Tag: drought
The Many Challenges Jaitley Must Tackle With Budget 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to offer additional tax breaks to the salaried class, increase government spending to boost flagging demand and prepare the ground for the launch of basic universal income for some proportion of Indians who live below the poverty line -- 172 million at last count -- while presenting his fourth budget on February 1.....
About 42 Per Cent Of India Abnormally Dry
About 42 per cent of India is 'abnormally dry' which is around 6 per cent more than last year, according to the Drought Early Warning System (DEWS).....
Retreating Monsoon Worst In 140 Years : TN Declares Drought As 144 Farmers Die
he Tamil Nadu government declared a drought on January 10, after 144 farmers ended their lives between October and December. As many as 106 farmers were reported to have committed suicide in one month, according to a notice issued by the National Human Rights Commission to the state government on January 5.....
TN Seeks Rs 39,565 Cr Towards Drought Relief
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Monday requested the central government for Rs 39,565 crore assistance towards drought relief and an immediate release of Rs 1,000 crore.....
These Gel-based Robots Can Catch Live Fish
Engineers have fabricated transparent gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them and can perform tasks like grabbing and releasing a live fish.....
Drought, Note Ban Hit Karnataka's Growth: CM
Severe drought and unexpected note ban by the Centre affected Karnataka's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for fiscal 2016-17, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told the assembly on Wednesday. ....
Tamil Nadu Farmer Tried To Commit Suicide In Delhi
Tamil Nadu farmers protesting here on Monday one of them tried to commit suicide by consuming 10 sleeping pills apparently because of depression.....
