Despite the initial delay in arrival of the monsoon, farmers in Chhattisgarh have completed kharif sowing in over 78 per cent of the targeted acreage for the season. The state government has targeted to grow kharif crops in 4.82 million hectares. The acreage has increased by 2.16 per cent compared to the previous… Continue reading Kharif sowing in Chhattisgarh touches 78% despite initial delay in monsoon
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AAP’s lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Rinku suspended for Monsoon session
AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku (Photo: PTI) The Lok Sabha on Thursday suspended newly-elected AAP member Sushil Kumar Rinku for the remaining part of the Monsoon session for unruly behaviour in the House. As the Lok Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, Rinku came to the well… Continue reading AAP’s lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Rinku suspended for Monsoon session
India’s improved monsoon performance, capex augur well: FinMin report
India’s improved monsoon performance, continued expansion in manufacturing, and vigorous capital expenditure spending by the public and private sectors augur well for macroeconomic stability and growth during FY24, the finance ministry said in a report. However, it cautioned that cross-border spillovers and adverse global developments can act anytime as a deterrent to achieving… Continue reading India’s improved monsoon performance, capex augur well: FinMin report
Wheels India pegs domestic wheel business to pick-up post monsoon
Wheels India, manufacturer of wheels for trucks, tractors, passenger vehicles and construction equipment, expects the domestic wheel business to pick up during the second half of the year, according to a top official. The city-based company had registered a 24.2 per cent rise in its net profit for the April-June 2023 quarter at… Continue reading Wheels India pegs domestic wheel business to pick-up post monsoon
India likely to get normal rainfall during second half of monsoon: IMD
India is expected to record normal rainfall during the second half of the monsoon season following excess precipitation in July, even as El Nino and other unfavourable conditions may suppress rain in August, the IMD said on Monday. August accounts for around 30 per cent of the precipitation during the monsoon season. … Continue reading India likely to get normal rainfall during second half of monsoon: IMD
India likely to see below-normal monsoon rains in August, says IMD
India is expected to receive ‘normal’ rainfall in the August-September period following excess precipitation in July. However, monsoon rains in August are projected to be ‘below normal’ at less than 94 per cent of the long-period average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. Below-normal rains in August, which accounts for… Continue reading India likely to see below-normal monsoon rains in August, says IMD
After reasonable surplus monsoon in July, El Nino clouds over August rains
IMD disagrees with Skymet, says India will have a normal monsoon this year Top headlines: Monsoon on track, India to start FTA talks with SACU Govt holds meetings to prepare for adverse monsoon, works on action plans Monsoon covers India six days ahead of the schedule, shows IMD data Delayed rains cause for concern, but… Continue reading After reasonable surplus monsoon in July, El Nino clouds over August rains
Monsoon affects tourism industry in HP, Dharamshala-McLeodganj NH damaged
The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh has been badly hit due to heavy rains this year. The National Highway from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj is severely damaged in several places. A loss of more than Rs 6 crore has been estimated due to rains in Dharamshala only which may increase further as reports are… Continue reading Monsoon affects tourism industry in HP, Dharamshala-McLeodganj NH damaged