Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With water from the Mettur Dam scheduled for release on the customary date of June 12, desilting operations across Tamil Nadu’s Delta region will be completed by the end of May to ensure smooth water flow to tail-end agricultural areas, said Water Resources Minister S. Duraimurugan … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, overtook US-based Delta Airlines to become the world’s most valuable airline with a market capitalisation of $23.24 billion for a brief period, according to Bloomberg data. IndiGo’s share price soared to a peak of Rs 5,265 during the day on Wednesday, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Farmers in the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu have begun cultivating summer paddy as a short-term interim crop, utilising groundwater drawn through energised borewells. Traditionally, the Delta region, which includes districts like Thanjavur and is often referred to as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, cultivates … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 10 (IANS) After experiencing Samba paddy crop failures for the third consecutive year, farmers in Tamil Nadu’s delta region have urged the Stalin government to introduce new high-yield paddy varieties. They have also appealed for full insurance coverage for the current season’s crop losses, as existing varieties, including … Read more
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has directed district Collectors in the Delta region to coordinate with all departments and implement precautionary measures following alerts of heavy rain in the region. A letter issued by Revenue Administration Commissioner Sai Kumar emphasised the need for immediate action to mitigate potential damage. Officials have been … Read more
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Delta districts, the state’s rice bowl, are grappling with skyrocketing costs for harvesting machines and significant crop damage caused by unseasonal rains. These challenges have dealt a severe blow to the region’s Samba paddy farmers, many of whom are now facing substantial losses. The harvest, which began … Read more
