Compensation for crop loss will soon reach flood-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, says Union Agriculture Minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Compensation for crop loss will soon reach flood-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, says Union Agriculture Minister

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the flood-affected farmers at Kesarapalli of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district along with Rajahmundry MP and BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari and other leaders on September 6. Mr. Chouhan assured the farmers, including the tenant farmers, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu would duly compensate for the loss of crops at the earliest. Naidu has been leading the relief operations, and the situation is poised to return to normal in a few days,” the Union Minister said. Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, A.P.

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CM Naidu Orders High Alert Amid Heavy Rains in Andhra
1 day, 23 hours ago

CM Naidu Orders High Alert Amid Heavy Rains in Andhra

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday directed officials to be on high alert and extend all necessary help to people in the wake of heavy rains lashing several parts in north coastal Andhra districts. Officials briefed the CM at the Chief Minister’s Office with regard to the latest developments following the heavy rains. When officials told Chandrababu Naidu about …

Edappadi K Palaniswami Wants Survey of Crop Damage and Relief
1 week, 3 days ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami Wants Survey of Crop Damage and Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the State government to make an assessment of the damage to crops in the two-day rains brought about by the depression in the delta districts of Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur and Cuddalore and other places and pay adequate compensation to the affected farmers. In a statement on Friday, Palaiswami said the heavy …

Swift Reaction Ensures No Loss of Life During Flash Floods in Anantapur
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Swift Reaction Ensures No Loss of Life During Flash Floods in Anantapur

The Hindu  

Anantapur District Collector Dr.V. Vinod Kumar has praised the district administration's swift response to the recent flash floods. The administration responded promptly to the heavy downpour in Karnataka State, as well as in Sri Sathya Sai district, and prevented human and property loss. The administration set up three relief centres and shifted 375 affected people there, providing them with food …

Bihar floods: Kharge asks Centre, State Government to expedite relief and rescue operations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar floods: Kharge asks Centre, State Government to expedite relief and rescue operations

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the flood situation in Bihar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday demanded that the Centre and State Government should expedite the relief and rescue operations. "We demand from the Centre and State Government that the relief and rescue operations should be expedited so that the victims can get immediate help," Mr. Kharge said. Mr. Kharge also urged …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore

The Hindu  

The six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team, led by Anil Subramaniam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, took stock of the flood situation and the damage caused by it, during a meeting at the office of the State Disaster Management Authority, at Kunchanapalli in Guntur district on September 11. Mr. Sisodia told the team members that seven districts — West Godavari, Eluru, …

Compensation for flood victims will be paid before September 17, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
3 months, 1 week ago

Compensation for flood victims will be paid before September 17, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on September 11 that the damage caused by the floods in the State would be calculated in a transparent manner and with accountability, and that the farmers would be duly compensated for their losses. Mr. Naidu pointed out that the TDP Government had paid ₹16,000 as ex gratia per hectare for crop …

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage
3 months, 1 week ago

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: An inter-ministerial central team comprising six members has started inspecting the flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to assess the extent of loss to crops and properties. The team members include: Union home joint secretary Anil Subrahmanyam, agriculture welfare director AL Wagmer, surface transport chief engineer Rakesh Kumar, finance consultant RB Koul rural development deputy secretary Pradeep Kumar, …

Naidu Vows to Focus on Restoration Works in Flood-hit Areas
3 months, 1 week ago

Naidu Vows to Focus on Restoration Works in Flood-hit Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has vowed to focus on restoration works as the state’s rescue and flood-relief efforts in the last nine days have reached the final stage. When the collector informed the CM that there was a chance for Yeleru reservoir canals suffering fresh breaches at three places, he directed the district administration to take up repair …

‘War on floods’ poised to end, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘War on floods’ poised to end, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the ‘war on floods’ in Vijayawada was about to end in a day or two as the government worked tirelessly over the last nine days to mitigate the suffering of about seven lakh people. Addressing media persons after visiting Ajith Singh Nagar in the city on Monday, Mr. Naidu said the government was taken …

