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August 12, 2022
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Uttar Pradesh Govt. To Provide Fortified Rice Through PDS To Combat Anemia
In order to combat anemia and micronutrient deficiencies throughout the state, the U.P. food and supplies department will begin distributing fortified rice through its public distribution scheme (PDS), according to additional commissioner Arun Kumar, who spoke on Wednesday at a workshop hosted by the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) in collaboration with New Concept Information Systems.
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Naveen Patnaik launches irrigation projects in Mayurbhanj
On Friday evening, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Deo and Subarnarekha irrigation projects in the Mayurbhanj district and laid the groundwork for a number of development projects. The people of Mayurbhanj and Balasore will benefit from both major irrigation projects, according to the Chief Minister's office.
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Amit Shah to inaugurate National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will open a one-day National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks on Friday, which is being organized by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB). Union Minister of State for Cooperation BL Verma will deliver the conference's closing remarks.
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Sri Lanka’s pulses production on track for recovery
With fuel shortages raging across the country and prices skyrocketing as the currency rapidly depreciates and foreign reserves dwindle, Sri Lankans are experiencing difficulties accessing food, among other things. Domestic production of pulses such as black mung bean and green mung bean has returned, and yields for this year are looking promising as farmers prepare to enter the export market, which is showing good prices, according to the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC). Imports are extremely important. Sri Lanka is struggling to adapt to a global trade environment strained by shipping issues, inflation, and skyrocketing commodity prices.
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Several areas of England have been declared drought-stricken.
Large parts of England were officially declared drought-hit on Friday, amid prolonged heatwave conditions, which means restrictions on domestic and commercial water use for residents in those areas. Parts of southwest, southern, and central England, as well as all of eastern England, are affected. Before announcing the drought status, the National Drought Group, comprised of senior decision-makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies, and key representative groups, met earlier on Friday.
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August 12, 2022
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NCERT Recruitment 2022: Great Chance to Get a Job Without Exam! Apply Before 18th August
Candidates must confirm their eligibility, including their educational background, age restriction, experience, and other factors. Before August 18, 2022, qualified applicants may submit their applications immediately.
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Short Guide on How to Grow Mystical Black Roses at Home
Black roses are rare yet wonderful to look at. They also make an unique addition to your garden so what's the best way to break the monotony of pastel and bright coloured flowers than planting a black rose plant? Read this comprehensive guide on how to grow the rare black roses at home.
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7th Pay Commission: Central Government to Announce 8th Pay Commission Soon? Details Here
Employees and retirees of the Central Government are currently paid pensions and wages by the matrix defined by the 7th Pay Commission. Additionally, the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations are used to update the DA/DR rate.
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PM Kisan: Government Looking for Over 9 Lakh Ineligible Farmers in This State
In the past few months, many scams and frauds have been reported under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The government has also identified lakhs of ineligible farmers all across the country
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This Non-Banking Financial Company Provides FD That Gives Up to 8.75% Interest Rate
Senior citizens will receive an extra 0.50 percent interest rate on their deposits each year, according to a news release from Shriram Transport Finance Company.
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Wage Hike of Assan Tea Estate Workers Will Increase the Production Costs
The West Bengal tea estates' profit margins would be severely impacted by the wage rise of the estate workers, which will result in a 16-rupee per kilogram increase in production costs.
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Wheat Prices Stabilize After Restrictions on Exports
As a result of the central government's prompt implementation of a number of policy interventions on the exports of the foodgrain, wholesale prices of wheat in the domestic mandis have been able to decline from their all-time highs and have stabilized.
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Har Ghar Tiranga: Important Rules to Follow While Hoisting National Flag at home
The use, display, and hoisting of the Indian national flag are regulated by established laws and customs known as the Flag Code of India.
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Beware of Aadhaar Scammers! Follow These Easy Steps to Check Authenticity of Your Aadhaar Card
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues Aadhaar to citizens without charge, yet many people tend to make fake Aadhaar in an effort to deceive others.
