On Thursday, Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Majhi, celebrated a significant milestone in the state’s agricultural journey. He flagged off the first mango export to Abu Dhabi from Bhubaneswar. This event marks a new era for farmers in Odisha, especially those in Balangir district. The mangoes exported were from the famous Amrapali variety, which is known…
The Indian government is investing heavily in its agricultural sector with a new initiative worth over ₹35,440 crore. This significant financial push aims to make India more self-reliant in food production and improve nutrition across the country. The plan focuses on 100 selected districts to provide targeted support and boost farming. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
In a landmark decision for environmental protection, India’s Supreme Court has banned all mining activities within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as in a one-kilometre radius around them. This significant ruling, delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, came as part of the T.N. Godavarman…
The Union Department of Fertilisers has taken strong action against unfair practices in the fertiliser market. They have cancelled or suspended over 4,200 licenses and registrations belonging to fertiliser distributors. These actions were taken because of black marketing, hoarding, and diverting fertiliser stocks away from farmers. This is a significant effort to protect farmers and…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an important weather update. Active monsoon conditions are expected in southern and northeastern India. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted in several regions. This change in weather is expected to start from June 10, 2025. The IMD predicts isolated heavy downpours over South Peninsular India, the west…
In the heart of rural Maharashtra, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one that promises to reshape the future of Indian agriculture. The Krushak Swaraj Farmer Producer Company, based in the Rajura region, has emerged as a beacon of hope and innovation for small and marginal farmers, offering a replicable model for sustainable, profitable, and organized…
In a crucial step to address rising pulse prices, the Indian government has extended the duty-free import policy for yellow peas until March 31, 2026. This extension, effective immediately, is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to manage domestic supply and control food inflation. In 2024, India’s pulse imports nearly doubled, with yellow peas making…
The Maharashtra FYJC Admission process for 2025 is in full swing. The Round 1 registration window closed today, June 5, 2025, at 2 PM. Students who have registered can soon check the provisional merit list on the official website, mahafyjcadmissions.in. This year, a total of 10,85,851 students have applied for First-Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions,…
As we mark World Soil Day 2025 under the banner of “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” the irony is stark. We are celebrating the vital link between urban resilience and soil health while staring down a barrel of data that suggests we are failing on both fronts. I see this year not just as a celebration, but as a…
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is taking strong action against unfair practices in organic product certification. APEDA, which works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for overseeing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). This program sets clear standards for certifying organic products. Recently, APEDA decided to…
