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Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM reaches out to 22 districts

The state has adopted a peculiar system to resolve these complaints and issues.

16 May 2019 5:04 AM IST

The former Union Agriculture minister also interacted with people from Khadkat village in Ashti taluka of the district. (Photo: Twitter/ @PawarSpeaks)

Will raise drought issue with Maharashtra CM: Sharad Pawar

The NCP will try to give relief to the drought-affected people, keeping aside political differences, Pawar said.

13 May 2019 3:28 PM IST

BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa suggested that the present Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government should work towards the development of the state instead. (Photo: File)

K'taka BJP warns of protests over Cong-JD(S) govt's apathy' towards...

The saffron party leaders hit out at Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy over his temple visits, and not sparing time for...

7 May 2019 5:38 PM IST

The most important climate factors for yield anomalies were related to temperature, not precipitation. (Photo: ANI)

Extreme climate impacts yield of staple crops

Climate extremes play crucial role in global crop yield: Study.

6 May 2019 9:38 AM IST

About 700 farmers have committed suicide in the drought-hit Vidarbha and Marathwada region. (Photo: AFP)

Drought-hit Maharashtra farmers given Rs 4,461 crore: Govt

The minister said a control room has been set up in each of the collectorate to tackle the issue of drinking water...

18 Jun 2019 6:32 PM IST

Since water is essentially state subject, the Centre has very little to do on its own but can extend help to the states by coordinating on interstate issues. (Photos: ANI)

As severe drought hits several parts, Centre convenes meeting of...

New Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will chair the meeting.

9 Jun 2019 6:20 PM IST

Farmers are in danger of losing rabi crops due to the drought.

Officials asked to be prepared for drought in Jharkhand

According to MeT office data, the state has recorded a rainfall deficit of 45 per cent this year.

23 July 2019 12:46 PM IST

Cordorning of spring in Ekharicha Pada village in Palghar district.

Creating an impact, one spring at a time

A rainwater harvesting expert has been preserving for decades to bring clean drinking water to 200 drought-hit villages...

20 July 2019 12:10 AM IST

Corn is a fave ingredient during the monsoon, with high nutrient values. Come, try out these delicacies.

MMTC postpones tender to import corn: Traders

The previous tender deadline was Tuesday, July 9. Offers must now remain valid up to July 18.

10 July 2019 1:33 PM IST

The government has started preparing to announce a drought in the state.

India suffers driest June in 5 years, fears for crops and economy

The monsoon usually covers nearly entire country by July 1, but has covered less than two-thirds so far this year,...

1 July 2019 12:46 PM IST

CM Fadnavis said that the administration should cautiously take mitigation measures to provide relief to the drought-affected farmers.

Will ensure record-time rehabilitation of flood-hit: Maharashtra CM

He was addressing a gathering after hoisting the tricolour on the premises of the Mantralaya, the state secretariat...

15 Aug 2019 3:21 PM IST

Thousands of flying foxes died across Australia during the last southern hemisphere summer in a series of colony collapses caused by heat stress. (Photo: AFP)

Drought in Australia causing wildlife to starve

Bats starving to death in Australia drought.

25 Sept 2019 12:13 PM IST