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Atal Pension Yojana Big Update: Taxpayers Are No Longer Eligible for the Scheme!
If a member of the plan who signed up on or after October 1, 2022, is later discovered to have paid income taxes on or before the date of application, the APY account will be terminated, and the member will be granted the total amount of pension wealth accrued up to that point, per the order.
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Planning to Visit Bank or Post Office? Check out the List of Holidays & Working Days First
All delivery post offices and other significant post offices will be operational to the extent necessary to support this public campaign, according to the Ministry.
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Income Tax Return Updates: Deadline, Eligibility to File ITR & Other Latest Details
A taxpayer can amend their income tax return in accordance with the revised income tax rules under Section 139(5) of the Income Tax Act of 1961. Continue reading to learn more.
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TS EAMCET Results 2022 Announced! Check Cut-off Marks & Other Details
The authorities will provide the EAMCET rank card to examine test takers' results following the announcement of the TS EAMCET 2022 results. Along with the TS EAMCET results 2022 Manabadi, the counseling dates for the TS EAMCET are expected to be released.
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Cotton Prices Rising in Line with Fundamentals – Suspending Futures Trading Not Viable
The commodity markets regulator SEBI had suspended futures and options trading in a host of agriculture commodities including Chana, mustard seed, soybean and its derivatives, crude palm oil, moong, paddy (Basmati) and wheat for one year, in the latter half of 2021. Ever since, vested interests regarding demanding a ban on other agri-commodities have increased as well.
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IMD, UNDP & Japan Launch Project to Accelerate Climate Action in India
In collaboration with the ministry of new and renewable energy, projects totaling $5.16 million will use the NDC to achieve net-zero emissions, climate-resilient development, and post-COVID green recovery in India.
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India to Witness Active Monsoon till Independence Day, Check Weather Status in Your State
Over the next few days, India will face monsoon activities up until Independence Day. To check whether status in your state, keep reading!
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SSC CPO Recruitment 2022: Apply for 4300 Sub Inspector (SI) Posts; Salary up to Rs 1,12,400
The last date to submit online applications is 30 August 2022
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NABARD Organizes Training Programme for Beekeepers
Bashir Ahmad Wani, Additional District Development Commissioner for Anantnag, officially kicked off a one-day training and exposure visit for the beekeeper farmers of the Shahabad Beekeeper Farmer Producer Organization.
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Uttar Pradesh Govt. To Provide Fortified Rice Through PDS To Combat Anemia
The anaemia situation in UP, where a study showed it was widespread in more than 50% of women and children, might be greatly improved with fortified rice.
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7th Pay Commission: Salary of Central Govt. Employees will Now Be Increased on the Basis of Performance
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary recently told Lok Sabha that at present there are no plans to constitute the 8th Pay Commission.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar Takes Oath as India's 14th Vice President
On Sunday, the Election Commission issued a certificate announcing the election of NDA candidate Dhankhar as India's 14th Vice President. Dhankar's "Certification of Election" was signed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey.
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Rupala Releases Culinary Coffee Table Book ‘Fish & Seafood - A Collection of 75 Gourmet Recipes’
The coffee table book and its launch event are part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign, which commemorates India's 75th year of independence. The recipe book highlights the variety of fish available in domestic water bodies as well as the country's fish culinary heritage, which represents the country's diverse cooking and eating styles.
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IARI Organized Special Programme, Exhibition on the Occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
While highlighting the country's partition, Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, the Institute's Director and Vice Chancellor, said that we need to learn from the past and that only by creating social harmony will we be able to deal with it in the future.
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Mushroom Cultivation: Government is Providing Subsidy to Set up Mushroom Unit, Link to Apply Inside
Applications have been invited by the Horticulture Department from farmers who wish to set up a mushroom unit
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Organic Kitchen Bags Seed Funding of USD 1 million from Angel Investors
These regions would not just enable authentication for the incoming supply but also act as a marketing tool for the backend. Through these centers, the company wants to create farmer profiles, train farmers in organic farming, and buy from farmers at the farm gate.
