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Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Polavaram highway upgrade gets ₹840.41 crore approval The Union government has approved ₹840.41 crore for a major road upgrade in Andhra Pradesh aimed at strengthening access to the Polavaram Irrigation Project, farming centres and key Godavari-region destinations. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval for the development of the Buttaigudem–LND Peta and Pattiseema–Kovvur sections of National Highway 365BB. The

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26 Aug 2026 11:43 AM

Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Polavaram highway upgrade gets ₹840.41 crore approval The Union government has approved ₹840.41 crore for a major road upgrade in Andhra Pradesh aimed at strengthening access to the Polavaram Irrigation Project, farming centres and key Godavari-region destinations. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval for the development of the Buttaigudem–LND Peta and Pattiseema–Kovvur sections of National Highway 365BB. The

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Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

Sugar prices have risen sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting concerns over supplies and retail costs. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has linked the pressure to lower output, depleted stocks, ethanol diversion and what he described as delayed corrective action. The government has announced measures including dealer stock limits, bulk-consumer restrictions and duty-free raw sugar imports. Gulati argues that earlier imports and broader policy changes could have reduced t

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25 Aug 2026 12:33 PM

Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

Sugar prices have risen sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting concerns over supplies and retail costs. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has linked the pressure to lower output, depleted stocks, ethanol diversion and what he described as delayed corrective action. The government has announced measures including dealer stock limits, bulk-consumer restrictions and duty-free raw sugar imports. Gulati argues that earlier imports and broader policy changes could have reduced t

Business

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has marked a new step in agricultural value addition with the launch of a non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district. The initiative aims to connect local maize farmers with food processing, research and market-led opportunities. The seed launch took place at the Gourmet Popcornica factory in the presence of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

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25 Aug 2026 12:29 PM

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has marked a new step in agricultural value addition with the launch of a non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district. The initiative aims to connect local maize farmers with food processing, research and market-led opportunities. The seed launch took place at the Gourmet Popcornica factory in the presence of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

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Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a full waiver of cooperative farm loans of up to Rs 75,000, providing fresh financial relief to farmers across the state. The Chief Minister said the government would extend an additional Rs 953.06 crore in support despite the financial constraints facing the state. The announcement strengthens the Vijay government's farmer-focused agenda and comes after earlier revisions to the crop loan waiver programme. The government had pre

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17 Aug 2026 13:46 PM

Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a full waiver of cooperative farm loans of up to Rs 75,000, providing fresh financial relief to farmers across the state. The Chief Minister said the government would extend an additional Rs 953.06 crore in support despite the financial constraints facing the state. The announcement strengthens the Vijay government's farmer-focused agenda and comes after earlier revisions to the crop loan waiver programme. The government had pre

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Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

Farmer Shortage May Become New Threat To Future Food Security Food security is often linked to farmland, rainfall, climate change, and crop production. But a new study suggests that another major risk is quietly growing: the world may not have enough people to farm the land. Researchers say the availability of agricultural workers could become a key factor in future food supplies

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19 Jun 2026 17:33 PM

Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

Farmer Shortage May Become New Threat To Future Food Security Food security is often linked to farmland, rainfall, climate change, and crop production. But a new study suggests that another major risk is quietly growing: the world may not have enough people to farm the land. Researchers say the availability of agricultural workers could become a key factor in future food supplies

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UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has secured the 7th rank in India and the first position in Karnataka in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework ranking. This recognition under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework gives UAS Bengaluru stronger visibility among agriculture-focused institutions in India. The latest ranking highlights the university’s role in agricultural education

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15 Jun 2026 12:26 PM

UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has secured the 7th rank in India and the first position in Karnataka in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework ranking. This recognition under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework gives UAS Bengaluru stronger visibility among agriculture-focused institutions in India. The latest ranking highlights the university’s role in agricultural education

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Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

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Lead Exposure Worsens Nerve Cell Damage, NIN Study Finds

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Mylswamy Annadurai To Head Tamil Nadu Curriculum Panel

Amaravati Assembly Planned for 265 MLAs, 110 MLCs

Andhra Pradesh Lands ₹82,000 Crore Renewable Energy Deal for Solar and Hydrogen

Lead Exposure Worsens Nerve Cell Damage, NIN Study Finds

MP Toddler Allegedly Loses Vision After Nasal Drops Put in Eyes

Iran Consulate Praises India with ‘Gyaan and Swag’ Post, Internet Reacts

Gadchiroli Shines While Mumbai Struggles: A Look at Maharashtra's Electoral Mapping Efforts

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Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Polavaram Highway Upgrade Gets ₹840 Crore Boost in Andhra Pradesh

Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

Sugar Prices Surge as Ashok Gulati Flags Supply Pressures

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Seed Launched in Andhra Pradesh

Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Vijay Announces Full Farm Loan Waiver Up to Rs 75,000 in Tamil Nadu

Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

Farmer Shortage May Threaten Future Food Security

UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

UAS Bengaluru Gets 7th Rank In IIRF List, Tops Karnataka

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Amaravati Assembly Planned for 265 MLAs, 110 MLCs

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MP Toddler Allegedly Loses Vision After Nasal Drops Put in Eyes

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