1,663 villages facing water scarcity
PUNE: The number of villages and hamlets in the state facing water and fodder scarcity has increased by 850 after the first week of February.In the first week of February, 5,294 villages and hamlets...
View ArticleAgriculture growth declined in Maharashtra: Economic Survey
The annual economic survey, tabled in the Maharashtra Legislature today ahead of the presentation of State budget for 2013-14 tomorrow, reveals a decline in agriculture growth in the state."The...
View ArticleMaharashtra drought man-made, says study
This year’s drought cannot be called worse than the one in 1972: SANDRPWhile the Maharashtra government is crying hoarse about this year’s drought surpassing the one in 1972 and farmers are cutting off...
View ArticlePetrol pumps in region shift to solar energy
As you drive on Vaijapur road near Aurangabad, don't be surprised if you spot huge solar panels near petrol pumps.
View ArticleWater project: Court orders interim stay on Aurangabad Municipal Corporation...
AURANGABAD: The Aurangabad district court has ordered a stay on the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation's ( AMC) notice to the Aurangabad City Water Utility Company, asking it to start parallel water
View Article10,000 villages dependent on water tankers
PUNE: As many as 3,184 villages and 7,650 hamlets are facing severe water shortage in the state, according to the latest report generated by the state government.About 3,793 tankers are currently...
View ArticleRs 150cr needed for drought relief
AURANGABAD: Even as the divisional administration demanded around Rs 300 crore to deal with drought situation in Aurangabad division, the state government has released just over half of the require
View ArticleBank has adopted 52 drought hit villages in Maharashtra: P Chidambaram
MUMBAI: Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on May 25 announced that Dena Bank has adopted 32 drought affected villages and provided 101 drinking water storage tanks in Aurangabad and Nashik distr
View ArticleAnti-tobacco campaign in district promotes cessation
AURANGABAD: The district health officials have planned to reach out to the youth and spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption to mark the World Tobacco Day on May 31.
View ArticleMaharashtra agriculture department ropes in private companies for maize...
The state agriculture department has selected three private companies to start a value chain development programme in 13 districts, where farmers will cultivate maize.
View ArticleMaharashtra: Between thirst and darkness
This summer, people in southern Maharashtra can enjoy either electricity or water, not both. Until recently, the state had prioritised use of water for industrial purposes over agriculture.
View ArticleCity’s water quality far better than Mum
Only 1% of water samples tested in Pune city was found unfit for consumption as against 26% in Mumbai, an official of the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) said here on Wednesday.
View ArticleCAG finds irregularities in quarrying, mining in Bihar
The district mining officers in Bihar are ignorant of the environmental effects of mining and have allowed brick kiln owners to mine without No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) from State Pollution Co
View ArticlePetrol pumps in region shift to solar energy
As you drive on Vaijapur road near Aurangabad, don't be surprised if you spot huge solar panels near petrol pumps. Harrowed by constant load shedding, owners of petrol pumps in the region, especially...
View ArticleWater project: Court orders interim stay on Aurangabad Municipal Corporation...
AURANGABAD: The Aurangabad district court has ordered a stay on the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation's ( AMC) notice to the Aurangabad City Water Utility Company, asking it to start parallel water supply
View Article10,000 villages dependent on water tankers
PUNE: As many as 3,184 villages and 7,650 hamlets are facing severe water shortage in the state, according to the latest report generated by the state government. About 3,793 tankers are currently...
View ArticleBank has adopted 52 drought hit villages in Maharashtra: P Chidambaram
MUMBAI: Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on May 25 announced that Dena Bank has adopted 32 drought affected villages and provided 101 drinking water storage tanks in Aurangabad and Nashik districts
View ArticleRs 150cr needed for drought relief
AURANGABAD: Even as the divisional administration demanded around Rs 300 crore to deal with drought situation in Aurangabad division, the state government has released just over half of the required...
View ArticleAnti-tobacco campaign in district promotes cessation
AURANGABAD: The district health officials have planned to reach out to the youth and spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption to mark the World Tobacco Day on May 31. The...
View ArticleMaharashtra agriculture department ropes in private companies for maize...
The state agriculture department has selected three private companies to start a value chain development programme in 13 districts, where farmers will cultivate maize. The programme will also train...
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