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Kirloskar Brothers Introduces IoT-based Pump Monitoring System
The KirloSmart technology with built-in analytics and spare management modules can generate alerts for the probable causes leading to the failure of the pump. Thus, a KirloSmart-enabled system helps the user in monitoring the pump health by appropriately sensing the critical health parameters of the pump.
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ICRISAT, Walmart Foundation Launches Secondary Processing Unit in Andhra Pradesh to Support FPOs & Farmers
The newly launched SPU is expected to benefit more than 6,000 smallholder farmers in Anantapur district.
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PM Modi Inaugurates 2G Ethanol Plant in Panipat
According to the Prime Minister, the country reached 1.4% ethanol blending in 2014 and has increased to 10.6% in the last eight years. He stated that the event is significant for farmers in Panipat, Haryana, and throughout the country. "The plant that has been established in Panipat is just the beginning. "It will help reduce pollution in Delhi, the National Capital Region, and Haryana.
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Maharashtra to Increase Compensation for Rain-Stricken Farmers
According to the chief minister, heavy rains in Maharashtra this monsoon have affected up to 15 lakh hectares of agricultural land. The cabinet also agreed to establish a government medical college in Ratnagiri with a capacity of 100 students.
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Active Monsoon to Bring Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorm in These States on August 11
Isolated very heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan and Goa, as well as Madhya Maharashtra, on August 11, as well as Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra, and Kutch on August 11 and the Gujarat region until August 12.
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IAF Agniveer Result 2022 Declared at agnipathvayu.cdac.in, Link to Check Result Inside
Candidates will now need to enter their login information in order to view their CASB sarkari results online. They can also use the step-by-step instructions and direct link provided here to download their scores.
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Tripura May Face Foodgrain Shortage Due to Lack of Rain: Agriculture Minister
The agriculture minister said Wednesday that farmers are satisfied with the Centre's agricultural policies and the state government's arrangements, citing work in providing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kisan Credit Card, and procuring paddy directly from farmers with Minimum Support Price (MSP).
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Punjab Govt Forms a GoM to Monitor & Control Spread of Lumpy Skin Disease
The chief minister stated that the GoM will review the situation arising from lumpy skin disease (LSD) on a daily basis and take appropriate action to control it. According to him, the state government is obligated to protect the interests of cattle owners in the state.
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Agriculture Minister Launches ‘Lumpi-ProVacInd,’ an Indigenous Vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease
Tomar described this vaccine as a watershed moment in the eradication of the Lumpy disease, stating that livestock, along with human resources, is our country's most valuable asset, which we must protect and grow.
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Actors to Sportspersons to Multi-Millionaires: Farmers' Kids Who Made it Big
We recently witnessed a landslide victory of a farmer's son, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who became our country's Vice-President. It's a happy moment for the entire farming community! And, believe me, the list of such people with a farming background is lengthy.
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GADVASU Conducts Training to Promote Aquaculture Technologies of Regional Importance
Diverse aquaculture technologies are being promoted by the university to use fresh and salt water resources.
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Raksha Bandhan 2022: Away from Your Sibling? No Worries! Send These Quotes, Messages to Strengthen Your Bond
Every year, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in several regions of India to recognise the value of this lovely tie.
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China Develops New Beef Cattle Breed "Huaxi"
The research team behind "Huaxi" committed to keep up the selecting breeding in order to improve China's beef cattle quality and the industry's competitiveness abroad.
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Nation’s Progress is Not Possible Without the Development of Farming Community: RG Agarwal, Founder & Chairman, Dhanuka
R G Agarwal, Founder, and Chairman of Dhanuka Agritech Limited visited Krishi Jagran today - 10th August 2022 for the KJ Choupal session.
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What is False Smut Disease and How It can be Managed?
