Posts By The Indian Express
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54Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishChandigarh to regulate taxi fare, ride cancellation
Chandigarh's draft Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules-2024 regulate app-based taxis with a focus on fare transparency and eco-friendly practices. Key points include: Electric...
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73Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol used in petrol now more from maize, damaged foodgrains than sugar
Cereal grains, notably maize and damaged foodgrains, have surpassed sugarcane as the primary feedstock for ethanol production in India. For the supply...
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72Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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91Maize News in EnglishExplained: The green revolution in maize
India’s maize production has surged from 11.5 million tonnes in 1999-2000 to over 35 million tonnes in 2023-24. While mostly used as...
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89Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers claim white grub infestation
Sugarcane farmers in Harur and Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri district, are worried about a sudden white grub worm infestation affecting their fields. They fear...
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62Rice News in EnglishBasmati cultivation: Punjab halfway through, has 15 days to meet target
Punjab has achieved 50% of its basmati cultivation target for the year, with 5.16 lakh hectares planted out of a planned 10...
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68Edible Oil News in EnglishPrice rise: Tamil Nadu govt may rejig PDS of tur dal, oil
The Tamil Nadu government is evaluating reforms to its Public Distribution System for tur dal and palmolein oil, which costs Rs 3,800...
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78Rice News in EnglishKarnataka: Debate over difference in rice procurement price by different departments
In Bengaluru, BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar criticized the Karnataka State Government for the price disparity in rice procurement between the Education...
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92Edible Oil News in EnglishIndians love their mustard oil but it is banned in the US; this is why
Indian cuisine, renowned for its bold spices and aromatic oils, faces scrutiny abroad. Mustard oil, prized for its pungent flavor, contains erucic...
