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Chronicle of crises foretold

A book on the drought in Marathwada offers a compelling preview of the human and environmental costs of poor policy-making, caste inequalities and globalisation

Droughts, water shortage: Here's why Marathwada isn't giving up Sugarcane

The acute water shortage compelled not just the Tandales but also a large number of Marathwada farmers to move away from sugarcane and cultivate tur

Report suggests Rs 2,904-cr compensation for rain-hit Marathwada farmers

The perennially drought-stricken region of Marathwada received poor rainfall this monsoon, but was pounded by heavy showers in October, destroying standing kharif crops.

September downpour affects crops over 9 lakh hectares in Marathwada

The heavy rains between September 21 and September 26 affected 3,821 villages in the region where 199 cattle have died so far

Only 1% water remains in Marathwada dams

Aurangabad Divisional Commissioner has expressed confidence of supplying water from Jaikwadi dam till July end

Curb "killer crops" like sugarcane in drought-hit Maha: Tiwari

He said "food crops" like oil seeds, pulses and sorghum should be encouraged with support price protection

Only 3% water left in drought-hit Marathwada dams

Eight of the region's 11 major dams are at dead storage level, meaning water from these dams cannot flow out but has to be lifted

One more 'water' train leaves for Maharashtra from Rajasthan

The train with 50 wagons of 27 lakh litre capacity left for Miraj to cater to the needs of the drought-hit Marathwada region

Maharashtra A-G quits after uproar over statehood

State cabinet to recommend the Governor to accept Aney's resignation

Ruckus in Maharashtra assembly over demand for Marathwada state

Opposition led by Shiv Sena seeking suspension of advocate general Shrihari Aney who has initiated the demand