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October 15, 2026 8:01 AM

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Government constitutes committee to examine issues raised by sugarcane farmers

The Government has constituted a committee to examine issues raised by sugarcane farmers and recommend appropriate measures for addressing their concerns. Former Member of NITI Aayog, Professor Ramesh Chand, will chair the committee, which includes the Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Suga...

October 14, 2026 8:05 PM

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UP govt to give sugar at concessional rate of Rs 52/kg

  The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide sugar to the public at a concessional rate of rupees 52 per kg. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials of the Sugar Industry and Department of Sugarcane and Cane Development to review sugar prices and issued special instruct...

October 14, 2026 9:52 PM

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Maharashtra govt announces  Rs 5000 to each farmer in drought-affected talukas

  Maharashtra has declared 305 of its 358 talukas drought-hit, following the addition of 40 more talukas to the list. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that farmers will receive initial financial assistance of five thousand rupees in their bank accounts before Diwali.   Speaking to repo...

October 14, 2026 7:14 PM

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Punjab police arrest main accused in Parvinder Singh Jhota’s murder 

  A day after anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the main accused, Chemist Ashwani Kumar has been arrested and assured that none involved in this broad daylight murder of the anti-drug activist will be ...

October 14, 2026 6:28 PM

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Ladakh to get five major development projects worth around 3,350 crore rupees

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around 3,350 crore rupees in Ladakh tomorrow through video conferencing. The projects aim to strengthen connectivity, improve energy infrastructure, conserve cultural heritage and enhance ...

October 14, 2026 2:29 PM

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India records 21% decline in new TB cases between 2015 and 2024

India has recorded a 21% decline in new tuberculosis cases between 2015 and 2024, compared to a 12% global decline. According to the World Health Organisation’s Global Tuberculosis Report, the country’s TB treatment coverage has reached 92%, against the global average of 78%. Our correspondent repor...