Agriculture

Ludhiana DC: 5 FIRs, Rs 25,000 Fine for Stubble Burning

The District Collector of Ludhiana announced that five FIRs have been registered and a total fine of Rs 25,000 collected from farmers for burning crop residue.

06 Nov 2026

Punjab Police Register 16 Cases Against Farmers for Stubble Burning in Jalandhar

Police in Jalandhar, Punjab, have registered 16 cases against farmers for burning crop residue. Officers are visiting fields to educate farmers on the legal and environmental consequences of stubble burning.

06 Nov 2026

Kerala to Airlift Critical Elephant Calf Maya to Vantara for Specialized Care

Kerala's forest department will airlift rescued calf Maya, found abandoned near Kaprikkad on April 19, to Vantara wildlife centre for urgent specialised treatment.

06 Nov 2026

Himachal Apple Harvest Falls Sharply as Bad Weather Hits Orchards

Apple output in Himachal Pradesh has seen a steep decline following a series of adverse weather conditions that damaged fruit crops across the state.

06 Nov 2026

Jalandhar Police File 10 FIRs Against 24 Farmers for Burning Stubble

Police in Jalandhar have registered 10 First Information Reports against 24 farmers for burning crop residue, citing violations of environmental protection laws.

06 Nov 2026

Ludhiana Farmers Trained in Oilseed Cultivation and Processing

A training program in Ludhiana has equipped local farmers with skills in oilseed cultivation and processing to enhance agricultural productivity.

06 Nov 2026

Patiala deploys Flying Squads to monitor stubble burning

Patiala authorities have deployed flying squad teams to actively monitor and prevent stubble burning in the region.

06 Nov 2026

ICAR: Quality seeds vital for boosting Meghalaya's farm income

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has emphasized that producing high-quality seeds is essential for enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing farmers' income in Meghalaya.

06 Nov 2026

Punjab sees 440 new stubble fire cases as Malwa winds spread flames

Strong winds originating from the Malwa region have intensified stubble burning in Punjab, resulting in the registration of 440 new fire cases.

06 Nov 2026

APEDA Facilitates Direct Export of Assam Honey to the United States

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the export of honey from Assam to the United States, marking a significant step for the region's agricultural trade.

06 Nov 2026

Cuddalore Poultry Crisis: 50,000 Chickens Lost Ahead of Diwali

In Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, a sudden poultry outbreak has killed about 50,000 chickens, leaving farmers facing severe economic losses just before the Diwali shopping boom.

06 Nov 2026

Fire Breaks Out in Stubble-Loaded Trolley, Claims ₹7 Lakh in Jalandhar

A trolley packed with agricultural stubble caught fire in Jalandhar, resulting in a loss estimated at ₹7 lakh.

06 Nov 2026