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Heavy rain, basal rot disease lower shallot yield in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur

PERAMBALUR: Shallot farmers in various villages of the district are worried over "poor" yield due to the heavy rains and basal rot disease doing the rounds. The rains and basal rot disease have affected the crop in many villages, including Ladapuram, Padalur, Chettikulam, Nakkasalem and Mavilangai. While the crop is growing well, half of the shallots have rotten due to …

Rain Crop Affected Rot Acre Perambalur Shallot

1 week, 1 day ago

Rain devastates acres of onion and pulses cultivation

The Hindu

The continuous rainfall in the Thoothukudi district has adversely affected the farmers in its northern regions, including Vilathikulam, Ettayapuram, Kovilpatti and others causing significant crop loss especially pulses and onions. Farmers in this region commonly cultivate crops like black gram, green gram, maize, onion and pearl millet. Annakodi, a farmer from the Muthupatti village near Vilathikulam, said that the rainfall …

Farmers Rain Rainfall Onion Black Gram

1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka government announces SWIFT city in Bengaluru. All you need to know

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka government revealed the plan to develop a SWIFT city near Bengaluru’s Sarjapur, a similar city to the recently announced KWIN city. According to Karnataka minister MB Patil, SWIFT city will enhance the start-up ecosystem in Bengaluru and will be one of the major industrial hubs in the tech capital. Karnataka minister MB Patil on Saturday announced SWIFT city …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Waqf row: Opposition takes on government, seeks withdrawal of notices

New Indian Express

BELAGAVI: The ruling Congress government and opposition BJP sparred over the Waqf Board land controversy, during a debate in the assembly under Rule 69. “Waqf Board has been entered in land records of 1,11,874 acres in Karnataka, with or without serving notice to the cultivators. Claiming that ‘Waqf Board’ had appeared on property records of farmers, temples, mutts and public …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam

The Hindu

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has stated that the government is resolved to create irrigation potential to an additional 30 lakh acres with the modernisation of projects such as Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar in the next five years. Lifeline for farmers The officials informed the Minister that siltation had reduced the water storage capacity of Sriramsagar …

Water Reddy Lakh Kaleshwaram Sriramsagar Irrigation Project Nizamsagar

1 week, 3 days ago

Andhra CM Naidu directs Collectors to prioritise job creation

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed Collectors to focus on creating a maximum number of jobs in their respective districts. Speaking on day two of the Second Collectors’ Conference, he emphasised that employment generation should be the primary metric of success as the TDP-led NDA government aims to create 20 lakh jobs in five years. Engage ryots …

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1 week, 3 days ago

SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Associated Press

LEBANON, NH ---- Latest snow conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Thursday, Dec 12 2024, 04:54:22 pm NORTHEAST Connecticut Mt Southington — Reopen 12/13 machine groomed 12 - 16 base Fri: 9a-10p Sat 8:30-10 Sun 8:30-8; Open Fri-Sun; Ski Sundown …

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Non-performance can't be tolerated, CM Naidu tells collectors

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu urged district collectors to network and share experiences, emphasising that the government functions as a single entity. You must revisit after three months to address the issues discussed during this two-day conference.” The Chief Minister emphasised the need to transform Andhra Pradesh into a "knowledge state." Highlighting land pooling, Naidu cited examples such as …

State Naidu Collectors Tolerated Cm

1 week, 3 days ago

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

The Hindu

Khadar P.B., 51, a textile shop owner, should by now have had a sprawling IT township with skyscrapers surrounding the waters of the Kadambrayar in his immediate neighbourhood at Edachira in Kakkanad, the IT hub of Kochi. Their land was part of a parcel of 246 acres leased out to SmartCity Infrastructure Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle jointly formed …

Kerala Land Agreement Project State Cabinet Kochi

1 week, 4 days ago

No land ceiling for Rythu Bharosa, only non-agri lands will be excluded

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The state government is reportedly leaning against imposing a ceiling on the number of acres eligible for the new Rythu Bharosa scheme, which will replace the existing Rythu Bandhu initiative starting Sankranthi. Rythu Bharosa promised Rs 15,000 per acre per year, against Rs 10,000 per acre per year being extended under Rythu Bandhu, which will impose additional financial burden …

Congress Land Rythu Bharosa Brs Acres Rythu Acre

Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Franklin Fire continues …

Van Dyke Malibu California

2 weeks ago

Odisha: Major Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

Deccan Chronicle

In a significant operation against illegal cannabis cultivation, a joint team of Odisha Police and excise officials destroyed cannabis crops worth an estimated Rs 8 crore in the Gajapati district on Sunday.Acting on a tip-off, the authorities targeted a hill near Pengam village under the Bada Sindhaba panchayat within the Mohana police limits. The plants were set on fire during …

Odisha Cannabis Cannabis Crops Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

2 weeks ago

TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The State government is planning to hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site, located inside the Pallikaranai Ramsar site, to the forest department. Ltd, which was awarded the tender to dispose of the legacy waste at the Perungudi dump yard by Greater Chennai Corporation in February 2021, announced it has completed its task and processed 1.73 million …

Forest Department Legacy Waste Perungudi Dump 96 Acres

2 weeks, 1 day ago

₹2k cr being invested in Narmadapuram to make it renewable energy hub: MP CM

Live Mint

Narmadapuram, Dec 7 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said ₹2000 crore is being invested in the state's Narmadapuram region for developing it into a hub of renewable energy. Yadav distributed land allotment letters to Green Energy Private Limited, Lands Mill Green Industry Private Limited, Lands Mill Green Industry Private Limited, Lands Mill Renewables Private Limited and Insolation …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Associated Press

