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KARNATAKA AGRICULTURE DROUGHT
CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in Karnataka- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter"
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall
- 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
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- 65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- 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...22 Apr, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
- 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...08 Apr, 2024, 05.09 PM IST
- JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy slams Congress’ “extreme indifference” to drought, seeks governor’s interventionThe JDS had constituted a Raitha Santwana Yatre to assess the drought situation across the state last month, and presented the report to th...03 Dec, 2023, 05.58 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
- Drought roils crops in 42 lakh hectares in Karnataka worth Rs 30,433 croreThe deficit rainfall in Karnataka has caused crop losses in 42 lakh hectares, worth about Rs 30,433 crore, during the six-month kharif seas...05 Oct, 2023, 06.07 PM IST
- Review current parameters for declaring drought and amend it: Karnataka CM to CentreIn the backdrop of deficient Southwest Monsoon rains received in Karnataka, the chief minister has written Union Agriculture Minister Naren...13 Aug, 2023, 02.26 PM IST
- Central govt teams in 6 states assessing drought situation: Agri MinCentral government teams have been deputed to assess the drought situation in six states - Andhra Pradesh, Maharasthra, Rajasthan, Gujarat,...10 Dec, 2018, 02.31 PM IST
- Expedite release of drought relief funds: Karnataka CM to CentreKarnataka is facing drought for the sixth consecutive year and has declared 110 talukas of 25 districts as drought-hit during the 2016 khar...09 Dec, 2016, 05.57 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
- Rs 842 crore assistance approved for Karnataka, Puducherry and Arunachal PradeshThe Centre today approved assistance of Rs 842.7 crore for the three states which have been affected by drought or floods.22 Apr, 2016, 02.01 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
- Maharashtra to get Rs 575 crore aid for drought reliefThe union government has approved a central assistance of Rs 575 crore to Maharashtra towards drought relief works.19 May, 2012, 03.40 PM IST
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