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Health is an individual right and responsibility, say experts

A person must take responsibility for their health say experts at a public forum organised by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Many Indane LPG distributors object to being forced to sell biscuits and flour in Chennai

Many distributors of the Indane liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. are objecting to the oil marketing company (OMC) asking them to sell products of two private brands.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

MBBS classes will start in new building of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, says Minister Shivanand Patil

Minister for Textiles, Sugarcane Development and Sugar and district-in-charge for Haveri Shivanand Patil announced that the classes of the first year MBBS course would be held at the new building of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital from September.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

India’s wild price swings for tomatoes make and lose fortunes

As fortunes were made or wiped out and budgets skewered, economists say it’s time India fixed its supply chain.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

Koti Vruksha Abhiyan yet to gain pace in Kalaburagi district

Kalaburagi district achieved 52% of 5.22L saplings target under Koti Vruksha Abhiyan. Forest Dept. achieved 74.24%, Agri Dept. 25.26% & Horti Dept. 18.83%. Jewargi, Chincholi & Afzalpur taluks surpassed target, while Kalagi, Yadrami & Shahabad failed to meet it.Kalaburagi district achieved 52% of 5.22L saplings target under Koti Vruksha Abhiyan.…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Philippines Strengthens Agricultural Ties With Israel In Collaborative Efforts

Philippines Expands Agricultural Partnership with Israel to Boost Market Access and Technological Cooperation

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh make hay as export demand spikes, seek higher crop cap

Farmers in Ongole, AP, demand higher quota for Rabi season due to record prices of ₹210/kg. Centre waived penalty on excess tobacco, considering export demand. 52.51 million kg sold at ₹210.11/kg, 56.85 million kg at ₹210.29/kg. Last year, 76 million kg sold at ₹172/kg. Global shortage of 400 million kg,…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Mysuru MP seeks permission for late crop by tobacco farmers

MP Pratap Simha urges Commerce Sec. to allow late crop due to weather-related losses; farmers to take up plantation till Sept. 15; demand for tobacco high. #75

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

From brink of closure to prospective Mini Ratna, FACT’s ‘blue elephants’ defy the odds

From brink of closure to prospective Mini Ratna, FACT’s ‘blue elephants’ defy the odds

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

AP PHOTOS: A shepherd keeps up the ancient rite of guiding sheep across northern Spain

A fine cloud of dust drifts across the sun-drenched landscape. The tinkling of sheep bells floats in the air, announcing the movement of 1,000 sheep and some goats through an ancient Spanish transhumance — or livestock migration — route.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023