LEBANON, NH — Latest snow conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Friday, Dec 6 2024, 05:30:36 pm NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain — Wed 5:09 pm MG machine groomed 4 - 6 base 3 of 27 trails 11% open, 2 of …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress govt plans to up farmers’ income: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle

Nalgonda:Irrigation minister Capt N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that the Congress government was focused on increasing farmers' per capita income through better policies, effective reforms and a pro-farmer approach. Speaking to media after reviewing the works of Udaysamundram lift irrigation project at Brahmana Vellamla reservoir, along with ministers Komatireddy Venkatreddy and Ponnam Prabhakar, he emphasised that the government …

Congress Reddy Uttam Uttam Kumar Reddy

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey

India TV News

The city of Bengaluru is going to get the second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land has been finalised after the ground survey, reports said. According to a report by OneIndia.com, the Karnataka state government has identified a 6,000-acre land near the Nelamangala-Kunigal National Highway 75 for the proposed second airport near Bengaluru. A special team comprising environmental …

Bengaluru Survey Second International Second International Airport Land Finalised Ground Survey

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Microsoft India buys 25-acre land parcel near Hyderabad for more than ₹181 crore

Hindustan Times

Microsoft Corporation Private Limited has purchased 25 acres of land for ₹181.25 crore in Mekaguda near Hyderabad, according to property registration documents accessed by Propstack. Microsoft India buys 25-acre land near Hyderabad for more than ₹ 181 crore. Global tech giant Microsoft had invested close to ₹1,000 crore by acquiring over 30 acres spread across an area in Pune’s Hinjewadi, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

California’s Tulare Lake resurfaces after 130 years, floods 94,000 acres of farmland: How long will it last?

Live Mint

California's Tulare Lake is making a big return after disappearing for over 130 years. The lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, has started to rise again, covering more than 94,000 acres of farmland. History of Tulare Lake Tulare Lake once stretched over 100 miles long and 30 miles wide, making it the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi …

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3 weeks ago

Manipur goes hard, destroys poppy plantations in 19,135 acres in last seven years

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: As part of the “war on drugs,” Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in areas measuring over 19,135 acres between 2017 and 2024, a report prepared by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre said. According to the report, an analysis of 2023-2024 had confirmed the existence of poppy cultivation in Chandel, Churachandpur, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Noney, Senapati, Tamenglong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul, all …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Don’t let Oppn leaders disrupt development, Revanth urges people

Hindustan Times

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday cautioned people not to get carried away by the malicious propaganda being unleashed by the opposition parties and obstruct the development projects initiated by his government. A Revanth Reddy Addressing a Rythu Sadassu at Amistapur village of Mahabubnagar district, Revanth Reddy recalled the latest protests by tribal farmers at Lagacharla, where the …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fire in Damagundam forest, deliberate act says forest official

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Around 40 acres of forest, mostly grassland, was turned to ashes on Thursday after some unknown persons set fire to it in Damagundam, in the portion of the forest that was given to the Indian Navy by the state government for setting up a radar station. According to forest officials, the fire reportedly started in the morning and was …

Forest Damagundam

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Equinix India buys 5597 sq m of land in Mumbai's Chandivali for ₹155 crore

Hindustan Times

US-headquartered data centre firm Equinix India Pvt Ltd has purchased 5,597 sq m of land in Mumbai's Chandivali area for ₹155 crore, according to the property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. US-headquartered data centre firm Equinix India Pvt Ltd has purchased 5,597 sq m of land in Mumbai's Chandivali area for ₹ 155 crore. Equinix India had in June …

Mumbai Data Chennai Land Million Centre Pvt

3 weeks, 5 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy seeks 222 acres of defence land for Bapu Ghat, nod for Mamnoor airport

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to transfer 222.27 acres of land under the Defence Ministry to the state government for the development of Bapu Ghat in Hyderabad. On Tuesday, the chief minister met Rajnath Singh in Delhi and informed him about the state government’s decision to develop Bapu Ghat and set up a …

Hyderabad Defence Airport Land State Minister Revanth Reddy

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Heavy rain, basal rot disease lower shallot yield in Tamil Nadu's Perambalur

Rain devastates acres of onion and pulses cultivation

Karnataka government announces SWIFT city in Bengaluru. All you need to know

Waqf row: Opposition takes on government, seeks withdrawal of notices

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam

Andhra CM Naidu directs Collectors to prioritise job creation

SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Non-performance can't be tolerated, CM Naidu tells collectors

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

No land ceiling for Rythu Bharosa, only non-agri lands will be excluded

Malibu fire map: 3,000 acres of California scorched by wildfires as 20,000 evacuate

Odisha: Major Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department

₹2k cr being invested in Narmadapuram to make it renewable energy hub: MP CM

SnoCountry Mountain Reports

Congress govt plans to up farmers’ income: Uttam

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey

Microsoft India buys 25-acre land parcel near Hyderabad for more than ₹181 crore

California’s Tulare Lake resurfaces after 130 years, floods 94,000 acres of farmland: How long will it last?

Manipur goes hard, destroys poppy plantations in 19,135 acres in last seven years

Don’t let Oppn leaders disrupt development, Revanth urges people

Fire in Damagundam forest, deliberate act says forest official

Equinix India buys 5597 sq m of land in Mumbai's Chandivali for ₹155 crore

CM Revanth Reddy seeks 222 acres of defence land for Bapu Ghat, nod for Mamnoor airport