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September 26, 2023 11:23 AM

Monsoon starts retreating from India, rain deficit further narrows down

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently announced that the monsoon's retreat from India commenced on September 25, 2023, marking an eight-day delay from the usual withdrawal date of September 17. This marks the 13th consecutive year of a d...

September 22, 2023 3:25 PM

Centre launches AI Chatbot aimed to provide seamless assistance and support to farmers

Central govt launched AI Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme at New Delhi on Spetember 21. Chatbot is available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Odia, and Tamil. In a short period, it will be available in all 22 languages ...

September 20, 2023 10:52 AM

Kisan Rin Portal unveiled to provide access to credit services under KCC

Kisan Rin Portal has been developed in collaboration with several government departments and it will provide access to credit services under Kisan Credit Card. The digital platform PM Kisan Rin Portal will provide information about farmer data, loan ...

September 19, 2023 1:33 PM

Centre to launch Kisan Rin Portal & KCC campaign, know how they help you

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar are set to launch the 'Kisan Rin Portal’ today, aimed at facilitating farmers in accessing subsidized loans through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) program. This event wi...

September 10, 2023 3:06 PM

G20: UK PM Sunak declares $2 billion for Green Climate Fund

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a historic climate commitment before the the commencement of G20 Summit, the British High Commission in India said. It was declared that the UK will contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This ...

September 5, 2023 10:09 AM

‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ Conference starts prior to G20 Summit

A conference on "Green Hydrogen Pilots in India" is taking place in New Delhi on September 5, 2023, ahead of the G20 Summit. The day-long meeting features presentations by public and private sector companies in India showcasing various Green Hydrogen...

August 29, 2023 1:34 PM

PM Modi greets people on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted everyone on the auspicious occasion of Onam. PM Modi took to X and posted, "Onam greetings to everyone! May your lives be showered with good health, unparalleled joy and immense prosperity. Over the la...

August 21, 2023 12:48 PM

To give relief to consumers Centre starts selling onions also at subsidised rates, buffer enhanced

Already selling tomatoes on behalf of the central government at a subsidised rate, the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) is now going to sell onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kg in the...

August 16, 2023 4:34 PM

Floods in China’s northeast raise concerns of crop diseases and infestation

On Wednesday, China warned that the recent floods in its grain-producing northeast region could worsen diseases and infestations. Due to this, Beijing has called on for more measures to protect its crop. The country's agricultural ministry has issued...

August 16, 2023 12:16 PM

Know how International Year of Millets has shed light on goodness of Shree Anna

India is embracing a remarkable agricultural milestone by celebrating the International Year of Millets, bringing attention to the nutritional and environmental benefits of these ancient grains. As part of the global initiative, the country is active...

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