Paddy Fields

July 10, 2024

In a first, drones replace tractors to sow paddy seeds in Kerala

Kuttanad was selected for the trial run due to the unique challenges faced by the farmers in the region.

May 08, 2024
Fire in fallow paddy field in Vaikom; no casualties reported

According to reports, escalating heat temperatures in the region led to the blaze.
February 26, 2024
Paddy farmers` organization warn of protest,demand procurement price of Rs 31.35 per kg

A steering committee meeting of ‘Nel Karshaka Samrakshana Samiti’, has decided to go on the warpath if the Government fails to provide a procurement price of Rs 31.35 per kg.
October 17, 2023
Paddy procurement in doldrums as Supplyco defaults on Rs 2,500 cr to banks

The Kerala Bank has made it clear that it will not cooperate with the process unless Supplyco settles the outstanding dues of Rs 534.72 crore.
October 10, 2023
Highway project: Kerala HC allows temporary conversion of paddy land

The Court noted Section 10(2) which grants the Government power of exemption for the purpose of conversion or reclamation of paddy land/wetland for public purpose.
September 28, 2023
'Bodies undetected for whole day; Anand cut open and buried them at night'

The accused Anand Kumar saw the bodies lying in the field on Monday morning. However, he cut off the current supply to the trap and returned home. Later that night, he came back to bury the bodies.
September 27, 2023
Palakkad youths died from electric trap set for wild boars; land owner buried bodies: Police

The bodies will be sent for postmortem after inquest proceedings. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain whether there were any other reasons behind their death.

Paddy Fields

In a first, drones replace tractors to sow paddy seeds in Kerala

Fire in fallow paddy field in Vaikom; no casualties reported

Paddy farmers` organization warn of protest,demand procurement price of Rs 31.35 per kg

Paddy procurement in doldrums as Supplyco defaults on Rs 2,500 cr to banks

Highway project: Kerala HC allows temporary conversion of paddy land

'Bodies undetected for whole day; Anand cut open and buried them at night'

Palakkad youths died from electric trap set for wild boars; land owner buried bodies: Police

Paddy fields vanish in Kerala; 1.27 lakh ha ‘lost’ in 2 decades

23,691 farmers still await payment for paddy procured by govt

Not politicking, was highlighting farmer issues: Jayasurya