For the first time, ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh will get free oil, chana and salt, packed together with the image of the prime minister and the chief minister imprinted on it. Distribution should start soon, say the authorities

For the first time, ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh will get free oil, chana and salt, packed together with the image of the prime minister and the chief minister imprinted on it. Distribution should start soon, say the authorities

While the deadline to clear the cold storages in Uttar Pradesh is long past, nearly 10 to 15 per cent of potatoes still lie in them with no takers. For those who had stored them in anticipation of a good price in the market, their hopes are dashed as old potatoes are selling for as little as Rs 2 to Rs 3 a kg.

While the deadline to clear the cold storages in Uttar Pradesh is long past, nearly 10 to 15 per cent of potatoes still lie in them with no takers. For those who had stored them in anticipation of a good price in the market, their hopes are dashed as old potatoes are selling for as little as Rs 2 to Rs 3 a kg.

Just as the farmers of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh thought they were catching a break from the relentless rains in October that damaged both standing and ready-to-harvest crops across the state, recent floods in the Ganga washed away any chances of a festive Diwali for them. The state government has announced compensation to 600,000 farmers from 44 districts.

Just as the farmers of Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh thought they were catching a break from the relentless rains in October that damaged both standing and ready-to-harvest crops across the state, recent floods in the Ganga washed away any chances of a festive Diwali for them. The state government has announced compensation to 600,000 farmers from 44 districts.

The incessant rains and floods in Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest potato producer, has left farmers, especially in the potato belt of Kannauj, staring at huge losses. Ironically, they are having to buy potatoes at exorbitant rates so that they can sow their next crop.

The incessant rains and floods in Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest potato producer, has left farmers, especially in the potato belt of Kannauj, staring at huge losses. Ironically, they are having to buy potatoes at exorbitant rates so that they can sow their next crop.

Incessant rainfall has flattened standing crops across Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh leading to distress among the farmers. However, the cultivators may not receive financial compensation because the district administration claims the damages are not enough to be covered under the compensation guidelines.

Incessant rainfall has flattened standing crops across Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh leading to distress among the farmers. However, the cultivators may not receive financial compensation because the district administration claims the damages are not enough to be covered under the compensation guidelines.

Gambusia fish that are known to feed on mosquito larvae are being used to help arrest the spread of dengue and malaria in the water bodies in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

Gambusia fish that are known to feed on mosquito larvae are being used to help arrest the spread of dengue and malaria in the water bodies in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

Thousands of farmers, not only from Uttar Pradesh but also from neighbouring states such as Madhya Pradesh are being trained by this facility and are profiting by receiving saplings ahead of the natural season of the vegetables. More details here.

Thousands of farmers, not only from Uttar Pradesh but also from neighbouring states such as Madhya Pradesh are being trained by this facility and are profiting by receiving saplings ahead of the natural season of the vegetables. More details here.

Last year, the Government of Uttar Pradesh made a provision to grant Rs 5,000 in financial assistance for the final rites of the underprivileged. Fifty four people in Unnao, four in Kannauj and three in Sitapur received the grant.

Last year, the Government of Uttar Pradesh made a provision to grant Rs 5,000 in financial assistance for the final rites of the underprivileged. Fifty four people in Unnao, four in Kannauj and three in Sitapur received the grant.

Last year, the Government of Uttar Pradesh made a provision to grant Rs 5,000 in financial assistance for the final rites of the underprivileged. Fifty four people in Unnao, four in Kannauj and three in Sitapur received the grant.

It is estimated that just five per cent of those who test positive in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh head to the government hospital for treatment. Despite that, the number of those dying due to low oxygen availability is alarming.

It is estimated that just five per cent of those who test positive in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh head to the government hospital for treatment. Despite that, the number of those dying due to low oxygen availability is alarming.

It is estimated that just five per cent of those who test positive in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh head to the government hospital for treatment. Despite that, the number of those dying due to low oxygen availability is alarming.