Farm loan waiver before June 30, unlikely to be affected by code of conduct for MLC polls in Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated on Thursday that the farm loan waiver promised by the government would be announced before June 30 and the Model Code of Conduct for the MLC polls in the state is unlikely to have an impact. The code is currently in force for the elections which are due on…

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Vandalur zoo managers improve facilities this summer, sees surge in visitor numbers | Chennai News

Arignar Anna Zoological Park rolls out a series of upgrades for summer rush. (May 20, 2026) Chennai: Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur has rolled out a series of upgrades ahead of the summer rush, revamping rest sheds, restrooms, animal enclosures and internal roads.Deputy director Manish Meena said the renovation drive was planned before the…

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Seed-rearing for indigenous fish launched | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Wetlands in West Bengal, once rich in indigenous fish diversity, are facing growing ecological stress from pollution, habitat degradation, indiscriminate fishing and climate change, raising concerns over biodiversity and food security. To address the crisis, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, with support from the National Fisheries Development Board, launched a pen-based seed rearing programme…

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