State govt. begins exercise to implement crop insurance from next Kharif, to frame modalities

HYDERABAD The State government is planning to introduce different crop insurance schemes by studying the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Joyana (PMFBY) and other crop insurance schemes by other States. With a view to extend crop insurance scheme to almost all farmers raising various crops in the State, the State government held a preliminary…

Head constable’s son secures 68th rank in Civil Services exam

Director General of Police (DGP) Jitender on Thursday congratulated candidates from police families for their outstanding achievements in Civil Services examinations. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement J. Sai Chaitanya, son of J. Govindu, a head constable in Dichpally, Nizamabad, secured 68th rank in the Civil Services examinations. Sai Chaitanya’s success was celebrated at a ceremony…

Mangalureans miss ‘no shadow day’ phenomenon

Due to cloudy weather in the city on Thursday, Mangalureans missed the ‘no shadow day’ phenomenon. According to a release issued by the Pilikula Regional Science Centre, it had made all arrangements for people to experience the natural phenomenon. “Apart from talks by experts, models were kept at the centre to explain the phenomenon. As…

₹40 crore to revive Badanavalu Khadi centre

The Khadi centre at Badanavalu. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM The Khadi centre at Badanavalu, which is languishing in neglect, received a boost of ₹40 crore with the State Cabinet giving nod for its revival. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held at M.M. Hills on Thursday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who announced the…