“From Kitchen Ritual to Family Bond: How a Father’s Love Redefined Tradition” Ahmedabad, September 2025: For newlywed Riya, the day of her first kitchen ritual was one filled with excitement and nervousness. Following her grandmother’s advice, she dressed in a bright yellow saree with golden…
Category: Agricultural
Dog Protects Abandoned Newborn from Rats, Pigs, and Crows in Himachal; Later Misunderstood by Locals
Stray Dog Protects Abandoned Newborn for Hours, Fights Off Rats, Pigs and Crows Himachal Pradesh, September 12: In a heart-wrenching yet extraordinary incident, a stray dog became an unlikely guardian of a newborn baby abandoned under a dirty sheet near a garbage dump in the…
Amreli Students Join Rally on World Lion Day in Lion-Themed Masks
World Lion Day Celebrated in Amreli District: Students Hold Rally Wearing Lion Masks Amreli district marked World Lion Day (August 10) with great enthusiasm, highlighting Gujarat’s pride as the only home to Asiatic lions in the world. Various programs were organized to raise awareness about…
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc: 4 Dead, 190 Rescued, CM Dhami on Ground
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Triggers Massive Havoc; CM Dhami Reviews Situation, Army and NDRF Intensify Rescue Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi district has caused large-scale destruction, sweeping away houses, hotels, and roads in Dharali and surrounding areas. The sudden deluge occurred around 1:45 PM on…
PM-KISAN 20th Installment: ₹21,000 Crore Credited to 9.7 Crore Farmers’ Accounts
PM-KISAN 20th Installment Released: ₹21,000 Crore Transferred to 9.7 Crore Farmers Varanasi, August 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring ₹20,840 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.7 crore farmers across…
“Mumma and Chachi May Fight, But I Don’t”: A Little Girl Teaches the True Meaning of Humanity
This afternoon, as I reached home for lunch, I saw my little daughter sitting on the floor. Her piggy bank lay shattered beside her. In her hands was her small scarf, filled with scattered coins and a few folded notes. I looked at her, a…
PM Modi to Release PM-KISAN’s 20th Installment on August 2 from Varanasi
PM Kisan 20th Installment to Be Released on August 2: Over 9 Crore Farmers to Receive ₹2,000 Each; Announcement from Varanasi by PM Modi New Delhi, July 29, 2025: The Government of India will release the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi…
Gujarat on Alert: IMD Predicts 6 Days of Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall
Heavy Rains to Lash Gujarat Again: IMD Issues Alerts for Next 6 Days Across Multiple Districts Gujarat Weather Update: Several parts of Gujarat are already witnessing intermittent rainfall, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now forecast heavy to very heavy rains across the state…
Prophecy and Panic: Japan’s Remote Island Faces Relentless Earthquakes Ahead of July 5
Over 900 Earthquakes Rattle Remote Japanese Island in a Week; Residents Fear Tsunami Tokyo, Japan – July 3, 2025: The remote island of Tokara, located in southern Japan, has been shaken by over 900 earthquakes in the past week, according to local authorities. The constant…
Gujarat Farmers Face Financial Burden with Fertilizer Price Hike
Gujarat Farmers Hit by Sharp Hike in Fertilizer Prices In a move that has sparked widespread concern, IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) has announced a significant increase in the prices of chemical fertilizers. The price hike is expected to place a considerable financial burden on…
Natural Farming: A Collective Effort by Farmers and Government for the Health of Mother Earth
Introduction to Natural Farming After independence, chemical farming was adopted to meet the country’s food needs through the Green Revolution. However, the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has polluted water, soil, and the environment. It has reduced organic carbon, earthworms, and beneficial microbes…
Prosperity Through Natural Farming: The Inspiring Agricultural Journey of Two Farmer Brothers from Deladva Village, Chorasi Taluka, Surat District
Surat: Combining nature conservation with innovative farming techniques, Gujarat is leading the way in natural farming. Shaileshbhai Patel and Vijaybhai Patel, two farmer brothers from Deladva village in Chorasi Taluka, Surat district, have set an inspiring example by adopting natural farming. Through multi-layer farming on…
A Woman Farmer from Bilvan Village, Umrapada Taluka, Adopts Organic Farming and Bids Farewell to Chemical Agriculture
In the first year, excellent results were achieved with the use of Ghan Jeevamrut, and in the second year, organic farming was started in the Dhangar crop. Sundhyaben’s Determination to Encourage Other Women in the Village to Adopt Organic Farming Surat, Thursday: The state government…
Natural Farming Training Program Held in Satvana Village of Umarpada Taluka
Surat: The Gujarat government is making continuous efforts to promote natural farming practices across the state. Recently, the Central Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming to further these efforts. In Surat district’s Umarpada taluka, a natural farming training program was organized in Satvana village,…
Natural Farming Series-13: Surat District
Learn about Farmer Producer Organization (FPO): Formation Process and Benefits to Farmers Natural farmers can achieve quality agricultural produce and fair prices with the help of FPO organizations. ATMA-Surat Office provides guidance to promote FPOs for natural farmers. Surat: Indian culture holds a motivational proverb…
Progressive Tribal Farmer from Vankla Village, Mandvi Taluka Achieves Success in Low-Cost Organic Farming
Tribal farmer Mitulbhai Chaudhary has left behind chemical farming and adopted cow-based organic farming. Mitulbhai, who cultivates vegetables like tindora on 1.5 acres of land with minimal cost, is earning an income of ₹30,000 per month. He has benefitted from the government’s assistance program for…
Increased Assistance for Crop Protection: CM Crop Storage Structure Scheme Now Offers Rs. 1 Lakh
To encourage farmers in Gujarat to set up storage facilities on their farms, the Chief Minister’s Crop Storage Structure Scheme was introduced. Under this scheme, farmers are required to build a crop storage structure covering at least 330 square feet of area on their farm,…
Natural Farming Series-13: Surat District
Natural Farming Method: One Practice, Numerous Benefits – Farmers Reap Multiple Rewards Using the Panchamrut Method with Zero Expense Panchamrut: The Pillar of Natural Farming – A Blend of Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, Mulching, Moisture, and Natural Pest Control Methods Surat, Monday: In an effort to expand…
Benefits of Natural Cotton Farming Known as White Gold
Surat (Gujarat) [India]: Due to the increasing global demand and various utilities, cotton is referred to as “white gold.” It holds a significant place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. Given its importance, farmers can gain numerous benefits by adopting natural farming practices. Natural Farming…