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Haryana plans to introduce sugar mill-related courses in ITIs

The Haryana government has been mulling a proposal to introduce sugar mill-related courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state with the objective of creating a skilled workforce tailored to the needs of the sugar industry, officials said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 16, 2026 05:10 am IST

CM says ‘audit’ of VSI is routine request, NCP (SP) cries foul

I want to make it very clear that the state government has not started any inquiry against Vasantdada Sugar Institute, CM said. (HT)
pune news
Published on Oct 29, 2025 03:32 am IST

Grain-based ethanol output outpaces sugar; industry seeks higher procurement price

With grain-based ethanol production surpassing sugar-based output, stakeholders urge the Centre to revise ethanol procurement prices. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Published on Jun 29, 2025 08:40 am IST

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage again; talk of merging parties abuzz 

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ajit Pawar said topics such as leveraging AI to boost farm productivity, improve soil fertility, and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers were discussed at the meeting. (FILE)
pune news
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:00 am IST

Ajit Pawar avoids sitting next to uncle Sharad Pawar at Pune event

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday attended the AGM of VSI for first time since the NCP split but did not sit next to NCP (SP) chief and the institute’s chairperson Sharad Pawar. (HT)
pune news
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:30 am IST

Ethanol production to normalise as restrictions on molasses, sugarcane juice cut

Ethanol is ethyl alcohol that is made from molasses, grains and farm waste. (Representational image/Reuters)
business
Published on Aug 31, 2024 02:17 pm IST

HT This Day: April 9, 1947 -- Indian currency to be independent

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india news
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:00 pm IST

Explained: What is ethanol blending and why is it important?

20 percent Ethanol blending reduced carbon monoxide emissions by 50% in two-wheelers and 30% in four-wheelers.
technology
Published on Aug 25, 2022 08:12 pm IST

In a bid to help cane farmers, Centre extends loan deadline to sugar mills

About 160 mills have availed a total of about ₹3000-3,500 crore of loans under the scheme, sugar industry executives said. (Photo: Reuters)
india news
Updated on Jun 07, 2019 07:35 am IST

Fond of tea, books, mild-mannered Net Ram was among Mayawati’s favourite officers

During Net Ram’s stint as principal secretary (sugar industry), the Mayawati government carried out the controversial sale of 10 operational sugar mills.
lucknow news
Updated on Mar 15, 2019 07:33 am IST

Government’s sugar export push may not take off

The reason exports may not be the answer is because international sugar prices are a fraction of domestic prices, and sugar-mills are unlikely to find the export option attractive even after the newly announced incentive.
india news
Published on Oct 03, 2018 09:05 am IST

With less than a year to go for Lok Sabha polls, Centre turns focus on domestic policy

The most significant national development in June was the BJP pulling out of the Mehbooba Mufti government in J&K and the Modi government backing Governor’s rule in the state.
india news
Updated on Jun 30, 2018 07:59 am IST

In boost to sugarcane farmers, govt hikes ethanol price to ₹43.7 per litre

The government hiked price of ethanol, used for doping in petrol, by almost ₹3 per litre to ₹43.70 in a bid to cut India’s oil import dependence as well as give higher price for sugarcane.
business
Updated on Jun 27, 2018 07:14 pm IST

Why government’s intervention to deal with sugar industry crisis does not solve much on ground

A farmer carries sugarcane to load on a tractor to sell it at a nearby sugar mill in Modinagar in Ghaziabad.
india news
Updated on Jun 10, 2018 11:06 am IST

Union cabinet approves Rs 8,500-cr package to clear dues of sugarcane farmers

A total of Rs 4,400 crore will be used to increase ethanol production to divert sugarcane away from sugar mills which are unable to dispose of their inventories. The government has also decided to ensure a minimum sale price of Rs 29/kg for sugar.
india news
Updated on Jun 06, 2018 10:30 pm IST

Government announces Rs 8000 crore bailout package to cash-starved sugar mills

A farmer carries sugarcane to load on a tractor to sell it at a nearby sugar mill in Modinagar in Ghaziabad.
india news
Updated on Jun 04, 2018 11:52 pm IST

Sugarcane remunerative price: Factories may face action for non-payment to farmers

The state expects over 101 metric tonne (MT) of sugar production this year. Due to excess production, the factories have shown reluctance to pay as per fair and remunerative price.
pune news
Updated on Apr 18, 2018 03:38 pm IST

Meet Pune’s anti-plastic crusaders

Therefore Design partners(from left) Gauri Barve Kale, Dhun Patel, Nitin Virkar and Vrishali Kakre.
pune news
Updated on Apr 15, 2018 03:18 pm IST
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