delayed withdrawal of southwest monsoon has impacted the sowing of crops like wheat and pulses in the ongoing Rabi season. According to… |
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HORTI CHINA 2018 starts todayThe much-awaited HORTI CHINA 2018 begins today and will continue till 23rd November 2018. The three-day event will be held at the National Convention & Exhibition Center in Shangh… |
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Demonetisation badly affected Indian farmers says Agriculture MinistryTwo years after demonetisation, the Union Agriculture Ministry admits that farmers in India were badly affected by the ‘note’ ban. Farmers, mainly the smaller ones, depend on cash… |
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Australian Agri-tech Firm to train 2 lakh dairy farmers in IndiaMoooFarm, an innovative Australian agri-tech company on 26 November said that it will train two lakh dairy farmers in India by 2020 to develop their skills in areas such as cattle… |
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Government eases insurance claim regulations for farmersGovernment has introduced several rules tightening its flagship farm insurance scheme – the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). According to one of the new rules that will ta… |
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Government permits extraction of Ethanol for blending from foodgrainsThe Government has widened the ambit of Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme to extract the fuel from excess quantities of bajra, maize, jawar, and fruit or vegetable waste. |
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Jharkhand Government to pay Crop Insurance Premium of farmers in 2019Raghubar Das, Chief Minister of Jharkhand said that contribution of farmers and workers from villages is a must for the overall development of state as well as the nation. |
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ISRO launches ‘HySIS’ Satellite to monitor Agriculture, Defense SectorIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 29 November 2018 launched India’s very first hyperspectral imaging satellite or HySIS, an advanced earth observation satellite along wi… |
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CII Agro Tech 2018 Starts TodayThe 13th edition of the CII Agro Tech India-2018 - the biennial agro technology and business fair starts today (1 December) in Chandigarh. A total of 195 exhibitors, which include… |
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3rd December celebrated as Agricultural Education DayFor strengthening the future of agriculture in India, it is important to attract youngsters towards agricultural education. And this may require massive awareness programmes amongs… |
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Australian University to invest AUD 5 million in India; help farmers double their incomeA top University of Australia is planning to invest AUD 5 million as a part of cooperation with Agricultural Universities in India, to leverage research as well as innovations help… |
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Growing demand of Pangolin in China, Vietnam pushing poor Indian farmers into Illegal TradeA growing demand for the scales and meat of the endangered pangolin in Vietnam and China, is pushing poor farmers in India's north-east into the illegal trade, says a new report. |
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‘Be the Solution to Soil Pollution’ this World Soil DaySoil is a vital part of our environment. It is as important as the plants, animals, rocks, landforms, and rivers. Soil influences the distribution of plant species and provides a h… |
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Government Approves ‘First’ Agriculture Export PolicyThe Indian government on 6 December approved the country’s first Agriculture Export Policy with an aim to increase agricultural export to $60 billion by 2022 as well as double farm… |
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Farmer Producer Companies to get land ‘on priority basis’ for AgribusinessThe Maharashtra government has asked the State Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to allocate land from its pool ‘on a priority basis’ to farmer producer companies (FPCs) to… |
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Nel Jayaraman, Farmer Who Preserved Traditional Paddy Dies in ChennaiFarmer and consumer activist, Nel Jayaraman, who devoted all his life in collecting, reviving and conserving traditional varieties of paddy died on 6 December after a long fight wi… |
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Modi’s Farm Export Goal is Difficult, but Attainable: Agri EconomistThe National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is facing an intimidating task to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal of increasing farm exports to dollar 6… |
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‘Farm Crisis’ influences Elections in Rajasthan, MP and ChhattisgarhWidespread farm distress and anger, which brought thousands of farmers to New Delhi last month, seems to have affected the legislative assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Prade… |
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Shimla, Manali, Kufri Receives Season’s First SnowfallPeople in Shimla, Kufri and Manali woke up in a white blanket of snow on 12 December, which was season's first snowfall in the region. The residents of Shimla shivered as cold wind… |
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Modi Likely to Forgive Farm Loans to win back rural supportAccording to government sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government may soon announce loan waivers worth billions of dollars to influence millions of farmers in the country… |
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Weather Forecast; Temperature to Dip across Northwest IndiaIn Northern part of India, a western disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir and its stimulated cyclonic circulation is over the northwestern plains are now retreating after giving seas… |
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Serving, Ex-bureaucrats contending with Agri-Scientists for ASRB Chief PostA recently-retired Agriculture Secretary is amongst the nine short-listed candidates for the post of President of the Agricultural Scientists’ Recruitment Board (ASRB). |
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Good news for farmers; Government increases MSPs of 22 CropsGood news for the farmers. Government on 12th December has increased the Minimum Support Prices or MSPs of 22 Kharif and Rabi crops to a minimum of 50% returns over cost, informed… |
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Congress selects Kamal Nath as the new Chief Minister of Madhya PradeshAfter two days discussion, the Congress party has finally selected Shri Kamal Nath as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. A tweet by ANI mentioned that there will be no Deput… |
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Cyclone ‘Phethai’ Set to hit Tamil Nadu, Andhra PradeshThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Tamil Nadu is set to hit by another cyclonic storm and this will be the second storm to strike the state within one month… |
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President Kovind Launches Mobile App for Farmers in MyanmarPresident of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind during his two-day visit to Myanmar launched a mobile app for the farmers there. Kovind also dedicated a centre to endorse and promote agric… |
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PMO Returns ‘Money Order’ of Nasik Farmer who got Meager Amount for OnionsThe Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has returned a money-order sent by a farmer in Maharashtra's Nashik district, who obtained merely Rs 1,064 after selling 750 kg of onions. |
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‘Aaj Tak HD’ - India’s First HD News Channel launchedAaj Tak, India's No. 1 television news channel with more than 250 million viewers has launched country’s very first Hindi High definition (HD) news channel ‘Aaj Tak HD’. Strengthen… |
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CBSE LATEST UPDATE; Class 10th & 12th Date Sheet to Be Announced SoonThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to announce the much-awaited date sheet for class 10th and 12th this month. Though CBSE has not made any statement in this… |
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Schools Begin Nursery Admission Process in Delhi TodayThe much-awaited application window for the nursery admission starts today (15 December 2018) in Delhi. About 1700 private, recognized and unaided schools in the national capital h… |
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NURSERY ADMISSION 2019 UPDATE: 105 Schools Asked To Put Admission Process on HoldParents looking for nursery admission 2019 need to be careful!! About 105 schools in New Delhi have been asked to put on hold their nursery admission process for the year 2019 as t… |
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Latest Update on Chief Ministers ‘Oath-taking CeremoniesThe newly selected Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will take oath at separate ceremonies today (17 December 2018). The swearing-in ceremonies that wi… |
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Good News for Delhi-NCR; Delhi-Alwar RRTS Phase-1 Corridor SanctionedThere is big news for the residents of Delhi and Haryana. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) board has sanctioned the project proposal for a part of the Delh… |
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India Announces $ 1.4 Billion Aid to Help Maldives from Economic CrisisIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his meeting with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on 17 December declared a 1.4 billion aid to help the island country from an ec… |
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JEE MAIN 2019 Admit Card Released; Check how to Download ItThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally released the admit cards for the JEE Mains 2019. The students can download their JEE Main 2019 admit cards through the official websit… |
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Farm Loan Waiver Announced in Madhya Pradesh and ChhattisgarhThe newly appointed Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel on 17th December announced that short-term agricultural loans of farmers will be waived, fulfilling a promise made… |
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MUMBAI HOSPITAL FIRE; 8 killed, 176 injuredThe toll in the Mumbai hospital fire has risen to 8, with the death of 2 more people today morning. An officer from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Uni… |
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Assam Government Approves Rs 600 Crore Farm Loan WaiverThe Assam government during a cabinet meeting on Monday evening decided to write off 25% of loan of the farmers up to Rs 25000 under the State's Debt Relief Scheme. According to me… |
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US Regulator Keeps India’s Aviation Safety ranking at ‘Category 1’The US regulator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has maintained the highest aviation safety ranking for India, informed a senior official on 18 December. |
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Rs 15 Lakh will slowly come in all Bank Accounts: Ramdas AthawaleUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pre-poll promise in 2014 on black money stashed overseas said that people in India will get Rs 15 lakh e… |
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After MP & Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan also Waives Farm LoansThe newly-appointed Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on 19th December announced farm loan waiver taken from cooperative banks and up to Rs. 2 lakh from other banks. The dec… |
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President’s Rule imposed in Jammu & Kashmir after 22 yearsPresident of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on 19th December imposed President’s rule in Jammu & Kashmir. The move comes after completion of six months under the Governor’s rule in t… |
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Banks to Remain Closed for Five DaysBanks in India will remain closed from Friday (21 December) to Wednesday (26 December) excluding Monday (24 December) due to strikes and holidays. |
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Niti Aayog suggests setting up of Agri Tribunal, Crop Auctioning at Reserve PriceStating that raising MSP can only be a partial solution to increase farmers' income Niti Aayog, government think tank on 19 December pitched for setting up an agricultural tribunal… |
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Assam Government Announces Rs 1000- Crore Schemes for FarmersAssam government will be launching three schemes for the farmers, including a partial loan reimbursement programme and the other that will make crop loans effectively without any i… |
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Mother Diary Ventures into Organic Food SegmentMother Dairy, which has recently forayed into the organic food segment, is planning to make Safal Organic, a Rs. 100 crore brand by 2021. |
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Journalist Vinod Verma Appointed as Chhattisgarh CM’s Political AdvisorVinod Verma, former journalist and member of Editors Guild on 20th December was appointed as the political advisor to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, whereas Ruchir Gar… |
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Reason behind Farmers Protest in 13 Districts of Tamil NaduA few angry farmers in Tamil Nadu mimicked hanging themselves from the electricity transmission towers on 19th December, opposing an electricity project. The opposition is against… |
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8 Things You Must Know About the New Consumer Protection BillThe Lok Sabha on Thursday (20th December) has passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2018 which will now go to the Rajya Sabha. The new law will replace the obsolete Consumer Protecti… |
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Jharkhand CM announces Rs. 2250-crore scheme for 22 Lakh FarmersChief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das on 21st December announced a Rs. 2250-crore scheme to help around 22.76 lakh farmers in the state double their income by 2022. |
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Famers’ Outfit to Hold Rail-roko, Rasta-roko Protest on 8th JanuaryThe All India Kisan Sabha’s (AIKS) Maharashtra unit plans to stage a protest on 8th January 2019 - through a rasta-roko and rail-roko - demanding implementation of MSP or minimum s… |
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CBSE UPDATE: Date Sheet for Class 10, 12 Board Exams ReleasedThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the much-awaited date sheet for class 12th and class 10th today. As per reports, the Class 12 board exams will start… |
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GST MEET HIGHLIGHTS: Movie Tickets, TV Sets, Religious Pilgrimage Made EconomicalSix items have been removed from the 28% tax bracket under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on 22nd December. 34 items were there in th… |
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Banks on Nationwide strike Today; Services to be AffectedServices of the state-owned banks are likely to be affected today (26th December) due to a nationwide strike against the proposed merger of Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank with the Bank… |
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ALERT: Swine Flu makes a comeback as Air Pollution Deteriorates, Temperature Drops in DelhiFresh crisis of swine flu has emerged in Delhi amidst deteriorating air pollution and chilly winters. Several hospitals have reported many cases of swine flu in the city. |
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Gujarat CM Rupani grants 2300 Crore to 23 Lakh Farmers affected by droughtChief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani laid on completion of one year in office laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 666 crore across the state. |
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National e-repository opens 16 accounts of farmers in BiharThe National E-Repository Limited (NERL) - a repository that controls electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts or eNWRs has recently opened 16 repository accounts of farmers in Sam… |
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BREAKING NEWS: ISIS-linked group planning attacks in Delhi, North India arrestedA terror group inspired by the ISIS, planning suicide attacks on important installations and VIPs, has been detected, informed officials in Delhi today. 10 people have been detaine… |
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Farmers in Uttar Pradesh Lock Up Stray Cattle in Government BuildingsUttar Pradesh’s Aligarh city is presently witnessing a weird problem. The entire city administration for the last few days is busy tackling with stray cattle situation in rural are… |
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WEATHER ALERT: Cold Waves to grip North India including DelhiChilly northwesterly winds are blowing over north western part of India. The cold wave is likely to cover entire north, central and east India. The minimum temperatures in Gujarat,… |
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Chhattisgarh to Return Unused Land to Farmers in BastarChhattisgarh farmers are finally getting their land that was taken by the government more than a decade ago because it was not used. This is a rare move in a country like India tha… |
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Soon You Can Book Ola & Uber Cabs at Kiosks in Delhi Metro StationsAccording to latest media reports, a pilot service on booking cars through two main cab aggregators at Delhi Metro stations was launched on 26th December in order to further boost… |
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Farm Loan Waivers could Hit States’ Capex says India RatingsAccording to India Ratings, farm loan waivers announced by several states can adversely impact the combined state government expenses on capital assets. The Rating agency said this… |
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New Year Gift for Govt. Employees: 7th Pay Commission ImplementedWith an eye on the upcoming parliament and state assembly elections in 2019, Maharashtra government on 25th December announced a New Year bonanza. It will be implementing the 7th… |
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No Scarcity of Urea for Current Rabi Season in PunjabThere is no scarcity of urea in Punjab as 85 percent of the fertilizer has already been provided to the farmers in current Rabi season. According to reports, the state needs 12.50… |
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New Year Gift for Delhiites; Lajpat Nagar to Mayur Vihar Corridor to Start on 31st DecemberAs a New Year gift for the Delhiites, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that it will start the 9.7 kilometer Lajpat Nagar to Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 corridor of the Pi… |
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2 New Schemes for Farmers & Farm Labourers AnnouncedWest Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee on 31st December 2018 announced new two schemes for farmers and farm labourers in the state. The move comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elect… |
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Farmers begin Five-Day Protest outside Banks in PunjabA number of farmers across Punjab have started five-day protest in front of banks in around 12 districts yesterday (1st January). Sukhdev Singh Kokri Kalan, General Secretary, Bh… |
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All-India Inter-agri Universities Games begin in PunjabFour-day All India Inter-Agricultural Universities Games 2018-19 started at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on 2nd January 2019. According to sources, about 2,000 particip… |
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GOOD NEWS: Government Likely to Announce Rs 4,000 per acre DBT, Crop Loan at 0% InterestThe Government may soon announce Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) worth Rs 4,000/acre per season and interest-free crop loans up to Rs 1 lakh for each farmer in immediate two-fold re… |
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Mamata Accuses Centre of Making False Claims of Providing Crop Insurance to FarmersWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday (2nd January) accused the central government of making fake claims of providing crop insurance to farmers in the state adding t… |
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Sabarimala Case: Chief Justice Gogai Declines Early HearingChief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi declining the early hearing into review petitions pertaining to the Sabarimala case on 3rd January said that these would be heard on the earlie… |
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World Braille Day: Let’s Together Celebrate this Day by Honouring Blind PeopleWorld Braille Day is celebrated every year on 4th January across the world honoring the birthday of Louis Braille, the man who invented Braille language that helps blind people to… |
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BREAKING NEWS: Ajay Maken Resigns as Delhi Congress ChiefMonths before the Lok Sabha elections, Ajay Maken has resigned as Delhi Congress Chief, citing health issues. Maken’s resignation was accepted by the President of Congress party Ra… |
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All Stray Cattle Should Be in Cow Shelters by 10 Jan: UP CM Yogi to DMsChief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has given a week time to all the District Magistrates (DMs) to ensure that stray cattle across the state are moved to cow shelters.… |
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CBSE to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as Skill Subject in Class 8,9,10The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) as an elective subject in school curriculum with an aim to make students well-… |
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IBPS Clerk Prelims Result 2018 Declared; Check and Download Result HereThe Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has declared the results of Clerk Preliminary (prelims) examination on its official website today (5th January). Candidates who… |
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Congress MPs Protest outside Parliament, Sell Potatoes to Raise Farmers’ PlightSeveral Congress MPs in Punjab protested outside the Parliament premises on 4th January, selling potatoes to raise issues relating to farmers in the state. The Congress MPs, inclu… |
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Climate Change Affecting Agriculture, Wheat Production in India Could Drop by 23%: Agri MinistryThe effects of climate change along with rising pollution are causing direct harm not just to human beings, but also to the agricultural crops. Agriculture Ministry in a written r… |
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Farmers in Maharashtra to Get Government Money Directly in Bank AccountsMaharashtra has decided to credit farmers’ money directly into their bank accounts on either monthly basis or yearly basis. According to the state government officials, the amount… |
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Loan Waiver to Cover Family of Deceased Farmers in RajasthanAfter winning the hearts of farmers in Rajasthan, the Congress government in the state has announced its next major step with an eye on the upcoming general polls. Shanti Dhariwal,… |
