In his first meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after taking over as Karnataka Chief Minister, Jagadish Shettar on Tuesday requested central assistance of Rs 2,000 crore for the drought-lik

New Delhi: Monsoon might be recovering on an average across the country, but some pockets could be staring at a severe drought even as almost half the rainy season is over accounting for little rai

Drought-like conditions in some parts of the country have prompted the government to recommend contingency crop measures for states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Prad

Anticipating a bleak situation due to scanty rainfall, the state government on Wednesday announced a Rs2,685 crore package for drought-affected areas in the state assembly.

Apprehending drought-like conditions looming ahead, the state government has directed officials to prepare a work plan to combat the situation.

Monsoon may have brought some relief to the coastal districts but the farmers of western Odisha continue to suffer from a drought-like situation.

With over 30 per cent rainfall deficit across the country a month after the monsoon, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday admitted the position was not “fully satisfactory”, but allayed fea

States asked to send proposals for additional funds

Former minister and BJD MLA AU Singhdeo has called upon the people of Balangir district to come forward for peaceful discussion with the authorities for starting the Lower Suktel irrigation project

Crop planting further delayed as monsoon fails to move beyond narrow coastal belt