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INDIA DROUGHT RELIEF
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
IMD sees above-normal heatwave MaydaysIndia's May forecast predicts above-normal heatwave days in many regions, despite an expected 10% increase in overall rainfall. Increased w...
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
Congress weighs CM choice after UDF’s landslide win in KeralaKerala witnesses a significant political shift as the Congress-led UDF returns to power after a decade. Discussions are underway to select ...
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
Centre assures swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea in Supreme CourtThe Centre assured the Supreme Court that it would address the Karnataka government's plea for financial assistance for drought relief by A...
Let there not be 'contest' between Centre & states: SC on Karnataka drought fundsThe Supreme Court emphasized cooperation between the Centre and states during a hearing on Karnataka's plea for drought management funds. S...
PM Modi has delivered 'confrontational federalism': Congress slams Centre over drought relief issueCongress accuses PM Modi of lying about Karnataka's drought fund delay, revealing crop loss. Karnataka seeks compensation amidst confrontat...
Bengal famine of 1943 caused by British policy failure, not drought: StudyNow, for the first time, researchers have analysed soil moisture database from 1870 to 2016 to reconstruct agricultural droughts.
Government not releasing sufficient funds to tackle drought: OppositionUrging the Centre to be considerate towards the states facing drought, Pawar said "every state expects the government at the centre to help...
It’s a drought when it comes to funds tooLong term trends show that relief and compensation after natural calamities which is primarily the responsibility of state govts, has been ...
Supreme Court for Centre's reply on food security for drought-hit statesThe Supreme Court today asked the Centre to file its reply on a plea seeking all states to ensure food security for drought-affected rural ...
UP’s failure to implement the National Food Security Act intensifies survival crisis in drought-affected areasHad NFSA been operational in Bundelkhand, more than 80% of the rural population would be covered under an improved Public Distribution Syst...
Radha Mohan Singh asks drought affected states to submit memorandum to seek reliefAgriculture minister writes to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to submit a memorandum to the Centre f...
Farmers suffering crop loss due to floods, drought given aid: Sharad PawarCentre has framed guidelines for providing relief from NDRF and SDRF in the event of natural calamities, Agriculture Minister Pawar said.
- Maharashtra CM's drought relief fund nets Rs 55 crore
The major donors include the famous Siddhivinayak Trust which has donated Rs 25 crore to the relief fund.
- Maharashtra issues guidelines on donations for drought relief
Bank drafts should be sent in the name of State Bank of India, Fort Branch, Account Number SB 32860305777, the statement said.
- 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.
- Farmers of Bundelkhand get govt relief cheques for Rs 10 from state govt
Through UP's worst affected drought years 2002 and 2004 other farmers received even lesser drought compensation.
- Himachal Pradesh to declare all 12 districts as drought affected
Under the chairmanship of chief minister, Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, the cabinet took stock of the prolonged drought conditions in ...