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In Punjab, despite strict fines, close monitoring, and even Supreme Court directives, stubble burning remains the farmers' preferred method of disposing of crop residue. MACHINES RUSTING AWAY IN VILLAGES In Kheri village of Sangrur district, four "Happy Seeder" machines lie rusting in the premises of a cooperative society. Despite subsidies that cover up to 80 percent of the cost for …

Farmers in Karaikal district have appealed to the Puducherry government to increase the incentive given for paddy cultivation and expedite the waiver of cooperative loans. In their petition, the farmers highlighted that neighbouring States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Manipur offer higher incentives for paddy cultivation. The farmers expressed distress over the delayed implementation of the cooperative loan waiver …

Over 6.8 lakh saplings raised by forest department for public distribution in Mysuru district

The forest department in Mysuru district has raised over 6.8 lakh saplings of various species for distribution to farmers and the general public during 2024-25. Range of saplings at subsidised rates Dr. Basavaraju, Deputy Conservator of Forests of Mysuru Territorial Division, said that in Mysuru division alone, 3.29 lakh saplings have been raised and are available for public distribution. 4.10 …

Groundnut seed distribution in Anantapur district from May 24

Anantapur is the topmost district growing groundnut in the country. India Meteorological Department has also announced favourable rains in the upcoming southwest monsoon season in Rayalaseema, whose many parts are situated in the rain shadow zone.Following this, the district administration has decided to sell subsidised groundnut seed from May 24 at all mandal headquarters, where groundnut sowings are more.Collector Vinod …

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Theni district has appealed to the public to benefit from the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijili Yojana scheme which was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13 by registering themselves for generating electricity through solar energy. People who register under the scheme would be attached to the online portal through which the …

The Goa government will procure 1,045 metric tonnes of onion from an agency in Maharashtra’s Nashik district and supply the staple to 3.5 lakh ration card holders at a subsidised rate, a senior official said on Saturday. The state cabinet had on Wednesday approved a proposal to provide onions at a subsidised rate after the price of the commodity increased …

Over 100 supporters of various political leaders have opened tea stalls and low-cost eateries across Mandya district in Karnataka recently. Not only these two, over 100 supporters of various political leaders have opened tea stalls and low-cost eateries across Mandya district recently. The Bengaluru-Mysuru highway in Mandya district, between Nidaghatta in Maddur and Kalasthawadi near Srirangapatna, itself has around 300 …