paddy procurement

Telangana CM KCR flays Centre, announces opening of paddy procurement centres in state

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced that he would soon convene a meeting of economists and farmers' leaders from all states to formulate an "integrated new agriculture policy".

Apr 13, 2022, 12:52 PM IST

'You can't mess with farmers': Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao warns PM Modi on Centre's paddy procurement policy

Asking PM Modi to frame a new agriculture policy, KCR said, "Is growing paddy Telangana farmers' fault?...I warn PM Modi that you can't mess with farmers. Indian history is a testament that wherever farmers cried, the government loses power."

Apr 11, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee's Chief Ministerial post at stake, Yashasvi Jaiswal unlocks milestone, check today’s top headlines

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's fate will be decided today (October 3) as the results for the crucial Bhabanipur by-election will be announced. In other news, paddy procurement will commence in the states of Haryana and Punjab. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal went on to complete his maiden IPL fifty, reaching the milestone in just 19 deliveries.

Oct 03, 2021, 07:19 AM IST

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana hold protests

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday held protests at many places against postponing of paddy procurement.

Oct 02, 2021, 23:02 PM IST

UPA-2's new scam of Rs 50k crore gets exposed by CAG

CAG exposes Rs 50k crore scam during UPA regime in the Legislative Assembly, which has increased the problems of Congress.

Dec 09, 2015, 19:07 PM IST

Paddy procurement: CAG exposes Rs 50k cr scam during UPA regime

A report by CAG has alleged irregularities to the tune of over Rs 50,000 crore in procurement and milling of paddy meant for distribution of rice to poor through ration shops at subsidised rates.

Dec 09, 2015, 12:40 PM IST