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Shimla: Now in the news due to his differences with IPS officer and Baddi Superintendent of Police Ilma Afroz, Doon’s Congress MLA Ram Kumar Chaudhary has had a political career chequered by controversies that have time and again made the headlines. Baddi SP Ilma Afroz went on leave earlier this month after vacating her official residence amid reports of tensions with Chaudhary. During a crackdown on illegal sand mining in the Baddi-Doon area, she had fined vehicles belonging to the MLA’s wife, Kuldeep Kaur. Chaudhary has denied any involvement in sending Afroz on leave. Since she joined Baddi as SP in January this year, Afroz has clashed with Chaudhary. Early on, Ramkishan, a scrap dealer with ties to Chaudhary, allegedly staged an attack on himself to pressure the police into granting hi...

Natural farming, with its emphasis on biodiversity, soil health, and reduced chemical inputs, is gaining traction across India’s agricultural landscape. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have emerged as testing grounds for this promising method, showcasing unique models that focus on sustainable agriculture. The 2024-25 Union Budget, with its allocation of substantial resources to natural farming, marks a pivotal moment. However, as we push toward a low-carbon agricultural future, there are still some pertinent questions to be answered. Will natural farming transform Indian agriculture? Or will it remain an ambitious but niche endeavour? Successes and challenges in some States In Himachal Pradesh, the State’s Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana (PK3Y) has been an impor...

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Ram Kumar Chaudhary in the soup again over row with IPS officer. Controversies follow Doon’s Congress MLA

Natural farming in India, sprouting but still to grow deep roots