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Farmers to Join Two Days Nationwide Strike Called By Trade Unions on 8th & 9th JanFarmers from all over India would join two days nationwide strike on 8th and 9th January, called by the central trade unions against the alleged oppressive policies for workers by… |
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Bharat Bandh Today: Transport, Banking Services may be hit as 20 crore workers call for Nation-wide StrikeIt will be a day of protests in India today as several trade unions, bank employees, teachers' associations and farmers' bodies are participating in the two days nationwide strike… |
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Farmers in India Dying after Cultivating Wheat & Rice: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari said that farmers in India are in a ‘bad condition’, they are ‘dying’ after growing rice and wheat. Rice, wheat, sugar and pulses are in surplus and he… |
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International Body Proposes 5-Point Formula to Make Farming Profitable VentureThe International Society of Extension Education (ISEE) has suggested a 5-point formula to the States, mainly Karnataka, to bail out farmers from crisis and to make farming a profi… |
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UGC Planning to Include Agriculture in Basic Tenet of Higher EducationThe University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to introduce ‘agriculture’ in the basic tenet of higher education to uplift the agro-based economy of India at a time when farmer… |
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Joins BJD Protest in Delhi; Demands Hike in Paddy MSPChief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has joined his colleagues and a number of farmers from the state participating in a rally at New Delhi’s Talkatora stadium on 8th January.… |
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BHARAT BANDH UPDATES: Violence Reported in West Bengal, Normal Life Hit in Odisha & KeralaThe two-day nationwide strike called by the Central Trade Union will continue today (9th January) after witnessing several incidences of violence on the first day. The strike, whic… |
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Farmers march against Ongoing Water Scarcity in GujaratTens of thousands of farmers marched on the streets of Surat in Gujarat on 8th January against the continuing water shortage in the district. They also urged the state government t… |
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GST Council Meet Today: Small businesses expected to get Tax ReliefThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 32nd meeting today is likely to consider numerous proposals aimed at providing relief to the small taxpayers, a section that has be… |
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Wife MacKenzie to Separate after 25 Years of MarriageBillionaire Jeff Bezos, the founder and Chief Executive of Amazon.com Inc, and spouse MacKenzie Bezos have decided to divorce following a long trial separation. The couple announce… |
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WEATHER ALERT: Snowfall likely in Shimla, Manali, Kufri and Dalhousie till SaturdayModerate to heavy snowfall is likely to occur in Himachal Pradesh from Thursday to Saturday i.e. 10th to 12th January. The government has warned residents as well as tourists to av… |
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King Salman Inaugurates Saudi Agricultural Rural Development ProgramThe King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has inaugurated the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program on 9th January at his palace in Riyadh. The agri pro… |
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After 10 % Quota, Government May Announce Direct Benefit Transfers to Poor & FarmersThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi-led-BJP government with its legislation on a 10 % quota for the general category poor in jobs and education receiving parliamentary support in the… |
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US House Passes Bills to Re-open Agriculture, Transportation DepartmentsThe US House on 10th January passed two spending bills to re-open closed parts of the government that deals with agriculture, public health, food stamps and housing - although the… |
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Good News for Farmers: Government Cuts Urea PricesThe Uttar Pradesh government has given a big relief to farmers in the state by reducing the prices of urea, which were increased because of hike in natural gas rates. In a decision… |
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Farmers in India hoping for Next-gen GM seeds after Monsanto’s Patent VictoryA court ruling that supported a Monsanto patent on genetically modified (GM) cotton seeds has now raised hopes among Indian farmers that the firm would now launch its next-generati… |
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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2019 Revised: Check Here for Important ChangesThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the modified date sheet for Class 12 Board examination 2019 on its official website, www.cbse.nic.in. |
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Saudi Arabia, UAE to Invest in Indian Agriculture: Suresh PrabhuSuresh Prabhu, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation on 13th January said Saudi Arabia and the UAE have shown interest in investing in India’s agricultural sect… |
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Gujarat, First State to Implement 10% Quota in Jobs for EWSGujarat is the first state to implement newly-introduced 10 % reservations in government jobs as well as higher education for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in the general… |
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KALIA Scheme Beneficiaries to Get Monetary Assistance from 26th JanuaryThe beneficiaries under the KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme will start getting monetary assistance from 26th January 2019. |
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National Horticulture Fair to be held in Bengaluru from 23 to 25 JanuaryThe Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), country’s leading institute situated at Hessarghatta (Bengaluru), will organise a national horticulture fair from 23rd to 25t… |
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KUMBH MELA 2019: World’s Largest Religious Festival Starts TodayThe largest religious gathering in the world starts today (15th January), with tens of millions of devotees gathering together to bathe in sacred rivers for the Kumbh Mela 2019. |
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Police to use 40000 Radio-Frequency Tags to Trace Lost Children at Kumbh Mela 2019Uttar Pradesh Police will use radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags to trace children lost at the massive Kumbh Mela. The world’s largest religious gathering started today at… |
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Nursery Admission for Economically Weaker Sections begins TodayNursery admission for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Children With Disabilities (CWD) and Disadvantage Group (DG) in private schools starts today (15th January), the Direc… |
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Government Likely to Exceed Fertiliser Subsidy Bill by $4.2 BillionGovernment is likely to exceed its fertiliser subsidy bill by $4.2 billion for this financial year, informed three sources with direct knowledge of the matter adding that for this… |
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CRPF Giving Advanced Scientific Training to Farmers in JharkhandThe Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel after putting the brakes on Maoist activities in the Saranda forests of West Singhbhum (Jharkhand) are focusing on developing the… |
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Soon Your Income Tax Returns Will be Processed in Just 1 DayThe government on 16th January has approved Rs 4,241.97 crore to establish an integrated e-filing and processing centre that aims to cut down the processing time for income tax ret… |
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The First Plant to Grow on Moon is deadThe budding cotton seed, which was hailed as the first plant to ever grow on the Moon, has died. China’s state owned press agency, Xinhua announced the sad news just hours after ce… |
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Maharashtra to Give Compensation to Drought-hit Farmers from Own KittyIt’s more than two months since Maharashtra had declared drought in 151 tehsils but the affected farmers are yet to get the compensation. |
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This is How ‘Triveni Sangam’ at Prayagraj Looks Like from SpaceThe Kumbh Mela, world’s largest religious congregation began in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on 15th January 219, the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, with almost two crore people ta… |
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Government Likely to Announce Major Farm Measures in Coming Weeks: Radha Mohan SinghAgriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh on 17th January indicated announcement of important measures in the coming weeks to deal with farm distress across India, a move that wi… |
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Niti Aayog Supports Direct Benefit Transfer to FarmersIf the Niti Aayog’s proposal for an upfront subsidy through DBT (direct benefit transfer) is accepted then the farmers in the country might get annual income support of Rs 15,000/h… |
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Rise in Swine Flu Cases in January, Rajasthan Worst AffectedAround 1694 cases of influenza A H1N1 or swine flu with 49 deaths have been reported till 13th January 2019 and the figure is more than twice the 798 cases reported last year in th… |
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Weather Warning: Rain, Cold Wave to Hit Entire Northwest India Next WeekAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast on 18th January, there will be widespread rainfall along with cold wave-like conditions in the entire northwest Indi… |
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Finance Minister Hints at Farm Relief Package in Interim Budget 2019Indian Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley on 17th January indicated that a farm relief package for the distressed farmers could be part of the interim budget that he will present… |
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Government Allocates Rs. 1325 Crore for Drought-affected FarmersThe government of Rajasthan has allotted Rs. 1,325 crore for the farmers whose kharif crops have been affected in the 9 drought-hit districts of the state. |
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BUDGET 2019-20: Government Likely to Increase Farm Credit Target to 12 lakh CroreAccording to sources, farm credit target is likely to be increased by about 10 % to a record Rs 12 lakh crore in the upcoming budget 2019-20, which will be presented on 1st Februar… |
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Was Pesticide the cause of Deaths of Two Farm Labourers in Kerala?Two farm labourers lost their lives due to pesticide exposure in Pathanamthitta on 19th January. The deceased were Sanal Kumar, 42 years and Mathai Esho, 68 years, who reportedly c… |
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Weather Warning: Severe Snowfall, Rain & Thunderstorms across North India; Avalanche Alert for UttarakhandA Western Disturbance (WD), accompanied by a cyclonic circulation, has triggered widespread snowfall as well as rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Pro… |
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Farm Loan Waivers won’t solve Agrarian Crisis Permanently: IMF Chief EconomistChief Economist of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath said that rise in trade tensions and worsening of financial conditions are two major risks facing the global eco… |
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Unseasonal Rainfall Damages Wheat, Cumin, Cotton & Groundnut Crops in GujaratPeople in Ahmedabad witnessed a sudden change in weather yesterday (21st January) as, cold winds and a cloudy atmosphere prevailed in the city. Some parts of Gujarat that included… |
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Remembering ‘Netaji’: PM Inaugurates Museum at Red FortIndian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort today (23rd January) to mark the leader's 122nd birthday. |
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Several States Put on Alert due to Escalating Swine Flu Cases across IndiaSeveral states in the country have been put on alert due to the growing number of swine flu cases across India. 1,694 cases and 49 swine flu deaths have been reported in just one f… |
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Government to Distribute ‘Desi’ Cows to Farmers in MaharashtraMaharashtra has decided to give ‘desi’ cows to farmers in the state as part of a scheme, told officials on 23rd January. |
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Bagwani Utsav Begins tomorrow at Dilli HaatDelhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation Ltd. (A Government Undertaking) is organizing ‘Bagwani Utsav’ from 25 to 27 January 2019 at Dilli Haat Janak Puri (New Delhi)… |
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Low-interest Loans for Dairy Farmers in KeralaKerala Feeds Ltd will soon facilitate low-interest loans to the dairy farmers. Managing Director of the company, B Sreekumar told that an agreement regarding the same has been comp… |
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Padma Awards 2019: Awardees include 12 Farmers, 14 Doctors & 9 SportspersonsThe prestigious Padma awards for the year 2019 announced on the eve of Republic Day will honour 112 inspiring people including 14 doctors, 12 farmers and 9 sportspersons, informed… |
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Unseasonal Rainfall Damages Mango & Maize Crops in TelanganaUnseasonal rainfall in different parts of integrated Karimnagar district of Telangana on 26th and 27th January has caused widespread damages to various standing crops resulting in… |
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No Place for Sugarcane Growers in Upcoming Agri-PackageThe government is set to announce a big relief package for the distressed farmers in the country but the sugarcane growers, who have pending arrears of around Rs 19000 crore are ex… |
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Credit-linked Subsidy Scheme Launched for Farmers in AssamThe Assam government on 28th January has launched a credit-linked subsidy scheme for farmers in the state. |
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How can China help PM Modi meet his biggest pre-poll Challenge?A few days back, Congress chief, Rahul Gandhi had criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for shortage of jobs as India was not manufacturing enough whereas Beijing had no jobs pro… |
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On Bapu’s Death Anniversary Today PM Modi will Dedicate National Salt Satyagraha Memorial to NationAs a tribute to the Father of the Nation on his death anniversary today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial in Guja… |
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Stray Bulls Kill Four Farmers in Uttar PradeshThe menace of stray animals is not yet over in Uttar Pradesh with the latest news on the death of four farmers in the state. According to UP police, four farmers were killed after… |
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Odisha Increases KALIA Scheme’s Target Beneficiaries to 5 LakhOdisha has decided to increase the number of target beneficiary for farmers’ welfare scheme ‘KALIA’ for the landless agricultural household group to five lakh during 2019-20. |
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BUDGET 2019: Know the Difference between Full & Interim BudgetThe Narendra Modi-led-BJP government will present its last budget on 1st February, months before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, which is scheduled to be held in April-May 2019. |
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BUDGET 2019: Assured Income of Rs 6000 for Small Farmers AnnouncedThe Union Minister, Piyush Goyal has presented the Budget 2019 in parliament today (1st February). This is the last Interim Budget of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Shri… |
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Indian Railways Gets Rs. 1.58 Lakh Crore in Budget 2019Union Minister, Piyush Goyal today announced a capital expenditure allocation worth Rs. 1.58 lakh crore for the Indian Railways, making it the highest ever for the national transpo… |
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Farmers Seek SLBC’s help to Stop Banks from Filing Cases against ThemIn Punjab, seven farmers’ organisations have written to the State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) asking for its intervention after numerous incidents of farmers facing criminal cas… |
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Modi’s Income Support to Farmers is No Match to Odisha, Telangana’s Agri Schemes: ExpertsAgriculture industry has welcomed the government's ‘PM-KISAN’ scheme but said the amount provided to small farmers is lower than what is being offered by Odisha and Telangana gover… |
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India Set to become $5 Trillion Economy in Next 5 Years: Piyush GoyalInterim Finance Minister, Piyush Goyal told media that India is poised to become a USD 5-trillion economy in the next 5 years and wants to become a USD 10-trillion economy in the n… |
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Agriculture Experts, Farmers Not Happy with Budget 2019Agriculture experts and farmers in Punjab have termed the Interim Budget 2019 as a ‘bundle of lies’, ‘concealed’ and a ‘rude joke’ on the farming sector for which the Centre had be… |
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Kumbh Mela 2019: Know the Significance of Mauni AmavasyaLakhs of worshippers have reached Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj today for the second 'Shahi Snan' or auspicious dip on 'Mauni Amavasya'. As per traditions, today is the most important o… |
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SBI to Extend Digital Platform ‘YONO’ to Farmers, Businessmen from AprilAfter the success of its integrated digital platform ‘YONO’ among youngsters, India’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) is now planning to expand its reach. |
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100 million Farmers will get Rs 2000 by March-end: Gajendra ShekhawatMinister of State for Agriculture, Gajendra Shekhawat said that the Centre will give 10 crore farmers Rs 2,000 each by the end of March and will be able to quickly transfer subseq… |
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Centre to Conduct Pan-India Survey to Assess Farmers’ PlightIn order to evaluate the plight of farmers, the Centre will conduct a pan-India survey to find out their income and indebtedness among other issues for the current crop year i.e. J… |
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Farmers to Hold Protest March on 20th FebruaryBlaming the government for not fulfilling the promises made last year, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on 5th February announced that the peasants' bodies will again hold a protes… |
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SVS Shastry, Rice Researcher Dies at 91SVS Shastry, a pioneer in rice research in India, who made immense contribution towards the agriculture sector for more than fifty years died at the age of 91 in Hyderabad. |
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NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand Nominated for Top Post at UN's Food Agriculture OrganisationNITI Aayog member, Ramesh Chand has been nominated by the government for the coveted position of the Director General of the United Nation’s (UN) Food & Agriculture Organisation (F… |
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Crops Damaged due to Heavy Rainfall, Hailstorm in North IndiaHeavy rainfall and hailstorms in north-west India last week have damaged the oilseeds and other perishable crops, mainly potatoes, cauliflower and peas in the region. But the main… |
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World's Largest Seed Displayed at Kumbh Mela 2019An exhibition by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), which among several other things exhibits a double coconut palm seed weighing an enormous 30 kilogram has become the centre of a… |
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Aam Aadmi Party to Launch ‘Your MLA, Councillor at your Doorstep’ Campaign from 15 FebruaryThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will start a campaign "Your MLA and Councillor at your doorstep" from Friday i.e. 15th February 2019 to step up attack against the Prime Minist… |
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Alok Sikka Gets Life Time Achievement Award for Conservation & Management of Soil, Water ResourcesThe Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists (IASWC) has given its Life Time Achievement Award for the year 2018 to Mr. Alok Sikka, International Water Management Inst… |
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Not Just Food, Swiggy will now Deliver Vegetables, Groceries, Medicines at your DoorstepIndia’s fastest growing food ordering and delivery company, Swiggy on 12th February said that it is moving beyond food ordering space to delivery of household essentials like groce… |
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Andhra Government to Give Smartphones to 1.4 Crore WomenThe government of Andhra Pradesh will give free smartphones to all the members of women's self-help groups in the state to help them avail various government services on the digita… |
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Pulwama Attack: NIA, NSG to Investigate the Killing of 44 Jawans TodayIn a deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, a suicide bomber rammed his explosives loaded vehicle at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama district on 14th Febr… |
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See How the Australian Couple Managed to Grow Cabbage as Big as a PersonA couple from Australia has successfully grown a giant cabbage, which is almost as big as an individual. It seems that they managed to keep off the pests for more than 9 months fro… |
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Pulwama Attack: State Governments Announce Compensation, Jobs for Families of CRPF JawansChief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu today announced Rs. 5 lakh to the families of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans. |
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Farmers to Get Multiple Benefits from PM-KISAN Yojana: CEA, K V SubramanianChief Economic Adviser (CEA), K V Subramanian said the farm income support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) will provide multiple benefits to the farmers… |
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Latest on Pulwama Attack: Pak High Commissioner to India Called Back for TalksThe Pakistan High Commissioner to India has been called back to Islamabad for talks amid growing stress between the two neighbouring nations over the Pulwama attack that killed ove… |
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Kisan Long March from Nashik to Mumbai Starts TomorrowMore than one lakh farmers in Maharashtra will begin their long march from Nashik to Mumbai tomorrow (20th February) as talks between the state government officials and farmer lead… |
