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Acute Water Shortage Forces Maharashtra Villagers To Climb Into Wells
Amid the scorching summer heat, several villages in Maharashtra's Melghat belt here are facing acute water shortage, forcing residents to step down into deep wells and walk long distances in the hilly terrain barefoot to fetch just a potful of water.
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Man Embarks On 1,850 Km Walk From Maharashtra To Odisha. Here's Why
A 25-year-old man from Maharashtra has embarked on an over 1,800-km journey on foot across a few states in India to interact with people over issues like farmers' suicide, water scarcity and increasing use of plastic, and to raise public awareness.
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Watch: Maharashtra Woman Risks Life To Fetch Water From Almost Dry Well
During summer, when many parts of India reel under drought and heatwave conditions, many women in rural areas have to risk their lives to fetch water for their families.
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40 Lakh In 2 Years: How Maharashtra Farmer Grew Apple In Drought-Hit Latur
A farmer from a hot and water scarcity-prone area in Maharashtra's Latur district has earned about Rs 40 lakh in the last two years by taking up cultivation of custard apple, which requires low investment.
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Maharashtra Man, Son Use Lockdown Time To Dig 16-Feet Well
Even as people are trying to find different ways to overcome boredom during the lockdown, a man and his son from a village in Maharashtra decided to utilise the time to dig a well to solve the problem of water scarcity in their area.
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Looking For Ways To Implement Marathwada Water Grid: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said the state government is committed to resolving water scarcity in the state and discussions are underway on how to implement the proposed Marathwada water grid.
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Centre Issues Drought Advisory To 6 States As Water Level In Dams Dips
With water storage in dams dropping to a "critical" level, the Centre has issued a "drought advisory" to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, asking them to use water judiciously.
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Only 17% Water Left In Nashik Dams, Say Officials
Reservoirs in Maharashtra's Nashik district have only 17 per cent water stock of their total storage capacity as of now, almost nine per cent less compared to last year, officials said on Tuesday.
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In Maharashtra, 16,000 Villages Made Free Of Water Scarcity: Chief Minister
Through initiatives such as the Jalyukt Shivar water conservation scheme, the BJP-led Maharashtra government has made 16,000 villages free of water scarcity, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.
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With 20,000 Villages Running Out Of Water, Maharashtra Staring At Drought
Maharashtra is staring at a drought again, after two years, with 20,000 villages reportedly running out of water. Around 200 talukas are facing water scarcity and the government will submit a report on whether to declare a drought or not by October 31, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
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Priyanka Chopra On New Film Paani: 'It Reflects The Realities Of The World'
Priyanka Chopra says it's important to showcase the realities of the world with films
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Aamir Khan Urges People To Join The Movement Against Drought In Maharashtra
Aamir Khan invited people to join the efforts to make Maharashtra free from water scarcity, and contribute by being a 'Jalmitra' and doing 'shramdaan' (voluntary contribution involving physical effort).
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With No Rains, Water Woes Worsen In Nashik
The problem of water scarcity in Maharashtra's Nashik has worsened as the district's 12 small and medium water reservoirs have dried up.
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Water Tankers Bought For Last Rites As Godavari Becomes A Muddy Stretch
Water is needed both in life and death. But the scarcity in Maharashtra's Marathwada has reached such proportions that people are being forced to buy water for the last rites of their loved ones.
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IPL: Mumbai Indians to Know New Home Venue on Friday
Indian Premier League governing council will finalise the home venues of Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants after the Bombay High Court barred any matches from being held in Maharashtra after May 1.
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Acute Water Shortage Forces Maharashtra Villagers To Climb Into Wells
Amid the scorching summer heat, several villages in Maharashtra's Melghat belt here are facing acute water shortage, forcing residents to step down into deep wells and walk long distances in the hilly terrain barefoot to fetch just a potful of water.
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Man Embarks On 1,850 Km Walk From Maharashtra To Odisha. Here's Why
A 25-year-old man from Maharashtra has embarked on an over 1,800-km journey on foot across a few states in India to interact with people over issues like farmers' suicide, water scarcity and increasing use of plastic, and to raise public awareness.
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Watch: Maharashtra Woman Risks Life To Fetch Water From Almost Dry Well
During summer, when many parts of India reel under drought and heatwave conditions, many women in rural areas have to risk their lives to fetch water for their families.
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40 Lakh In 2 Years: How Maharashtra Farmer Grew Apple In Drought-Hit Latur
A farmer from a hot and water scarcity-prone area in Maharashtra's Latur district has earned about Rs 40 lakh in the last two years by taking up cultivation of custard apple, which requires low investment.
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Maharashtra Man, Son Use Lockdown Time To Dig 16-Feet Well
Even as people are trying to find different ways to overcome boredom during the lockdown, a man and his son from a village in Maharashtra decided to utilise the time to dig a well to solve the problem of water scarcity in their area.
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Looking For Ways To Implement Marathwada Water Grid: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said the state government is committed to resolving water scarcity in the state and discussions are underway on how to implement the proposed Marathwada water grid.
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Centre Issues Drought Advisory To 6 States As Water Level In Dams Dips
With water storage in dams dropping to a "critical" level, the Centre has issued a "drought advisory" to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, asking them to use water judiciously.
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Only 17% Water Left In Nashik Dams, Say Officials
Reservoirs in Maharashtra's Nashik district have only 17 per cent water stock of their total storage capacity as of now, almost nine per cent less compared to last year, officials said on Tuesday.
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In Maharashtra, 16,000 Villages Made Free Of Water Scarcity: Chief Minister
Through initiatives such as the Jalyukt Shivar water conservation scheme, the BJP-led Maharashtra government has made 16,000 villages free of water scarcity, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.
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With 20,000 Villages Running Out Of Water, Maharashtra Staring At Drought
Maharashtra is staring at a drought again, after two years, with 20,000 villages reportedly running out of water. Around 200 talukas are facing water scarcity and the government will submit a report on whether to declare a drought or not by October 31, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
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Priyanka Chopra On New Film Paani: 'It Reflects The Realities Of The World'
Priyanka Chopra says it's important to showcase the realities of the world with films
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Aamir Khan Urges People To Join The Movement Against Drought In Maharashtra
Aamir Khan invited people to join the efforts to make Maharashtra free from water scarcity, and contribute by being a 'Jalmitra' and doing 'shramdaan' (voluntary contribution involving physical effort).
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With No Rains, Water Woes Worsen In Nashik
The problem of water scarcity in Maharashtra's Nashik has worsened as the district's 12 small and medium water reservoirs have dried up.
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Water Tankers Bought For Last Rites As Godavari Becomes A Muddy Stretch
Water is needed both in life and death. But the scarcity in Maharashtra's Marathwada has reached such proportions that people are being forced to buy water for the last rites of their loved ones.
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IPL: Mumbai Indians to Know New Home Venue on Friday
Indian Premier League governing council will finalise the home venues of Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants after the Bombay High Court barred any matches from being held in Maharashtra after May 1.
