Irans threat halts Punjab basmati rice exports through Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s threat to target any ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz severely impacted basmati rice exports from Punjab,
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Month: March 2026
Pilibhit (UP): Rice miller submits forged DFO NOC to bank for loan limit; FIR sought
A rice miller allegedly submitted a forged “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) of the divisional forest officer (DFO) of Pilibhit Tiger
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Rice exporters seek urgent relief measures to deal with Iran crisis
By PTI Rice exporters on Thursday sought urgent relief measures from the government, such as waiver of port-related charges and
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Agriculture sector raises alarm as production of pulses and oilseeds declines
WITH UNSEASONAL rainfall, failure by the financial institutions to meet the crop disbursement targets, coupled with sharp decline in production
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Andhra Pradesh: Two ethanol units get environmental clearance
Two companies have received mandatory environmental clearance for ethanol projects in Kodavalur mandal, officials confirmed. Srisai Jabbala, Director of Gayathri
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Japan Expands Green Energy Investments In Vietnam With Solar And Biomass Projects
By Mohan Gupta In 2025, Japan continues to strengthen its role as one of the most important economic partners of
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War in West Asia: Why basmati rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are in crisis
By Anju Agnihotri Chaba The war in West Asia now threatens to engulf a key Indian export — Basmati. Exporters from
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Tamil Nadu: Farmers flag paddy procurement delay
The ongoing delay in paddy procurement across the district was a key issue raised at the monthly grievance redressal meeting
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Biofuels sector urges year‑round E15 to cushion wartime oil price surge
A leading US biofuels association is calling for permanent, nationwide access to E15 petrol as a means of easing the
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Green hydrogen capacity to rise sharply in 2-3 years: MNRE director
By Nandini Keshari India is set for a major jump in green hydrogen production capacity within the next two to
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