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Declare suicide prone areas in Maharashtra as organic farming zones: Farm activistProminent farm activist Kishor Tiwari has urged CM Devendra Fadnavis to ban the use of chemicals in 14 suicide prone districts of the state.20 Jan, 2016, 11.29 AM IST- Complete irrigation well project in suicide-prone districts: Chief SecretaryMaharashtra government has instructed officials to complete irrigation well projects in suicide-prone districts of the state by March end n...20 Oct, 2015, 10.42 AM IST
- Karnataka govt launches campaign, goes all out to stop farmer suicidesThe Congress government in Karnataka, for the first time, has launched a full-fledged information campaign right up to the grassroots using...05 Aug, 2015, 10.25 AM IST
- Maharashtra government to close down defunct Land Development BanksMaharashtra government today decided to shut down the defunct Land Development Banks (LDBs) in the state and acquire their properties.12 May, 2015, 08.17 PM IST
- Two Maharashtra districts to be free of farmer suicides: Devendra FadnavisIn next two years, state's two districts -- Yavatmal and Osmanabad would be free of farmer suicides, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devend...10 May, 2015, 06.48 PM IST
- Shiv Sena slams Rahul Gandhi over 'padyatra'Shiv Sena slamed Rahul Gandhi for his 'padyatra' in drought-prone Vidarbha district, saying he should have wiped away tears of farmers when...05 May, 2015, 12.50 PM IST
- Vidarbha crisis: Rains destroy 50,000 hectares of cropsOranges, Mangoes, Banana, Papaya crops were damaged in 2,340.87 hectares and abut 3,416 horticulturists were affected.14 Apr, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
- More than 2,500 farmers committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh in 2012The farm suicides in AP have gone up from 2,206 in 2011 to 2,572 in 2012, Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar said "yes" in Rajya...09 Dec, 2013, 07.25 PM IST
- Maharashtra expects farmer suicide cases to drop by 70% in FY14The Maharashtra government said it is taking steps to insulate farmers from adverse market and weather conditions by helping them to have a...02 Oct, 2013, 05.41 PM IST
- '228 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra in April-January FY13'The government on Friday said 228 farmers committed suicide in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra because of agrarian distress.26 Apr, 2013, 05.49 PM IST
- Over 200 farmers committed suicide in April-January period in MaharashtraAs many as 228 farmers in Vidarbha region, which is facing drought this year, have committed suicide due to agrarian distress.22 Feb, 2013, 04.44 PM IST
- Budget 2011: Farmers in calamity prone areas may get 2% subsidy on farm loansProposal is aimed at showcasing UPA govt's commitment to tackling farm sector distress, especially in districts that are prone to natural c...14 Feb, 2011, 10.48 AM IST
- Govt extends farmers package by two yearsThe centre on Wednesday decided to extend the timelimit to implement the Rs 16,978-crore rehabilitation package for suicide-prone districts...08 Oct, 2008, 10.28 PM IST
- Govt approves changes in livestock, fisheries packageGovernment allowed minor changes in the Rs 698-crore special package for livestock and fisheries in 31 suicide-prone districts in Andhra Pr...09 Aug, 2007, 03.42 PM IST
- The fine line between aspiration & resignationAs farmers suicides have forced their way into government and public consciousness, research into the causes of this phenomenon is now begi...29 Jan, 2007, 02.02 AM IST
- State should learn from AP, K’takaInept handling of the farmers’ travails by the Maharashtra government has meant that suicides continue unabated in Vidarbha region.17 Oct, 2006, 12.21 AM IST
- Suicide-prone areas to get relief soonThe UPA government will be coming out with a rehabilitation and relief package to cover farmers in 33 suicide prone districts spread over f...15 Sep, 2006, 03.08 AM IST
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