Govt to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains fail

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 15:02

The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.

Govt to give subsidy on power, diesel, seeds in case of deficient monsoon

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 13:03

Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in fiscal year 2014-15.

Fluffy disk around baby star could shed light on planet formation

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 20:56

A team of researchers` observed a disk around the young star RY Tau and have claimed that above it is responsible for the scattered light observed in the infrared image.

Jharkhand announces subsidised seeds for farmers

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 22:12

In the wake of a drought-like situation prevailing in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced Rs 14 crore to enable farmers get subsidised seeds for alternative crops.

Material made of clay and papaya seeds could provide cheap clean water

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 18:47

An inexpensive new material made of clay and papaya seeds removes harmful metals from water and could lower the cost of providing clean water to millions of people in the developing world.

Congress demands CBI probe into seeds scam in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 21:42

Opposition Congress walked out of Odisha Assembly demanding a CBI probe into multi-crore seeds scam as state government promised proper investigation into irregularities in supply of seeds to farmers.

Children fall ill after consuming seeds resembling peanuts

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 14:13

Thirteen children fell ill after eating poisonous Jatropha seeds in Risia here, police said on Sunday.

‘Seeds’ of black holes found in the centre of Milky Way

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 12:28

Keio University researchers have found intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) candidates at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Plants may be able to `hear` sounds

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 13:31

A new study seems to have proved a controversial claim that plants can hear sounds.

Cotton output doubles after use of Bt seed: Pawar

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 13:12

Cotton production in the country has more than doubled to 340 lakh bales after use of Bt-cotton seeds, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

Five states decide to prohibit release of GM seeds

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 22:33

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Karnataka have taken a decision to prohibit environmental release of all GM seeds.

Peru researchers find remains of rare ancient insects

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 12:49

Researchers in Peru said they have discovered the remains of ancient insects and sunflower seeds trapped inside amber dating from the Miocene epoch, some 23 million years ago.