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UAE sends 30 tonnes of food aid to support drought-affected communities in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of food aid to Kenya to support families affected by severe drought and climate challenges. The assistance aims to address worsening food insecurity caused by climatic disruptions, including La Nina, as Kenya continues to face prolonged drought and water shortages.
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President Murmu highlights Sri Satya Sai Baba's legacy in education, healt
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Murmu praised the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust for its initiatives in education and healthcare. She said the Trust provides high-quality free education, combining academic excellence with character-building, and also offers free medical care to communities in need. Highlighting Baba's cont
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Chandrababu Naidu seeks Centre's support for Rs 80,112 cr Polavaram-Banaka
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.
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Maharashtra writes letter to EC, demands relaxation in Lok Sabha poll code
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Highlighting the dire situation in drought-affected regions, the Maharashtra Government has written a letter to the Election Commission requesting a relaxation in the code of conduct applied in the state during the Lok Sabha elections.
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Industrial Luminary Dr. Meehir Kulkarni, Chairman of Gravity Group, Adopts
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18: In a groundbreaking move for philanthropy and community development, Dr. Meehir Kulkarni, the visionary Chairman of Gravity Group, has officially adopted the drought-affected area of Balegaon in Vaizapur, Maharashtra. The grand opening ceremony of the Mahadev T
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Fadnavis introduces Maharashtra Casino Bill in Assembly amid protests by o
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"40 talukas of the state have been declared drought-affected as per the criteria of the central government. Full assistance will be given to these talukas. Last year, aid of 10 thousand crores was given. 25 per cent advance amount has been deposited in the accounts of more than 20 lakh farme
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Central drought assessment team completes review, relief expected soon: Ka
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Officials of the Central Drought Study Team visited the drought-affected areas in three teams over three days and conducted an actual inspection of the crop damage. They have also discussed this with local farmers and people's representatives. The panel has positively responded that the requ
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Odisha Govt announces Rs 200 crores relief for distressed farmers
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced an Input Assistance of around Rs 200 crores for the distressed farmers of the drought-affected areas of the state.
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Research: Plant processes could be important in predicting drought develop
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Based on new analyses of satellite data, scientists have found that hydrologic conditions that increase flash drought risk occur more often than current models predict. The research also shows that incorporating how plants change soil structures can improve Earth system models.
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UN body says at least 7 mln livestock died across drought-affected HOA cou
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 7 million livestock have died across drought-affected Horn of Africa (HOA) countries, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has disclosed.
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Afghanistan: Opium production rising under Taliban regime
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], November 17 (ANI): The opium cultivation and production has increased in drought-affected southern Afghanistan, Kandahar and Helmand after the Taliban took control of Kabul in August.
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Rajasthan govt declares 1,388 villages in four districts as 'Drought-affec
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], 12 Nov (ANI): A notification has been issued by the state government declaring 1,388 villages of 13 tehsils in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Hanumangarh in Rajasthan as 'drought-affected'.
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