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Millions of Aadhaar Numbers Leaked by Indane: French Security ResearcherA researcher in France has claimed of a security lapse that has exposed millions of Aadhaar numbers of dealers as well as distributors linked with Indane, an LPG brand that is deve… |
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2000 Delegates to Attend 14th Agricultural Science Congress that Starts Today in Delhi14th Agricultural Science Congress organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS) in association with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and ICAR will be… |
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Supreme Court Orders Anil Ambani to Pay Rs 453 crore in 4 weeks or Go to JailThe Supreme Court today (20th February) held Reliance Group chairman, Anil Ambani along with two company directors guilty of contempt for deliberately not paying Rs 550 crore to Er… |
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KVK Bulandshahr SAC Meeting discussed on Doubling Farmers IncomeKVK Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh recently organized its annual Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting wherein they held discussions on ways to double farmers’ income. The meetin… |
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PM Modi, Amit Shah to Address BJP’s Kisan Morcha to be held in GorakhpurThe two-day national convention of BJP Kisan Morcha will be inaugurated by party chief Amit Shah on 23rd February in Gorakhpur. Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister will preside over… |
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Extinct Galapagos Tortoise Found after 100 YearsConservationists in the Galapagos Islands have discovered a huge tortoise from a species thought to have become extinct more than 100 years ago. |
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Punjab to Build Jallianwala Bagh Memorial with Soils from 13000 VillagesIn a unique tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh carnage on the centenary commemoration of the tragic event, the government of Punjab is planning to build a memorial in Amrit… |
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CBSE Exams 2019 Update: Board Relaxes Exam Norms for Kids of Armed Forces PersonnelThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently made an announcement that the ‘chidren of military as well as paramilitary forces personnel fighting against terrorism & le… |
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300 Vehicles Destroyed in Massive Fire at Aero India Show Parking lot, BengaluruAlmost 300 vehicles have been destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at the parking lot of the Yelahankha airbase in Bengaluru where ‘Aero India 2019 show’ is going on. |
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Prime Minister Modi Launches PM-KISAN Yojana at Gorakhpur Rally TodayHonourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has officially launched the centre’s ambitious income-transfer scheme known as PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) at a… |
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‘AgroPressure’ by Michelin to be Exhibited at SIMA 2019Michelin has collaborated with 365FarmNet. Together both the companies will offer their consumers with a new component known as ‘AgroPressure’ by Michelin, which will be available… |
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Latest News: CBSE Board Exam Results 2019 to be Announced by 10 May; Check DetailsThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) this year is not only conducting board exams early but has also decided to announce results earlier than usual i.e. by 10th May, inf… |
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DDA Housing Scheme 2019: Online Process to Begin Soon for Sale of 10300 Flats; Check DetailsOver 1,000 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flats in the Higher Income Group (HIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories will be available to the Delhiites after a gap of almos… |
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Indo-Pak Tensions: Eight Airports Shut, Airspace North of Delhi VacatedAccording to latest media reports, 8 airports in India have been shut down amid growing tensions with neighboring Pakistan. The airports that have been asked to shut include Jammu,… |
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Brands of India Awards 2019 Honours Krishi JagranYourStory in association with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) today, 27th February honoured 41 home-grown brands that have made the country proud. The… |
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IAF Pilot Abhinandan to Be Released Tomorrow: Pak PMAccording to latest reports, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has declared to release the Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow as a "gesture of peace". The I… |
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KVS Admission 2019-20 Update: Registration Starts, Check Important DetailsThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has begun the online registration process for admission in Class 1 today (1st March) at 8 am. Those who are interested may apply through the… |
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UGC NET 2019: Registration Begins; Check Fees, Eligibility & Syllabus HereNational Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application window for UGC NET June exam 2019 on 1st March. Candidates who were eagerly waiting for the registration process to start c… |
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LIC AAO RECRUITMENT 2019: Check Age, Eligibility & Pay Scale for 590 PostsLife Insurance Corporation (LIC) has released the most-awaited notification for the post of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO). This year the total number of vacancies announce… |
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Gurugram, Most Polluted City in the World, 6 other Indian cities in Top 10: StudyAccording to a latest study, seven of the world’s top 10 most polluted cities are in India. The study also showed South Asia's fight with worsening air quality and the economic tol… |
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IndiGo Announces ‘Holi’ Sale; Book Flight Tickets at Starting Price of Just Rs. 899In a special "Holi sale", IndiGo is offering domestic as well as international flight tickets at a starting all-inclusive cost of Rs. 899 & Rs. 3,399 respectively. Bookings under t… |
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Good News!! Employees May get Average Salary Hike of 10 percent in 2019: SurveyThe employees in India are expected to get an average salary hike of 9.7 % this year (2019) whereas top performers will get 15.6 % increase as companies are laying emphasis on perf… |
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SSC CHSL 2019: Check Official Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus HereThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-awaited notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination for the year 2019 on its official website… |
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International Women's Day 2019: ''Womanifesto'' Released Ahead of General ElectionsJust two days before the International Women's Day on 8th March 2019, the National Alliance of Women's Organisations has released the ''Womanifesto'' for consideration of all polit… |
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International Women’s Day 2019: Renault India, Maruti Suzuki Announce Special DiscountsOn the occasion of International Women's Day 2019, the Indian automotive industry has announced some exclusive offers for its consumers. Maruti Suzuki is offering a range of incent… |
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Good News for Students: National Talent Search Exam Scholarships Increased to 2000The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) scholarships from this year onwards will be given to 2000 meritorious students. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NC… |
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Polls to be Held in 7 Phases from 11 April; Counting on 23 May; Check Full ListThe Election Commission (EC) today, 10th March said that the Lok Sabha elections 2019 will be held in seven phases. Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora told that the Model Cod… |
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Lok Sabha Polls 2019: Know the New Features for Voters this ElectionThe Election Commission yesterday (10th March) said that the Lok Sabha election 2019 will be held in seven phases across India. Chief Election Commission, Sunil Arora while address… |
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Elections 2019: Method to Check Your Name on the Voter's ListAs the Lok Sabha polls 2019 is approaching all political parties are scrambling around making preparations for what is touted to be one of the biggest elections in the country. |
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Telangana TS SSC Hall Tickets 2019 Released: Check Direct Link to Download Admit CardThe Board of Secondary Education of Telangana has released the hall ticket for the SSC (Class X) examinations. The SSC examinations will start from 16th March and will continue til… |
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IBPS PO Main Scores 2018 Released: Direct Link to Check Your Scores HereThe Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited result of probationary officer or management trainee (CRP PO MT VIII) on its official website i.e.… |
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No Smoking Day 2019: Self-help Tips to Quit SmokingThe second Wednesday of March every year is observed as No Smoking Day. No Smoking Day, 2019 is being celebrated today – 13th March. The main purpose of this day is to spread awar… |
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Air India Recruitment 2019: Attend Walk-in-Interview for 160 Posts & Earn Upto Rs. 1 Lakh; Check Full DetailsThe Air India Engineering Services Limited (AISEL) has released the official notification inviting applicants to fill 160 vacant positions. Interested candidates can attend the wal… |
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BPSC Recruitment 2019; Registration Starts on 19 March, Check Full Details HereThe Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the Assistant Engineer (AE) vacancy in civil or electrical disciplines in various departments… |
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Delhi University Admissions 2019 to Start Soon; Check Important Dates & Latest Update HereThe Delhi University (DU) will soon start the registration process for admissions to 56,000 seats in 63 affiliated colleges. DU Admissions this year (2019) would begin early as com… |
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JNU Admissions 2019 Begins; Check Eligibility Criteria, Fee Details & Important DatesThe Jawaharlal Nehru University conducts its Entrance Test (JNUEE) every year for admission to various undergraduate as well as post graduate courses. JNU 2019 eligibility criteria… |
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Update: Bihar Grand Alliance Seat Sharing Announcement Today, BJP’s First Candidates List SoonAs the Lok Sabha elections 2019 is just weeks away, the political parties in India have started making strategies and plans for the national polls. The BJP or Bharatiya Janata Part… |
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WATCH LIVE: Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards 2019 with Krishi JagranMahindra & Mahindra Ltd is organizing the 9th edition of the Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards 2019 today, 18th March 2019 at the Ashok Hotel, Convention Hall, Diplomatic Enclav… |
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Pramod Sawant Sworn in as New Chief Minister of GoaThe Bharatiya Janata Party’s Pramod Sawant took oath as the Chief Minister of Goa at 2 am today at Raj Bhawan. The names of Deputy Chief Ministers are expected to be declared by th… |
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Krishi Jagran Celebrates Holi with FarmersHoli is one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India. It is celebrated in almost every part of the country with utmost joy and enthusiasm. Holi is not only known as th… |
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RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 Marks Declared; Check Your Scores HereRajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has finally released the result of the Rajasthan State & Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Exam (Prelims) 2018. Students can chec… |
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India Gets its First Lokpal with Appointment of Justice PC Ghose as ChairmanPresident Ram Nath Kovind on 19th March 2019 appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the country’s first Lokpal, the national anti-corruption ombudsman… |
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GATE 2019 Scorecard Released: Check Details & Steps to DownloadGood News for the students as the GATE 2019 score cards has been released. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the GATE 2019 examination score cards for s… |
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JEE Main 2019 Admit Card Out: Direct Link to Download & Important Checklist HereThe National Testing Agency or NTA has released the hall ticket/admit card for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Exam 2019 on its official website – www.jeemain.nic.in. |
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World Water Day 2019: Save Water, Save Future!!There are many people who still leave the tap open while brushing their teeth or while taking bath but it is high time that we all stop such practices as our country is facing its… |
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Agriculture Ministry Recruitment 2019: Applications Invited for 186 Positions, Click Here for More DetailsThe Ministry of Agriculture invites applications for different posts in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage under the Department of Cooperation and Farmer Wel… |
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LATEST NEWS: 111 Farmers from Tamil Nadu to contest against PM Modi in VaranasiIn an unanticipated or new challenge to PM Narendra Modi, who will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi, around 111 farmers from Tamil Nadu have decided to figh… |
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KVS Admissions 2019-20 Update: First Merit List for Class 1 Releasing TodayThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the 1st list of provisionally selected students for admission to Class 1 today, (26th March 2019) on the official website – www.… |
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SSC JHT, SHT Result 2018 Released at ssc.nic.in, Check Direct Link & Steps to Download ResultThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the result of Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) examination 2018-19 on its official website www.ssc… |
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Everything You Must Know About ‘Mission Shakti’India has successfully test-fired a sophisticated anti-satellite missile in ‘Mission Shakti’ and shattered a live satellite flying in the low-Earth orbit, PM Narendra Modi announce… |
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CG Vyapam Recruitment 2019: Apply for 14,580 Teacher & Lecturer Post, Check Full Details HereThe Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, CG Vyapam has invited application for the post of teacher and lecturer in the organization. Applicants who want to apply for the te… |
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National Fertilizers Limited Invites Application for Marketing Representative; Check for Important DetailsNational Fertilizers Limited (NFL) invites online applications for recruitment of Marketing Representative Positions on regular basis for its various Offices and Units. A total of… |
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Important Things to Know About Indian Railways Ticket Reservation RulesThe Indian Railways provides online reservation of tickets facility through its e-ticketing arm - Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation or IRCTC and railway reservation o… |
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DSSSB Teacher (Primary) Final Result 2018 Out: Direct Link to Check Results HereThe Delhi Subordinate Staff Selection Board better known as DSSSB has announced the result for the primary teacher (PRT) recruitment examination 2018. Those who had appeared in the… |
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RRB Group D Recruitment 2018-19 Update: Document Verification Dates AnnouncedThe RRB Group D Document Verification process will start from the 1st week of April 2019. For every zonal railway, it will last for 3 to 4 weeks. The medical exam for all the candi… |
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Bihar Board Result 2019: BSEB to Announce Class 12 Result Today; Check Important DetailsThe Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will announce the class XII (inter)- Arts, Science, Commerce results today, 30th March 2019 at 1 pm. The Bihar Board class 12th result can… |
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Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test Result Announced; Direct Link to Check KTET Results HereThe Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has announced the result of the teacher eligibility test that was held in the month of February. KTET is an eligibility test for teachers at the lower p… |
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Bihar Board Result 2019 Update: Websites Crashes, Try These Options to Check Class 12 ResultsBihar Board is set to announce the Intermediate (class 12th) result shortly on its official websites. The Bihar of Board of Secondary Education or BSEB will release the Class 12 re… |
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RRB NTPC Recruitment 2019 Update: 'No RTI during Hiring Process' Clause RemovedThe official hiring agency of the Indian Railways, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has withdrawn a clause which asked the candidates not to seek any information under the RTI act d… |
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ICAR AIEEA 2019: Online Applications to Release on 1st April, Check Important DetailsNTA or National Testing Agency will conduct the ICAR-AIEEA (Under Graduate), ICAR-AIEEA (Post Graduate) and ICAR-AICE-JRF or SRF (PGS) exams on behalf of the Indian Council of Agri… |
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Good News!! Deadline for Linking Aadhaar, PAN Extended By 6 Months to 30th SeptemberThe Centre on Sunday (31st March 2019) extended the time limit for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar by six months i.e. till 30th September, according to an official statement.… |
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KVS Admission 2019-20 for Class 2 Starts Tomorrow; Check Important Details HereThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will begin the registration process for admission in class 2 and above (excluding class 11) from tomorrow, 2nd April 2019. The KVS admission… |
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KVS Admissions 2019-20: Registration for Class 2 & Above Starts Today; Check How to Apply & Method of AdmissionKendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2019-20: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will start the registration process for admission in Class II and above except Class XI for the academic ye… |
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Congress Releases Election Manifesto; Promises to End Farmers' Distress, Bring Separate Kisan BudgetCongress party has released the much-awaited manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019 titled 'Congress will deliver'. Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi terming it as the voice… |
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Bihar Board Begins Scrutiny Process for Class 12th Result; Here is How You Can Apply for ItBihar Board has opened the link to apply for scrutiny of class 12th result. Students who had appeared for the class 12th state board exams and are not satisfied with the results ca… |
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CG PAT/PVPT 2019 Notification Released; Check Eligibility, Important Dates & Method to ApplyChhattisgarh Vyapam has released the official notification regarding the entrance examination for admission to B.Sc (Honors) in Agriculture and Horticulture & Diploma in Animal Hus… |
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Telangana Intermediate Result 2019: TSBIE to announce 1st, 2nd year Results on This DateThe Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education or TSBIE will soon announce the results for 1st & 2nd year of TS Intermediate examination 2019. The Telangana Board will publish… |
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Alert!! CBSE Board Result Not to be Released on 10th April, Notice is Fake: CBSEThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that it will not release class 12 results in the month of April. Right on heels of the prank about the board re-conduc… |
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UP Board Results 2019: UPMSP to Declare Class 10th, 12th Results on This Date; Check DetailsThe UPMSP or Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad will soon release the results for class 10th and 12th board examinations at its official website - https://upmsp.edu.in |
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SSC MTS Recruitment 2019: Notification for Multi Tasking Staff Vacancies to Release soon, Check Important DatesSSC MTS 2019 Recruitment Notification: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will announce the official recruitment notification for the post of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Non-Techni… |
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RRB Extends Last Date to Apply for Ministerial & Isolated Category Posts; Check Latest UpdatesThe RRB or Railway Recruitment Board has extended the last date to apply for the ministerial & isolated posts till 22nd April 2019. It must be noted that there are a total of 1665… |
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TSBIE 2019 Update: TS Inter 1st, 2nd Year Result Not Releasing Today, Check DetailsThe TSBIE (Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education) on 7th April confirmed that it will not be releasing the TS Inter Year 1st & 2nd Year Result 2019 today, 8th April, as p… |
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: RJD Releases Party Manifesto; Promises Reservation for Dalits & Other Backward ClassesTejashwi Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal, RJD leader today, 8th April released the party manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019 in Patna. |
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BJP Releases Manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’; Promises Pension for Small Farmers, ShopkeepersPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Party Chief, Amit Shah released the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto for the general polls starting on 11th April. The manifesto… |
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SSC GD Constable Result 2018 to be Declared on This Confirmed Date, Check for More DetailsThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will shortly declare the result of GD Constable 2018 on its official website i.e. www.ssc.nic.in. |
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KVS Admissions 2019-20 for Class 2 & above Ends Tomorrow: Check Eligibility, Documents Required & Other DetailsThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will conclude the registration process for admission in class 2 and above (barring class 11) tomorrow, 9th April 2019. The KVS admission proc… |
