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Karnataka CM to lead all-party delegation to PM Modi for farm loan waiver amid drought- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed
- NCP(SP) MPs meet PM Modi, seek Bharat Ratna for Phules, Sathe and Tukadoji Maharaj, raise Maharashtra issues
- China issues red alert as Typhoon Noul approachesChina's national observatory issued a red alert as Typhoon Noul approaches its coast. The powerful storm is forecast to make landfall along...26 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced ...25 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Karnataka CM puts officials on drought alert, announces Rs 1 crore aid for each talukKarnataka officials are directed to work continuously for drought preparedness. Immediate funds are allocated for drinking water supply acr...19 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Maharashtra government declares 'drought' in 29,000 villagesThe government yesterday issued a corrigendum clarifying that wherever reference is made to a 'drought-like situation', it would be read as...12 May, 2016, 04.10 PM IST
- BJP directs party leaders to support govt in tackling droughtMaharashtra BJP has directed all the party's MLAs, MLCs and MPs in the state to shoulder the responsibility for tackling drought in affecte...08 Mar, 2016, 10.57 AM 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
- Tackle drought or leave power: Shiv Sena tells Devendra Fadnavis governmentA delegation of Sena leaders today met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the issue and sought immediate measures for affected farmers.19 Nov, 2014, 07.25 PM IST
- Asha Bhosale donates Rs 5 lakh to Maharashtra CM's Drought Relief FundVeteran playback singer Asha Bhosale today contributed Rs five lakh towards the Maharashtra Chief Minister's drought relief fund.24 Apr, 2013, 07.07 PM IST
- Mantralaya journalists donate Rs 55,555 towards drought reliefMantralaya and Vidhimandal Vartahar Sangh, a body of journalists, today contributed Rs 55,555 towards chief minister's drought relief fund.15 Apr, 2013, 07.06 PM IST
- Sharad Pawar holds review meeting on drought with NCP ministersUnion Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today asked the NCP ministers in Maharashtra to ensure that benefits of the drought relief measures...15 Mar, 2013, 06.49 PM IST
- Maharashtra Police to donate Rs 15 crore for drought reliefThe total contribution will come to around Rs 15 crore, he said, adding that the donation idea was mooted a few days ago and subsequently i...22 Feb, 2013, 11.59 PM IST
- Drought relief funds: Pawar asks Karnataka to rework its memorandaPawar, who heads the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on drought, held discussions with Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and his senior c...02 Aug, 2012, 05.30 PM IST
- EGoM on drought likely to decide on relief measures tomorrowEGoM on drought is scheduled to meet tomorrow for deciding on relief measures to tackle drought-like situation in some states that has led ...30 Jul, 2012, 10.48 PM IST
- Maharashtra Govt earmarks Rs 2,685 crore to tackle droughtMaharashtra 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
- Agri ministry faces a drought of policy optionsUPA mandarins face two mega-challenges in the coming days — check rising food prices and give relief to drought-stricken farmers.29 Aug, 2009, 10.39 AM IST
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