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Wheat purchase in Haryana surpasses last year’s figures
The report also shows that the agencies have lifted 79.75% (55.72 lakh MT) of the procured crops at the purchase centres in the state, while the wheat arrival stands at 69.95 lakh MT.

Punjab govt to provide 33% subsidy on Bt cotton seeds
Basant Garg, administrative secretary of the agriculture department, said that the subsidy programme is limited to a maximum of five acres or ten packets (each weighing 475gm) of cotton seeds per farmer.

Maha farmers to get a unique ID number to avail of govt schemes
The step will be implemented from April 15, and is expected to help in the speedy implementation of schemes

All depts should be ready to deal with drought-like situation: Shimla DC
In the meeting, the meteorological department official said that this time there has been less rain and snowfall in the entire state, including Shimla district, though rain and snowfall are likely at the end of February

After lunch meet, Dhas makes fresh allegation against Munde
At a press conference held at Ashti, Beed, Dhas alleged a ₹342 crore purchase scam took place in the agriculture department in 2024 when Munde was minister in Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government
