A significant discovery has been made in the waters of the Arabian Sea. The ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) has announced the identification of a new deep-sea eel species named Facciolella smithi. This eel was found at depths ranging from 260 to 460 meters off the coast of Kerala. The eel is notable…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced an updated weather forecast for June 2025. It predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for many regions in India. This is part of the Southwest Monsoon season that runs from June to September. The IMD forecasts that the country will receive about 106% of the Long Period…
India’s tractor industry has achieved a major milestone, crossing the one-million-unit mark for production and sales between January and November 2025. This is the first time in the nation’s history that such a high number has been reached in just 11 months. Domestic tractor sales during this period reached 1.02 million units, a significant increase…
The Indian government is set to introduce a new Pesticide Management Bill to replace old laws and bring in modern regulations. Farm Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi announced that a draft of this bill will soon be shared for public feedback. The current laws for seeds and pesticides date back to the 1960s. Since then, the agricultural…
The monsoon season is in full swing in India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across many states in the coming days. This weather change is a relief from the summer heat but also brings potential hazards. The IMD predicts that areas like Jharkhand and Bihar will experience extremely heavy rainfall…
On the eighth day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) 2025, Indian Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Punjab to connect directly with farmers. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural practices by bringing scientific knowledge to the farming community. During his visit to Patiala, Chouhan praised Punjab’s role as the food bowl of India,…
India aims for self-sufficiency in pulses, but recent trends show a concerning decline in cultivation area. Despite the government’s ‘Pulses Mission’ and ambitious targets for 2030-31, farmers are reluctant to grow pulses because they are not assured of receiving prices at or above the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This has led to a significant drop…
In a significant move to empower farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) in Telangana. This initiative aims to connect scientific advancements with grassroots farming practices. It is part of a nationwide effort by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to reach over 1.5 crore farmers across…
Kuldeep Singh Rana is a well-respected figure in the agricultural banking sector. He hails from the beautiful region of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh. With over thirty years of experience, Kuldeep has made significant contributions to the world of agriculture and finance. His career began as an Agriculture Officer, and he eventually rose to the position…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2025 City Intimation Slip. This important announcement came on June 2, 2025. The slip informs candidates about their exam city. The NEET PG exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025. Candidates can expect to receive their admit cards on June 11,…
