Karnataka presses Centre for Mekedatu dam clearance at water summit
Karnataka pushes for Central clearance of Mekedatu balancing reservoir and other stalled irrigation projects critical for Bengaluru water security.
Agriculture
Ghaziabad farmers extend protest to 19th day as neighboring villages pledge support
Farmers in Kanawni village, Ghaziabad, continued their protest for the 19th consecutive day on September 1, 2026.
Annamayya gears up to receive Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi water next week
Annamayya District officials prepare drinking water tanks for Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi water arriving September 12-15 amid El Niño conditions.
Sitapur groups demand cow protection law, farmer price control, sugar mill reopening from UP CM
Two social organizations from Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh have submitted a letter to the Chief Minister demanding immediate action on five key public …
Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates Veligonda irrigation project after 28-year wait
Andhra Pradesh CM inaugurates first phase of Veligonda project, diverting Krishna river water to irrigate 1.19 lakh acres and supply drinking water to 4 …
Ghaziabad farmers enter 17th day of protest over land compensation demands
Farmers in Ghaziabad's Kanavni village have entered the 17th day of their protest demanding fair compensation for their land, with anger mounting against the …
Farmland under siege as Giant Panda reserve's wildlife expands across China
Study reveals escalating conflicts between farmers and wildlife in China's Giant Panda National Park, with crop damage and livestock attacks threatening li
Samajwadi Party mobilizes hundreds of tractors in Kanpur Dehat show of strength
The Samajwadi Party organized a massive tractor rally in Kanpur Dehat district, showcasing a strong show of strength under the leadership of former party …
Agriculture Director restructures committees across three administrative tiers
Agriculture department reorganizes ADCs with new structure at Krishi Bhavan, local body and district levels. Expanded mandate includes monitoring and disas
Farmers storm Sagar AC office protesting Western Ghats ecological sensitivity draft
Hundreds of farmers in Sagar demand state rejection of Union Environment Ministry draft declaring Western Ghats areas as Ecologically Sensitive.
Karnataka sugarcane farmers demand ₹5,000 per tonne price support from state
KPRS seeks ₹900 additional per tonne above Centre's FRP and immediate SAP implementation to address production cost gap affecting sugarcane farmers.
Karnataka allocates ₹3,333 crore to expand groundwater recharge across state
Karnataka allocates ₹3,333 crore for groundwater recharge projects with real-time dashboard tracking across 224 constituencies.
Mordhana Dam releases water for irrigation after completing canal desilting work
Water Resources Department completes desilting of Mordhana Dam canals ahead of nine-day irrigation water release benefiting 2,500 acres across Vellore.
Deputy Commissioner announces ₹2,500 per acre relief for pulse crop losses in Belagavi
Deputy Commissioner announces ₹2,500 per acre compensation for farmers who lost pulses across 29,000 hectares in Belagavi district's three taluks.
Kerala launches digital platform to track farmer payments across 2,000 Onam markets
Kerala's Agriculture department introduces digital tracking system and grading for 2,000 special Onam markets to streamline farmer payments and market effi
Rajasthan farmer grows crops and solar power on same land, earning eight times more
Agrophotovoltaic installation in Rajasthan generates 600 kW while allowing maize cultivation, balancing energy and food security despite high capital costs