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KVS Admissions 2019-20: Second List for Class 1 Releasing Today; Check DetailsThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the 2nd list of provisionally selected students for admission in Class 1 today, (9th April 2019) on its official website – www.k… |
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UPSC Civil Services (IAS) 2018 Exam Cut Off Marks Released; Check Important UpdatesUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the cut off marks for Civil Services Exam 2018 on its official website. Those who had appeared for the UPSC Civil Services or I… |
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Telangana Intermediate Result 2019 to be Declared Tomorrow; Know the Passing Marks & Websites to Check ResultAccording to officials, the Telangana intermediate 1st year and 2nd year result 2019 will be declared by April 10, 2019. However, some media reports claimed that TSBIE or Telangana… |
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AP 1st & 2nd Year Inter Result 2019 Likely to be Declared on this Date; Check DetailsThe Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh or BIEAP will release the AP Inter 1st & 2nd year results 2019 very soon. Though the board has officially not confirmed any parti… |
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TS Inter 1st & 2nd Year Result 2019 to be Announced Soon; Know Latest Updates & List of Websites to Check ResultTelangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has not announced any new update on the release date for the TS Inter 1st & 2nd year result 2019. Parents and students are a… |
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SSC GD Constable 2018 Update: Vacancy Details Released at ssc.nic.in, Check Important UpdatesStaff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancies details for the post of Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in the Assam Rifles Examination, 201… |
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CBSE Tightens Guidelines for Changing School in Class X & XII; Important Information for Students, Parents & SchoolsThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced strict rules for a change of school for reasons like better education. |
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Tamil Nadu Board 10th & 12th Result 2019 to be Released on April 29 and 19; Check Latest UpdatesThe Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has finally announced the dates for TN Board Result 2019. The class 10 (SSLC) result will be declared on 29th April while cla… |
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Delhi University Admission 2019 Update: Registration Process Delayed, Likely to Start from 1st MayThe Delhi University (DU) admission process for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses will begin from 1st May 2019 - fifteen days late from the earlier announced schedul… |
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ESIC Recruitment 2019: Apply for 2,258 UDC, Steno Posts; Check Eligibility Criteria & Other Details HereThe Employees State Insurance Corporation - ESIC has released official notification inviting candidates for 2,258 Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer posts. |
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JAC Class 9th Result 2019 Declared: List of Websites & Direct Link to Check Result HereThe Jharkhand Academic Council has finally released the JAC class 9 results on its official website that is jac.jharkhand.gov.in. |
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Andhra Pradesh Board Inter 1st, 2nd Year Results 2019 to be Declared Today: Check Latest UpdatesAndhra Pradesh Inter result 2019 will be declared today, 12th April 2019. The BIEAP (Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh) will release results for class 11 as well as c… |
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Bihar B.Ed College Allotment List 2019 Released by Nalanda Open University; Check for Complete DetailsThe Nalanda Open University or NOU has finally released the much-awaited Bihar B.Ed 2019 College Allotment list on its official website – biharcetbed.com. The list was published on… |
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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2019: Application Open for 8653 Posts; Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Other Important DetailsThe State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official recruitment notification for the post of 8,653 Junior Associate in customer support & sales in clerical cadre pan-India. The… |
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BITSAT 2019 Hall Ticket Released; Direct Link to Download Admit Card HereThe Birla Institute of Technology & Science has released the hall tickets /admit cards for BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test) 2019 on its official webs… |
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TS Inter Result 2019 Likely to be Declared Today; List of Websites, App to Check Results HereThe Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is likely to announce the TS Inter Results 2019 today on its official website - bie.telangana.gov.in. |
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PM Narendra Modi Gets Russia’s Highest State HonourRussia on 12th April awarded its highest state honour i.e. 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting bilateral special & privileged stra… |
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KVS Admissions 2019 Latest: Merit List for Class II to XI Released, Admission Process Starts, Check DetailsKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, KVS has released the 1st merit list for class II and above. Parents and guardians of the students can check the merit list from the Kendriya Vidyalaya… |
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2019 Releasing Today; Know How & Where to Check ScoresThe Department of Pre University Board Examination will declare the 2nd PUC Result 2019 for Class XII students of Karnataka Board today, 15TH April 2019 after 11 am. The Karnataka… |
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Kerala PSC Recruitment 2019: Apply for More than 100 Posts; Check DetailsKerala PSC Recruitment 2019: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the official notification inviting interested and eligible candidates to apply for different posts… |
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Result Announced; List of Websites to Check Scores HereThe Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced the much awaited results of 2nd Year PUC exam held under the Department of Pre University Board Examinatio… |
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SSC Stenographer Result 2018-19 Declared: Direct Link to Check Scores & Cut-Off Marks HereThe Staff Selection Commission has declared the SSC Stenographer Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ Results 2018-19 yesterday, 15th April 2019. Those who had written the exam can check their result f… |
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Telangana Inter Results 2019 to be Declared on This Confirmed DateTelangana State Board of Intermediate Education, also known as TSBIE will be releasing the TS Inter result 2019 on coming Thursday, 18th April. An official from the TSBIE confirmed… |
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JNU Admissions 2019-20: Date to Apply for JNUEE Extended; Important Tips for StudentsJawaharlal Nehru University on 15th April announced the extension of the deadline for JNU entrance exam (JNUEE) & Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination (CEEB) 2019-20. The ap… |
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BSF Recruitment 2019: Applications Invited for 1072 Head Constable Posts, Check Full DetailsBorder Security Force (BSF) invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of Head Constable - Group C. Those who are interested for this post can apply… |
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Telangana Inter Results 2019 Releasing Today; Direct Link, List of Websites to Check Scores HereThe Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education or TSBIE will release the much-awaited Inter 1st and 2nd year results 2019 today, April 18. According to an official release iss… |
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UPPSC Staff Nurse Final Result (Women) 2017 Announced !!!Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has declared the UPPSC Staff Nurse Final Result (Women) 2017 on its official website. The UPPSC recruitment exam for the post of Staff Nurse… |
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Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2019 Released; Direct Link to Check Your Scores HereThe Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations has finally declared the TN HSC 12th result 2019 today, 19th April. Last year, the Class 12 results were announced on 16th of… |
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Andhra Pradesh ICET 2019 Admit Card/Hall Ticket Released !!!The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education or APSCHE has released the admit card or hall ticket for the AP ICET (AP Integrated Common Entrance Test) 2019, to be held on 2… |
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Check All Latest Updates on HPBOSE Class 12th Result 2019Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will announce the HPBOSE class 12th result 2019 very soon for the students. Himachal Pradesh (HP) class 12 results will be available a… |
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TS Telangana Inter Supplementary Exam Date Sheet 2019 Out; Full Details HereThe Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education or TBSIE has released the exam schedule/date sheet for the supplementary examinations 2019 at its official website i.e. bie.tela… |
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Sri Lanka Blasts Update: 207 Dead in Church & Hotel Bombings across the Island NationAround 207 people have died and hundreds critically injured in a series of bomb blasts at luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, leaving the entire nation in a s… |
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HPBOSE 2019: HP Board Class 12th Results 2019 Releasing Today at hpbose.org !!!The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education also known as HPBOSE is all set to declare the Class 12th results today – 22 April 2019. Soon after the formal announcement of the… |
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HP Class 12 Result 2019 Declared!!! List of Websites to Check Scores HereThe Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or HPBOSE has finally released the result of Class XII exams today, April 22, 2019. Students can now check their scores or marks a… |
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LIC AAO 2019 Admit Card Released; Exams to be held on 5, 6 May; Check Important DetailsThe Life Insurance Corporation of India has released the call letter or admit card for LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam 2019. Candidates who have applied for the LIC… |
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Latest Update on KVS Admission 2019: Third Merit List for Class 1 Likely to Release TodayThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will be releasing the 3rd merit list of provisionally selected students for admission to Class 1 on April 23, 2019, on its official website -… |
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‘MHT CET 2019’ Admit Card Released: Direct link to Download Hall Ticket HereThe State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra has released the ‘MHT CET 2019’ hall ticket or admit card on its official website. Applicants who have registered for the entranc… |
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TS Inter Result 2019 Update: High Court Asks to Revaluate Answer Sheets of Three Lakh Failed StudentsThe Telangana high court on 23rd April 2019 asked the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) to do a revaluation of answer sheets of all the students who failed in… |
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Complete Details on SSC MTS Recruitment 2019: Important Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Pay ScaleThe SSC Multi Tasking Staff 2019 Official Notification was released on Monday, 22nd April by Staff Selection Commission of India. Paper-1 of SSC MTS 2019 will be held from 2nd Augu… |
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TS POLYCET Result 2019 Likely to Release Today at polycetts.nic.inThe State Board of Technical Education and Training, SBTET is set to declare the TS POLYCET result 2019 at the official website of polycetts.nic.in. According to sources, the TS PO… |
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SSC Releases Answer Key, Challenges for SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs & Assistant Sub-Inspectors in CISF Exam 2018The Staff Selection Commission has released the answer key and challenges for the recruitment exam conducted for the post of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPFs & Assistant Sub-I… |
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Karnataka SSLC Result 2019 to be Declared in the First Week of MayThe Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) will declare the Karnataka SSLC result 2019 in the first week of May, according to media reports. The SSLC result 2019 w… |
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TNEB TANGEDCO Recruitment 2019 Update: Now You Can Apply for 5000 Gangman Trainee Posts till 30 MayAccording to the latest notification issued by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), the last date of online ap… |
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UP Board Class 10th, 12th Result 2019 to be Declared Tomorrow; Important Details HereThe Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is ready to declare UP class 12th and 10th Result 2019 tomorrow, 27th April 2019 as confirmed by the board officials. Students can chec… |
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TS POLYCET 2019 Results, Rank Card Available at polycetts.nic.inThe State Board of Technical Education and Training, SBTET has finally declared the TS POLYCET results 2019 at its official website polycetts.nic.in. |
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UP Board Class 10th, 12th Result 2019 Releasing Today; Direct Link to Check Scores HereThe Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad will release the UP Board results 2019 for class 12th and class 10th today, April 27. Students can check their UP Board results 2019, w… |
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SSC JHT, SHT, Hindi Pradhyapak Results 2018: Check List of Additional Candidates Qualified In Paper-IThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 26th April 2019 has released an additional list of candidates who have qualified Paper I for the post Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Transl… |
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UP BTC D.EL.Ed Result 2018: 1st Semester Results Declared at btcexam.in, Check Details HereThe Uttar Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education or UP D.El.Ed has announced the result for the 1st semester examination on Saturday – 27th April 2019. Candidates who have appeare… |
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RBI Will Soon Issue New Rs. 20 Notes; Check the Colour, Design & Dimension of New NoteThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to issue new Rs 20 notes for the public. The notes will come in a green-yellow colour and in the Mahatma Gandhi series. |
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Tamil Nadu 10th (SSLC) Result 2019 Releasing Today at 9.30 am; Direct Link to Check Scores HereThe Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) of Tamil Nadu will announce the result of Class 10 examinations today (Monday), 29th April 2019. The result is likely to be declare… |
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HPBOSE Class 10th Result 2019 to be Declared Today; Method to Check Scores HereThe Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education also known as HPBOSE will announce the results of Class 10 exam today, 29th April 2019. The results will be declared at 12 pm by the… |
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Hurry!!! Last Date to Submit Telangana TSBIE Supplementary Exam Fee TodayThe Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education, TSBIE has extended the last date to submit the supplementary exam fees from 27th April to 29th April, 2019 (today). In addition… |
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Goa Board HSSC Class 12th Result 2019 to be Announced Tomorrow, 30 AprilThe Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will announce the class 12th Result 2019 or GBSHSE 12th Result 2019 on Tuesday, 30th April. The Goa Board 12th Resu… |
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SBI Customers Alert! New Rules to Come Into Effect from 1st May; Important Things You Should KnowThere is a good news for all those who have an account in the State Bank of India (SBI). The country's largest lender is set to introduce some changes or new rules for its consumer… |
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Goa Board to Declare HSSC Class 12 Results Today; List of Websites to Check ScoresThe Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or GBSHSE will announce the class 12 results today, 30th April 2019. Just after few hours students who had appeared for th… |
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Karnataka SSLC Class 10 Result 2019 Releasing Today at 12:45; Direct Link to Check Scores HereThe Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board also known as KSEEB will announce the Karnataka SSLC or class 10th result today at 12:45 pm. |
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Nagaland HSSLC Class 12th Result 2019 to be Declared Tomorrow; Check Important UpdatesThe Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) will declare the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) or Class 12 results 2019 tomorrow (2nd May). Students who are eag… |
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Why LIC’s Micro Bachat is the Best Protection & Savings Plan for Low-Income Group?Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new plan known as ‘Micro Bachat’ in the month of February this year. For the first time, LIC has introduced a micro insuran… |
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Check Latest Update on Andhra Pradesh AP EAMCET Result 2019The Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) result 2019 will now be announced in the third week of May by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technologic… |
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NBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2019 Releasing Today; List of Websites to Check Scores HereThe Nagaland Board of School Education or NBSE will declare Class 10th & Class 12th Result 2019 today (2nd May). The Nagaland HSLC and HSSLC result 2019 will be released on the off… |
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CBSE Class 12 Results 2019 Declared at cbse.nic.in; Direct Link to Check Scores HereThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has finally announced the class 12 results today, May 2 2019 on the official website of the Board - cbse.nic.in. |
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SBI Savings Account Holders with Rs 1 lakh Plus Balance will get Lower Interest from 1st MayState Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest bank from 1st May 2019 has moved to a new interest rate rule on large savings account deposits and short-term loans. In the month of Marc… |
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CBSE Result 2019 Update: Board to Declare Class 10th Result on Sunday, May 5The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) after declaring class 12th results yesterday is set to announce Class 10th Board Result 2019 on Sunday (May 5). Students eagerly wai… |
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Cyclone Fani: All You Need to Know About the Deadly Storm and Its ImpactThe extremely severe cyclonic Fani has hit the Odisha coast in Puri today morning (3rd May 2019) with a wind speed of around 175 kmph. |
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JEE Advanced 2019: Online Registration Starts at jeeadv.ac.in; Check Important DetailsThe online registration process for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2019 has started on its official website. Candidates who have cleared the JEE Main 2019 examination ca… |
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Check your CBSE Class 10 Result 2019 Directly through Microsoft’s SMS Organizer App; See HowThe Central Board of Secondary Education is set to declare class 10 results tomorrow, 5 May 2019. Students can check their results on the board’s official website, various private/… |
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MP Board Class 12th & Class 10th Result 2019 to be Declared on These Dates; Check DetailsAs per latest information, Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) will declare Class 12 results on 15th May and Class 10th results after three days i.e. on 18th May 20… |
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Latest Update on CBSE Class 10th Result 2019 !!!!The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may declare the most-awaited class 10th results 2019 in the coming week, though there is still no clarity on the exact date. CBSE se… |
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Kerala SSLC Results 2019 Releasing Today; Direct Link to Check Scores HereKerala class 10 results 2019: Kerala education department is expected to declare the SSLC results 2019 today (6th May) afternoon. The results will be published on the official webs… |
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TS SSC Class 10 Result 2019 to be Declared Today at bse.telangana.gov.in; Know How to Check Scores via SMSTS SSC Class 10 Result 2019: The Telangana Board of Secondary Education (TSBSE) is expected to announce the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 Board Exam 2019 results t… |
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ICSE, ISC Result 2019: Class 10th, 12th Results will be Announced Tomorrow; Check For Latest UpdatesThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations also known as CISCE will be declaring the result for class 10 & class 12 board examinations tomorrow i.e. 7th May (Tuesda… |
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CBSE Class 10th Result 2019 Declared; List of Websites to Check Scores HereThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce Class 10th result 2019 today (6 May 2019) at 3pm. The CBSE class 10 results 2019 will be released by the board on its… |
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ICSE, ISC Result 2019 to be Declared Today at 3 PM; Know When, Where & How to Check ScoresThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, also known as CISCE is all set to release the ICSE, ISC result 2019 today, 7th May. The CISCE will announce class 10th a… |
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PSEB Class 10th, Class 12th Results 2019 Update: Punjab Board to Announce Results on These DatesThe Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is likely to release class 10th and class 12th results 2019 in the coming week. The PSEB class 10th and 12th result 2019 will be published… |
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Kerala DHSE Plus Two Result 2019 Releasing Today; Know Where, When & How to Check ScoresThe Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) of Kerala will announce Kerala plus 2 results 2019 today, 8th May 2019. |
