Kerala farm varsity sets aside ₹40 crore for research
The Hindu
Projects for conservation of gene bank of crops, new directorate to improve seed production
The general council of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has approved an annual budget of ₹695.24 crore for the year 2021-22. Expecting an annual revenue of ₹456.96 crore, the budget will be a ₹238.28-crore deficit budget. The budget has allotted ₹40 crore for research. A directorate will be established for improved production of seeds and planting materials and distribution to farmers. Breeding technology will be developed to equip vegetable crops overcome adverse conditions.
Telangana Education Commission recommends exclusive fee regulation commission for private schools to enhance quality and prevent burden on parents.
S. Jaishankar discusses trade, investment, and energy security with Omani counterpart during Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat.
Tamil Nadu government ministers stand firm against Hindi imposition and demand rightful share of funds.
Stampedes at religious events in India have caused hundreds of deaths over the years, highlighting safety concerns.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
Madurai Reader’s Mail
Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.