111 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab, says minister

111 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab, says minister

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) As wheat procurement in Punjab is heading for a record production of 124 lakh metric tons (LMT), the procurement has been going on at a rapid pace throughout Punjab and till now 114 LMT of produce has arrived, out of which 111 LMT has been procured. … Read more

India’s sugar production touches 254.97 lakh tons in current season

India's sugar production touches 254.97 lakh tons in current season

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Sugar production in the current sugar season touched 254.97 lakh tons, as on April 15, with 38 factories operating across the country, according to a statement issued by the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Thursday. Around 35 lakh tons of sugar is … Read more

Punjab heading for bumper wheat crop of 124 lakh metric tons, says minister

Punjab heading for bumper wheat crop of 124 lakh metric tons, says minister

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, April 4 (IANS) Saying Punjab is heading for a bumper wheat crop, state Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Friday stressed the government has made preparations to facilitate over eight lakh farmers during the ongoing wheat procurement season. After chairing a review meeting with … Read more

Sagarmala has expanded India’s port capacity by 528 million tons a year: Minister

Sagarmala has expanded India’s port capacity by 528 million tons a year: Minister

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) As many as 272 projects, worth around Rs. 1.41 lakh crores, have been completed under the Centre’s flagship Sagarmala programme out of which 103 completed projects under the “modernisation pillar” have resulted in expanding the country’s port capacity by more than 528 million tonnes per … Read more