Locust Attacks In India
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"Enforcement Directorate Raids Spreading in Country Like Locust Swarm": Ashok Gehlot
Launching a strong attack on the Centre and the Enforcement Directorate, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has compared the agency's raids across the country to a "locust swarm from Pakistan".
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India Controlled Spread Of Locusts Using Modern Technologies: PM Modi
India has controlled the spread of crop-threatening migratory pest desert locusts by using advanced technologies, including drones, and ensured there was not much crop damage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
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Locust Attacks Pose "Serious Threat" To Food Security In India: UN Agency
Locust attacks are posing a serious threat to food security in parts of East Africa, India and Pakistan as a result of changing climate conditions that can be linked to human activity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has said.
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Swarms Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Several UP Districts
Swarms of locusts have invaded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Deoria, in the past 48 hours, attacking trees and crops, officials said Saturday, adding authorities are taking steps to either chase them away or kill them.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting As Desert Locusts Reach Neighbouring Gurgaon
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today called an emergency meeting to discuss the situation following a locust attack in neighbouring city Gurgaon. The minister also directed the administration to be alert, an official said.
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Virender Sehwag Shares Video Of Swarms Of Locusts "Right Above The House". Watch
Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house.
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Swarm Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Two Villages Of Uttar Pradesh
A swarm of locusts attacked trees and crops in two villages in Charkhari area of Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Saturday, officials said.
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Locusts From Pakistan Arrive In Gujarat's Banaskantha
Locusts flying in from Pakistan were spotted in parts of Gujarat's Banaskantha district, an official said on Thursday.
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Drones, Imported Machines To Be Used Against Locusts: Agriculture Minister
The Central government has devised a plan to use drones and specialised imported machines against locusts which have started damaging crops in some states, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday.
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Odisha Alerts Farmers Of Possible Locust Invasion, Says No Need To Panic
The Odisha government on Sunday alerted farmers about a possible locust invasion in the state and advised them to take precautions, while stressing that there is no reason to panic.
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"Help Will Be Given To Those Affected By Locust Attacks," Says PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says "Help will be given to all those affected by locust attacks that have been taking place in the recent days"
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Swarm Of Locust Species Attack Crops In Tamil Nadu
A swarm of locust species have attacked banana, rubber and other crops in parts of plantation dominated districts of Tamil Nadu, causing concern among farmers over the possible destruction of their crops, but the government assured them that the agriculture department has been instructed to tackle the "menace."
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UP's Mathura Prepares For Possible Locust Attack To Protect Crops
Insecticides and pesticides will be sprayed on crops and vegetation to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in the Mathura, an official said on Friday.
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Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back
Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.
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High Alert In Some Himachal Districts Against Probable Locust Attack
A high alert has been issued in Kangra, Una, Bilaspur and Solan districts after massive swarms of desert locust have been reported destroying crops in adjoining states and that may spread to Himachal Pradesh, Director of Agriculture Dr RK Koundal said on Thursday.
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"Enforcement Directorate Raids Spreading in Country Like Locust Swarm": Ashok Gehlot
Launching a strong attack on the Centre and the Enforcement Directorate, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has compared the agency's raids across the country to a "locust swarm from Pakistan".
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India Controlled Spread Of Locusts Using Modern Technologies: PM Modi
India has controlled the spread of crop-threatening migratory pest desert locusts by using advanced technologies, including drones, and ensured there was not much crop damage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
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Locust Attacks Pose "Serious Threat" To Food Security In India: UN Agency
Locust attacks are posing a serious threat to food security in parts of East Africa, India and Pakistan as a result of changing climate conditions that can be linked to human activity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has said.
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Swarms Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Several UP Districts
Swarms of locusts have invaded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Deoria, in the past 48 hours, attacking trees and crops, officials said Saturday, adding authorities are taking steps to either chase them away or kill them.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting As Desert Locusts Reach Neighbouring Gurgaon
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today called an emergency meeting to discuss the situation following a locust attack in neighbouring city Gurgaon. The minister also directed the administration to be alert, an official said.
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Virender Sehwag Shares Video Of Swarms Of Locusts "Right Above The House". Watch
Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house.
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Swarm Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Two Villages Of Uttar Pradesh
A swarm of locusts attacked trees and crops in two villages in Charkhari area of Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Saturday, officials said.
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Locusts From Pakistan Arrive In Gujarat's Banaskantha
Locusts flying in from Pakistan were spotted in parts of Gujarat's Banaskantha district, an official said on Thursday.
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Drones, Imported Machines To Be Used Against Locusts: Agriculture Minister
The Central government has devised a plan to use drones and specialised imported machines against locusts which have started damaging crops in some states, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday.
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Odisha Alerts Farmers Of Possible Locust Invasion, Says No Need To Panic
The Odisha government on Sunday alerted farmers about a possible locust invasion in the state and advised them to take precautions, while stressing that there is no reason to panic.
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"Help Will Be Given To Those Affected By Locust Attacks," Says PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says "Help will be given to all those affected by locust attacks that have been taking place in the recent days"
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Swarm Of Locust Species Attack Crops In Tamil Nadu
A swarm of locust species have attacked banana, rubber and other crops in parts of plantation dominated districts of Tamil Nadu, causing concern among farmers over the possible destruction of their crops, but the government assured them that the agriculture department has been instructed to tackle the "menace."
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UP's Mathura Prepares For Possible Locust Attack To Protect Crops
Insecticides and pesticides will be sprayed on crops and vegetation to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in the Mathura, an official said on Friday.
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Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back
Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.
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High Alert In Some Himachal Districts Against Probable Locust Attack
A high alert has been issued in Kangra, Una, Bilaspur and Solan districts after massive swarms of desert locust have been reported destroying crops in adjoining states and that may spread to Himachal Pradesh, Director of Agriculture Dr RK Koundal said on Thursday.
