Marathwada
Result: 1- 8 out of 101 Article found
Declare drought in north Maharashtra, Marathwada: Ashok Chavan
Ashok Chavan said that farmlands there were parched despite the Jalyukt Shivar programme of the Devendra Fadnavis government.
Maharashtra govt seeks Rs 35,000 cr help from Centre for Vidarbha, Marathwada
The state finance department has conveyed to the Centre to consider its proposal for allocation of Rs 35,000 crore under special schemes to tackle the regional imbalance.
Maharashtra: Water level in Marathwada dams at 27.68 per cent, officials concerned
The water level in dams is significant as, on its basis, the government makes allocations for three crucial sectors — drinking water, agriculture and industries.
Forty Years Ago: August 7, 1978
Armed guards of a godown at Walehandnagar, the sugar-rich town in Maharashtra, fired at a mob of Dalit Panthers who took out a procession late night to protest against “caste riots” in Marathwada.
Agrarian distress in Vidarbha, Marathwada: subsidies, debt waivers no solution to farm crisis, prioritise watershed strategies, says study
The study ‘Agrarian distress: Why Vidarbha and Marathwada alone’, which aims to identify the causes behind the farm crisis in these regions, says top priority should be given to watershed strategies while planning mitigation measures.
Maharashtra witnesses all-time high power demand on April 17
The demand for power in Maharashtra remains on the higher side during April and May. The highest demand is witnessed in the second week of April. The trend usually sustains until middle of May.
Marathwada farmers: Flight to sweet safety
The two mills together have already crushed over 9.40 lakh tonnes (lt) of cane in the ongoing 2017-18 sugar season (October-September), but managing director Bajirao Tukaram Pawase expects the final figure to cross 12 lt.
Maharashtra join hands with Israel for drought-free Marathwada
The agreement was signed between Mordechai Mordechai, chairman of Mekorot Develop-ment & Services Ltd, and MJP Member Secretary Vikas Rastogi in the presence of ministers and senior government officials.
Farmers in Maharashtra told to take precautions against hailstorm likely between Feb 10 and 13
The farm produce should be parked within enclosures or provided full covers to avoid damage, the advisory read. The districts where precautionary measures are necessary include Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Latur, Amravati and Yavatmal.
NCP launches second phase of agitation against Devendra Fadnavis government
After offering prayers to Goddess Tulja Bhavani at a temple, they joined party workers and leaders from Marathwada to perform “Gondhal”, a ritualistic dance form and folk art, to highlight the alleged failures of the Fadnavis government.
Maharashtra: In three years, projects worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore sanctioned for Vidarbha, Marathwada
“Our development model is founded on inclusive growth where regional imbalance is accorded the highest priority. The backwardness in Vidarbha and Marathwada cannot be tackled piecemeal,” CM said.
‘Deaths of farmers from pesticide genocide by state,’ says farmer welfare task force chief
Farmers’ welfare task force chief seeks criminal action.
Heavy rain in parts of Marathwada
One agricultural circle each in Beed and Nanded districts also received rain in excess of 65 mm over 24 hours, considered an extreme weather event.
Maharashtra to seek highest priority status from Centre for irrigation projects in drought prone region
Although in majority of the projects central clearances have been sought, state wants the Centre to accord a special category status to facilitate immediate financial assistance up to Rs 10,800 crore.
Sowing under way, only 29 per cent crop loans disbursed in Maharashtra so far
Public sector banks have come criticism for their failure to disburse loans on time. Kishore Tiwari, chairman of the government’s committee for alleviation of loan distress, alleged that public sector banks were “not cooperating” with farmers.
Oct 17: Latest News
These fruit smoothies will counter attack your hunger pangs throughout the day
Durga Ashtami 2018: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat Timings, Mantra, Samagri, Procedure
‘Plot to target Badal serious’ SAD-BJP delegation to Governor: Cong govt backing radicals
Horoscope Today, October 17, 2018: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
India vs West Indies: MCA moves Bombay High Court against shifting ODI from Wankhede
Punjab cabinet may take up new mining policy today
Punjab and Haryana HC reserves verdict on Dhingra panel validity
Women’s team collateral damage as BCCI, MCA fight over Windies ODI