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GSEB HSC Result 2019: Gujarat Board to Declare Class 12 Science Results Tomorrow; Check DetailsGujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board also known as GSHSEB will announce the results of Class 12 exams for the science stream tomorrow, 9th May 2019 on its official… |
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SBI PO 2019 Update: PET Admit Card Released at sbi.co.in; Direct Link to Download Hall Ticket HereState Bank of India has released the SBI PO Admit Card 2019 for (PET) Pre-Examination Training yesterday, 7th May 2019. Applicants who are going to appear in the PET can download t… |
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Mother's Day 2019: Make your Mom Feel Special with these Amazing Gifts & IdeasMother's Day is a perfect day to show your love and respect to your mom and tell her how important she is for you and your family. First started by Ann Reeves Jarvis in the early 2… |
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GSEB HSC Result 2019: Gujarat Board Declares Class 12th Science Result at gseb.org; Direct Link to Check Scores HereGujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board has declared the results of GSEB HSC exam in Science stream today, 9th May 2019. The Gujarat Board GSEB HSC Science Result 2019… |
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TS SSC Result 2019 Update: Telangana Board to Declare Class 10th Result 2019 on this DateThe Telangana TS SSC or class 10th result 2019 will be announced very soon by the Telangana State Board of Secondary Education or TSBSE. According to media reports, the TS SSC resu… |
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CGBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2019 Tomorrow; List of Websites to Check ScoresThe CGBSE (Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education) will be declaring the results of more than 8 lakh Class 10 & Class 12 students tomorrow - 10th May 2019. |
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Chhattisgarh Board to Release CGBSE Class 10th, 12th Results 2019 Today; Quick & Easy Way to Check ScoresThe Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) will release Class 10th and 12th board exam results 2019 today, 10th May at 1 pm on its official website. Once the results are… |
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Google Honours Haematologist ‘Lucy Wills’ on her 131st Birthday with a Special DoodlePregnant women all over the world will always be thankful to ‘Lucy Wills’ for the vital research she had done that led to the formation of a prenatal vitamin, which helps in preven… |
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How to Update or Correct PAN Card Details through Umang App?PAN card holders can now update or correct the details marked on their Permanent Account Number themselves through the UMANG application. The application is a unified or collective… |
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Latest: Punjab Board to Announce PSEB Class 12th Result 2019 on This DatePSEB 12th Result 2019 Date - The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is expected to announce the results of the Class 12 board exams next week, most probably by 15th May 2019. |
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Telangana TS SSC Results 2019 to be Declared Today; Direct Link to Check Scores HereTelangana State Board of Secondary Education (TSBSE) will announce the TS SSC result 2019 today i.e. 13th May. The Telangana SSC result 2019 will first be declared at a press confe… |
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JNUEE, CEEB Admit Card 2019 Will be Released Tomorrow; Direct Links to Download Hall Ticket HereThe National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the admit card/hall ticket for the Jawaharlal Nehru University online entrance exam (JNUEE) & Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examina… |
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Weather Warning!! Heavy Rainfall, Snowfall & Thunderstorm in These Three StatesAfter 2-3 days break, pre-Monsoon weather activities will once again start over many parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. These weather activities will take place together with the form… |
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MP Board Results 2019 Update: MPBSE Likely to Announce Class 10th, 12th Results on 15 MayMadhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or MPBSE is expected to declare the results of the Class 10 & Class 12 exams on Wednesday, 15th May 2019. Students who have appeared for… |
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CBSE Class 10th, 12th Re-evaluation, Re-verification Process Begins; Check Method to Apply & Other Important DetailsCBSE Class 10th, 12th Re-evaluation 2019: The Central Board of Secondary Education, better known as CBSE has kicked off the re-verification process for class 10 board exams. Studen… |
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Latest News: RBSE 12th Science & Commerce Results' Date, Time Declared; Check Details HereThe Board of Secondary Education of Rajasthan (RBSE) will announce the Class 12th Commerce and Science Results 2019 tomorrow i.e. 15th May in the afternoon. Once the RBSE Class 12t… |
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RBSE 12th Result 2019 will be Announced Today at 4 pm; Direct Link to Check Marks HereThe Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education or RBSE will announce the results of Class 12 Science and Commerce examination today, 15 May, 2019. |
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Weather Alert!!! Widespread Rain along with Thunderstorms in These States; Monsoon Likely in Kerala on 4th JuneNortheast part of India will continue to get rainfall along with thunderstorms on Wednesday (15th May) because of the weather instability caused by the convergence of westerly as w… |
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AIIMS MBBS Admit Card 2019 will Release Today; Check Method to Download & Important Instructions for CandidatesAll India Institute of Medical Sciences will release the AIIMS MBBS 2019 Admit Card or Hall Ticket on 15th May. Candidates who have registered for the AIIMS MBBS exam should downlo… |
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HBSE 12th Result 2019 Declared!! List of Websites to Check Scores Here
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Jharkhand Board to Announce JAC 10th Result 2019 Soon; Know When, Where & How to Check Your ScoresThe Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi is expected to announce the JAC Class 10 result 2019 shortly. As per various media reports, the JAC Class 10 result 2019 can be declare… |
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MJPRU Result 2019, UP B.Ed Result to be Declared on This Date; Check DetailsMJPRU Result 2019: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University located in Bareilly that conducts the entrance exam on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh government will soon release the U… |
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SBI Clerk Pre-Exam Training Admit Card 2019 Released; Direct Link to Download Call Letter HereState Bank of India has released the SBI Junior Associates/ Clerk pre-examination training admit card or call letter on 15th May 2019. Candidates from various backward classes and… |
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Are You a Central Government Employee and About to Retire? Here is How 'SANKALP' Can Change Your LifeWe see that every year a number of central government employees retire from various jobs and departments. Retirement of employees is a continuous procedure for every government org… |
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Weather Forecast: These States will Receive More Rainfall in the Weekend While Other Regions will Remain HotA Western Disturbance or WD is visible over Jammu & Kashmir and its induced cyclonic movement is over Northern part of Rajasthan as well as neighboring states of Haryana and Punjab… |
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IRCTC Customers Alert! Website Revamped; Important Things to Keep in Mind before Booking Your Train TicketsIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation better known as ‘IRCTC’ that handles the catering, tourism & online ticketing operations for the Indian Railways has recently revamp… |
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SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2019 to be Released on This Date; Check Latest Exam Pattern & Other DetailsSBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2019 Date: The State Bank of India is expected to release the admit card or hall ticket for the SBI probationary officer (PO) prelims exam on or before 31… |
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FCI Admit Card 2019 Released; Direct Link to Download Online Exam Call Letter HereFCI Admit Card 2019 | The Food Corporation of India has issued the FCI admit card 2019 for junior engineers, stenographers, typist and assistant posts. The FCI admit card 2019 is n… |
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BSE Odisha 10th Result 2019 Date, Time Declared; Know When, Where & How to Check Your ScoresThe Board of Secondary Education (BSE) of Odisha will release the results of class 10th students very soon. As per sources, the BSE class 10 results 2019 will be declared on 20th M… |
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Alert! Railway Recruitment Board to Release RRB JE Admit Card 2019 Today; Check Important Details HereThe Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB 2019 Admit Card 2019 today 18th May (Saturday) for the posts of Junior Engineer (Information Technology), Depot Material Superint… |
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Atal Pension Yojana Benefits and How to Apply for It? Full Details HereGovernment is worried about the old age income security of the working poor and keeps on encouraging and enabling them to save for their retirement. In order to deal with the longe… |
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Weather Alert: Southwest Monsoon Arrives in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Rainfall to Continue in these South, Northeast StatesThe Southwest Monsoon 2019 has finally made its arrival over Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Reaching earlier than its normal date i.e. 20th May, Monsoon has covered South Andaman Sea a… |
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LIC ADO Recruitment 2019: Application Invited for 1753 ADO Posts; Check Eligibility, Method to Apply, & Selection ProcessLife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has invited eligible applicants to fill up the Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) positions in the jurisdiction of the different Divisio… |
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JEE Advanced Admit Card 2019 Released; Direct Link to Download Hall Ticket HereJEE Advanced Admit Card 2019: The Joint Entrance Examination or JEE Advanced admit card 2019 has been released on its official website i.e. jeeadv.ac.in. Students can visit the off… |
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TBSE Result 2019: Tripura Board to Declare 12th Science Result Today; List of Websites to Check Marks HereTripura Board of Secondary Education will release TBSE Result 2019 today, 21st May at 9 am for students from Science Stream. The Tripura Board confirmed the date as well as time th… |
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Goa Board SSC Result 2019: GBSHSE to Announce Class 10 Results Today; List of Websites to Check Marks HereThe Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education also known as GBSHSE will announce the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 board examinations at 11.… |
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DU Admission 2019: Delhi University likely to Begin Admission Process for Under Graduate Courses from May 24; Check DetailsDelhi University (DU) said that it will conduct separate admission process for the Undergraduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) courses. Earlier DU had planned to conduct a common ad… |
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PepsiCo to give $1 Million for Hurricane Florence ReliefAccording to latest news reports, PepsiCo Foundation will be giving $500,000 grant each to The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. PepsiCo’s ‘Food for Good’ will also supply… |
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Marico to boost coconut farmingMarico is determined to change the life of the coconut farmer through its flagship programme ‘Kalpavriksha’. The programme that started last year in September 2017 with around 125… |
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Bayer- Monsanto to expand links in Asia, AfricaThe world’s largest seed company Monsanto which merged into global healthcare and crop protection major Bayer, is planning to take its mobile- enabled digital farming platform for… |
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West Europe keen to source Food and Beverage from IndiaThe European supermarket chains along with top manufacturers of processed food will be sourcing their Food and Beverage (F&B) necessities from India during the Indus flood-II; the… |
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Cargill India launches healthy blended cooking oilCargill India on 16 October announced expansion of edible oil portfolio to launch healthy blended cooking oil and also aims a market share of 10% in this premium section in next tw… |
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London-based ‘Skyline Partners’ to launch weather insurance for Indian farmersThe London-based insurance technology firm, Skyline Partners has announced plans to launch its inaugural weather insurance product to offer protection to the Indian farmers by next… |
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Indigo-Mahyco collaboration to bring microbial technology to farmers across S. AsiaIndigo Ag, a company that focuses on sustainable cultivation and Mahyco Grow, an agri-innovation major together have launched ‘Grow Indigo’ - a joint venture that will provide farm… |
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Corteva registers 20 percent growth in first six months in India‘Corteva’, the agricultural division of DowDuPont grew by 20% in the first six months of the current year in India, informed the company’s South Asia Chief, KV Subbarao. While inte… |
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PepsiCo to invest Rs 36.6 crore in India by 2020Food and beverages firm, PepsiCo is planning to invest Rs 36.6 crore by 2020 in India with the aim to expand its agricultural programmes in the country. |
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Indian start-up wins ‘Rabobank Food Loss Challenge Asia’Ecozen Solutions, an Indian-based start-up has won the inaugural ‘Rabobank Food Loss Challenge Asia’ that was launched to highlight agri-tech solutions to the growing problem of fo… |
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CropIn’s SmartFarm aims to modernize agriculture in IndiaCropIn Technology Solutions, a Bengaluru-based Agritech startup has recently raised 8 Million dollar in a ‘Series B’ funding round led by Chiratae Ventures and the Bill & Melinda G… |
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Cargill to Develop Farmer- Friendly Apps to Streamline Poultry OperationsThe US-based Cargill is in the process of developing farmer-friendly applications or apps which will digitise manual inputs of farm figures on a real-time basis. In its first proje… |
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How IBM is helping Farmers Deal with Weather Challenges?Unpredictable weather is one of the most restrictive factors in the agriculture industry. Droughts, irregular or unseasonal rain and vagaries of nature create big challenges for th… |
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Delhi High Court dismisses Monsanto’s plea against CCI probe of directorsThe Delhi High Court on 18 December dismissed the US biotechnology major Monsanto’s plea to prevent the Competition Commission from probing its chief officials' role in a case link… |
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Prabhat Dairy enters into Animal Nutrition Business with Denmark-based DLGPrabhat Dairy, a company that focuses on milk and dairy products, is entering the animal nutrition business that includes cattle feed, nutrition supplements and animal genetics, to… |
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Prabhat Dairy to sell Milk Business to French Major Lactalis for Rs 1700 crorePrabhat Dairy Ltd. has announced to sell its milk processing business that generates almost all its sales, to the France-based Lactalis Group for Rs 1700 crore as the company looks… |
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Cargill to invest $20 Million to Establish Premix Plant in KotaThe US food major Cargill has announced plans to invest dollar 20 million for establishing a Greenfield premix plant to manufacture animal nutrition products and supplement in Raja… |
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CNH Industrial Appoints Brad Crews as Brand Head of Case IHCNH Industrial N.V. on 12th February announced the appointment of Brad Crews as the Brand Head of Case IH, effective 4th March 2019. It is important to mention that Case IH is one… |
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East-West Seed Stays on Top of Access to Seeds Index for Fourth TimeEast-West Seed, a tropical vegetable seed company with Asian as well as Dutch roots continues to remain top in the recently launched Access to Seeds Index. |
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Nandini Milk & Dairy Products Makes Entry into Tamil Nadu MarketKarnataka-based Nandini brand of milk & dairy products on Sunday, 3rd March 2019 announced its venture into the Tamil Nadu market. |
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Savannah Seeds Acquires Rice Seed Assets of Ganga Kaveri, Spriha SeedsSavannah Seeds Pvt. Ltd. located in Gurugram on 28th February , 2019 announced acquisition of the rice seed assets of Ganga Kaveri & Spriha Seeds of Hyderabad. Ganga Kaveri Seeds… |
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Amit Kakkar, New MD of CNH Industrial Capital in IndiaCNH Industrial Capital on Monday (11 March 2019) announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Kakkar as the new Managing Director of CNH Industrial Capital (India) Private Ltd. |
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Roberto Camatta Appointed as IVECO Business Director in RussiaIVECO has appointed Mr. Roberto Camatta as the Business Director for Russia and Belarus. Camatta took over from Mr. Massimiliano Perri, who has assumed a new responsibility in IVEC… |
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CNH Industrial Launches Interactive Education Program in IndiaCNH Industrial and its New Holland Agriculture brand are bringing multimedia learning to the classrooms across India through the ‘New Holland Digital Classroom’. The aim of this mu… |
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Cargill & Heifer International to Improve Nutritional Security of 100 Million through Backyard PoultryThe US food major Cargill on 25th March 2019 collaborated with global charity Heifer International to start an initiative aimed at improving livelihood and nutritional security of… |
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‘FarmMate’ – an App for Farmers by New Holland AgricultureNew Holland Agriculture - a brand of CNH Industrial is launching its first digital application (App) specially developed for the farmers in Asia, the Middle East & Africa (AMEA). T… |
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SLCM’s Myanmar Subsidiary Gets $3 Million from International Finance CorporationThe Myanmar subsidiary of agri-logistics Company Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) based in Delhi has received a loan worth $3 million from the IFC (International Finance Corpo… |
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‘Licious’, Online Meat Service Brand Expands Services to Mumbai & Pune MarketsLicious, the online meat service startup run by Delightful Gourmet, on 26th April 2019 said that it has expanded its services to Mumbai and Pune markets. |
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Corteva Agriscience Introduces New Seed Brand 'Brevant' For Corn FarmersCorteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of US-based chemical firm DowDuPont has announced the introduction of a new corn seed brand known as ‘Brevant seeds’ for farmers in In… |
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PepsiCo Inc. Withdraws Lawsuit against Indian Potato FarmersPepsiCo Inc. is ready to withdraw case against Indian potato growers it alleged had violated a patent by cultivating a variety grown solely for its Lay's potato chips. |
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PepsiCo Case: Farmers Seek Compensation for Harassment, Demand Unconditional Withdrawal of LawsuitsJust a day after PepsiCo Inc. announced to drop case against potato cultivators in Gujarat, farmers have demanded compensation for the harassment they had to face because of the Rs… |
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Earn Lakhs through Organic Mango FarmingWe all love mangoes and if it’s an organic one then our love for the fruit also increase. Here is a story of young boy from north India who is earning lakhs through organic farming… |
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Get up to 3 lakh per acre with medicinal plantsIn the rapidly growing industry, there is a group of farmers’ who are earning about Rs 3 lakh per acre, a figure that gives us a true outlook, when we consider that rice and wheat… |
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Meet Delhi teen who helps ‘deprived farmers’ in Vidarbha; increased their income by 25%Vidarbha in Maharashtra is a place which has long been associated with the farmers’ suicides. From the year 1998 to 2018, India has recorded a massive 3 lakh farmer suicide cases.… |
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This young boy’s startup helps farmers cope with water scarcity in RajasthanNarayan Lal Gurjar, a 20-year old boy from a small village in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan grew up seeing farmers struggling with water scarcity in the entire state. The crisis… |
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UP farmer earns Rs 8 lakh annually with pearl farming34-year-old Bijender Chauhan is a farmer from Dhampur village in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. Bijender is basically a sugarcane farmer but since a long time, was struggling in g… |
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Earn 1.5 Lakhs in 10 months with this Wonder GrassThe ‘wonder grass’ of Tamil Nadu known as Vetiver, which has a broad range of application in the cosmetic and pharma industries, besides anti-soil erosion properties, is slowly spr… |
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You can earn 13 lakhs in 10 months through Capsicum FarmingVijayrao is a successful capsicum farmer from Kadbanwadi village in Pune’s Indapur taluka. His village was once counted amongst 300 nondescript drought-prone villages in Maharashtr… |
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Techie-turned-farmer uses Information & Communications Technology for Organic FarmingSarathbabu Pintyala is a thirty-year-old successful IT professional, who left his job to follow his passion for farming by avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers as well as pesti… |
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Know How This Retired Botany Professor Motivates Rural Women Grow the ‘Green Superfood - Spirulina’Spirulina is truly a superfood that loves only 30 degrees. Affirming this important piece of information to students, a retired professor from the University of Rajasthan, Pushpa S… |
