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Maharashtra Government Denies Paying Only Rs 6 Aid As Alleged By Farmer
A day after a farmer from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra claimed that he received only Rs 6 for crop losses, the state agriculture department on Thursday said the amount was not paid by the government.
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Double Shock For Madhya Pradesh Farmers: Rain, And Now Power Supply Cap
After unseasonal rain devastated crops across Madhya Pradesh, farmers have now been hit by a second shock - a controversial electricity department order restricting power supply to just 10 hours a day.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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Monsoon Likely To Reach Delhi, Northwest By June 25: Weather Office
The southwest monsoon, which regained momentum this week, is expected to cover most parts of northwest India, including Delhi, by June 25, well ahead of the usual dates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
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US Rejects 15 Shipments Of Mangoes From India, Cites Documentation Errors
The authorities in the United States tossed out at least 15 shipments of mangoes from India, citing errors in the documentation process. They instructed the exporters to either send the shipment back to India or destroy it.
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Bihar Officials Stunned As Mobile App Shows Farms In Indian Ocean After Glitch
Officials of the agriculture department in Bihar's Bhojpur district were in for a shock on Monday, when a few pieces of farmland were shown to be situated in the Indian Ocean in a mobile app containing information about crop survey.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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Can The Egg Floating Test Determine Its Freshness? Here's What It Really Means
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), while floating eggs are a sign of reduced quality, they may still be safe to consume.
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RPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024: Application Process Begins On October 21
If necessary, the Commission may adopt scaling, moderation, or normalization methods in evaluating the answer sheets.
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Watch: Panic Grips Gujarat University As Leopard Cub Enters Lab
A leopard cub entered the bio-energy laboratory of the engineering department at the Junagadh Agricultural University in Gujarat today spreading panic on the campus.
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Santa Claus And Reindeer Granted Entry To The US Ahead Of Christmas
USDA has confirmed that the reindeer will arrive pulling a wooden sleigh with jingling bells attached, filled with brightly wrapped gifts.
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Mystery Dog Illness Spreading In US. Vets Say It's Dangerous
In Oregon alone, veterinarians have reported more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August.
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Maharashtra Government Denies Paying Only Rs 6 Aid As Alleged By Farmer
A day after a farmer from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra claimed that he received only Rs 6 for crop losses, the state agriculture department on Thursday said the amount was not paid by the government.
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Double Shock For Madhya Pradesh Farmers: Rain, And Now Power Supply Cap
After unseasonal rain devastated crops across Madhya Pradesh, farmers have now been hit by a second shock - a controversial electricity department order restricting power supply to just 10 hours a day.
-
Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
-
Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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Monsoon Likely To Reach Delhi, Northwest By June 25: Weather Office
The southwest monsoon, which regained momentum this week, is expected to cover most parts of northwest India, including Delhi, by June 25, well ahead of the usual dates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
-
US Rejects 15 Shipments Of Mangoes From India, Cites Documentation Errors
The authorities in the United States tossed out at least 15 shipments of mangoes from India, citing errors in the documentation process. They instructed the exporters to either send the shipment back to India or destroy it.
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Bihar Officials Stunned As Mobile App Shows Farms In Indian Ocean After Glitch
Officials of the agriculture department in Bihar's Bhojpur district were in for a shock on Monday, when a few pieces of farmland were shown to be situated in the Indian Ocean in a mobile app containing information about crop survey.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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Can The Egg Floating Test Determine Its Freshness? Here's What It Really Means
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), while floating eggs are a sign of reduced quality, they may still be safe to consume.
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RPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024: Application Process Begins On October 21
If necessary, the Commission may adopt scaling, moderation, or normalization methods in evaluating the answer sheets.
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Watch: Panic Grips Gujarat University As Leopard Cub Enters Lab
A leopard cub entered the bio-energy laboratory of the engineering department at the Junagadh Agricultural University in Gujarat today spreading panic on the campus.
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Santa Claus And Reindeer Granted Entry To The US Ahead Of Christmas
USDA has confirmed that the reindeer will arrive pulling a wooden sleigh with jingling bells attached, filled with brightly wrapped gifts.
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Mystery Dog Illness Spreading In US. Vets Say It's Dangerous
In Oregon alone, veterinarians have reported more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August.
