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Centre Directs Karnataka to Open 90-Day Purchase Centers for Black Gram and Soybean
New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has announced that the Central Government has given permission to purchase two more crops at support prices in the state. He said that along with green gram and sunflower, the Centre has now directed the state government to purchase black gram and soybean at support prices. Just a few days ago, the Central Government…
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Drought Crisis Grips Southern Africa: 68 Million in Need of Aid
A devastating drought, triggered by El Niño weather patterns, has gripped Southern Africa since early 2024, leaving approximately 68 million residents in dire need of assistance. This figure, representing 17% of the region’s population, was revealed by Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during a crucial summit in Zimbabwe‘s capital, Harare. The 16-nation SADC bloc…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: July Rainfall Surpasses 30-Year Average
Dharwad: The district has experienced a significantly wetter July than usual, according to the latest Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin. The district recorded a staggering 239.2 mm of rainfall last month, far exceeding the 30-year average of 129.7 mm for July. Record-Breaking Rainy Days A meteorologist at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, noted, “What’s particularly striking is not just the…
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