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CROPEX products ensures advanced Crop ProtectionAgrochemicals protect crops from diseases, weeds and pests thus ensuring a good harvest and plenty of food for the society. Everyone wants that the food they buy be fresh, of high… |
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TSS’ Soil Moisture Indicator Saves Water, Current & TimeMonitoring soil moisture levels is needed for effective irrigation water management. Irrigation water management requires timely application of the right amount of water. Competiti… |
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China lifts restrictions on import of non-basmati rice from IndiaGood news for the Indian rice exporters as China has lifted restrictions on import of non-basmati rice from India. According to an official release from the Commerce Ministry, “The… |
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Cargill India to expand corn unit in KarnatakaThe maize cultivators in Karnataka can express joy as Cargill India is planning to expand its corn processing facility in the state by adding more product lines within a year, as p… |
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Water scarcity to reduce jeera export prospects‘Jeera’ or Cumin seed growing areas of Kutch and Saurashtra in Gujarat, which is the largest grower of the spice, are facing rainfall shortage in the range of 28 to 75 percent. … |
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Waigaon’s Turmeric in demand after getting GI TagFarmers of Maharashtra’s Waigaon have received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for organically grown turmeric that is rich in curcumin and also known for many health benefits. T… |
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With Saudi Arabia easing residue rules India’s basmati export expected to boostThe basmati rice exports from India is expected to increase, as chief importer Saudi Arabia is set to espouse easy residue parameters to take delivery of consignments. |
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China to open doors for Indian soyabeanSenior government officials told that China may soon open its doors for soyabean from India after permitting the import of non-basmati rice and raw sugar. And all this is part of B… |
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Operation Green aims to control fluctuation in ‘TOP’ pricesPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has reassured the farmers in India that they were his ‘TOP’ priority. He said ‘TOP’ here means - tomato, onion and potato. He added that for this… |
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Australia takes legal action against India over sugar subsidiesAustralia today (16 November) announced that it is taking legal action against India at the WTO over sugar subsidies. It has alleged that India caused a ‘significant downturn’ in g… |
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Colombia becomes member of World Avocado OrganizationThe World Avocado Organization (WAO), the group that promotes the consumption as well as awareness of avocados at a global level, has welcomed its newest member, Colombia. |
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India set to overtake Brazil as World’s top sugar producerFor the first time in 16 years, India is set to overtake Brazil as the world’s leading sugar producer. The US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service in a report o… |
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Angry over getting Rs 1064 for 750 kg onion, farmer sends money to PMIn Maharashtra, an onion-farmer who had to sell his produce for little above Rs 1/kg has sent his earnings to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a mark of protest. |
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Farmer uproots entire Brinjal Plantation after being offered 20 paise per kgStruggling with agricultural woes, a farmer in Maharashtra who was offered 20 paise per kilogram (kg) for his brinjal production had destroyed the entire plantation on his land to… |
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Chinese Sugar Industry Delegation held meeting with NFCSFA trade delegation from the Chinese sugar industry held talks with their Indian counterparts at National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) in Delhi on 7 December to… |
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Cotton Production in India could drop to the lowest in 9 yearsThe annual cotton output in India might drop 12% to the lowest in 9 years as inadequate rainfall in the top two producing states has cut crop yields, potentially reducing exports f… |
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Maharashtra Slowly Losing its Control in Onion MarketMaharashtra's Lasalgaon is currently experiencing a peculiar onion demand-supply problem from the North as well as South. Abundant production of onion in Madhya Pradesh has crashed… |
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Indian Tea Association urges for higher MEISThe Indian tea industry, which has been facing the pressure of increasing costs outstripping price realizations in the last few years, is hoping to get some relief in the new agric… |
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Sugar Production could Drop in 2019 due to Water ScarcitySugar production in India could drop in 2019-20 as the farmers are struggling to sow cane due to drought in two of the country's main producing states, informed multiple industry o… |
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Farmers Will Soon Get Price & Demand Forecasts for their CropsA senior official of the Agriculture Ministry said that the government will provide price and demand forecasts for various important foodgrains as well as price-sensitive horticult… |
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India to Cut Import Tax on Palm Oil: Government SourceA government source today (28th December) said that India is likely to cut short the import tax on palm oil, corresponding to New Delhi’s Trade Agreements with the Southeast Asian… |
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Pre-cooling unit increases the Shelf Life of StrawberriesConstruction of a pre-cooling unit by a farmer in Mahabaleshwar, which is known as the strawberry belt of Maharashtra could be a big boost to the farmers in the region. So far, des… |
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Government cuts Duty on Crude, Refined Palm Oil from Asean NationsThe government of India has cut import duties on crude and refined palm oil from the Southeast Asian nations. The country at present imports 60% - 15.5 million tonnes yearly — of i… |
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UP Farmer earns Rs 490 from 19 Tonnes Potato; sends money to PM Narendra ModiA farmer in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district, who sold his potato produce for merely Rs 490, has sent his earnings to PM Narendra Modi as a mark of protest. Pradeep Sharma from Baraul… |
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Tea Exports to Pakistan Increases in First 10 months of 2018The tea exports to Pakistan continued to show rise than most destinations during January to November 2018 period - at 14.56 mkgs as compared to 12.60 mkgs in the same period previo… |
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Modi Government May Soon Announce another Relief Package for Sugar CompaniesThe Narendra Modi-led-BJP government is considering another relief package for the sugar companies. According to government sources, this one could be double the size of the one an… |
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Cane Farmers to get Sugar as Part-paymentSugar commissioner of Maharashtra has given in-principle consent for making part of the cane payment in the form of sugar as the sugarcane price debts in the state have increased t… |
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Tea Industry Considers Using Drones for Effective Crop ManagementThe tea industry has begun talks on the prospects of application of drones in agriculture as well as plantation crops monitoring. |
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Government Likely to Link 22000 Mandis with e-NAM by 2022Union Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh on 23rd January said that government is planning to link 22000 mandis across India with the National Agriculture Market or e-NAM, an o… |
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Farmers, Traders Worried as Chilli Prices FallChilli traders and farmers are concerned as the prices of different varieties of the commodity have plunged by Rs 1500/quintal in the past two weeks at Asia’s biggest chilli yard.… |
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Inter-state Trade of Farm Products on e-NAM Platform Gains MomentumThe Inter-state trade of farm products in wholesale markets or mandis through the eNAM platform is gathering momentum with the latest transaction taking place at Palanpur mandi in… |
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Government Extends Compensation Deadline to 31 Dec for Onion GrowersIn Maharashtra, the government has extended the scope of compensation that will be provided to onion growers. This is the latest move by the state government to help the troubled o… |
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Basmati Rice Production to Fall by 9.24 % to 5.18 Million Metric Tonne: NBHCThe National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has released the final kharif crop estimates for the year 2018-19, which shows that production of basmati rice is likely to fall by 9.… |
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How West Bengal is helping the Banana Growers?The government of West Bengal has announced a new project that will prevent banana from decaying and help the growers market their produce and get better price for the same. |
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Centre Hikes MSP of Sugar by Rs 2 per KgWorried that the increasing sugarcane arrears could hit its electoral prospects in politically-important States of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the Government on 14th February ha… |
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India’s Tea Exports could Shrink due to Tough Competition from KenyaTea exports from India could shrink this year as a bumper crop in Kenya increases the risk of oversupply. |
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Pests, Low Rainfall could Compel India to Grant Duty-free Corn ImportsInfestation of the fall armyworm, which destroyed African crops in 2017 and below-normal monsoon rainfall have cut India's corn production and boosted prices, increasing the chance… |
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India’s Sugar Production Likely to Drop to 3-year Low Next SeasonIndia’s sugar production, which competes with Brazil as the world’s top producer is likely to fall to a 3-year low next season as dry weather in a few main growing areas of the wes… |
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SEA Signs Deal with Argentina to Increase Vegetable Oil TradeThe Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) on 19th February 2019 signed an accord with the Chamber of Vegetable Oil Processors (CIARA) of Argentina as well as the Associatio… |
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Centre Approves up to Rs 10,540 crore Soft Loan to Sugar IndustryThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th February approved a soft loan of up to Rs 10,540 crore for the sugar industry t… |
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Goa Registers 22 percent Increase in Milk ProductionGoa has registered a 22 % increase in milk production in the current fiscal as compared to the previous year (2017-18), informed a state Animal Husbandry department official on 1st… |
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Cabinet Approves Rs 3,355 crore Interest Subsidy for Sugar SectorUnion Cabinet on 7th March 2019 approved the proposed interest subsidy of Rs 3,355 crore to the sugar mills that are setting up distilleries for producing additional capacities as… |
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Special Arrangements Made for Farmers to Sell Surplus PotatoesThe government of West Bengal is making special arrangements to enable growers sell the surplus potatoes harvested this year to the administration and cold storage owners to store… |
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Arecanut Obtains ‘Sirsi Supari’ Geographical Indication TagArecanut also called supari or betel nut is the latest entrant in the list of agricultural produce with a geographical indication (GI) tag. |
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Fresh Guidelines Issued by Tea Board of India to Maintain QualityThe Tea Board of India has issued new guidelines to maintain tea quality so that the nation can remain internationally competitive and also sustain the domestic consumption. |
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Glendale Estate Wins ‘Silver Medal’ in Global Tea ChampionshipGlendale Estate, Tamil Nadu has won the popular ‘Silver Medal’ in the Global Tea Championship (GTC). Director of Glenworth Estate Ltd. that owns Glendale Estate, K Gopal Krishnan t… |
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FSSAI Directs Food Commissioners to Prevent Use of Banned Substances for Artificial Ripening of FruitsThe FSSAI -Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed the food safety commissioners in all States as well as Union Territories to take on “effective surveillance and… |
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New Programme to Help Small Tea Growers SoonA programme to help and support the tea smallholders, in collaboration with companies, will be launched on 4th April, 2019 in Kolkata. |
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Five Varieties of Indian Coffee Gets GI TagThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has awarded the GI or Geographical Indication tag to five varieties of Indian coffee.… |
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Agricultural Commodity Prices Unlikely to be affected by El-Nino: NCMLAccording to a report, agri-commodity prices are unlikely to be affected even though there is lower rainfall because of El-Nino impacting production. |
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Higher Yields Could Lift Wheat Output to a Record High says IIWBR DirectorDirector of the Karnal-based Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research (IIWBR), GP Singh said that higher yields in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh could lift wheat output to a record… |
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Government Allows Import of Feed Grade Maize at 15 % Import Duty for Poultry SectorThe government on Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 has allowed import of feed grade maize at a concessional import duty of 15 % with a view to meet the scarcity of poultry feed in India. |
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Indian Tea Association to Launch Social Media Campaign for Promotion of TeaThe Indian Tea Association (ITA) is planning to launch a social media campaign to target the ‘young population’ in the age group of 15 to 35 years. The campaign will help boost tea… |
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Conference on Trait Improvement of Rice through Emerging Technologies Held at KAUA conference on trait improvement of rice through emerging technologies was held at the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). The conference stressed on the need for effective grow… |
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Kandhamal Haldi Gets Geographical Indication TagKandhamal Haldi or turmeric named after central Odisha district of Kandhamal, where it is grown organically by tribals has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag last week.… |
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Oilmeals Export Rose 31 percent to Rs 6,222 Crore in Fiscal Year 2019Export of Oilmeals increased by 31% to Rs 6,222 crore during the last fiscal year on higher volumes and price realisation, as per industry data. |
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Procedure for Import of Some Varieties of Pulses Laid Down by Commerce MinistryThe Commerce Ministry has laid down a process for the import of some varieties of pulses for the current fiscal and has asked for applications from millers. |
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Government Sets a Record Foodgrains Target of 291 Million Tonnes for 2019-20India has set a record foodgrains target of 291.1 million tonnes or mt for the year 2019-20, which is nearly 2.6% more than the preceding year’s 283.7 mt, as a favourable monsoon i… |
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Government Raises Import Duty on Wheat to Support Local farmersTo provide some support to the local farmers, the government has increased its import duty on wheat to 40 % from the previous 30%. |
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SOPA Asks Centre to Curb Illicit Palmolein, Soybean Oil Imports from Neighboring NepalIn order to safeguard domestic market, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has asked the government to curb illicit import of refined soybean oil and palmolein from Nepa… |
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321.19 Lac Tons of Sugar Produced till 30 April 2019Sugar mills in India have produced 321.19 lac tons of sugar from 1 October 2018 to 30 April 2019 that is 9.36 lac tons more than 311.83 lac tons produced at the same time last year… |
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FCI will Sell 10 Million Tonne of Wheat to Bulk CustomersThe Food Corporation of India (FCI), who is saddled with huge stock, will sell 10 million tonne of wheat to bulk customers this fiscal, which is almost 40% more than the previous y… |
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CEPCI Worried Over Rising Illegal Import of Cashew KernelsThe Cashew Export Promotion Council of India, CEPCI has expressed serious concern over growing illegal import of cashew kernels and said that this has hit the crisis-ridden domesti… |
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India's Rice Export Prices Slide Due to Decline in DemandPrices of rice export in India went down this week to the lowest in almost seven months because demand continued to decline and rates for Vietnamese rice plunged on expected increa… |
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Amul Milk will be Costlier by Rs 2 a litre from TodayGujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), on 21st May 2019 announced a price hike of Rs 2 / litre for all its 6 consumer milk brands sold in major markets in India. |
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Use Smart Sprayer to help cut pesticide use in OrchardsA team of researchers from various well-known institutions have invented an ultrasonic sensor-based automatic spraying system that assures to reduce the use of pesticides in orchar… |
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Top 7 Tractor Brands in IndiaTractor is one of the best utility vehicles of all times particularly in India. Agriculture, a major source of livelihood in the country uses tractors for farm mechanization. Thoug… |
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Use ‘Plantix app’ to spot plant diseasePlantix, an app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot plant disease is being installed in India as an early-warning system to stop the progress of a crop-damaging worm tha… |
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TAFE launches Free of Cost Tractor Rental PlatformTractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE), India’s second largest tractor manufacturer has launched the JFarm Services in Telangana, a CSR scheme that sought to boost access to farm m… |
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Use Sony’s New Smart Agriculture Solution for Crop ManagementWith the introduction of ‘Smart Agriculture Solution’, Sony is taking its expertise in sensing & processing technology and is applying it to the agriculture business. |
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What your Chickens should be fed with, for perfect weight?Feeding is one of the most important parts of poultry farming. A proper or balanced feeding will not only keep your chickens protected from various diseases but will also improve t… |
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What is Complete Feed Block Technology and how is it helping dairy farmers?In a country like India, where the animals are maintained mainly on crop remains or residues, it is important to see that the ration given to the dairy animals are complete in all… |
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Farmers in Rajasthan troubled with stray cattle & curb on trade melasNot just animal husbandry but the whole agriculture sector is suffering in Rajasthan after a virtual ban on cattle trade and the fear factor that followed mob execution of livestoc… |
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Poultry Giant ‘Sanderson Farms’ to stop using Human Antibiotic Use in Chicken SupplySanderson Farms Inc, the third largest poultry producer in the US will stop using antibiotics essential in combating human infections to prevent diseases in chickens by March 2019.… |
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How to Make Nutritious Silage for Your Cattle?Silage and hay are preserved or stored feeds given to the cattle during shortage of green forage. Silage is very nutritious and easy to digest feed for the cattle. Storing the sila… |
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Important Livestock Management Tips for FarmersThe development and application of modern technology have enhanced the health of livestock or farm animals considerably. Some of the benefits include - high profits and well-organi… |
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Vet Varsity wins Overall Champions Trophy at 19th All India Inter-Agri UnifestGuru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has won the Overall champions Trophy at 19th All India Inter-Agri Unifest held on 3 to 7 February 2019 at Sardark… |
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Indian Agriculture Gifted With Best Human Talent : ExpertSpeaking at the 43rd Foundation Day ceremony of National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Director General of International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Ar… |
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Integrated farming in five districts of tamil naduThe Tamil Nadu government will soon implement the Integrated Farming System (IFS) scheme in five of its districts. The aim is to provide monetary assistance as well as technologic… |
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'Nutrition Farming' Gaining Attention In IndiaAn Australian agronomist, Steve Capeness along with his Queensland-based firm Nutri-Tech Solutions has introduced a method of 'nutrition farming' for agriculture sector in India. I… |
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Organic farmers prefer ‘Desi Khaad’ than pesticidesIn the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, there are many Individual farmers, farmers’ groups as well as NRIs who have taken up organic farming in a big way encouraging good health,… |
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Get high returns with proper Gerbera Flower CultivationGerbera flowers are cultivated all over the world and are widely popular as ‘decorative’ plant. The flowers are used in making bouquets and for various decoration purposes. Commonl… |
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India’s Rarest and Most Expensive Tea is plucked under full moonWe all have heard about the Darjeeling tea but don’t know as to why these teas are so special and expensive. The aroma and taste makes the tea so good due to which Darjeeling tea i… |
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Home gardening for beginnersGrowing your own vegetables can be fun as well as rewarding. All you need to get started is - some decent soil and few plants and this way you provide fresh healthy vegetables to y… |
