Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday assured that “every grain” in the current rice procurement season in Punjab, the largest contributor of the grain to the Central Pool stock, will be procured and dismissed the current stand-off terming it as created by vested. interests while there is no crisis. Regarding the issue of lower…
2 min read Last Updated : Sep 23 2024 | 11:29 PM IST Area sown to paddy has increased by 2.22 per cent to 41.35 mn hectares so far in the ongoing 2024-25 kharif (summer) season, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. In the year-ago period, area under paddy was 40.45 mn hectares. Sowing of…
Shraadh or fortnight of ancestors, is a very important period in the Hindu calendar where families pay their utmost respects to their loved ones who have left this world. This year, Pitra Paksha is starting from 17th September and will end on 2nd October. In these 15 days, the Hindu community offers prayers, food offerings,…
