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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Topic: Fertiliser

12 hospitalised after Ammonia gas leak at Chennai fertiliser unit. Police say situation ‘stabilised’

Leak, caused by rupture in underwater pipeline, was detected Tuesday. Several residents demand free medical camp & legal action in case of irregularity in facility's functioning.

PM Kisan’s direct transfers can help food distribution. But there are four challenges

During natural calamities like droughts, floods or pandemics, cash transfers may not be of much help. It is a good policy to distribute food grains rather than cash.

Modi govt raises subsidy on key fertiliser DAP by 140%

Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) is the most widely used fertiliser in India. The govt says it will bear the burden of price hike & that farmers will continue to get a DAP bag for Rs 1,200.

CBI files case against ex IFFCO MD, others for alleged irregularities in fertiliser import

The CBI has alleged that the accused imported fertilisers and raw materials through a subsidiary of IFFCO and other middlemen at highly-inflated rates to cheat the government.

Nitrous oxide is good for plants but bad for the environment

N₂O is the third most important greenhouse gas which traps heat, depletes ozone in the stratosphere, and remains active for more than 100 years in the environment.

Why Modi govt’s decision to ease fumigation norms for onion import has experts worried

Modi govt is importing more onions under relaxed rules to deal with supply & price issues. But experts fear for India’s agricultural biodiversity.

Niti Aayog pushes for cow dung & urine farming technique, experts cast doubts on method 

Experts, including those at Niti Aayog, say ZBNF method doesn’t provide vital nutrients, may not stand up to pest attack.

Modi government has a new slogan ahead of 2019: Farmer’s India

Battling anti-farmer tag, govt gets ready to highlight achievements in agriculture sector on its fourth anniversary.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.