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Know about the Production, Marketing and Export of CauliflowerCauliflower is an important as well as valuable vegetable crop in India with good amount of protein and vitamins. Presently, cauliflower is grown in more than 90 nations and its pr… |
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Steps to grow Milky Mushrooms at HomeMilky mushrooms are called ‘milky’ for their white color. They are the only mushroom species that is both native to and cultivated in, the hot moist climate of India. Milky mushro… |
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A complete guide to Bamboo CultivationBamboo is a flowering, permanent and evergreen plant, which belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. It is a versatile, strong, renewable as well as environment-friendly material th… |
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10 benefits of having Aquaponics at homeAn Aquaponics system is basically a food production process that combines customary aquaculture with hydroponics. The plants and animals in an aquaponics system have a symbiotic co… |
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How to grow Garlic at homeGarlic is an important kitchen ingredient that is used in many Indian dishes and offers amazing health benefits. Garlic is a species in the onion genre Allium and its scientific na… |
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How to grow Chillies?Chilli is a peppery fruit that is used in many dishes all over the world including India. Chilly is usually added as an ingredient in a food to make it spicy. At present, they are… |
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How to grow the hottest ‘Ghost Pepper’ chilli?Ghost pepper also known as Bhut jolokia is a small chili of red or orange color with a smooth skin. The peppers are about 2.5 to 3.5 inches long and 1 inch thick - just the size of… |
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Understanding Organic Pest ControlThere was a time when our agriculture scientists as well as farmers believed that with the invention of various types of chemical pesticides they had overcome the problem of pests… |
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Advantages of Fish Farming BusinessFish farming is basically raising fish commercially in the tanks and ponds for the purpose of producing food. Commercial fish farming has already established as a lucrative busines… |
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How to grow Wheat?With the growing population, the food requirement of the world is also increasing rapidly. And wheat is an important food crop that plays a crucial role in meeting the world food r… |
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Benefits of Soil Health Card SchemeSoil health and soil fertility is the basis for sustainable profitability of the farmers all over the world. And utilizing optimum doses of fertilizers and cropping pattern accordi… |
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How to Grow Beetroot at Home?Beetroot also known as beet is one of the healthiest vegetables to eat. They belong to the Chenopodiaceous family whose history dates back to the ancient times. High in fiber and r… |
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What are the Benefits of Polyhouse CultivationPolyhouse farming is slowly gaining popularity in India. A farmer can make huge profit from polyhouse farming. But there are many people who aren’t aware of polyhouse or even green… |
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‘Genetic Hack' can effectively Increase Plant Yield by 40 %: Latest ResearchResearchers at the University of Illinois since years have been trying to discover whether a crop can be genetically modified to boost its growth or not. In results published in S… |
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Know the Features & Benefits of ‘Green Revolution - Krishonnati Yojana’ SchemeGovernment last year had approved the Umbrella Scheme, ‘Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana’ in agriculture sector beyond the 12th Five Year Plan for a period from 2017-18 to 201… |
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Coconut Oil is 'Pure Poison' says Harvard ProfessorA Harvard University Professor, Karin Michels while addressing a seminar on nutritional errors at the University of Freiburg in Germany claimed that Coconut oil is “pure poison”. O… |
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Are Vitamins really destroying your health?Vitamins are easily available in the market. And some of the very common foods items like dairy products, nutritional shakes, cereals and baking flour contains vitamins. Since chil… |
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Five healthy food items to cure acneWe all want to look beautiful!! But, how when we have so many acne or pimples on our face? Acne indeed is a big problem but the good thing is that it can be easily cured at home wi… |
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Soon you can check the authenticity of ‘Organic Foods’Walk into any average grocery store and you will find thousands of organic food items lying on the shelves. With time and with increased health awareness many people consume only o… |
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Do you know ‘Turmeric’ also helps in Cancer treatment?Turmeric is a spice that is often used for color and flavour in many dishes. Our gravy dishes would not be delicious at all without the turmeric. Turmeric is an orange/yellow-color… |
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Easy to grow Mosquito repellent plants at homeMosquitoes aren’t just annoying but they spread serious diseases like malaria, dengue, yellow fever, encephalitis as well as the West Nile and Zika viruses. Mosquitoes are also res… |
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Ideal Breakfast to start your dayWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives our body the required energy that it actually needs to start the day. But due to lack of time and busy sc… |
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Amazing Skin Benefits of ‘Neem Oil’Neem also is known as ‘Indian lilac’ is an important part of the Ayurveda and the benefits of neem are bountiful and unparalleled. The scientific name of neem is Azadirachta indica… |
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What is Artificial Womb and are we ready for it?Are you planning for kids, but want to skip the whole pregnancy process? Well, there are chances for this to happen in the near future. An artificial womb or at least the capabilit… |
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10 benefits of being a VegetarianAdopting a vegetarian diet can be the perfect way to stay healthy and happy. A vegetarian diet is a complete diet, which is associated with high consumption of fiber, vitamins C a… |
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Different types of MushroomsA mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, which grows above the ground on soil or on its food source. The most commonly cultivated is the white button mush… |
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Coconut oil compounds more effective in repelling insects than DEET: StudyA study says that compounds derived from the coconut oil are much better than ‘DEET’ in preventing disease transmission and uneasiness related with insect bites. |
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Scientists discover plant which is Caffeine-freeTea is good for health as it contains compounds that helps in lowering the cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. But there is a disadvantage too.… |
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Top 5 Dry Fruits to eat this winterDry fruits are one of the healthiest alternatives to fried or oily snacks and a great way to satisfy your food cravings in the winters. Dry fruits also provide you the much needed… |
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Best teas for your healthTea since long has been an important beverage all around the world. Tea isn’t just appreciated for its flavor and global appeal but it also offers several health benefits to human… |
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Tips to stay healthy and fit in wintersThe beginning of winters can prove to be dangerous for your health if you do not follow a nutritious diet along with a balanced lifestyle. With shorter days and colder weather, it… |
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How to Increase Low Blood Pressure - Home Remedies & TipsDo you feel nauseous or shaky while getting up from the bed in the morning or standing up from a chair? Do you feel as if the blood in your body is rushing to the brain and leaving… |
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Top Foods to help fight DepressionDepression is more than just feeling alone or sad. All of us feel upset or unmotivated from time to time, but depression is something more serious that needs attention. It can be d… |
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10 Indoor plants that will bring positive energy in your homeInviting positive energy in home is necessary to improve your health, longevity and happiness in life. You can live a happy and satisfied life only when the space you reside has a… |
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Benefits of Eating WALNUTSMany a times, the simplest foods prove to be best for the health and this is certainly in the case of nuts. Yes nuts are a complete and perfect package of protein, vitamins, health… |
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Night owls are at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease: StudyAre you a night owl or prefer sleeping late at night and unable to get up early in the morning, if yes then you are at a higher risk of suffering from Type-2 diabetes and heart dis… |
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Pine Nuts – a Great Snack to manage your weight & stay fitCrispy and delicious, pine nuts are small edible seeds of the pine cone. Scientifically known as ‘Pinus Gerardiana’, the pine trees are native to eastern part of Afghanistan, Korea… |
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Be Careful before Eating Apples as they may be Wax CoatedWe all love eating fresh fruits, especially the fiber-rich apples. Apples are delicious, juicy and full of dietary fiber, which makes them a great snack to control cravings. They c… |
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8 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress & AnxietyStress can be defined as body's reaction to any change that needs an adjustment or response. Your body may react to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. St… |
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How Genetically Modified Plants can remove Cancer-Causing Pollutants from your Home?There is a good news for all!! Researchers have genetically modified an ordinary houseplant to remove cancer-causing pollutants from your house. |
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10 Healthy Habits for a Healthier & Happier 2019As the New Year is approaching, it is time to start thinking about ways by which you can stay healthier and happier in 2019. In this article we will be talking you about simple hab… |
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This Common Kitchen Ingredient can Help Reduce Blood Pressure & Control DiabetesGinger is one of the most common spices found in every kitchen. The spice is known as a superfood due to its medicinal properties. People since long have been using this root for… |
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Stop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth DecayIf your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an… |
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Simple & Effective Home Remedies to Control Hair FallHair fall is one of the most common problems that many of us face today. Another common problem here is our lack of knowledge about the great and simple ways through which hair fal… |
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World Cancer Day 2019: Avoid these 9 Cancer-causing FoodsWorld Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4th February to increase awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. A recent study had conc… |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs, Symptoms & TreatmentRheumatoid arthritis or RA is a long-term systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the joints. The problem or situation starts insidiously with nonspecific pains and aches in t… |
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How to Lose Weight Quickly Without Exercise?Obesity or fatness is one of the biggest health problems all around the world. People generally put on weight due to their unhealthy eating habits. They eat and drink more calories… |
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All You Need to Know about ‘Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had launched the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) last year in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Under the vision of Ayushman Bhar… |
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Holi 2019: Top 7 Dishes That You Must Try This HoliFestivals in India are all about rituals, colours and food. And when we talk about the festival of colours – ‘Holi’, it becomes even more important to talk about food. We all love… |
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Holika Dahan 2019: Know the History, Significance & Important Puja TimingsHolika Dahan also known as ‘Choti Holi’ is an important festival of Hindus that is celebrated a day before the colourful festival of Holi all over India with great zeal and enthusi… |
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Know the Amazing Health Benefits of EggsEggs are considered to be one of nature’s true superfoods. Eggs are not only a perfect source of protein but they are rich in vitamins as well as nutrients that the actually body n… |
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Know About the Features, Eligibility & Benefits of LIC’s Navjeevan Plan 853The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has introduced a new plan for its customers – ‘Navjeevan Plan No.853’; a new non-linked, with profit endowment assurance plan effective from 18… |
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Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana: Know the Eligibility, Benefits & Features of this Pension SchemeThe country's largest life insurance company, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) provides pension plans for the senior citizens, besides offering various insurance products.… |
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Dehydration: Know the Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and TreatmentDehydration occurs when your body does not have as much water as it actually needs. Without sufficient water, your body will not be able to work properly. A person can have mild, m… |
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Top 10 agricultural colleges in IndiaAgriculture is an important part of our Indian economy and the demand for skilled professionals in the field is growing day by day. After pursuing a graduation or post graduation d… |
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Top 5 Organic Beauty Brands in IndiaWe all want to look beautiful; not just to attract someone but also as many professions require good looking and attractive faces. There are many beauty products available in the m… |
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5 ‘organic products’ to treat acneSome people are truly blessed with a beautiful and glowing skin that never wrinkles or have acne. But there are many people who are facing with acne or pimple problems – may be due… |
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Agricultural Courses in India – Part 1The demand for professionals in the agriculture sector is increasing day by day. Hence more people are showing their interest in the field but they aren’t aware of what all courses… |
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Agricultural Courses in India – Part 2India is an agriculture-based country and hence it is essential for the upcoming generation to pursue a career in the field to boost the country’s economy. In our previous article… |
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All about IARI ScholarshipsCall it scholarships or fellowship is a ‘financial assistance’ given to a student to help him/her in future education. Scholarships are also awarded to the post-graduate students a… |
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Blooms once in 12 years & treasures the unknown: Kerala's pride, ‘Neelakurinji’If Kerala was ever in your wish list, then the wait is finally over with ‘Neelakurinji’ blooming in Munnar after 12 years. Kurinji is actually a flower and Neela means ‘Blue’ and N… |
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A complete guide for a career in Animal HusbandryAnimal husbandry or animal science is an agricultural practice of breeding and raising the livestock. Animal Husbandry plays an important role in rural areas because a large number… |
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Top 7 banks providing easy loans to farmersAgricultural loans are loans given to the farmers for various agricultural purposes like purchase of land, tools or machinery, crop insurance, maintenance of farm etc. The farmer m… |
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Pack your travel bags for 10 Agri destinations in India you should not missAgritourism is where ‘agriculture’ and ‘tourism’ meet offering people an amazing learning experience, whether it is a farm tour, a festival celebration or dessert-making class. Far… |
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List of top Agricultural Universities in the WorldIf you are keen to pursue a career in agriculture, forestry and allied fields then learn about the world's best universities with the QS World University Rankings 2019. It is impor… |
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Have a look at World’s most beautiful Tea PlantationsAre you a tea lover…if yes then visiting some of the most beautiful tea plantations would be a wonderful experience for you. While on such trips you can spend a lot of time at the… |
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Agricultural Awards in IndiaAgriculture is said to be the backbone of the Indian economy that contributes around 23 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs more than 70 percent of the total po… |
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How Indian Farmers are adjusting to Climate Change?Climate change undoubtedly is threatening all of us, but one particularly susceptible group is the farmers or growers. Farming in India basically depends upon favourable climate co… |
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Millions of Lives could be saved by tackling Climate Change: WHOA recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) tells about the public health benefits that could come with tackling the climate change issue. |
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Criteria, Documents Required & Important Dates for Nursery Admission 2019The process of nursery admission for the academic year 2019-20 started on 15th December 2018 in Delhi. Out of around 1600 private as well unaided schools in the national capital, 1… |
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LOHRI 2019: You Can’t Celebrate Lohri without These 7 ThingsFestival of Lohri is round the corner and arrangements are on in full swing. Lohri marks the end of the freezing winter season and people look forward to a beautiful spring season.… |
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Best Government Jobs in IndiaWe all know that a government job has lots of benefits over a private sector job. Government job not only gives job security but it also pays well with lots of other benefits to th… |
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EIMA exposes the most innovative agri machinery in ItalyEIMA International 2018 was held from 7th to 11th November 2018 in Bologna, Italy. The event showcased various products from the Agriculture and Forestry industry, which included A… |
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SIVAL 2019 Kicks Off in FranceSIVAL 2019 kicked off today in France and will continue till 17th January. With almost 640 exhibitors and 24000 visitors yearly in Angers, SIVAL is the only trade exhibition in Fra… |
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US Department of Agriculture Reopening FSA Offices for Three DaysThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening 980 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices for three days to help process the farm loans as well as tax documents during the partial… |
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Canada Government to invest $39.3 million in Crop ResearchCanada government, with the aim to drive innovation and discovery in wheat, barley, varied field crops and soybeans over the next 5 years, has announced funding of C$39.3 million. |
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Netherlands to Support India in Best Agricultural Practices: Dutch AmbassadorIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit today (18th January) in Gandhinagar. Almost 1.5 million visitors and around 3,000 dele… |
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India & China to Increase Agricultural DealsIndia and China are mutually stepping up efforts to trade more farm products right from tobacco to rapeseed meal, which analysts believe can be an effectual way to solve the trade… |
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India Accused of ‘Dramatic Under-reporting’ of MSP for Five Pulses at WTOThe US and Canada have accused India of ‘dramatic under-reporting’ of market price support (MSP) for pulses – lentils, chickpeas, pigeon peas, mung beans and black matpe at the Wo… |
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Indian Market will soon have Australian WalnutsIndia and Australia have concluded a market access accord to allow the entry of Australian walnuts in the vast Indian market. |
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This Mangalore School Provides Practical Training on Cultivation of Perennial Crops & TubersA school located in a village in Karnataka’s Mangaluru district has introduced agricultural science as a compulsory subject for classes V to X in the current academic session. Stud… |
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ISRO, IIHR Together to Provide Production Advisory for MangoesThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru are working on a pilot project to provide mango output advisory t… |
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Maharashtra Government Pays Rs. 1,507 crore to Drought-hit FarmersMaharashtra Finance Minister, Sudhir Mungantiwar on 27th February said that financial assistance of Rs. 1,507 crore has been credited into the bank accounts of 42 lakh farmers affe… |
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Allahabad Bank, SLCM Tie-up to Benefit Farmers in IndiaSohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), the Delhi based agrilogistics group earlier this week has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Allahabad Bank to offer… |
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Paddy Filling Machine Invented by a 13-year-old Telangana BoyA young boy from Telangana has developed a paddy filling machine that makes dropping of paddy in gunny bags easy for the cultivators. |
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Good News for Farmers: MP Government to Waive off Loans of 25 Lakh Farmers in Four DaysThe Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that as part of its ''Jai Kisan Rin Mukti Yojana'', the state government will waive off agricultural loans of around 25 lakh farme… |
