July 23, 2026
Officials say the worst may still be unknown, with floodwaters yet to recede completely in many affected areas
The agriculture ministry says authorities are preparing seedlings for areas where crops have been damaged
The three-year fund will offer loans at a maximum interest rate of 9 percent
Borrowers must repay their outstanding defaulted loan principal in full by Dec 31 to qualify for the one-off relief
Top 20 percent of landowners receive about half of the total subsidies
Rogue traders and BADC officials allegedly packaged cheap Indian hatchery feed as high-quality seeds
Tax relief is also being provided on the import of raw materials for industries producing poultry, dairy, and fish feed
Inflation remains elevated ahead of monsoon impact
