The NGT has directed a comprehensive environmental study by ICT to assess pollution caused by Jakraya Sugar Ltd. in Mohal Village, Solapur,...
Labour shortages in Maharashtra's sugarcane harvesting, driven by alternative employment opportunities and welfare schemes, are pushing mechanisation. Sugar mills like Manjara Cooperative...
A silo collapse at Radico NV distilleries in Shendre MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, killed three workers and injured three others on Friday. The...
Maharashtra's sugarcane harvesting season began on November 15 but is progressing slowly due to elections. Delayed by the monsoon, the crushing season...
Maharashtra's 2024-25 sugarcane crushing season began on November 15 after licenses were issued to 102 mills. The timely start alleviates industry concerns...
Kolhapur's traditional jaggery industry, known for its distinctive taste, is facing challenges, including rising production costs, labor shortages, and increased competition from...
A U.S. Department of Labor report has identified forced labor indicators in sugarcane harvesting in Maharashtra's Beed district, citing issues like long...
In western Maharashtra, over 1 million sugarcane cutters, who migrate annually for harvest work, may miss voting due to the overlap of...
Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi ahead of his Pune visit, questioning why the Chakan industrial area faces manufacturing unit relocation due to...