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Mud Crab Hatchery to be Established in MaharashtraWith an aim to boost India’s seafood production, a hatchery for the mud crabs will soon be set up in Maharashtra. For this, the Marine Products Export Development Authority is read… |
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China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition Starts TodayThe China International Agrochemical & Corp Protection Exhibition (CAC) 2019 started today, 5th March 2019 in Shanghai, China. The three-day exhibition, which is organized by the C… |
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Relief for Farmers; Moratorium on Farm-loan Repayment ExtendedA number of farmer suicides in the Idukki district of Kerala have prompted the government to come up with debt-relief measures for the farmers in the State. |
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Government Launches E-Adangal Mobile App to Help FarmersRevenue Minister RB Udhayakumar on 5th March 2019 launched the e-Adangal Mobile App, invented by Tamil Nadu e-Governance Authority (TNeGA) to make simpler the process of entries in… |
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Agriculture Minister Seeks Farmer’s Suggestions to Boost Farm SectorUnion Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh on 6th March 2019 kick-started an initiative known as ‘Kisan Ki Mann Ki Baat’ in order to take suggestions from… |
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Government Approves Interest Subvention Scheme for FarmersThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 7th March 2019 informed the Centre has approved implementation of the interest subvention scheme (ISS) with modifications for the years 2018 -201… |
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A K Misra Appointed as Chairman of Agricultural Scientific Recruitment BoardVeterinary Professor & former Vice Chancellor of GB University of Agriculture & Technology - Pantnagar, Shri Aditya Kumar Misra has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Agricu… |
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PM-Kisan Scheme: Rs 5,215 crore Transferred to 2.6 crore FarmersThe Centre so far has transferred Rs 5,215 crore to more than 2.6 crore small & marginal farmers under the PM-Kisan yojana that was announced in interim budget 2019. |
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Pune-Based AgroStar Raises $27 million in Series C to Scale up OperationsIndian agro-tech startup ‘AgroStar’, based in Pune said that it has raised a dollar 27 million (Rs. 188 crore) in Series C funds to expand operations and strengthen its technology… |
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Maharashtra to use Drones to Undertake ‘Biggest’ Land Survey ExerciseMaharashtra will be using drones to undertake the “biggest” land survey exercise in the modern India, as the administration intends to give ownership rights to around 15 million ru… |
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Farmers in India are Worst Victims of BJP's Hollow & Deceptive Words: Rahul GandhiCongress President Rahul Gandhi has once again accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of betraying people, mainly the farmers, with fake promises. He claimed that his party always ke… |
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TNAU and IRRI Research Cooperation on Digital AgricultureA team of researchers from the Philippines visited the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) to find out the possibility of developing a joint research project in digital agric… |
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67.82 Lakh Farmers Miss PM-KISAN Scheme Benefits as States didn't Upload Details on Portal: Radha MohanUnion Agriculture Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh said on 17th March 2019 said that more than 67.82 lakh cultivators will be left out of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme a… |
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Arecanut Climber in Kerala Gets National Award for NoveltyThe automatic arecanut climber developed by Mr. Suresh P V from Amarambalam in Malappuram region received national 3rd price in the 10th Biennial Innovation Award of National Innov… |
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Project Saamrath to Train 10 lakh Personnel in Rubber Sector by 2020The Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC) has started a Project called ‘Saamrath’, which is aimed at skilling, reskilling and upskilling around 10 lakh personnel engaged in the r… |
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Agri-tech platform ‘Ninjacart’ Expands Supply Chain Operations to Mumbai, Pune & DelhiNinjacart, India’s leading agri-tech platform that connects growers to retailers has expanded its supply chain operations to Mumbai, Pune and Delhi. It has also hired 600 people in… |
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PM-Kisan Scheme: Around 4.74 Crore Farmers to Get 2nd Installment from AprilA senior government official told that as many as 4.74 crore farmers listed under the PM-Kisan scheme before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for general polls came into effect on 1… |
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Bank of Baroda to Develop Digital Agriculture Platform for FarmersAccording to latest reports, Bank of Baroda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the agriculture services companies in order to create an agriculture digital platfor… |
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Agriculture Department Organizes Farmers’ ConferenceThe Agriculture Department, Jammu conducted a daylong farmers’ conference-cum-exhibition, under centrally sponsored PMKSY scheme with the aim to educate and tell farmers about the… |
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Alert!! UGC Prohibits Distance Learning Degree Programmes in AgricultureThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has banned teaching distance degree programmes in agriculture. The higher education regulator took the decision at its recent meeting for the… |
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India's Subsidies to Farmers is Quite Low As Compared to Western Nations: Anup WadhawanA top government official on Wednesday, 27th March 2019 said subsidies provided to the Indian farmers are quite low as compared to billions of dollars given by the western nations.… |
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Walmart Foundation Supports IDEI Project to Increase Incomes for 10,000 FarmersAs many as ten thousand smallholder farmers in Andhra Pradesh will soon get benefit from the introduction of sustainable irrigation products & practices, under a programme offered… |
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‘Farmer Producer Organisations Call for Sustained Support’The conference on ‘Models for Agricultural Development: Experiences of Farmer Producer Companies’ (FPC), has called for continued efforts to strengthen, support and manage the Farm… |
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PM-KISAN: Government Transfers Rs 5,940 crore to 29.7 Million FarmersThe Centre has transferred Rs 5,940 crore as the 1st instalment of Rs 2,000 each to 29.7 million small and marginal farmers across India. More than one-third of the beneficiaries i… |
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More than 170 Farmers to Start Mega Campaign for Telangana Polls in Nizamabad TodayA number of farmers who are contesting the Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat in Telangana over demands to ensure remunerative price for their produce will start their election campaign toda… |
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Will Congress’ Kisan Budget Solve Farmers Woes?The Congress on 2nd April revealed its 22-point agenda to address problems related to the farmers, agriculture sector and farm labourers. These points included freedom from indebte… |
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KAU Urges Farmers to Defend Crops with Organic Mulching, Water-Efficient Micro-Irrigation PracticesConsidering the severe drought-like situation prevailing in the State, the KAU or Kerala Agricultural University has issued an advisory on measures that the cultivators can impleme… |
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Biju Janata Dal Releases Poll Manifesto with Prime Focus on Women, Youth & FarmersOdisha Chief Minister & BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik on 9th April 2019 released the party manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections 2019 with emphasis on the socio-economic development o… |
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Sudanese Delegation Visits Kerala Agricultural University to Learn Cassava CultivationA six-member delegation from Sudan recently visited Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) to find out the possibility of introducing cassava or tapioca as a food crop in their count… |
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BJP to Provide 5 Kg Rice, 500 Gram Pulse & Salt for Rs. 1 if Party Comes to Power in OdishaDharmendra Pradhan, Union Petroleum Minister said that the BJP or Bharatiya Janata Party will give rice, dal and salt at Rs 1 / kg to over 3.26 crore people if the party came to po… |
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Centre Extends Duration of New Urea Policy from 1st April till Further NoticeThe Centre on 15th April 2019 decided to extend the duration of the New Urea Policy from 1st April this year till further notice ensuring smooth supply of nutrients to farmers of t… |
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FSSAI Recognizes Centre for Analysis & Learning in Livestock & Food as National Reference Lab for Dairy ProductsThe National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)’s laboratory Centre for Analysis & Learning in Livestock & Food (CALF) has been recognised as a National Reference Laboratory or NRL for… |
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Grafting Technology to Boost Brinjal YieldThe Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has evolved a technology i.e. grafting technology to improve the yield of brinjal. |
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Why Farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Famous Mango Belt Looking for Crop Diversification?In the famous mango belt of Uttar Pradesh, low landholdings and farm distress is forcing farmers to look for crop diversification. Let’s know about it in detail. |
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America Wins World Trade Organisation Ruling against China Grain Import QuotasAmerica has won a World Trade Organization (WTO) verdict on 18th April (last week) against China's use of tariff-rate quotas for wheat, corn and rice, which it successfully argued,… |
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Good News for Farmers: India Meteorological Department to Issue Block-level Weather Forecast from 2020The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that it is working at a fast pace to provide localised weather prediction to all 6,500 blocks across 660 districts in the country by… |
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Bihar Offers High Diesel Subsidy to Farmers after delay in Launch of Solar Irrigation Pump SchemeThe delay in the launch of solar irrigation pump scheme that the Central Government had announced in its previous Budget has left States like Bihar with no alternative but to raise… |
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PepsiCo Ready to Withdraw Case against Farmers if FC5 Potato Cultivation is StoppedPepsiCo India Holdings Private Ltd on 26th April 2019 said that if farmers in Gujarat stop cultivating the FC5 variety then it will withdraw the legal case it had filed against the… |
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Brazil’s Largest Meat Processor, ‘JBS’ Set to Introduce Chicken Products in IndiaIndians will soon be able to enjoy poultry products from Brazil as ‘JBS’, the largest meat processor in the South American country, is set to launch its chicken products that will… |
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85th ExpoZebu, World’s Largest Cattle Fair Starts in BrazilThe 85th edition of ExpoZebu has started on Saturday, 27th April 2019 at the Fernando Costa Park in Brazil. The Expo is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the genealogical recor… |
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Glyphosate is not a Carcinogen says US Environment Protection AgencyUS Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 30th April 2019 said that glyphosate, a chemical present in several popular weed killers, is not a carcinogen, opposing the decisions of… |
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Farmers Upset after Crops worth Lakhs Destroyed Due to Cyclone Fani in Puri & KhurdaFarmers are the ones who are left high and dry in every natural disaster. And cyclone Fani is no exception. The deadly cyclone Fani made a landfall in Puri on Friday and has badly… |
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Over 2.25 Crore Farmers Receive Rs 2,000 under PM-Kisan Scheme since April 1More than 2.25 crore farmers, counting 1.08 crore in the electorally significant Uttar Pradesh, have received the 2nd installment of Rs 2,000 each under the PM-Kisan yojana since 1… |
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Farmers in Himachal Pradesh Worried as Hailstorm Damages Fruits, Vegetables CropsHailstorm in Himachal Pradesh and adjoining regions has battered different vegetables and fruit crops, impeding the income prospects of a number of farmers. |
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PepsiCo ‘Unconditionally’ Withdraws All Cases against Gujarat Potato FarmersPepsiCo India ‘unconditionally’ withdrew all its cases against potato growers of Gujarat for alleged violation of rights over a particular variety of the tuber on 10th May 2019. |
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NABARD Announces Rs 700-cr VC Fund for Agriculture & Rural Startups to Improve Investment Ecosystem in Farm SectorThe National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) on 13th May 2019 announced a Rs 700-crore venture capital funding for equity investments in agriculture as well as ru… |
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France to End Use of Glyphosate by 2021: French Agriculture MinisterFrench Agriculture Minister, Didier Guillaume said that the country would get rid of glyphosate use by 2021 with limited exceptions. He also announced that France is planning to se… |
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Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers’ Closure will Hit Farmers in KarnatakaThe shutdown of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers or MCF units is expected to have an impact on the availability of fertilizers in the Southern state of Karnataka. |
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Government Issues Drought Advisory to Southern and Western StatesThe Government has issued a ‘drought advisory’ to Western and Southern states of India that includes Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu urgin… |
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This State will Soon Have a New Agriculture Export PolicyThe Maharashtra government has appointed a committee headed by the State Agriculture Commissioner, Shri Suhas Diwase to frame a new agriculture export policy. Maharashtra already l… |
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Kerala Jaiva Karshaka Samithi Bags International Prize for Innovative Organic FarmingA 25-year-old organic farmers group, Kerala Jaiva Karshaka Samithi, has won global recognition for their determined efforts in innovating organic farming. |
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Small Organic Producers Can Sell Produce Without Certification till April 2020: FSSAIFood safety regulator, FSSAI has allowed the small organic producers with annual turnover of more than Rs 12 lakh, to sell their produce to end-consumers directly without certifica… |
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IPL 2019 Latest Update; Axar Patel, Unadkat Fetch Big Money, Yuvraj Remains UnsoldThe much-awaited auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) is back to enchant cricket fans while around 351 cricketers are set to go under the hammer. So far no player from India… |
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Do you know What the Royal Family Gift Each Other on Christmas?The members of the Royal family are famous for their profligate lifestyle. The family is often in news - for their public appearances, personal relationships or for enjoying festiv… |
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CHRISTMAS 2018: Why and How We Celebrate Christmas?Christmas is the most important festival of Christians all over the world. It is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who they believe is the Son of God. |
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CHRISTMAS 2018: 10 Amazing Facts about Christmas TreesChristmas without a Christmas tree is incomplete. For those who don’t know, a Christmas tree is a decorated tree, generally an evergreen conifer like pine, spruce, fir or an artifi… |
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Big Bollywood Stars, Producers Meet PM ModiBollywood producers and actors including Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar held meeting with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Maharashtra to discuss upon… |
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Shahrukh’s ZERO to Release TomorrowShahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka starrer Zero - one of the most-awaited movies of 2018, is set to release this Friday throughout the country. Starring Bollywood’s most loved… |
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Holidays in 2019: Stop Dreaming and Start PlanningWe all love holidays. Isn’t it? As the New Year is approaching we all would be excited to know about the holidays in 2019. So here is the month-wise list of holidays in 2019. |
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REPUBLIC DAY 2019: From Where and How To Get Parade Tickets?As we all know that Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26th January in India. The day marks the sovereignty of the nation, as on this day in 1950, the Constitution of India w… |
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RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2019: Vacancies Open for Class 10, 12, Graduates; Check Here For Full DetailsThe Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited applications for class 10, class 12 and graduates. The application process for many vacant positions will be closed by January inclu… |
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KUMBH MELA 2019: Important Dates, Key Highlights & Special Facilities for PilgrimsThe Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world this year will be spread over an area of 45 kilometer from the previous 20 kilometer radius. |
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IBPS Calendar 2019 Released: Check PO, SO, Clerk Exam Dates HereThe Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited annual examination calendar for the year 2019. The IBPS calendar contains the list of examinations… |
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JEE Main 2019 Results Out!! Here is the Complete List of ToppersThe National Testing Agency (NTA) on 19th January has released the results of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019 exam and the good news is that this time, there are 15 stud… |
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Everything You Must Know About Super Blood Wolf Moon Lunar Eclipse 2019The much-awaited Super Blood Wolf Moon Lunar - a total lunar eclipse has begun on 20th January 2019 and will be visible all across the world including Europe, Africa and entire Ame… |
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CBSE Board Exams 2019: Tips and Tricks to Score Above 90%The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will begin the Class X and Class XII board exams in February 2019. |
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Know What’s Special about this Year’s Republic Day ParadeAround 58 tribal guests from different parts of the country along with 22 tableaux of the states and Central Government departments and performances by school kids will mark the 90… |
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26th January 2019: Interesting Facts about Republic Day ParadeAs we all know that India got Independence on 15th August 1947 but the drafted constitution was implemented on 26th January 1950. It was then that the country became an independent… |
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UP Board Timetable 2019 Update: Check Here for Complete DetailsAround 58,06,922 students will be appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in Uttar Pradesh this year. The Deputy Chief Minister, Dinesh Sharma said 8,354 schools have been… |
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How Indore Strived to Become Zero Landfill & Garbage-Free City?Indore, a city in west-central India has transformed its garbage landfill site into a beautiful garden with a composite waste management plan through which, the trash is used to ge… |
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CBSE Admit Card 2019 Released: Check How to Download Hall TicketThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the much-awaited admit cards or roll numbers for class 10th and 12th board exams 2019. Through a notice it has asked al… |
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Buy Xiaomi Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 at just Rs. 2499Xiaomi has launched the much-awaited Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 as an addition to its non-smartphone range in India. The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 can be purchased through the company’s… |
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KVS Admission 2019: Check Schedule & Other Important Details HereThe Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released the most-awaited admission schedule for new academic session - 2019-20 on its official website – www.kvsangathan.nic.in. |
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WOW! IRCTC to Serve Muffins, Patties & Donuts for Breakfast in Train 18The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to outsource catering operations for the Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18 in an effort to improv… |
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Valentine’s Day 2019: History & Importance of This Beautiful DayValentine’s Day is the best occasion of the year for lovers all around the globe. It is celebrated every year on 14th of February and is also known as St Valentine's Day in many co… |
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CBSE Board Exams 2019: Important Instructions for Students & ParentsThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) annual board exams will start tomorrow (15th February). The Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will be held for around one and half m… |
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IB Recruitment 2019: Check Eligibility Criteria, Pay Scale, Other Details for ACIO, ASO & Other PostsIntelligence Bureau (IB) has released an official notification inviting candidates/officials to fill up Assistant Security Officer (Gen), Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-l (… |
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Reliance Jio vs Airtel vs Vodafone: Know the Best Prepaid Plan under Rs 500; Check Full Details HereReliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone at present are the three leading telecom operators in India. The three companies offer consumers multiple data, good network, calling and messagin… |