Category: Agriculture

Agriculture

Ganderbal farmers turn to watermelons as profitable alternative crop

In a quiet agricultural transformation, central Kashmir's Ganderbal district—long known for its grape vineyards, cherry orchards and apple orchards—is witnessing the rapid expansion of watermelon cultivation. Once entirely dependent on supplies transported from warmer states such as Maharashtra and...

🗓️ 05 Aug, 2026 Greater Kashmir

Agriculture

6,868 medical camps, 18,000 surveillance teams deployed in Gujarat after floods

Gujarat health department launches extensive flood response with 6,868 medical camps and 18,000 surveillance teams to prevent disease outbreaks.

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 The Hindu

Agriculture

India News | Gujarat Imposes Ban on Production, Sale, Use of Glue Traps for Catching Rats

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to a recent resolution issued by the Gujarat Government's Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, the production, sale, storage, and use of glue traps (sticky boards) used to catch rats and other small animals have been...

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 Latestly

Agriculture

Gujarat imposes ban on production, sale, use of glue traps for catching rats

Gujarat imposes ban on production, sale, use of glue traps for catching rats

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 News 18

Agriculture

Five large listed companies account for 45% of the ₹11,391 crore CSR pool in FY26

HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, TCS, ICICI Bank and SBI together accounted for over 45% (₹5,143 crore) of the total CSR expenditure

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

Agriculture

Economic Regions to take industries beyond traditional hubs: IPICOL MD

IPICOL MD Aboli Sunil Naravane, in an interaction with Ashok Pradhan, says Odisha is focusing on faster project grounding, balanced regional growth and job creation. Excerpts:

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 The Times Of India

Agriculture

When ‘wasted gold’ of Junglemahal could turn into ‘spirit’ of hope

The proposal, announced by BJP MLA Laxmikanta Sau, seeks to establish a cashew apple liquor processing unit in Jhargram.

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 The Statesman

Agriculture

7 Indian Villages That Rely On Nature To Stay Safe From Floods

Here’s a look at 7 Indian villages that rely on nature to stay safe during floods.

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 News 18

Agriculture

Arvind Kejriwal's Call to Action: Join the Fight Against E20 Fuel!

Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP leader, has called for public support against the E20 fuel policy, urging citizens to join protests to halt its implementation. Despite facing police intervention during a recent march, he emphasized the need for larger participation to challenge the government's stance. Kej...

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 Gyanhigyan

Agriculture

Chandipura virus that killed 22 children in Gujarat is not new to India

Chandipura Virus outbreak: As many as 22 children died due to Chandipura virus inflicted health complications in Gujarat, last week. About 35 had tested positive for the infection among the 184 suspected cases and seven are undergoing treatment, informed the State Health Minister Praful Panseriya on...

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 Deccan Herald

Agriculture

Increasing havoc of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, alert after 22 deaths; No medicine, no definite treatment, children are most at risk

The danger of Chandipura virus is increasing in Gujarat. The health department is on high alert after 35 infected and 22 deaths. There is no specific medicine or definite treatment for this virus. Experts say that timely detection, treatment and prevention are the most effective measures. Children u...

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 Newsaddaindia

Agriculture

A peek at Kerala dairy farm where young professionals, CAs generate ₹20 per month

A local cooperative that collects 30,000 litres of milk daily, farmers taking home monthly revenues of over ₹20 lakh, and an entire village where dairy farming is the primary livelihood—all managed by a new wave of tech-savvy, highly qualified young professionals. While this might sound like a

🗓️ 04 Aug, 2026 Onmanorama