Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday released the financial assistance under the Kalia scheme of govt to over 46 lakh small and marginal farmers and 18 lakh landless farmers of the state.
Union minister of state for agriculture Shobha Karandlaje highlights the importance of farmers becoming entrepreneurs and emphasizes the need for natural farming and organic crops. Learn more about the central government's agricultural policy and the challenges faced at the state and district levels.
Maharashtra government is firm on extending benefits to those living near border areas. Find out more about the government's health scheme in 865 border villages of Karnataka and the coordination office near the border.
In a bid to escape police action, the driver of an SUV carrying ganja allegedly drove the vehicle into a pond but not before bailing out at the last minute. Read more about the incident in Bharel village, Balangir district.