The disease can occur in areas with high relative humidity (>90%), temperatures between 25 and 35 °C and moderate rainfall during the flowering season.
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Har Ghar Tiranga: How to Buy National Flag Online with No Delivery Charges
The national flag must be folded and kept according to the instructions provided by the Ministry of Culture. The national flag should be preserved properly because it is a representation of national pride.
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How Farmers Can Protect Their Cattle from Lumpy Skin Disease? Expert Tips Inside
Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Vet Expert, GADVASU said that many of the affected animals can be managed or cured with commercially available antipyretics such as vetalgin, meloxicam, ketoprofen, etc.
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List of Foods That May Cause Brain Disorders
Both diet and way of life are crucial for maintaining the health and disease-free condition of the body's various organs. The brain requires nourishment that may help keep it healthy and free from illness, just like all other organs. Many foods, however, have the potential to harm the brain and raise the risk of illness.
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Couple from Gujarat Earns Rs 12 Lakh Per Month by Selling Organic Honey
Himanshu and Tanvi Patel are a Gujarat-based married couple who own the organic and raw honey business Svadya. This also eliminates the application of chemicals on their farm.
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Why Prices of Urad and Tur Dal are Constantly Increasing?
"India did not obtain much urad from Myanmar during the last four months, Due to their currency issues, which decreased monthly urad imports by more than 50%, " Krishnamurthy said.
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Farmers to Protest Outside Haryana CM’s House on 12 September
At the end of the year-long campaign against farm laws, farmers will gather at the Nada Sahib Gurdwara in Panchkula and then march to the CM's residence.
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NCDC Aims to Promote Productivity and Innovation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors
These cooperative societies in India started in the agricultural markets and then grew into the credit sector, housing, and construction, fishing markets, banking, etc. As a result, several kinds of cooperative societies were created.
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World Biofuel Day: PM Modi to Virtually Inaugurate Rs.900-crore Ethanol Plant in Panipat
The project, which is based on indigenous technology, would open a new chapter in India's waste-to-wealth endeavours by helping to address the issue of stubble burning, which annually suffocates the National Capital Region, especially Delhi, every Kharif harvesting season.
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Mahatma Gandhi University Signs MoU for Avocado Research Centre in Kerala
The commercial production of foreign fruits should be pursued by farmers, Thomas suggested, as rubber and pepper farming are currently on the decline. He declared that the research division would offer all assistance required to grow avocado fruit.
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Meera Clean Fuel (MCL) to Organize Conference on World Biofuel Day 2022
Meera Clean Fuel aims at making India self-sufficient in terms of fuel, so it is working hard to provide a common business creation platform to all of its stakeholders in the bioenergy vertical.
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Farmers 'Seize' Gujarat Govt Office Property Over Pending Land Compensation
On Saturday, farmers seized five printers, at least nine CPUs, and an equal number of monitors and printers from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL). On Monday, social media sites start to post videos of the farmers in action.
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Afghanistan's Overlapping Food & Debt Crisis can have Disastrous Impacts: World Bank
"Our ideas are built on a number of pillars, including bolstering Afghanistan's infrastructure, modernising Afghan agriculture, and expanding trade and transit. We can achieve self-sufficiency through these...components," said Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy.
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Allahabad University Receives Patent for Potato Flakes Energy Bar
The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry's Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks issued the patent. After receiving the patent, the Center for Food Technology is in discussions with a number of businesses to split the patent in order to produce the energy bar commercially.
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Samudrayaan Mission: Govt Plans to Send Humans 6,000 m Deep in Ocean
The Deep Ocean Mission, which places a focus on the development of deep-sea technology, includes the construction of manned submersibles with a maximum operating depth of 6,000 metres as well as technologies for deep-sea mining, resource exploitation, and marine biodiversity.
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IMD Issues Extremely Heavy Rain Warning for Several States; Full Forecast Inside
A low-pressure area over coastal Odisha and northwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-north-westwards and developed into a depression that lay centred about 70km north-northwest of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, IMD said.
