BHUBANESWAR: The State Government on Monday geared up its machinery to tackle drought-like situation in more than 30 blocks in eight districts.

BHUBANESWAR: Exhibiting dry paddy saplings in the Assembly, Opposition Congress and BJP members on Thursday demanded declaration of drought in the State without waiting for eye estimation report on

BHUBANESWAR: The controversial Sindol hydro power project rocked the Assembly on Thursday with the Congress and the BJP demanding a discussion ahead of the adjournment motion on the impending droug

BALASORE: With no rain since July, this coastal district is all set to face drought if the dry spell continues for another week.

The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) today blamed the government for having “lost time” in getting its act together despite the combined momentum of stability after the May 2009 g