Karnataka's Drought Situation 'Extremely Serious', Dy CM Parameshwara Seeks Immediate Central Relief

Karnataka's Drought Situation 'Extremely Serious', Dy CM Parameshwara Seeks Immediate Central Relief

<p>Tumakuru (Karnataka), Jul 22 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday described the emerging large-scale drought situation in the state as "extremely serious" and demanded that the central government immediately provide relief.</p> <p>He once again urged the central government to declare the crisis in Karnataka and other states as a "calamity of national significance".</p> <p>"I'm visiting Chikkaballapur and Kolar dis…

Opposition attacks Karnataka government over drought, demands relief for farmers

The BJP and JD(S) have criticised the Karnataka government over its handling of the drought situation, alleging that Congress leaders are on leisure trips while farmers struggle. The opposition has demanded an immediate drought declaration, farm loan waivers and financial relief, saying the government has failed to protect farmers’ interests.

Drought situation in Karnataka is grave: Deputy CM Parameshwara - tennews.in: National News Portal

Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state is facing a severe drought and that the government has urged the Centre to declare it a national disaster. He also said that the clarity on the much-awaited Cabinet expansion may emerge by noon. “The drought situation in Karnataka is […] The post Drought situation in Karnataka is grave: Deputy CM Parameshwara appeared first on tennews.in: Nation…

Drought situation in Karnataka is grave: Deputy CM Parameshwara

Drought situation in Karnataka is grave: Deputy CM Parameshwara Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said the state is facing a severe drought and that the government has urged the Centre to declare it a national disaster. He also said that the clarity on the much-awaited Cabinet expansion may emerge by noon. […] The post Drought situation in Karnataka is grave: Deputy CM Parameshwara appeared first on Mangalor…