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Delhi's First Bamboo Theme Park 'BAANSERA’ to Come Up on Yamuna Floodplain
The theme park will be spread across 10 hectares of floodplains, south of the NH-24, on the western banks, and will include amenities designed with bamboo, such as kiosks, huts, a watchtower, and public seating in the greenway area.
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Hafed to Sell 1 lakh tonne Wheat in Open Market
Wheat flour industry executives raised concerns about the difficulty of obtaining wheat in the open market to keep their mills running at the meeting last week, and asked the government to sell the grain in the open market.
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ICRISAT Proposes Cost-Effective Climate-Smart Agri-Practices
"It is about prioritising investments in appropriate technologies in a context-specific manner, building farmer capacity, and providing adaptation incentives," said Shalander Kumar, Deputy Global Program Director at ICRISAT.
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ISRO Teacher Recruitment 2022: Vacancies Out for PRT, TGT and PGT posts, Check Eligibility, Salary & Other Details Inside
The application period for ISRO Teacher Recruitment 2022 opened on August 6 and will close on August 28. A total of 19 open teaching positions will be filled as part of this hiring drive by SDSC SHAR.
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Dhanuka Chairman RG Agarwal to Visit Krishi Jagran on 10th August
Previously, the chairman of the Crop Care Federation of India, Dhanuka Agritech Limited's Chairman RG Agarwal will be visiting KJ Choupal session on 10th August at the Krishi Jagran Headquarters in New Delhi.
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PM Kisan Status: Forgot your Registration Number? Here’s How You Can Retrieve it
Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana which came into effect on December 1, 2018, the government provides financial assistance of Rs. 6000 per year to landholding farmers.
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Get Instant Loan of Rs. 50,000 with PAN Card; No Security Required
Obtaining a loan today is not a challenging task. If your paperwork is accurate, getting the loan is simple.
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Andhra Government Accords Top Priority to Agriculture & Education Sector: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
The Chief Minister claimed that a number of efforts in the field of education were started with the clear belief that only a high-quality education could reduce poverty.
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Rice Acreage Drops by 13% Due to Insufficient Rainfall in Major Paddy-producing States
According to data issued by the agricultural ministry on Monday, the area covered under paddy stood at 274.30 lakh hectare as on August 5, compared to 314.14 lakh hectares during the same period previous year.
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Bring Empty Milk Packets and Get Big Discount on Petrol & Diesel!
You will pay Rs. 1 for a litre of petrol, and .50 paise less for a litre of diesel. In Bhilwara, Rajasthan, you may exchange used milk pouches and water bottles at a gas station.
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5 Reasons To Drink Banana Tea Every Day; Know How It Can Improve Your Vision & Health
Banana tea has numerous health advantages, including the ability to strengthen the heart, improve digestion, and enhance vision. Continue reading to learn how the presence of potassium, magnesium, and fiber may be beneficial.
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Maharashtra's Ethanol Production Expected to Reach 140 crore litre Next Year
Ethanol is a by-product of sugar mills. Its production cycle is from December 1 to November 30. In 2020-21, Maharashtra produced 100.36 crore litre of ethanol through 78 establishments, a representative of the state cooperative sugar factories federation said.
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Har Ghar Tiranga: Now Get Indian Flag from Post Office at Just Rs 9, Know How?
The Indian flag may now be hoisted at home at any time of day or night due to a government amendment to the country's flag code.
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New Oil Palm Hybrid Promises to Produce More in 24 Months
CALIX Q6, the first genetically tested seed produced in Malaysia's oil palm market Sime Darby, is one of the company's new releases. It not only provides yields in 24 months after planting, but it also lowers maintenance costs and increases yields. It also helps the plants withstand punishing summer temperatures and periods of drought, according to him.
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Jharkhand Agriculture Secretary Orders Banks to Provide KCC to All Farmers
Abu Bakr Siddiqui said that any farmers who are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, milk production, or fish production receive the benefits of KCC.