Flood relief: Shivraj Chouhan promises Rs 3,448cr to AP from disaster relief fund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood relief: Shivraj Chouhan promises Rs 3,448cr to AP from disaster relief fund

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised to seek release of an immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore from the State Disaster Relief Fund, including the Centre’s share, to enable Andhra Pradesh tide over the floods-related crisis situation. The Union minister inspected the crops affected by rains and floods at Kesarapalli village of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district …

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency

The Hindu  

Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad and Gottipati Ravikumar have been actively touring several villages in the Repalle constituency in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh that have been severely affected by recent floods. Follow Andhra Pradesh, Telangana September 4 rain updates here The villages include Chatagadda, Rudravaram, Morthota, Tiratla Lanka, Chandupallivari Palem, Rajula Cheruvu, Lankavani Dibba, Tummala, Potu Meraka, and Nalluri Palem. …

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Central government for an immediate release of ₹2,000 crore in relief funds, citing preliminary estimates that place the State’s losses due to incessant rains at nearly ₹5,000 crore. Mr. Reddy also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit Telangana to inspect the widespread damage caused by the heavy rains over the …

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh CM ChandraBabu Naidu on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Vijayawada and assured support to people struck in flooded water. He visited the city for the second time within 24 hours and spoke to the people who were stuck in their houses amid several feet of swirling water. We need to reach every last house stranded in the flooded …

Help will reach every rain-affected individual, asserts Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Help will reach every rain-affected individual, asserts Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asserted that the State government is leaving no stone unturned to help the rain-affected people in the State. Saving lives is the top priority of the government,” Mr. Naidu said at a review meeting conducted at the office of the A.P. A report on the extent of crop loss will be sent …

Kerala rains: Several farmers in Kozhikode suffer large crop loss in rain-related calamities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Several farmers in Kozhikode suffer large crop loss in rain-related calamities

The Hindu  

The destruction of several hectares of cultivated land in the recent episodes of rain-related calamities has shut the means of livelihood for several farmers in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Field-level reports submitted by various agriculture department officials to the district authorities confirm that the total loss in last month alone is about ₹17 crore. Neighbourhood groups in Kozhikode district are …

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AP to have new paddy varieties capable of withstanding cyclone havocs

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu has said the AP government is making efforts to bring new varieties of paddy that would withstand the impact of cyclones and other natural disasters. He along with agriculture commissioner Delhi Rao, district collector Prashanthi, joint collector Tej Bharat and others visited the flood-affected areas in Rapaka village in Seethanagaram mandal on Sunday evening.The minister …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said the government will provide all possible support to the people and farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh.Addressing the assembly on Friday, he said the people of East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada and Eluru districts along with ASR district were affected by the floods. The Chief Minister …

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced immediate relief of Rs 3,000 for each family whose house was inundated in the floods due to heavy rains in the flood-hit five districts. Approximately 1.06 lakh acres were inundated by floodwaters in East Godavari, West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada, Eluru, and parts of Alluri Sitarama Raju districts, the Chief Minister said during a …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Andhra APCC chief Sharmila blames YSRC regime for plight of farmers
5 months ago

Andhra APCC chief Sharmila blames YSRC regime for plight of farmers

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Squarely blaming the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government for the plight of farmers, APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy urged the State government to take all necessary steps to mitigate the sufferings of farmers due to the heavy rains. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, she said, the heavy rains have damaged agriculture fields after transplantation burdening the …

Tummala vows financial aid to all flood-hit farmers
5 months ago

Tummala vows financial aid to all flood-hit farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Along with district collector Jithesh V. Patil, superintendent of police Rohith Raj and Integrated Tribal Development Agency project officer Rahul, the minister inspected the breach in the Peddavagu project and examined damaged houses at Gummadavelli of Ashwaraopet mandal. Expressing displeasure at the failure of irrigation department officials to inspect the Peddavagu project from time to time, the minister directed officials …

