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March 11, 2024 9:35 PM

Farmers embrace crop insurance scheme as PMFBY sees 27% rise in enrolment

Enrolment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has surged by 27% in the ongoing fiscal year, as per a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The scheme, launched in 2016, provides financial protection to farmers by insuring their crops against losses or damages cau...

March 11, 2024 9:36 PM

PM Modi’s humble gesture in Odisha is winning hearts

Pausing his speech, PM Modi requested the SPG commandos deployed for his security to collect the gifts and photos brought by the children. “Children, please mention your addresses at the back of the paper. I will write a letter to you. (Main chithhi likhunga aap logo ko....), " PM Modi said, drawi...

March 11, 2024 9:36 PM

PM Modi to launch agriculture and tourism projects in Srinagar on March 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Srinagar on Thursday, where he will take part in the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme and unveil several development initiatives aimed at boosting agriculture and tourism in the region.  Among the key projects that PM Modi will...

March 11, 2024 9:36 PM

Odisha will be Naxal-free in next 1-2 years: says BSF IG Dhirendra Kumar

Comparing the situation between 2019 and 2023, Kumar said the number of districts categorised as Naxal-affected has dropped from 13 districts in 2019 to 10 in 2023, with severe only limited to Kandhamal and Kalahandi. "We have a total of 48 camps in Odisha and since we are entering Kandhamal. We ...