Delta farmers in TN turn to summer paddy cultivation as interim crop

Chennai- Farmers in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have begun cultivating summer paddy as a short-term interim crop, utilising groundwater drawn through energised borewells. Traditionally, the Delta region, which includes districts like Thanjavur and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, cultivates paddy in two major seasons: samba and thaladi.However,…

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‘Don’t doubt’: Siddaramaiah asserts internal reservation will be implemented in Karnataka

Bengaluru- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that there should be no doubt about internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes, which his government will surely implement in the state “without injustice to anyone”. “Even if you (people) object, we will ensure its implementation. We will strictly follow the Supreme Court’s directions,” Siddaramaiah said at…

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BJP leaders hail Sri Lanka’s ‘Mitra Vibhushan’ to PM Modi as ‘proud moment’ for India

New Delhi- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan’, the country’s highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government, senior BJP leaders hailed it as a proud moment and a testament to India’s rising global stature. The prestigious honour was presented by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…

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“Pamban Bridge is one of the most significant bridges in railway history”: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Chennai : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday called the Pamban Bridge one of the most significant bridges in the history of the Indian railways. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Pamban Bridge is one of the most significant bridges in the history of the railways. It will be the first…

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Would resolve previous grievances: Manohar Lal Khattar backs Waqf Amendment Bill

Panipat : Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday welcomed the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament, saying that proposed amendments would resolve previous grievances related to land encroachment and disputes. He said that the unamended Waqf Act of 1995 was “one-sided” since it was “misused” by a few people. Khattar…

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