Flood threat to 45 villages as Godavari and Sabari rivers in spate
5 months ago

Flood threat to 45 villages as Godavari and Sabari rivers in spate

The Hindu  

As many as 45 villages across the Godavari delta are expected to be affected if the outflow at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram rises further due to huge inflow of rainwater into the Godavari and Sabari rivers in Andhra Pradesh. The first Godavari flood warning will be issued when the inflow touches 10 lakh cusecs at the SACB. …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast
6 months ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati, The flood situation in Assam continued to improve on Sunday as water level is receding fast across the state, officials said. Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has also not issued any warning except predicting some rains in Barak valley and a few districts of central Assam. …

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected
6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation remains grim, over 1.17 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on June 23 with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The flood waters have inundated 968 villages in 27 revenue circles in these districts, he said in a post on X. — Himanta Biswa Sarma June …

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected
6 months ago

Flood situation remains grim in Assam, over 1.17 lakh people still affected

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI – The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim on Sunday, with over 1.17 lakh people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "The authorities are presently running 134 relief camps and 94 relief distribution centres, where a total of 17,661 people are taking shelter currently," he added. …

Telangana: Untimely rains, Hailstorm damage crops
8 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Untimely rains, Hailstorm damage crops

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Rain accompanied hailstorms lashed Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts for the last two days, resulting in massive loss of standing crops. In Banswada division’s Banswada, Birkur, Nasurrulabad, Varni, Mosra, Chandur, Rudrur, Kotagir, Pothangal mandals and in Bodhan division’s Bodhan, Salura and other mandals in both the districts experienced untimely rainfall. Gangaram, a farmer from Mandarna village, said the paddy crop …

Farmers say their plight amid drought has been ignored in the electoral rhetoric
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers say their plight amid drought has been ignored in the electoral rhetoric

The Hindu  

In an election season which has coincided with unprecedented heat and water stress due to monsoon failure, farmers across the board are unhappy over their issues being conspicuous by their absence in the political discourse panning out in the electoral arena. This forced a section of farmers to come together in Mysuru on Wednesday and put forth demands seeking emphasis …

BRS demands ₹25,000 per acre relief to ryots who suffered crop loss this season
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BRS demands ₹25,000 per acre relief to ryots who suffered crop loss this season

The Hindu  

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has demanded that the Congress government in Telangana announce a relief of ₹25,000 per acre to farmers whose crops have withered and were abandoned due to lack of water for irrigation despite efforts to protect crops by sinking new borewells as also those suffered crop loss due to untimely rain, hails and gales. Several farmers of …

Harish Rao demands ₹10,000 per acre relief to ryots, crops hit by untimely rain
9 months ago

Harish Rao demands ₹10,000 per acre relief to ryots, crops hit by untimely rain

The Hindu  

hyderabad Former Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader T. Harish Rao has demanded that the State government sanction compensation/input subsidy to a large number of farmers who have suffered crop damage/loss in the hails, gales and untimely rain in parts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karmareddy, Karimnagar, Rajanna-Sircilla, Medak, Siddipet, Rangareddy and other districts for the last couple of days. The former …

TN agriculture budget 2024: Rs 200 crore allocated as relief for flood-hit farmers
10 months ago

TN agriculture budget 2024: Rs 200 crore allocated as relief for flood-hit farmers

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Farmers, who lost crops and yields due to the unprecedented rains in December 2023, heaved a sigh of relief after the state government allocated Rs 208.20 crore to 2.74 lakh farmers of the southern districts. Karisal Bhoomi Vivasayigal Sangamam Secretary Adhimoolam said that the state government's announcement comes for farmers in the black soil region, who have lost several …

Sajjala Refutes Naidu's Allegations Over Cyclone Relief
1 year ago

Sajjala Refutes Naidu's Allegations Over Cyclone Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Government adviser Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Friday refuted charges of TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu that the state government has failed in providing relief to victims of Cyclone Michaung. Addressing media here on Friday, he underlined that Jagan Mohan Reddy government has swiftly responded by evacuating people and providing relief, rehabilitation and compensation to victims of the cyclone. Ramakrishna …

