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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...
Maharashtra: 50 no-rain days in Marathwada this monsoon; deficit at 19.1 per centAs of August 21, the expected rainfall in the region comprising Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Hingoli, Osmanabad, Latur and Nanded districts was...
Maharashtra: Six of Marathwada's eight districts still rain-deficitAmid the peak of the monsoon season, six of the eight districts in Maharashtra's Marathwada region are still witnessing a deficit in rainfa...
SC stays Bombay HC order asking insurance firm to compensate farmers for crop loss under PMFBYIn the event the amount is not deposited within six weeks, the order of stay shall stand automatically vacated without further reference to...
Soybean crop needs rain in a week, otherwise yields will fall, says trade bodyIn Maharashtra, the crop has been sown again in 20% -25% of the area due to poor germination of seeds that were sowed the first time. Crop ...
Heavy showers in Mumbai, more rains likely: India Meteorological DepartmentAreas like Bandra and Mahalaxmi in the city received 201 mm and 129 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8.30 am on Wednesday and 6.30 am on ...
NCR experiences showers; Maharashtra may witness thunderstormsInterior regions of Maharashtra are also expected to witness thunderstorms over the next couple of days. This includes Aurangabad, Parbhani...
India Inc biggies like Tata Group, Godrej Industries look to ease Maharashtra drought crisisAs the threat of a water shortage looms larger with each passing year, India Inc’s biggies aren’t just focusing on improving their own cons...
Maharashtra government extends fodder camp to three more districtsExceptionally scanty rainfall in the state has not only damaged the kharif crops, but has resulted in drinking water and fodder crisis.
Maharashtra water reservoirs filled upto 49 per cent capacityMaharashtra received an average rainfall of 55.2 per cent and the state's reservoirs are filled upto 49 per cent of their respective capaci...
628 farmer suicides in Marathwada this yearAs many as 628 farmer suicides have been reported so far this year in the Marathwada region, which has experienced the most deficient rainf...
Farmers in a fix, can neither sell, nor keep livestockThe three worst affected districts — Osmanabad, Beed and Latur — have already reported unavailability of adequate fodder for nearly 22 lakh...
As drought prevails, Maharashtra government mulls more water cuts for industriesIn view of the serious drought conditions prevalent in the Marathwada, the Maharashtra government is mulling to further cut down water supp...
Monsoon deficiency in Maharashtra's Marathwada reaches 51 per centOf 36 sub divisions, 17 are witnessing "deficient" rainfall while the 16 have recorded "normal" monsoon. Only 3 sub divisions have seen "ex...
Maharashtra receives 80% of month's rainfall at onsetMonsoon has set in satisfactorily in Maharashtra with the state receiving 80% rainfall of the month at the very beginning of the season.
Monsoon starts weakening again; IMD forecasts subdued rainfall for north, west India over next weekData from the IMD showed 53% of the country with 19 out of 36 subdivisions received normal rainfall this season.
Maharashtra to implement pilot weather based crop insurance scheme for rabi cropsMaharashtra govt will for the first time implement a pilot project on weather-based crop insurance scheme for the rabi crops of wheat, gram...
- Rahul Gandhi to interact with farmers of drought-hit Aurangabad
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will interact with farmers and labourers of drought-hit villages of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra...
Heavy rains lash Mumbai; flights, trains delayedCrowd at the Chatrapati Shivaji terminus in Mumbai after the trains were late due to incessant rain on Sept 3, 2012.
- Delayed monsoon becomes concern for Maharashtra
Maharashtra cabinet today expressed concern over water shortage and the crop situation in the state due to a delayed monsoon.