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Drought

Panel discussion over Lalu Yadav's insensitive attitude over flood situations in Bihar Part IV

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Aug 23, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

Panel discussion over Lalu Yadav's insensitive attitude over flood situations in Bihar Part III

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Aug 23, 2016, 22:55 PM IST

Panel discussion over Lalu Yadav's insensitive attitude over flood situations in Bihar Part II

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Aug 23, 2016, 22:55 PM IST

Panel discussion over Lalu Yadav's insensitive attitude over flood situations in Bihar

Watch complete news story of Taal Thok Ke about the insensitive attitude of Politicians over the problematic situation of flood in Bihar for getting detailed updates!

Aug 23, 2016, 22:53 PM IST

Non-disbursement of loans to farmers is reality: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over non-implementation of its directions on the issue of monetary assistance to farmers in drought-affected areas, saying that non-disbursement of loans to them is a "reality".

Aug 01, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

22% deficit rainfall in Bihar

Contrary to the India Meteorological Department forecast Bihar has recorded a deficit of 22 per cent in rainfall so far.

Jul 13, 2016, 14:59 PM IST

Several parts of Maharashtra continue to reel under flood-like situation

Mumbai has not experienced heavy rains in last 24 hours, but parts of Thane district and Navi Mumbai were hit by heavy rainfall.

Jul 12, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

First drought, now water: Rains wash away farmers' hopes in Bundelkhand

The rains which were expected to be a godsend for the drought-prone Bundelkhand now threaten to be a calamity, according to the farmers.

Jul 08, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

As Central India faces drought, violence and murders on the rise over water

Even as northern and central India is facing massive drought, police in Bundelkhand and several other regions are reporting a rise in violent clashes over water.

Jun 29, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

Grounds need to be watered, match or no match: Narendra Modi on IPL drought row

Due to the shifting of matches, Maharashtra had to bear a (revenue) loss, Modi said.

Jun 25, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

Here's how China is planning to help drought-hit Maharashtra

China is in talks with India to provide cloud-seeding technology to drought-hit Maharashtra to induce rain and train the staff of local meteorological department.

Jun 18, 2016, 13:14 PM IST

Drought, water shortage in states: RSS affiliate seeks closure of soft drink units

"Government should understand that survival is more important than the so called development," the Swadeshi Jagran Manch said.

Jun 05, 2016, 12:59 PM IST

Activists launch Jal Hal campaign in parched Bundelkhand

The Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh is reeling under a severe crisis following drought and unemployment.

May 31, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

Supreme Court nixes plea for 100 percent cut in water to Maharashtra liquor industry

There is a duty cast on the state under Article 21 of the Constitution to provide clean drinking water to its citizens, Petitioner Sanjay Bhaskarrao Kale had argued.

May 24, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to discuss drought, water scarcity issue with Gujarat CM

The Centre has asked states to take measures for optimally utilising and storing rainwater and also taking measures for water conservation.

May 16, 2016, 10:45 AM IST

Hardships galore: Drought-affected farmers sell-off their prized bullocks

The harsh drought conditions have severely affected the lives of many farmers in the country, leaving them with little choice but to part with their valuable possessions. The buzzing bullock market of Raichur district in North Karnataka shows the clear picture of their plight.

May 15, 2016, 18:39 PM IST

Drought-hit India needs more of Anjineyya Kurubar – A 5-year-old labourer who became lecturer in Agricultural University of Raichur

At the tender age of five, when kids usually play with toys, Anjineyya's had already started his life as labour working with heavy tools.

May 15, 2016, 18:06 PM IST

Railways to immediately withdraw Rs 4 crore bill sent to Maharashtra's Latur for 'water trains'

The first water train, christened 'Jaldoot', left Miraj in western Maharashtra on April 11 and reached Latur on April 12, covering the distance of around 342 kilometres.

May 13, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Maharashtra govt declares 'drought' in 29,000 villages

Maharashtra government has declared drought in over 29,000 villages of the state, most of them in parched Marathwada and Vidarbha regions.

May 12, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

"Do yagya for rains" - BJP MP Virendra Singh’s suggestion to tackle drought

On a day when Supreme Court said that if state governments maintain an 'ostrich-like attitude' towards disasters like drought then the Centre cannot wash off its hands from the constitutional responsibility, a BJP MP offered this as a suggestion to tackle the problem - 'Organise yagyas for rains'.

May 11, 2016, 22:29 PM IST