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Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) this morning is up +2.20 (+1.36%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) is up +50 (+1.92%). Coffee prices this morning rallied to 3-1/2 week highs and are moderately higher. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is boosting coffee prices as the real today...

Minister Jarkiholi directs officials to set up goshalas in drought-affected areas, build new Deputy Commissioner's office, provide two-wheelers to physically challenged people, focus on getting own buildings for Anganwadi centres, and take up awareness programmes on Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Officials report 11% rainfall deficit for June and July, no threat…

Monsoon revival in Cauvery basin brings hope of increased storage in major reservoirs, but current levels remain low. Harangi nearing full capacity of 8.50 tmc ft, KRS 17.05 tmc ft (34%), Hemavathi 19.75 tmc ft (53%), Kabini 2,275.49 ft (FRL 2,284 ft). Cumulative storage of four major dams in basin…

Gupkar Alliance leaders met J&K L-G to press for SKIMS autonomy & highlight staff shortage. Submitted memorandum to L-G, citing 50% staff deficit & lack of recruitment in 7 yrs. Raised concerns over quality of care due to shortage of manpower in SKIMS, SMHS & Children's Hospital.