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You stood with AAP, why blame BJP for police action against farmers: Shivraj to Opposition
Replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha on the demands for grants of the agriculture ministry, the minister said the opposition tried to paint the BJP in poor light in addressing the issues raised by the farmers but failed miserably. He listed a number of initiatives, including access to credit and crop insurance, taken by the central government for the farm sector and asserted that every effort would be made to ensure farmers’ welfare
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops
Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:42 AM IST
AFP |
Centre's next round of talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh today
Protesting farmers will meet with the central government in Chandigarh on Saturday to discuss demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops.
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Tomato price crash triggers farmer angst, farm ministry starts transport subsidy
Wholesale rates of tomato have slid 80% over the past couple of weeks in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, and are selling for ₹8-10 a kg
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:52 PM IST
Uptick in monsoon rain boosts kharif sowing
South-west monsoon boost summer crop planting in India, critical for food supply & price control. Sowing up 14% from last year, with pulses area up 50%.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi