drought

8 January 2020, 06:38 PM

Sydney: Snipers took to helicopters in Australia on Wednesday to begin a mass cull of up to 10,000 camels as drought drives big herds of ...Read More

Farmers Day: Science-based approach required to tackle drought and farmer distress

By Suhas Joshi

23 December 2019, 01:00 AM

Water is a fundamental driver of economic development and human well-being across the world. In the near future, water demand is expected...Read More

How plants can remain green throughout the year

27 October 2019, 03:59 PM

Washington: A new chemical may help plants to hold onto water and prevent crop loss during drought, says a recent study. “Drought is the ...Read More

Drought-like situation declared in Manipur owing to scant rain

1 September 2019, 04:59 AM

CM N Biren Singh has declared a drought-like situation in the state owing to scant rain that have led to crop failures in over 70 blocks.

Bihar may be heading for a terrible drought: CM Nitish Kumar

2 July 2019, 02:29 AM

Kumar made the grim prediction while intervening in a debate on an adjournment motion on the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES...Read More

Maharashtra sought no drought relief from the Centre

30 June 2019, 03:25 AM

Maharashtra is reeling under drought but the state government has not sought any financial assistance from the Centre so far.

Maharashtra government to step up mechanism to redress farmers' issues: Minister

25 June 2019, 02:25 AM

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government Monday said it will step up its vigilance mechanism to ensure fast redressal of grievances regarding d...Read More

Maharashtra recorded 115 MT of food production despite drought, deficient rain: CM Devendra Fadnavis

16 June 2019, 06:35 AM

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Saturday said the state recorded 115.70 lakh metric tonnes of food production des...Read More

UP stares at drought-like situation

15 June 2019, 12:48 AM

Uttar Pradesh is staring at a drought-like situation with a deficient pre-monsoon rainfall this year.

Neymar accusations overshadow kick-off

14 June 2019, 03:06 AM

Brazil should have been gearing up for another major home sporting spectacle with renewed optimism that star forward Neymar would help br...Read More

Tamil Nadu faces huge water scarcity

By ANI

30 May 2019, 01:29 AM

Chennai: Due to rising temperature, several districts in Tamil Nadu are facing acute water shortage. According to reports, there has been...Read More

Drought relief measures taken: Maharashtra government tells Bombay High Court

25 May 2019, 01:20 AM

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Friday assured the Bombay High Court that it has implemented various drought mitigation measures, i...Read More

Maharashtra: Rs 4 largesse in Kharif relief for farmer

23 May 2019, 12:44 AM

Pandharpur: Even as the state reels under drought and agrarian distress, the state government has rubbed salt on a farmer’s wounds by dep...Read More

With water level in dams dipping to “critical” level, Centre issues drought advisory to southern and western states

18 May 2019, 01:54 AM

New Delhi: With water storage in dams dropping to a “critical” level, the Centre has issued a “drought advisory” to Maharashtra, Gujarat,...Read More

Maharashtra: Yerwada inmates turn farmers, earn Rs 68 lakh through farming on 35 acres

17 May 2019, 01:48 AM

Pune: They may have been stuck in a prison for many a reasons, but Yerwada prisoners have not lost an opportunity to earn money. Prisoner...Read More

Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra government to spell out plans to tackle droughts

By Staff Reporter

14 May 2019, 01:53 AM

Mumbai: Observing that drought is a serious issue, the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to spell out its p...Read More

Maharashtra CM’s team embark on inspecting drought situation

By IANS

13 May 2019, 11:29 AM

Mumbai: Weeks after voting for the Lok Sabha elections and with months to go for the Assembly elections, Maharashtra’s ruling and opposit...Read More

Frustrated by drought, farmer in Ahmednagar ends life

12 May 2019, 12:23 AM

Ahmednagar: A young farmer in Baburdi Bend, Ahmednagar, frustrated by drought, which laid waste to his harvest, consumed poison and died ...Read More

Congress to review drought, political situation in Maharashtra on May 10