News for 'Drought'

EPL: Richarlison sparks Everton win after Palace's Benteke ends drought

EPL: Richarlison sparks Everton win after Palace's Benteke ends drought

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Everton have 36 points from 26 games

Drought: Maha contingency fund raised by Rs 350 cr

Drought: Maha contingency fund raised by Rs 350 cr

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The Cabinet also approved making a provision of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) towards combating water scarcity situation and Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) towards setting up of fodder camps.

Maha drought: Scams to poor planning, contributors aplenty

Maha drought: Scams to poor planning, contributors aplenty

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Even as Maharashtra faces one of the worst droughts in its history, the lack of attention towards all crops grown in the state, as well as numerous project delays, shows poor long-term planning by the government contributed to the current state of affairs.

Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham

Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Bayern said the 30-year-old striker was signed until 2027 after protracted talks between the two clubs.

September may see end of IPO drought with 5 hitting the market

September may see end of IPO drought with 5 hitting the market

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Many are now hoping the markets remain in good stead as they look to finalise the dates for IPOs, such as UTI MF, Computer Age Management Services, Happiest Mind, and Angel Broking. Most of the issues are expected to come to the market in the second half of September.

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Former Real youth player Joselu pulled a goal back for Alaves in the 59th minute, powering in a header from a free kick, but Benzema rounded off the victory for second-placed Real with an exquisite solo run and goal in the 70th minute.

Poll-bound Karnataka gets Rs 5,300 cr aid in budget

Poll-bound Karnataka gets Rs 5,300 cr aid in budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

According to state officials, the project envisages lifting of 17.40 thousand million cubic feet of water from river Thunga to Bhadra reservoir and 29.90 TMC from Bhadra reservoir.

Drought looms over 8 West Bengal districts

Drought looms over 8 West Bengal districts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The state government will wait and watch till August 15 before declaring the affected areas, state Agriculture Minister Naren De said in Kolkata.

No change in Asia Cup schedule; matches to stay in Colombo

No change in Asia Cup schedule; matches to stay in Colombo

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The broadcaster too has explained the difficulties to relocate their equipment and staff to Hambantota, a deep Southern district, at such a short notice.

Heat, drama...but Ben Shelton seals quarters berth

Heat, drama...but Ben Shelton seals quarters berth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Shelton first through to quarters as action heats up at U.S. Open

PM has time for poll campaigns, but not for drought-hit Marathwada: Sena

PM has time for poll campaigns, but not for drought-hit Marathwada: Sena

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi for his poll campaign in north eastern states, the Shiv Sena on Monday said the prime minister should have taken out time to visit drought-hit Marathwada as well.

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is upset with the prime minister's office for not including DMK's M K Alagiri in the Empowered Group of Ministers on drought.

'Fuel price hike unlikely as drought cloud looms'

'Fuel price hike unlikely as drought cloud looms'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Technical Advisory Committee was for status quo in policy rate on little hope of government action.

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Several global models are predicting El Nio to appear around the second half of the year, which are the crucial rain-bearing months.

Drought: Pawar gets Rs 501cr for Maharashtra

Drought: Pawar gets Rs 501cr for Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 May 2004

The state, reeling under drought, is to hold assembly elections September this year.

Alonso ends Ferrari pole drought at Monza

Alonso ends Ferrari pole drought at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Fernando Alonso put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Grand Prix on Saturday to end a Formula One drought extending back to the end of 2008.

Drought-hit Beed: 11-yr-old dies fetching water from well

Drought-hit Beed: 11-yr-old dies fetching water from well

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

In the second drought fatality in a span of two days, an 11-year-old boy died while fetching water from a well in drought-hit Beed district of Marathwada on Thursday.

K'taka: Drought, indebtedness drive farmers to suicide

K'taka: Drought, indebtedness drive farmers to suicide

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Karnataka's average rainfall this year has just been 191 mm this year instead of the normal 336 mm, statistics have shown. A majority of farmers, who are worst-hit by this deficiency, have been running helter skelter to make ends meet. Others, have resorted to taking their own lives. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Drought not to hit rural spending: Pranab

Drought not to hit rural spending: Pranab

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the rural spending would not be affected by the drought situation caused by delayed monsoon, but was likely to improve due to the government's flagship NREGS. He said there would be some revival in the third and fourth quarters though the overall growth would be moderate, with the current year recording a growth rate of 6 per cent.

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Rohit, Dravid will find way to succeed: Ganguly on ICC World Cup 2023

Sec 144 in drought-hit Maharashtra district to prevent water clashes

Sec 144 in drought-hit Maharashtra district to prevent water clashes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Authorities in Latur have imposed an order prohibiting the gathering of more than five persons in areas around water storage tanks to avoid any possible violence over water.

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Sindhu the new star as Saina endures title drought

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Saina Nehwal endured a frustrating title drought but Indian badminton continued to move forward with the emergence of P V Sindhu as the next big sensation and the introduction of the ambitious Indian Badminton League this year.

PM assures drought-hit farmers every support

PM assures drought-hit farmers every support

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Sending out a positive message on the Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today called for a new era of cooperation and harmony and pledged all possible government assistance to farmers to deal with drought and stepped up efforts to control spiralling prices.

PM names top panel to monitor drought

PM names top panel to monitor drought

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

In view of the severe drought and growing prices of essential commodities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has constituted a crisis management group of Ministers (GoM) for monitoring the situation on a day-to-day basis.

'Didn't expect this would happen but Gopi sir kept pushing me'

'Didn't expect this would happen but Gopi sir kept pushing me'

Rediff.com28 May 2023

HS Prannoy had almost given up on winning his next title and breaking a six-year long drought before chief national coach Pullela Gopichand instilled in him the belief.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

The Women Who Made All The Money

The Women Who Made All The Money

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.

UK: An island facing drought, ban on gardening

UK: An island facing drought, ban on gardening

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

The United Kingdom is facing a drought that has forced some water companies in south-east England to impose a ban on using hosepipe to water gardens and a failure to obey the order can invite fines of up to 100 pounds.

Drought: How govt bungling can hurt economy

Drought: How govt bungling can hurt economy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The government's decision to downplay the monsoon's failure has only worsened its credibility and will lead to a worse panic

Drought impact less; GDP to grow above 6.3%: Govt

Drought impact less; GDP to grow above 6.3%: Govt

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The commission had earlier projected a 2.5 per cent fall in the farm output due to weak monsoon but expects the drop to be less than that.

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

AP declared drought hit, CM seeks Rs 4000 cr aid

AP declared drought hit, CM seeks Rs 4000 cr aid

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The much-awaited decision was announced by Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah at a news conference on Wednesday.

Drought to hit auto cos' rural sales

Drought to hit auto cos' rural sales

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

India's biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda, is already predicting a certain impact by November-December.

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.

Linking drought to IPL will trivialise it, says Dravid

Linking drought to IPL will trivialise it, says Dravid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Perplexed by the Bombay High Court's order to shift 13 IPL matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra, former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid said cricket has become a "soft target" for creating controversies.

Key Moments: How Australia trounced India in final

Key Moments: How Australia trounced India in final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Australia's grizzly-haired veterans brought all their big-game experience to the fore

Like Virat's Sun-Kissed Selfie?

Like Virat's Sun-Kissed Selfie?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Will Virat score a century against the Aussies?

Sonia meets drought affected Karnataka farmers

Sonia meets drought affected Karnataka farmers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Several farmers in Bangalore Rural district committed suicide after being unable to repay their debts owing to crop failure.