Maharashtra, Karnataka drought: Centre to assess ground situation; Shivraj to visit statesUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed concern over the drought situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka, saying the Cent...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Centre assures support to farmers battling drought, floods amid climate changeUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the government is aiding farmers facing drought and floods. The Maharashtra go...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas or nearly three-fourths of state; announces relief measuresMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 out of 358 talukas due to significant rainfall deficits. The government announced various relief me...
26 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Actual aid decision for drought-hit farmers after ground-level assessment: Sunetra PawarMaharashtra has declared drought in 265 of its talukas due to severe crop damage and water shortages. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar a...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Fadnavis warns of action against misuse of Mathadi law; announces Navi Mumbai APMC revampMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said action would be taken against those misusing the Mathadi law after consultation...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mountsState agriculture minister Dattatray Bharane has confirmed a large contraction in the production of cotton and soybean, while the agricultu...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
NCP(SP) MPs meet PM Modi, seek Bharat Ratna for Phules, Sathe and Tukadoji Maharaj, raise Maharashtra issuesNCP(SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. They presented several Maharashtra-specific demands, includin...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
NCP (SP) MPs meet PM Narendra Modi; discuss Maharashtra issuesNCP (SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed various Maharashtra-related issues concerning their con...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Maharashtra gets Rs 2,160 crore more from Centre for drought reliefFadnavis also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the funds to the state.
07 May, 2019, 08.35 PM IST
Maharashtra declares drought in 151 talukasThis will enable the state government to initiate measures to mitigate the drought and demand assistance from the central government.
31 Oct, 2018, 10.54 PM IST
Maharashtra to seek Rs 4,000-crore drought relief packageFadnavis, along with his ministerial colleagues, will pursue the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official told after the Cabine...
27 Nov, 2014, 07.55 PM IST
- Maharashtra Govt earmarks Rs 2,685 crore to tackle drought
Maharashtra Govt has made a provision of Rs 2,685 crore to tackle drought situation in the state, CM Prithviraj Chavan said.
26 Jul, 2012, 10.41 AM IST