Party meet urges Centre to allocate Rs 1000 crore for cyclone loss
1 year ago

Party meet urges Centre to allocate Rs 1000 crore for cyclone loss

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: A meeting of some opposition parties has urged the central government to release Rs 1000 crore to Andhra Pradesh to offset the loss the state suffered due to the Cyclone Michugan rain. CPI national executive member Akkineni Vanaja said there was massive crop damage in more than 20 lakh acres and thousands of electric poles fell, leaving the villages …

Govt hikes acreage for compensation due to hailstorm, orders survey
1 year ago

Govt hikes acreage for compensation due to hailstorm, orders survey

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Farmers in Maharashtra whose crops were damaged due to the recent hailstorm will be compensated for crop loss on 3 hectares of land instead of the current 2 hectares. The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, during which the agriculture department submitted a primary report showing the hailstorm damaged 1,30,272 hectares of crops in 18 districts. …

Drought rampant in Andhra Pradesh, but government is least bothered about plight of farmers, alleges BJP Kisan Morcha
1 year ago

Drought rampant in Andhra Pradesh, but government is least bothered about plight of farmers, alleges BJP Kisan Morcha

The Hindu  

BJP Kisan Morcha State president Ch. Kumara Swamy has said that drought is rampant in Andhra Pradesh, but the YSRCP government is least bothered about the plight of the farmers. The government pegged the number of drought-hit mandals in the State at just 103, whereas, in reality, 450 mandals were reeling under dry conditions, Mr. Kumara Swamy said while addressing …

AP Starts Enumeration of Crop Damage in 103 Drought-hit Mandals
1 year, 1 month ago

AP Starts Enumeration of Crop Damage in 103 Drought-hit Mandals

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Enumeration of crop damage in 103 drought-hit mandals begins in AP on Friday with a target to submit the final list of beneficiaries by November 29 so as to release input subsidy to them early. The special commissioner issued directions to the district agriculture officers to initiate the process of enumeration of agricultural crop damage of more than 33 …

Set aside politics over drought, come to farmers’ rescue: Shanthkumar
1 year, 1 month ago

Set aside politics over drought, come to farmers’ rescue: Shanthkumar

The Hindu  

Karnataka Federation of Farmers’ Associations and State Sugarcane Growers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar on Thursday said the Congress government should set aside politics and come to the rescue of farmers who are in a State of distress due to severe drought. The farmer leader urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister in-charge of Mysuru district to come to the rescue of …

Government is committed to paying drought compensation, says Minister Nagendra
1 year, 1 month ago

Government is committed to paying drought compensation, says Minister Nagendra

The Hindu  

B. Nagendra, Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports and in-charge of Ballari district, said that his government was committed to pay compensation to all farmers who have lost their crops in the drought. As per the crop loss details that Mr. Mallikarjun shared with the Minister, the standing crops on 68,000 hectares were destroyed in the district owing to the …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sends Rs 5 crore aid to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Since the onset of monsoon on June 24 till September 12, Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of Rs 8,679 crore. About 270 people have died in rain-related incidents, according to the state emergency operation centre Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday contributed Rs 5 crore for relief and rehabilitation work in Himachal Pradesh — a state that witnessed damage …

SAD demands ‘adequate’ relief for flood-hit farmers
1 year, 3 months ago

SAD demands ‘adequate’ relief for flood-hit farmers

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal staged a protest in flood-affected Gidderpindi village of Jalandhar district and demanded the government to provide adequate compensation to farmers. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal Addressing the gathering, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the Aam Aadmi Party government had betrayed the peasantry by limiting proposed disbursal of relief for paddy crop loss to five acres …

Farmers from flood-ravaged northern States to gather in Chandigarh to press for special package, compensation from Centre
1 year, 4 months ago

Farmers from flood-ravaged northern States to gather in Chandigarh to press for special package, compensation from Centre

