Draught

Minister of state for finance, Jayant Sinha in an interview to CNBC-TV18, said the government has not only adhered to the fiscal deficit target, it has also increased public investment in a significant manner

Maharashtra drought: CM says next two months very difficult

Describing the next two months as a very difficult period for the drought-affected areas of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said the state government was making all efforts to ensure adequate water supply to the affected areas.

Shiv Sena demands Ajit Pawar's resignation

The city unit of Shiv Sena today demanded resignation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over his insensitive remarks over drought, which has ravaged over a dozen districts in the state.

Mah CM meets Union Ministers; seeks drought relief package

Faced with drought-like situation in a few districts, Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan today petitioned top Union Ministers, including P Chidambaram, for immediate financial assistance to mitigate the impact of the natural calamity.