News for 'drought'

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.

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill's century during India's second One Day International against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24, 2023, gave the young man admission into an elite club with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli among others as its 7 members.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Check Out Team India's 2024 Schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.

India heading towards groundwater crisis: UN report

India heading towards groundwater crisis: UN report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Some areas in the Indo-Gangetic basin in India have already passed the groundwater depletion tipping point and its entire northwestern region is predicted to experience critically low groundwater availability by 2025, according to a new report by the United Nations.

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.

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23.

'If India does not win the World Cup this time...: Shastri

'If India does not win the World Cup this time...: Shastri

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India will probably have to wait for another three World Cups to have a shot at the title if they are not able to extend their dominant run in the ongoing edition, reckons Ravi Shastri.

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.

'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

'Hopefully I'll get company' Rai optimistic of Indian team's chances

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India's only Asian Games individual medallist in recurve section, Tarundeep Rai, feels at least one from the men's archery team could win a medal in the Hangzhou edition and end a 13-year-long drought in the continental showpiece.

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.

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.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

After lavish wedding amid drought, IT raids NCP minister

After lavish wedding amid drought, IT raids NCP minister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The income tax department has conducted searches at the premises of Maharashtra minister Bhaskar Jadhav, after he came under scanner for the lavish wedding hosted at Chiplun, when many parts of the state were facing the prospect of a severe drought.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The well-irrigated states of Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, western Uttar Pradesh and coastal states such as Odisha are, for the first time, feeling the effects of a poor monsoon.

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.

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.

Andhra releases Nagarjunasagar water to Telangana amid rift among officials

Andhra releases Nagarjunasagar water to Telangana amid rift among officials

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

According to the EIC, Telangana officials are allegedly not allowing Andhra Pradesh officials to even enter the dam to conduct inspections.

Woods bids to end major drought

Woods bids to end major drought

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Tiger Woods goes into the U.S. PGA Championship hunting his first Grand Slam title for 14 months.