The Hindu  

Farmers from the flood-ravaged States in north India have announced to gather in Union Territory of Chandigarh on August 22 to press for immediate compensation from the Centre government. The outfits include — Kissan Majdoor Sangarsh Committee, Bharatiya Kisan Union, BKU Ekta-Azaad, Azaad Kissan Committee, BKU, BKU, BKU, Bharti Kissan Majdor Union, Kissan Maha Panchayat, Pagri Sambhal Jatta, Azaad Kissan …

Distressed farmers await govt aid for crop loss in erstwhile Adilabad dist
1 year, 4 months ago

Distressed farmers await govt aid for crop loss in erstwhile Adilabad dist

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: The farmers, whose standing crops have been damaged by the recent torrential downpours across the erstwhile Adilabad district, are awaiting compensation from the state government, which has not even ordered the assessment of crop damage in the state. The cotton crop was cultivated approximately on 18 lakh acres in the erstwhile Adilabad district with 4 lakh acres in Adilabad …

Recent floods threw normal life out of gear, created havoc in rural and tribal areas
1 year, 4 months ago

Recent floods threw normal life out of gear, created havoc in rural and tribal areas

Deccan Chronicle  

LOHERA : The recent floods following the heavy rains have thrown normal life out of gear and created havoc in both rural and tribal areas. The two sides of the existing bridge were washed away due to floods in Ankoli village and road connectivity was affected to the villages in Chinchughat gram panchayat. K. Ramesh of Ankoli said the tank …

Farmers flood issues ignored in House: Kodanda
1 year, 4 months ago

Farmers flood issues ignored in House: Kodanda

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Despite representations given to the Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari to address the problems of farmers affected by the floods, the issue did not even figure in the State Cabinet meeting, said M. Kodanda Reddy of the Kisan Cell of the Congress. Neither Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao nor any other minister or official had given any assurance on the …

Punjab BJP delegation meets governor on flood issue, demands compensation for farmers
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab BJP delegation meets governor on flood issue, demands compensation for farmers

The Hindu  

A delegation of the Punjab BJP on Thursday met Governor Banwarilal Purohit here on the flood issue, highlighting that the AAP government allegedly "failed" to take measures on time despite warnings of heavy rainfall to prevent losses suffered by farmers. "We have requested the governor that answers should be sought from this government so that people of Punjab come to …

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain
1 year, 4 months ago

Himachal, Punjab, Haryana grapple with floods, health issues amid incessant rain

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana have been reeling from catastrophic floods following incessant rain since the onset of the monsoon season this year. Amid the monsoon mayhem, health officials have also raised concerns about snake bites, along with health issues arising out of fever and diarrhea, especially in areas worst hit. Haryana Health and Home Minister Anil Vij told India …

Declare floods as national calamity, compensate farmers: Samyukt Kisan Morcha
1 year, 5 months ago

Declare floods as national calamity, compensate farmers: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of various farmers’ outfits, urged the Centre to declare the floods and landslides in north Indian States, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, as a national calamity. The SKM demanded that the Centre and State government provide compensation of ₹10 lakh to the families who have died, ₹50,000 per acre for crop loss, ₹1 lakh …

Input subsidy: AP calls for list of affected farmers by May 21
1 year, 7 months ago

Input subsidy: AP calls for list of affected farmers by May 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The farmers hit by untimely rain are a worried lot vis-a-vis getting relief in the form of input subsidy or insurance claim for damage or loss to crops. With no rainfall in the last three days and day temperatures soaring, the state government issued orders to officials for enumeration of damage or loss to crops due to the rainfall. …

Naidu's ultimatum to CM on buying damaged paddy
1 year, 7 months ago

Naidu's ultimatum to CM on buying damaged paddy

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Telugu Desam national president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday gave an ultimatum to Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the state government to buy entire paddy damaged due to rains within 72 hours without any pretexts. “Otherwise, we will launch an agitation along with farmers till the government purchases the paddy,” Naidu declared while visiting the rain-hit areas …

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