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Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court urged the Centre and Karnataka government to resolve the dispute over drought relief funds. Karnataka, facing severe drou...
Siddaramaiah, Amit Shah spar over non-release of central funds for drought relief in KarnatakaSiddaramaiah and Amit Shah clash over drought relief funds delay in Karnataka. The Congress accuses BJP of betraying the state's developmen...
Surjewala urges Centre to release drought relief to Karnataka, questions "silence" of BJP MPsCongress General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala said the state government had declared 223 taluks among the total...
Ask BJP in what plane PM Modi travels: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits back at BJP for luxury plane jibeKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah has reacted to the recent controversy involving Zameer Ahmed with the state Chief Minister on the social media pl...
BJP condemns Siddaramaiah and ministers' lavish private jet voyage amid state's drought crisisAmid Karnataka's severe drought, a video of CM Siddaramaiah and ministers aboard a private jet has sparked BJP's criticism for perceived ex...
Govt approves additional Rs 5,751 cr to 8 states as calamity reliefThe eight states which will get the financial assistance are: Kerala, Maharashtra, Bihar, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Karn...
Karnataka CM meets PM Modi; seeks early release of Rs 2,064 crore drought relief for rabi seasonKumaraswamy requested Modi to expedite the process to release Rs 2,064.30 crore for drought relief and mitigation, the statement said.
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...
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...
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.
Karnataka farmers in distress as crops in Cauvery basin witherOf the 19.13 lakh farmers in the six districts, only 5% have gone for crop insurance. The state has already declared 38 of the 40 taluks in...
Impact of drought on economy pegged at Rs 6,50,000 croreThe impact of drought is likely to remain for at least six months more because one needs resources and time to revive the activities on gro...
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 ...
Agriculture secretaries of 12 states to meet soon on drought: Centre to SCCentre told SC that agriculture secretaries of 12 drought-hit states will meet in Delhi on January 25 and 27 to discuss steps to be taken.
Rs 10,512 crore package for drought-hit farmers: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today announced a financial aid of Rs 10,512 crore for drought-hit farmers in 14 districts of the state.
B S Yeddyurappa says Congress govt in Karnataka is in "state of coma"Terming the Congress govt in Karnataka as one in a "state of coma", B S Yeddyurappa said only its leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi cou...
Drought looms over western Maharashtra, MarathwadaThe chances of water being diverted for irrigation purpose in Maharashtra are little as authorities have reserved water in most dams for dr...
Peninsular India reeling as drought conditions worsen; rabi crop depends on September rainfallAs drought conditions worsen in peninsular India, issues such as sustaining cattle and supplying drinking water have become critical.
Drought conditions worsen and even supply of drinking water is in troubleThe chances of water being diverted for irrigation purpose in Maharashtra are little as authorities have reserved water in most dams for dr...
- Drought, floods trigger India's food fears
Drought and floods hit India's food production in a span of 3 months.