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Young Wheat crop in a field near Solapur, Maharashtra, India

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Politics29 Sept, 15:02

Tulshi Villagers Protest Water Scarcity by Declaring "Village for Sale"

Residents of Tulshi village in Madha tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, have initiated a protest against a long-standing water crisis by displaying banners stating "Village for Sale, Price: Water." The villagers, led by sarpanch Sharad More, are facing severe water scarcity, making them dependent on water tankers. This symbolic act aims to draw government attention to their plight, which includes a stalled irrigation project and unconfirmed assistance despite sanctioned funds.

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Business & Economy7 Aug, 08:47

Union Cabinet approves Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for biogas production

The Union Cabinet has approved the GOBARdhan scheme, a national initiative with an outlay of Rs 23,731 crore aimed at increasing domestic compressed biogas production ten-fold. The scheme, which will be implemented from the 2026-27 to 2035-36 financial years, seeks to convert agricultural residue, cattle dung, and municipal organic waste into clean fuel and organic manure to enhance energy security and rural income.

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Business & Economy6 Aug, 21:26

India rules out ethanol import concessions in US trade talks

The Indian Commerce Ministry stated on Thursday that it will not offer concessions or commitments to import ethanol from the United States during ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The government clarified that current regulations mandate the use of domestically produced ethanol for gasoline blending, and there are no plans to change this policy to permit large-scale fuel ethanol imports.

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Stone House , Government Museum, Ooty Tamil Nadu India

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Business & Economy7 Aug, 03:47

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay praises state and agriculture budgets

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has commended Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson and Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth for presenting the state's revised budget and agriculture budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Chief Minister described the budgets as forward-looking documents that aim to foster state development and improve the livelihoods of farmers and the general public.

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Agriculture7 Aug, 14:30

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges PM Modi to expedite Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river link project

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the expedited implementation of the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river interlinking project. In his letter, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's significant dependence on neighboring states for water and the critical depletion of its own groundwater resources. He urged the Prime Minister to direct the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and the National Water Development Agency to accelerate the project, suggesting the creation of a special purpose vehicle to ensure a time-bound execution of the work.

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Politics5 Aug, 16:01

Anbumani Ramadoss comments on Tamil Nadu state budget

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has issued a statement regarding the first budget presented by the new Tamil Nadu government, welcoming certain initiatives while expressing disappointment over the lack of employment announcements and reduced funding for education. He has urged the government to increase allocations for irrigation projects, agriculture, and government job creation in its reply to the budget debate.

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Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2024

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Agriculture11 Aug, 11:29

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announces increased procurement incentives for farmers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced an increase in state-provided procurement incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers during a legislative assembly session. Under Rule 110, the government raised the incentive for fine paddy varieties by 289 rupees per quintal and common paddy by 150 rupees per quintal. Additionally, sugarcane farmers will receive a state incentive of 709.50 rupees per tonne on top of the central government price. The government stated the move aims to support farmers despite current fiscal challenges, while some political parties have expressed that the increase remains insufficient.

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