The IMD issues an orange alert for Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts as cyclone Biparjoy intensifies. Heavy rainfall expected over several districts. Heatwave persists in isolated pockets.
Discover the cooling benefits of earthen water pots, known as Matkas, popular in Agra during India's intense heatwaves. Customers praise them as healthier and purer than fridge-stored water.
Farmers in India's Vidarbha region demand a higher minimum support price for cotton, citing production costs higher than the current rate of ₹7,020 per quintal. Anil Ghanawat, Shetkari Sanghatana's leader, argues that the MSP should reflect production costs and benefit farmers, not trade lobbies. Veteran activist Vijay Jawandhia seconds the notion that the MSP's cost calculation is unrealistic and should go up to ₹9,000. Farmers are storing last year's cotton, anticipating better rates.
The IMD issues an orange alert for Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts as cyclone Biparjoy intensifies. Heavy rainfall expected over several districts. Heatwave persists in isolated pockets.
Farmers in India's Vidarbha region demand a higher minimum support price for cotton, citing production costs higher than the current rate of ₹7,020 per quintal. Anil Ghanawat, Shetkari Sanghatana's leader, argues that the MSP should reflect production costs and benefit farmers, not trade lobbies. Veteran activist Vijay Jawandhia seconds the notion that the MSP's cost calculation is unrealistic and should go up to ₹9,000. Farmers are storing last year's cotton, anticipating better rates.
A new study reveals a concerning spike in Land Surface Temperature (LST) in Maharashtra, India, which poses significant environmental and agricultural risks. The state requires comprehensive action to curb LST levels and support farmers. Urgent action is necessary to prevent further damage to the environment and livelihoods.
Discover the cooling benefits of earthen water pots, known as Matkas, popular in Agra during India's intense heatwaves. Customers praise them as healthier and purer than fridge-stored water.