agriculture
Gujarat’s Kharif Crops Are 70% Sown, But This Year’s Monsoon Cuts Both Ways
Gujarat has sown 70% of its normal kharif area, with cotton and groundnut leading. The same monsoon driving that progress has also triggered floods.
Shocking Rachna Minor-1 Canal Repair Collapse: Farmers Blame Poor Quality Work
Location: Dharnidhar taluka, Banaskantha district, Gujarat A newly repaired stretch of the Rachna Minor-1 canal in Dharnidhar taluka has reportedly collapsed just two days after completion, sending shockwaves through the…
Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain in Banaskantha District
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Banaskantha district in Gujarat from August 15 to 18. This comes after a long dry spell, as the region has not…
Lumpy Virus Resurfaces in Palanpur Taluka, Causing Concern
Palanpur Taluka in Gujarat is facing a new outbreak of the lumpy virus. This virus has recently appeared in areas such as Bhutedhi, Chhadotar, and Chandisaram. In 2022, the lumpy…
Farmers in Gujarat Tackle Army Worm Threat to Maize Crops
In Gujarat, farmers face a significant threat to their maize crops from the four-spotted army worm (Mythimma separata). This pest has caused major damage to crops across India, particularly during…
Farmers Protest Against Toll Tax at Khemana Toll Plaza
Farmers in Gujarat are upset about the toll tax at Khemana Toll Plaza on the Palanpur-Abu Highway. They are calling for exemption from this toll tax. A meeting was held…
Gujarat Experiences Significant Monsoon Rainfall
Gujarat has seen a substantial amount of rainfall this monsoon season. As of August 11, 2025, the state recorded an average rainfall of over 64%. The southern region of Gujarat…
Rain Delays Leave Gujarat in Heat
For the last ten days, rain has taken a break in Gujarat, leading to increased heat and humidity. This comes after a promising start to the monsoon season, especially in…
Ahmedabad Braces for New Monsoon Rains After August 15
Ahmedabad has faced a dry spell recently, with no significant rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts this dry period will last until August 14. However, a fresh phase of…
Farmers in Khemana Demand Toll Tax Exemption
Farmers near Khemana, along the Palanpur-Abu Highway, have raised concerns about the toll tax imposed on them. They claim that the toll collection is unfair for villages within 20 kilometres…
Rajkot Startup Creates Eco-Friendly Sanitary Napkins from Crop Waste
In Rajkot, a remarkable startup is making strides towards environmental sustainability. Two Marwadi University alumni, Foram Kundalia and Khushal Katdare, have launched Nishkaam Innovations. Their goal is to tackle pollution…
Farmers Protest Land Measurement for Bypass Road in Palanpur
The Gujarat government has approved a 26-kilometre bypass road around Palanpur to solve traffic issues. However, local farmers are strongly opposing the land acquisition for this project. Today, officials faced…