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TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation: Edappadi Palaniswami

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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday (June 18, 2026) alleged that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government had failed to take adequate steps to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation in the Delta districts, causing hardship to farmers and depriving agricultural labourers of employment opportunities. Speaking to reporters after the Governor’s address in the Assembly, Mr. Palaniswami said the Mettur Dam could not be opened on June 12 as the storage level was inadequate. “The TVK government has Congress members in the Cabinet. It could have used their support to hold talks with the Karnataka Chief Minister and secure the water due to Tamil Nadu as per the monthly schedule,” he said. Mr. Palaniswami said although the government had announced 436 schemes across various departments at a Cabinet meeting, they did not find mention in the Governor’s address. Law-and-order issues He alleged despite Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay making tall promises on curbing drug abuse, ensuring the safety of women and maintaining law and order, the increasing number of crimes in the State …

T.N. CM Vijay announces Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation at a cost of ₹134.83 crore

T.N. CM Vijay announces Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation at a cost of ₹134.83 crore

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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday (June 12, 2026) announced a Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation in the Cauvery delta districts and other areas of the State at a cost of ₹134.83 crore. According to an official release, paddy is cultivated in 52.72 lakh acres across the State. In the Cauvery delta region comprising Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts, and certain parts of Cuddalore, Tiruchi, and Ariyalur districts, paddy is cultivated annually on 20.65 lakh acres, of which an average of 5.14 lakh acres is cultivated during the Kuruvai season. In other districts, paddy cultivation is undertaken annually on 32.07 lakh acres, of which an average of 5.48 lakh acres is cultivated during the Kar, Kuruvai, and Sornavari seasons. Usually, the Mettur dam is opened on the customary date of June 12 every year to facilitate Kuruvai paddy cultivation in the delta districts. Rainfall deficit However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that rainfall during the Southwest monsoon season …

Fuel price hike increases cultivation costs, burdens farmers: Telangana Transport Minister

Fuel price hike increases cultivation costs, burdens farmers: Telangana Transport Minister

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Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that the escalating diesel and petrol prices have sharply increased expenses related to tractors, irrigation motors and transportation. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: MOHD ARIF Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “breaking the backbone of common people” through rising petrol and diesel prices while simultaneously conducting “deceptive political yatras” in the name of farmers. Reacting to the Telangana BJP’s “Rythu Gosa – BJP Bharosa” yatras, the minister said the Centre was attempting to divert public attention from pressing issues faced by farmers and the common man. He alleged that if the BJP truly cared about Telangana farmers, it should first reduce fuel prices, which have drastically increased cultivation costs. Increase in cultivation costs Mr. Prabhakar said farmers were reeling under the burden of escalating diesel and petrol prices, which have sharply increased expenses related to tractors, irrigation motors and transportation. “The BJP leaders who speak about farmer welfare are remaining silent on the issue of fuel prices …

Security forces destroy ganja cultivation worth ₹27 crore on forest land in Tripura| India News

Security forces destroy ganja cultivation worth ₹27 crore on forest land in Tripura| India News

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In a major anti-narcotics operation, security forces destroyed a large-scale illegal ganja cultivation spread across forest land in Sonamura subdivision of Tripura on Wednesday. The illegal cultivation was spread across nearly 65 acres of forest land, officials said. (File Photo/ANI) Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team conducted raids and search operations from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm on January 29 in the forest areas of Kamalanagar, Krishnadola, Dulunga and Bijoy Nagar. During the operation, security personnel detected and destroyed 41 ganja plantation plots. Officials said approximately 1.80 lakh mature ganja plants were destroyed on the spot. The estimated market value of the destroyed narcotic crop is around ₹27 crore. The illegal cultivation was spread across nearly 65 acres of forest land, officials added. The joint operation was conducted by personnel from Sonamura Police Station, along with the 81 Battalion BSF, the 5th, 9th, 11th, and 14th Battalions TSR, the 14th Battalion Women TSR, the 35 Battalion Assam Rifles, and other sister security agencies. The operation is part of intensified efforts by law enforcement …

Agricultural growth in Punjab: Paddy cultivation to commence from June 1 in three zones | Check full details

Agricultural growth in Punjab: Paddy cultivation to commence from June 1 in three zones | Check full details

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the zone-wise cultivation of the paddy crop will start from June 1 (Sunday). New Delhi: Agriculture played a crucial role in the economy of Punjab, and it significantly contributes to the food security of India. Punjab is a major agricultural producer, known for its high yields of ‘wheat’ and ‘rice’, and is often referred to as the ‘Bread Basket of India’. The agriculture and livestock sector contributes a substantial portion to Punjab’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). A large percentage of the state’s rural population relies on agriculture for their employment as well as their livelihood. The overall agricultural performance of Punjab played a key role in India’s ability to reduce its reliance on food aid from other countries. There is a growing need for sustainable agricultural practices to ensure the long-term viability of farming in Punjab.  Why is Punjab popularly called India’s ‘Bread Basket’?  Punjab is known as India’s ‘Bread Basket’ because of its fertile soil, extensive irrigation and abundant water. It is one of the …

