Red alert in Punjab due to heavy rains, schools, colleges to remain closed on Tuesday
A few parts of northern region, including Punjab, have been witnessing widespread rains for the last two days.
Sep 24, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
Govt sees record kharif pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereal output
The country is likely to harvest a record production of pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals in this year's kharif season on higher acreage under these crops so far despite the prediction of a deficient monsoon.
Jul 20, 2015, 22:35 PM IST
Govt hikes pulses MSP sharply to boost output, check prices
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday increased the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by Rs 50 to Rs 1,410 per quintal for this year.
Jun 17, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
Paddy sowing up 21% so far this kharif season
Foodgrains production is estimated to have declined by 5.25 percent to 251.12 million tonnes in 2014-15 crop year due to poor monsoon and unseasonal rain in last two months.
May 29, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
