Delta farmers eagerly await Agriculture Budget
The Hindu
Despite the precarious position of the State exchequer, delta farmers are pinning their hopes on the first-ever Agriculture Budget to be presented by the DMK government in which they expect the announ
Despite the precarious position of the State exchequer, delta farmers are pinning their hopes on the first-ever Agriculture Budget to be presented by the DMK government in which they expect the announcement of State-funded crop insurance scheme similar to those implemented in a handful of States. States such as Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar have exited from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) last Kharif season citing abnormal increase in insurance premium. Madhya Pradesh attempted to implement a surplus-sharing model in a district by remaining in the PMFBY.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.