Maharashtra drought: HC to hear government's stand on shifting IPL matches today
The High Court had earlier also reprimanded MCA for the many litres of water it will use to prepare pitches for the world's richest cricket tournament at a time when large parts of the state are reeling under drought.
Centre orders funds for buying fodder in drought-hit states
Expressing its resolve to tackle the situation arising due to drought and deficient rains in various parts of the country, the Centre on Monday ordered immediate allocation of funds to the affected states to buy fodder.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
CM Raman Singh bats for conservation of ground water resources
To deal with the looming water crises in the drought-hit Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday appealed citizens to conserve and preserve ground water resources for future generation.
Apr 10, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
When will politicians stop playing politics on serious issues like drought?-Part II
Watch this special segment and get to know why politicians have not taken any measures on serious issue of drought?
To know more watch this full video here.
When will politicians stop playing politics on serious issues like drought?
Watch this special segment and get to know why politicians have not taken any measures on serious issue of drought?
To know more watch this full video here.
It's death without water: See how people struggle in drought-hit MP – Watch
According to reports, several parts of the country are currently hit by a severe drought and there is no water even to quench your thirst.
Apr 09, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Maharashtra drought: Tanker water used to fill sacred pond Ramkund
It was for the first time in last 139 years that Ramkund had dried up as water stock in Gangapur dam had gone down due to severe drought and scanty rainfall last year.
Apr 09, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
SC irked over governments' lack of seriousness over drought
The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to lack of seriousness shown by the central and drought-affected state governments despite the matter being heard for several days at stretch.
Apr 08, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
IPL 9: Despite drought concerns, Bombay HC gives go-ahead for first match in Mumbai
The court has asked the government to give a detailed reply by April 12.
Apr 07, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
Chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' won't solve water crisis: Shiv Sena
The ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena on Thursday expressed alarm over the drought situation in Maharashtra and said mere chanting of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" will not resolve the water crisis in the state.
Apr 07, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
BJP holds wrong policies of previous govt reason for drought
Nine states, including Maharashtra, are presently suffering from acute water crisis.
Apr 07, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
Maharashtra drought: Shifting IPL matches could be a major setback, says Rajiv Shukla
A PIL filed in the High Court on Tuesday sought a direction to the IPL Chairman to pay tax on usage of water, claiming that about 60,000 litres of water would be needed every day to maintain the pitches.
Apr 07, 2016, 08:32 AM IST
Drought miseries: Locals fight with each other for water in Aurangabad's Pimpri – Watch
While many in India have begun to quench their thirst with cold water owing to summer heats, several in Maharashtra's drought affected areas have no water to fill their empty vessels.
Apr 06, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
SC raps Centre, says it can't turn a blind eye towards drought-hit states
Hearing a public interest litigation, the court expressed concern over the situation in drought-hit states.
Apr 06, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
Railways to transport water for drought-affected Latur
Two goods trains will be deployed in Latur during the summer season and the trips of the trains will be arranged as per the requirement.
Apr 01, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
Have you ever heard of water riots? Sec 144 imposed in Maharashtra's Latur; Ashok Chavan slams state govt
Have you ever heard of riots over water? Most of us are unaware of such water-related violence!
Mar 20, 2016, 19:01 PM IST
Have you ever heard of water riots? Sec 144 imposed in Maharashtra's Latur to tackle violence over water
Have you ever heard of riots over water? Most of us are unaware of such water-related violence!
Mar 20, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav writes to PM Modi for foodgrains for drought-hit people
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking edible oil and foodgrains for people in the 50 drought-hit districts of his state for at least six months.
Mar 16, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis declares additional funds for drought-hit districts
Cabinet ministers from both BJP and Shiv Sena on Friday toured 29 talukas of drought affected Beed, Latur and Osmanabad districts.
Mar 05, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
NASA: Drought in 1998-2012 in Middle East worst in 900 years
A recent, 14-year dry spell in the Middle East was the worst drought in the past 900 years, according to a new NASA study released this week.
Mar 04, 2016, 02:19 AM IST
