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Andhra Pradesh's 'War On Drought' Fails To Save Crop Despite Crores Spent
Scanty rain during July-August prompted the state government to declare the 'war' on drought by deploying thousands of rain guns to wet standing groundnut crop in 15 lakh acres in Anantapuramu district, 4.5 lakh acres in Kurnool and two lakh acres in Chittoor as it faced the threat of drying up.
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Amid Drought, California Declares War on Lush Lawns
Lush green lawns, a symbol of the American way of life, are under attack in California, where "cash for grass" programs have sprouted like weeds amid a severe drought.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Directs Officials to Speed Up Drought Relief
Facing flak over handling of the drought situation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today directed top officials to ensure relief works on a war footing in the state where 125 taluks have been declared drought-hit.
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Don't panic, drought relief plans in place: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan
Days after the Maharashtra Police issued a circular asking the force in drought-hit districts to be on alert as water wars could break out and create a law and order situation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today responded by saying that panic should not be created as emergency plans are in place and the state will prevent large-scal...
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Andhra Pradesh's 'War On Drought' Fails To Save Crop Despite Crores Spent
Scanty rain during July-August prompted the state government to declare the 'war' on drought by deploying thousands of rain guns to wet standing groundnut crop in 15 lakh acres in Anantapuramu district, 4.5 lakh acres in Kurnool and two lakh acres in Chittoor as it faced the threat of drying up.
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Amid Drought, California Declares War on Lush Lawns
Lush green lawns, a symbol of the American way of life, are under attack in California, where "cash for grass" programs have sprouted like weeds amid a severe drought.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Directs Officials to Speed Up Drought Relief
Facing flak over handling of the drought situation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today directed top officials to ensure relief works on a war footing in the state where 125 taluks have been declared drought-hit.
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Don't panic, drought relief plans in place: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan
Days after the Maharashtra Police issued a circular asking the force in drought-hit districts to be on alert as water wars could break out and create a law and order situation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today responded by saying that panic should not be created as emergency plans are in place and the state will prevent large-scal...
