Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi announced the party’s decision to contest the 2027 Goa assembly elections independently, along with the upcoming Zilla Parishad and municipal elections. In the 2024 General Elections, BJP and INC each won a parliamentary seat, while BJP led the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly elections with 20 seats and the highest vote share of 33.31%.
UK: Asda strengthens supply chain leadership teamAsda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as Vice President of Food and GM Supply. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Gavin, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including Vice President – eCommerce…
Strawberries are available in Ukraine year-round due to imports from warmer countries. However, early spring prices remain high. In early March, most strawberries on the market come from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per kilogram,…
Humic substances (HS) and light-emitting diode (LED) light applications have shown beneficial effects on plant growth, nutrition, and yield in various vegetable crops. However, their carryover effects on fruit yield and quality, when applied to the growing media before transplanting, have not been widely…
Air India has advised passengers to use lavatories appropriately after a Chicago-Delhi flight on March 5, 2025, was forced to return due to clogged toilets. The airline found inappropriate items like polythene bags, rags, and clothes had been flushed, causing significant discomfort and disruption to the passengers.
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and whether they will drive up already sky-high food prices may be motivating residents of British Columbia to take up gardening this spring, say local seed companies. Business is blooming at B.C. Eco Seed Co-op, which sells only organic and ecological seeds grown in British…
With the onset of Ramadan and the intensifying heat in the coastal regions, fruit and vegetable prices have seen a sharp rise, putting a strain on consumers’ wallets. In Dakshina Kannada (DK), the price of fruits, particularly those in high demand for juices and beverages, has surged significantly.…
Antarctica’s Ekström Ice Shelf is a giant of ice walloped constantly by devilish squalls and brutal blizzards. The Sun barely rises above the horizon; polar nights often dazzle with vivid auroras, and raging katabatic winds funnel through narrow valleys, flowing downhill from high elevations and stirring…
A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be signed in mid-March to better regulate the presence of Moroccan cherry tomatoes on the French market, according to the specialized media outlet Réussir. The goal is to prevent them from directly competing with local…
Strong winds and a lack of water supply caused heavy flames to spread at a greenhouse in Somers, say fire officials. The flames began Friday at 7:38 p.m. at Grower Direct Farms, a wholesale greenhouse on 164 Hampden Road. Upon arrival, the Somers Fire Department saw heavy flames spreading throughout the…