Steps will be taken to improve silk cultivation in Chamarajanagar district: Minister Venkatesh

Steps will be taken to improve silk cultivation in Chamarajanagar district: Minister Venkatesh

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Minister in charge of Chamarajanagar district K. Venkatesh visiting the sericulture development centre at B.R. Hills in the district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh has said that Chamarajanagar district was once famous for sericulture and that farmers’ interest in silk cultivation has declined over a period of time following improvements in irrigation projects. Also, there has been a decline in silk production even in countries like China and Japan, he added. Mr. Venkatesh, who is also the Minister in charge of Chamarajanagar district, was speaking to reporters during his visit to the sericulture development centre at B.R. Hills on Wednesday. The Minister said silk farming has picked up in North Karnataka as farmers there are showing more interest. Steps will be taken to encourage sericulture farmers in Chamarajanagar and help increase production, he said. He said it is especially important to encourage reelers and that farmers need to be motivated to take up silk farming. Accordingly, officials have been instructed to prepare a detailed report on sericulture development in the district, he said. The Minister said a sum of ₹15 crore has been released to encourage sericulture farmers and increase production in …

Punjab pioneers litchi cultivation, ships first batch to England

Punjab pioneers litchi cultivation, ships first batch to England

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The government of Punjab seeks to promote litchi cultivation in the state to tackle the declining level of underground water in the state. The farmers are encouraged to shift to horticulture from water-intensive crops like paddy and wheat. Chandigarh: The state of Punjab is emerging as one of the major litchi exporting destinations in India, as it started the fruit’s supply to England from districts of Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur in 2024. Last year in June, Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra flagged off the first consignment of ‘litchi’ from the state.  Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Horticulture Department, exported the first consignment. In an update, the minister had said that the production of litchi, cultivated over 3,250 hectares, will touch 13,000 metric tonnes. The first consignment of litchi exported from Punjab has fetched almost 500 per cent of the market price in India, which encourages farmers to focus on its cultivation.  Notably, Pathankot is known for exporting the best quality litchis in the state, and it …

Collector highlights potential of oil palm cultivation in Chittoor district

Collector highlights potential of oil palm cultivation in Chittoor district

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District Collector Sumit Kumar highlighted the potential of oil palm cultivation in the eastern mandals to provide economic viability to farmers. He directed the officials of the Horticulture and Agriculture departments to create awareness programmes among the farmers of the region through Rythu Sadhikara Kendrams (RSKs). The Collector was addressing a review meeting with the officials of the various departments at the Collectorate, here on Wednesday. Mr. Sumit Kumar envisaged plans to expand the area of oil palm cultivation across the district, though its predominant presence was presently limited to Kareti Nagaram, Nindra, Vijayapuram, and Nagari mandals. He said that apart from sugarcane cultivation, which is the predominant crop in the region, oil palm farming could also prove to be a profitable alternative for the farmers due to its lower input costs and minimal crop loss. “We all know the high demand for edible oils in the markets. Oil palm farming will be a definite income-generating crop for farmers in Chittoor. We have a very congenial climate for this crop in Karvetinagaram, G.D. Nellore, Nindra, …

National mission for Saffron: Govt halts decrease in areas of cultivation

National mission for Saffron: Govt halts decrease in areas of cultivation

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Saffron, the golden crop of Kashmir, is getting a new lease of life thanks to the National Mission for Saffron and the latest spice park established in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. (File)” title=”The National Saffron Mission–a centrally-funded ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. (File)” /> ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. (File)” title=”The National Saffron Mission–a centrally-funded ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. (File)” />The National Saffron Mission–a centrally-funded ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. (File) The National Saffron Mission–a centrally-funded ₹410-crore project–was launched in 2010 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Kashmir. Agriculture minister Javed Ahmad Dar informed the house that the National Mission on Saffron has made significant advancements, particularly strengthening of the irrigation system, rejuvenating 2,548.75 hectares of Saffron land area and halting the decline in area under this crop, which remains at 3,715 hectares (3665 Ha in Kashmir division and 50 …

Manipur CM Biren Singh: 4.8 hectare of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed

Manipur CM Biren Singh: 4.8 hectare of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed

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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. File | Photo Credit: R.V.Moorthy Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) said 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation in Senapati district was destroyed. In a post on X, Mr. Singh said, “In a significant breakthrough in our war on drugs, Senapati Police, Forest department, and district administration has destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at Kangjang Hills, Senapati.” Mr. Singh also appreciated the teams for the drive which was conducted on Tuesday. ANOTHER MAJOR SUCCESS IN THE WAR ON DRUGS: 4.8 hectares of Poppy Cultivation destroyed. In a significant breakthrough in our War on Drugs, Senapati Police, Forest Department, and District Administration has destroyed 4.8 hectares of illicit poppy cultivation at Kangjang Hills,… pic.twitter.com/vQZYJumPFM — N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) January 29, 2025 “I appreciate the teams for their dedication and efforts. The fight against drugs is not just a law enforcement effort but a collective responsibility. I urge all citizens to stand with us in building a drug-free, healthier, and more prosperous Manipur,” …