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Health Tips: Consuming Bright-Coloured Fruits & Veggies May Help Women Live Longer & Better
In order to improve health, health professionals advise anti-inflammatory and antioxidant food in the diet.
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Kharif Crops: West Bengal and Bihar Issues Advisories for Farmers
The minister said that India Meteorological Department had predicted heavy rainfall in the state. "If it occurs, then there will be no transplantation issues for the farmers,".
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Centre Restricts Exports of Suji, Maida from August 14
According to an official order by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, exports of maida, semolina, etc. would be permitted pending approval from the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on wheat exports (DGFT).
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PM-SYM: Couple Can Get Assured Pension worth Rs 75,000 Through This Scheme
Those who are between the ages of 18 and 40, have a monthly income of not more than Rs 15,000, and work in the unorganized sector are eligible for this scheme.
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NMCG Organises 9th Edition of Monthly Webinar Series 'Igniting Young Minds, Rejuvenating Rivers'
G. Asok Kumar, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga, stated that the tradition of respecting water should be revived in our consciousness, emphasising the critical need to educate young minds about the importance of rainwater harvesting.
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Tomar Lays Foundation Stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables via Video Conferencing
The Union Agriculture Minister expressed hope that UP will achieve a new dimension in agriculture in the coming years. He stated that, in the same way that UP has led the way in the fields of cultural heritage and scientific knowledge, it will lead the way in agricultural development in the country.
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Big Gift for Farmers! Agri Ministry Reduces Time Limit for Tractor Testing Process
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and on the directions of the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, the Ministry / Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken this positive initiative in order to promote mechanization in the agriculture sector in the country and to ensure the availability of suitable tractors for the farmers.
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IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rainfall in These States
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rains at isolated locations, is expected over Vidarbha, Odisha, Gujarat Region, Madhya Maharashtra ghat areas, and Konkan & Goa. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in isolated locations across East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Saurashtra & Kutch, Marathwada, Telangana, and Coastal & South Interior Karnataka.
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Best Agrolife Ltd Announces 34.6% Rise in Consolidated Revenue in Q1 FY23
Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL), the leading manufacturer of agro-inputs in India. It declared its financial results for Q1FY23 on 05 August 2022 at the meeting of its Board of Directors.
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Climate Change has Made Weather Prediction Difficult All Over the World: IMD DG
According to Mohapatra, an analysis of day-to-day rainfall data since 1970 shows that the number of very heavy rainfall days has increased while the number of light or moderate rainfall days has decreased.
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Researchers Discover New Way to Grow Cereal Crops with Less Fertilizers
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, and agricultural operations rely on chemical fertilizers to boost output. However, much of the applied material is lost due to leaching into soils and groundwater. Blumwald's research could lead to a more sustainable solution.
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Karnataka Govt Allocates Rs 200 crore for Rain Relief & Rehabilitation
Chief Minister also stated that there is no shortage of funds for relief and rehabilitation operations, stating that Rs 200 crore has already been released for 21 districts and that the DCs should take immediate action to disburse compensation for houses destroyed or damaged.
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Gujarat Govt Prioritised Welfare Activities through Urban Development & People-Centric Governance
Gujarat CM stated that the state government has prioritized welfare activities through well-planned urban development and citizen-oriented governance by ensuring rapid urban development. Gujarat has created a three-tiered city development roadmap.
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Chhattisgarh CM Proposes MNREGA Scheme for Urban Areas with Populations Under 20,000
The Chief Minister told the 7th Governing Council of NITI Aayog, which met here under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, that "MGNREGA should be implemented in rural areas near cities and cities with a population of less than 20,000." In addition to the meeting's agenda items, the Chief Minister spoke on a variety of schemes and topics of state interest."
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Lower Kharif Plantings Due to Irregular Rainfall a Growing Concern: Report
The eastern part of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, has received insufficient rainfall, which has hampered rice planting, the main Kharif crop. South India, on the other hand, received excessive rain, according to the report. According to the report, the states of north and north-east India, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, received normal rainfall.
