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…
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PM Modi to hand over over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointment letters will be distributed through video conferencing at 12.30 pm, following which the Prime Minister will address the newly selected candidates. The Rozgar Mela will be organised simultaneously Read More…
Operation Thoofan to enter second phase on September 28: Ramesh Chennithala
Thiruvananthapuram: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that Operation Thoofan, the state’s anti-drug campaign, is set to enter its crucial second phase, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan scheduled to inaugurate it at Vengara in Malappuram on September 28. The second phase will focus on strengthening anti-drug awareness by forming Janajagratha Samitis (people’s vigilance committees) in Read More…
ED Arrests Ghee Firm Promoter in Tirupati Laddu Adulteration Case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the promoter of a ghee manufacturing company in connection with the alleged adulteration of ghee used in preparing the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam. According to the ED, the ghee supplied for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was allegedly made using refined palm oil, palmolein and various chemicals. Read More…
Bamboo: A Crop of Boundless Possibilities Beyond Borders
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi, Agricultural Journalist September 18 is observed as International Bamboo Day, an occasion led by the World Bamboo Organization to highlight the importance, potential and diverse uses of bamboo across the world. This year’s theme, “Bamboo Beyond Borders,” focuses on expanding the use and possibilities of bamboo across geographical and Read More…
Navy Missile Recovered from Fishing Net off Kozhikode Coast
A missile recovered by fishermen while fishing off the Kozhikode coast has been confirmed to be a naval missile, officials said. The missile is believed to be a decoy weapon used by the Indian Navy to mislead enemy radar systems. A Navy team examined the missile and found that it was old and may have Read More…
PM Modi Thanks Leaders for Birthday Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh for their birthday greetings. Thanking Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan for his warm wishes, Modi said the government would continue working with renewed energy and resolve to Read More…
President Murmu Greets PM Modi on 76th Birthday
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his contribution to governance and inclusive development. In a post on X, the President said that during his 25 years in public office as chief minister and prime minister, Modi had established new benchmarks in good governance and given Read More…
Government Cuts Windfall Tax on Petrol, Diesel and ATF Exports
The government has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning September 16. The special additional excise duty (SAED), along with the road and infrastructure cess, on diesel exports has been lowered to Rs 20 per litre from Rs 25 per litre during the Read More…
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The move is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage, expanding access to provident Read More…