In Gujarat village, one farmer's avocado crop draws fellow cultivators

IANS | October 25, 2026 10:48 PM

Bhavnagar, Oct 25 (IANS) A farmer in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district is turning to avocado cultivation to increase his income, with 15 of the trees he planted beginning to bear fruit and each yielding around 60 kg, highlighting the potential of alternative crops alongside traditional farming.

Pakistan's hunger crisis grew through years of neglected warnings, delayed decisions: Report

IANS | October 25, 2026 8:30 PM

Islamabad, Oct 25 (IANS) The hunger crisis in Pakistan increased slowly through years of delayed decisions, neglected warnings, and difficult discussions left unresolved, a report said, noting that the latest Global Hunger Index 2026 was reported in the media, the usual concern expressed, and then the report added to several others which Pakistan acknowledges but never makes any effort to address.

People in Pakistan face problems due to rise in prices of fuel and food

IANS | October 25, 2026 4:03 PM

Islamabad, Oct 25 (IANS) People have been facing problems in Pakistan due to a rise in prices of fuel, food, and transport fares as prices of petrol have increased by 26.11 per cent and high-speed diesel by 26.39 per cent in the nearly four months of the financial year 2026-27, local media reported on Sunday.

Gujarat: 500 youths from six states, UT take part in drug-free India campaign

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 24 (IANS) Around 500 youths from six states and a Union Territory took part in a drug-awareness programme organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Heartfulness Centre in Gandhinagar on Saturday, using traditional Indian games, fitness challenges and Zumba to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.