Authorities in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, have banned the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route. The two-month ban covers the 12-km track, surrounding areas, and specific villages, aiming to maintain the sanctity of the shrine.
In a troubling incident in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, an army jawan on leave was shot in the leg by terrorists. He was promptly taken to a hospital and is currently in stable condition. Security forces have initiated a search operation to locate the attackers.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticized the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) communication to Lokayukta police regarding a land allotment case involving his wife. He called the ED’s actions “prejudicial” and “politically motivated,” alleging an attempt to influence the court ahead of his hearing against the Governor’s sanction to investigate the case.
The deceased identified as Anila (44) from Thazhuthala, succumbed to her injuries on the spot and the accused, Padmarajan (60), surrendered to the Kollam East police shortly afterwards.
Veg Power announced its ‘Growing to Love’ campaign that supports children’s learning about food, its origins, and growth, while also encouraging vegetable acceptance, which is set to return in 2025. In 2024, ‘Growing to Love’ reached 21,000 children from 375 primary schools across the UK. Over 50 of the…
Enza Zaden’s Product Developer Gustavo Hacimoto spoke to Brazilian Magazine Campo&Negocio about the importance of resistant portfolios and efficient crop management in the fight against Bremia. “Bremia is a genetically diverse organism responsible for causing downy mildew in lettuce. This pathogen poses…
Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies, and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective. Escalating resistance by these mutants forces farmers and…
Morrisons Foundation has donated a grant to Nene Park Trust to help the company develop Nene Nursery further – so that it can reach even more people and provide more therapeutic and horticultural sessions. The grant of £7,998 will be spent on a new greenhouse and a stove for the potting shed, so Nene…
New Country Manager for Dutch Amazon branchOn New Year’s Day, Eva Faict will add the title of Country Manager Netherlands for Amazon to that of Country Manager Belgium, where she helped launch the platform in 2022.Source: retaildetail.eu Australia: Primary Connect team at Heathwood Chilled and Fresh…
This winter, the lights are, once again, blazing in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stabler energy prices and using energy-efficient LED lighting means growers and buyers have reached agreements more quickly. Although lit cultivation remains costly, trading partners and supermarket demand ensure…