Sanjeeb Mukherjee

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Govt allots 2 million more tonnes of broken rice for E20
Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

The Indian government has allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of surplus broken...

Monsoon Completes India Coverage On July 9
Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

After a subdued start, the southwest monsoon has gathered pace since the beginning of...

VB G RAM G Faces Monsoon Test
Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

As MGNREGA comes to a close, both critics and supporters keenly eye VB G RAM G's...

India Secures Fertiliser Supply as 15 Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz
Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

15 ships carrying essential raw materials successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz,...

Reservoir Levels Fall Amid Weak Monsoon
Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Water levels were even lower than the 10-year average in 27 reservoirs in eastern India...

Will 2026 Monsoon Be The Driest Since 2015?
Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The IMD is predicting close to a 60% probability of deficient rainfall, which means...

As El Nino looms, govt making district-wise plan to tackle weak monsoon
Rediff.com29 May 2026

"Rather than worrying, preparation is required. Contingency plans will be made for...

Govt to Crack Down on Industrial Users Diverting Cheaper Retail Fuel
Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Indian government has issued a stern warning to industrial users who are reportedly...

Govt's fertiliser subsidy bill may rise by Rs 70K cr in FY27
Rediff.com19 May 2026

India's fertiliser subsidy bill is projected to increase by approximately 70,000 crore,...

Sugar Export Ban Sparks Industry Outcry, Farmer Worries
Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Indian government's decision to ban sugar exports until September 30 has drawn...

IMD Launches AI Monsoon Forecast Model
Rediff.com13 May 2026

'This system will be of immense help in agricultural planning, disaster management and...

SCARY! Weak Monsoon Threatens Water Security
Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

'Monsoon is the pran (life) of our water system.' 'A weak monsoon will have a very...

More use of speciality fertilisers can help tide over supply shocks: Experts
Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Despite significant price differences, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting...

LPG crisis may cut sugar demand by 400,000 tonnes: Isma chief
Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

India's sugar consumption is projected to fall by nearly 400,000 tonnes in the 2025-26...

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?
Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A poor monsoon could drag overall economic growth and compound the impact of the West...

Brazil Potash CEO: 'World might face food crisis if war continues till end of April'
Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

"The world might face a food crisis if the war continued till the end of April, as it...

IMD Forecast: Cooler, Wetter April Ahead
Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'During the hot season (April to June), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely...

Unseasonal Rain Puts Wheat Crop At Risk
Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Unseasonal rainfall could damage standing wheat crops, especially late-sown fields...

Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts
Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Revenue collection next financial year may be affected, and, along with this, subsidies...

After over 3-year ban, govt okays 2.5 mt wheat exports
Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

500,000 tonnes of sugar exports allowed on top of an existing 1.5 mt window