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TRIF Launches a Carbon Finance Platform for 1 Million Smallholder Farmers
Globally, there is an increasing market demand for carbon credits from initiatives that deliver additional advantages including gender equality, improved health outcomes, and community economic growth.
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BECIL Recruitment 2022: Apply Online for Various Posts, Salary up to Rs 1 lakh per month; Details Inside
Check all the details related to BECIL Recruitment 2022 like Important Dates, Vacany Details, Educational qualifications Age limit, Salary Details etc given in this Article.
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States Demand Implementation of MSP for Edible Oil and Pulses at NITI Aayog Meet
The prime minister stressed the significance of the topics during the meeting, particularly the need for India to concentrate on modernised agriculture, animal husbandry, and food processing to become self-sufficient and a global leader in the agriculture sector, according to a statement from NITI Aayog.
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Dr N. Kalaiselvi Appointed as the First Woman Director General of CSIR
Dr. Kalaiselvi has participated in numerous meetings and projects for the introduction of e-mobility in India since 2015, when she turned her focus to electric mobility.
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7th Pay Commission Update: Central Govt. Employees Can Get Tax Relief! Check Details
Central Government Employee can fill out form 10E to get relief under Section 89 of the Income Tax if they have salary arrears by the 7th Pay Commission's recommendation.
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How a Farmer’s Son Became an IAS Officer: Dr Ravi Kanth Medithi Talks About His Journey to the Top
Dr Ravi Kanth Medithi, ex- IAS Officer and the ex-chairman and managing director of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited, or HUDCO visited the KJ Choupal session on 8 August 2022 and talked about his struggles growing up as the son of a farmer.
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Farmers in Odisha Facing Fertiliser Shortage During Kharif Cultivation Season
Due to the scarcity of fertiliser during the kharif paddy cultivation season, the future of many farmers is in jeopardy.
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Government is Providing 40% Subsidy for Rooftop Solar Panels; Apply Now
The Union government's 40% subsidy is now directly available to anybody wishing to install rooftop solar panels on their terraces.
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Telangana Government Launches Nethanna Bima for Weavers
Under the scheme, Rs 5 lakh would be deposited in the nominees' account in case of unfortunate death of an eligible beneficiary (weaver), it said.
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Jharkhand CM Demands Special Financial Package from Centre to Improve Irrigation
CM Hemant Soren said that If irrigation facilities are available, a wider variety of crops can be grown the state has potential for cultivation of pulses, and for that, a special package for micro Irrigation be sanctioned.
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Kin of Farmers Who Died During Kisan Andolan Receive Compensation
The Kisan agitation at the Delhi borders last year resulted in the deaths of around 700 farmers, but their families have still not received compensation.
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Har Ghar Tiranga: Buy Indian Flag in 3 Different Sizes from Your Nearest Post Office; Check Price Here
The flag code was changed by the Union Home Ministry last week, allowing every citizen to display the flag in their house day and night.
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India Sowing Update: July Rainfall Improves, But Kharif Crop Prospects Still Under Concern
There has been a significant improvement in the monsoon rains during the first half of July, which has reduced the deficit largely. The southern, western, and central parts of the country have received above-average rainfall, but the farmers in the northern and eastern regions have suffered from a lack of summer rain.
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PM Urges States to Increase Farm Output as Food Prices Rise Worldwide
One of the most important items in India's import basket is edible oil, which includes palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia. Furthermore, several pulses, such as arhar and masur, are imported from other countries.
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Guar Seed Prices below 5000 – Will the Downward Trend Continue?
Guar seed and Guar gum futures had ended with light gains last Friday, but the futures market constantly faced difficulty in moving upwards for the entire week. Improving production prospects has been weighed over the markets. Guar seed prices had made a comfortable breakout above the 5000 barrier in August 2021, and had even crossed the 7000 level, before reversing the trend