New Delhi: A multicentre clinical trial has found that daily use of a standardised Ashwagandha root extract for 24 weeks was well tolerated, with no evidence of treatment-related liver or kidney injury. Published in Frontiers in Medicine on August 20, 2026, the randomised, double-blind study involved 1,200 adults across seven centres in India. Participants received Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to send teams to Karnataka and Maharashtra to assess the drought situation in the two states, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. Speaking at a two-day national conference on preparations for the upcoming rabi season, Chouhan said the impact of climate change was becoming increasingly evident, Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare will organise the National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2026 on September 28-29 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the two-day conference, which will bring together State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials, Read More…
Returning to farming after years of expatriate life is a dream for many. But for Raju, a farmer from Vattayi village near Poomala in Thrissur district, that dream has turned into a successful reality. After years of hard work in the Gulf, Raju returned home and chose pepper cultivation as his livelihood. Today, his decision Read More…
New Delhi: Agrinnovate India Ltd. held its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 71st Board Meeting in New Delhi on September 24, 2026. On the occasion, the company facilitated the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and three industry partners — Pidilite Industries Ltd., Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ayurveda Day, highlighting the enduring relevance of the traditional Indian system of medicine. In his message, the Prime Minister described Ayurveda as more than a method of treating illnesses, emphasising its role in promoting a healthy and balanced Read More…
Chandigarh: AAP leader Baltej Pannu has raised concerns over the Centre’s proposed 2026 rules aimed at curbing stubble burning, particularly the provisions involving financial penalties and entries in land records. Pannu said the proposed rules could impose environmental compensation of ₹5,000 on farmers owning less than two acres, ₹10,000 on those with two to less Read More…
Coonor: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called for greater research, modernisation, branding and value addition to make Indian tea more competitive in global markets. Inaugurating the centenary conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation in Coonoor, he congratulated the organisation on completing 100 years of contribution to tea research and the plantation sector. Radhakrishnan Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Anurag, a Marketing Officer in the Agriculture Ministry, following allegations that he sought bribes from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district. The action followed a complaint alleging that the officer demanded money during an inspection in return Read More…
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…