Agriculture

Turmeric Prices Soar to Record High in Kesamudram Market

Turmeric prices reached an unprecedented high in Kesamudram market, with one quintal fetching Rs. 19,253. This surge in prices has left traders and farmers alike grappling with the unexpected market dynamics.

27 Oct 2026

Illegal Fertilizer Racket Busted in Bhind, 100 Bags Seized

Authorities in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, have seized 100 bags of suspected illegal fertilizer and sent samples for testing. The operation follows directives from District Collector Pawan Kumar Jain to crack down on the black market.

27 Oct 2026

4,200 DAP Fertilizer Bags Distributed to Farmers in Barana

The Agriculture Department and police oversaw the distribution of fertilizer tokens to farmers in Barana, Rajasthan. Each farmer will receive two bags of DAP fertilizer.

27 Oct 2026

Bhakra-Pong Dams Face Water Crisis, Threatening Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan

Water levels in the Bhakra and Pong dams have significantly dropped compared to last year, raising concerns in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

27 Oct 2026

Rajasthan and Gujarat Officially Declare Drought

Rajasthan and Gujarat have officially declared drought conditions due to severe water shortages impacting agriculture.

27 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Farmers' Suicides Reach Grim Milestone: Over 13,000 in 4.5 Years

The number of farmer suicides in Maharashtra has tragically surpassed 13,000 in the past four and a half years, prompting calls for government action.

27 Oct 2026

Subsidized Chonak Sale Begins Today in India

The Indian Fisheries Department will begin selling subsidized chonak today, offering lower prices to consumers.

27 Oct 2026

Bihar Farmers Protest Land Acquisition for Ganga Jal Project

Farmers in Bihar's Nawada district protested against land acquisition for the second phase of the Ganga Jal project, citing damage to their standing paddy crop and fears of losing their land.

27 Oct 2026