Central govt scraps customs duty on crude palm, soy, sunflower oil

Oct 14, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 14 : The Centre has scrapped customs duty on crude varieties of palm, soybean, and sunflower oil, the Minister for...

Sathyanarayana Beleri honoured with Padma Shri award

May 09, 2024

Sathyanarayana Beleri, a farmer from Kasaragod, Kerala, is known for conserving 650 varieties of traditional rice varieties.

Duty reduction on crude edible oils beneficial for both refiners, consumers: CareEdge

Jun 22, 2025

On May 30, 2025, the government announced a reduction in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key imported crude edible oils -- Crude Palm...

16 mango varieties exported to Bahrain: Govt

Jun 08, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 8 : In a major boost to mango exports potential from the eastern region, exports of as many as 16...

Box Cricket Ganesh theme pandal attracting devotees in Hyderabad

Sep 05, 2022

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 5 : Different varieties of Ganesh idols are being seen across the country. Ganesha idols are available in a wide...

SKUAST scientists develop hybrid tomato varieties that grow in winter

Aug 19, 2020

Srinagar (Kashmir) [India], August 19 : Scientists of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) are conducting experiments with imported tomato seed...