CM Shivakumar reviews drought preparedness in central Karnataka, assures water availabilityKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reviewed the drought situation in Chitradurga. The state government shifted its development review ...
25 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Karnataka CM puts officials on drought alert, announces Rs 1 crore aid for each talukKarnataka officials are directed to work continuously for drought preparedness. Immediate funds are allocated for drinking water supply acr...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in KarnatakaIn a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe c...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
She is Karnataka’s Tree Goddess: How Padma Shri 'Vruksha Mathe' turned a 4.5-km barren highway into green paradise people enjoy todayKarnataka’s Tree Goddess: Saalumarada Thimmakka, Karnataka's 'Tree Goddess', transformed a barren roadside into a 4.5km green corridor by p...
21 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Drought relief: Centre promises to quickly find solution for Karnataka's demandThe central government has informed the Supreme Court that the Election Commission has allowed it to assist Karnataka in addressing the ong...
23 Apr, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Drought study a farce, BJP MPs should pressure Centre for drought relief: SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP's recent drought study tour. He argued that BJP leaders should be exerting pressur...
31 Oct, 2023, 08.14 PM IST
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 17,901 cr drought relief funds from CentreThe Karnataka government has requested Rs 17,901.73 crore in funds from the central government to compensate farmers affected by drought in...
25 Oct, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
Central team in Karnataka to assess drought-hit areasThough the state had an overall deficit of 18 per cent during South-West monsoon, there is very high spatial temporal variability of rainfa...
02 Nov, 2016, 02.37 PM IST
Karnataka knocks on Centre's door over drought, losses mount to over Rs 12,000 croreKarnataka has notified 110 of the total 177 taluks in the state as drought-hit, including 42 of the 48 taluks in the Cauvery basin.
27 Oct, 2016, 12.14 PM IST
Shall implement Supreme Court directives on drought soon: GovtThe Centre has already released more than Rs 12,000 crore assistance to these state governments to address the drinking water, fodder short...
12 May, 2016, 06.13 PM IST
Karnataka drought: Central team to submit report next weekThe state has informed that about 33% of the total Rabi sown area of 35 lakh hectare in the ongoing 2015-16 crop year has been affected due...
25 Mar, 2016, 02.09 PM IST
Drought situation worsening in Karnataka: GovernmentThe Karnataka Government said the drought situation in the state has worsened with deficit rainfall and water storage in dams being low.
31 Aug, 2015, 10.31 PM IST
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan declare drought in more than 390 taluks: Government
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan - have declared drought in over 390 taluks so far & central teams will visit these states to ...
31 Aug, 2012, 05.19 PM IST
- Yeddyurappa seeks Rs 5,000 cr central help to tackle drought
Yeddyurappa urged the centre to announce Rs 5,000 crore interim package for taking up relief works in drought-affected areas in Karnataka.
24 Aug, 2012, 06.39 PM IST
- Government rules out changes in norms for drought relief
Govt ruled out any change in norms till 2015 for providing relief in the cases of drought, rejecting demands from various members.
08 May, 2012, 03.17 PM IST