Minister Ajay Singh visits drought-hit areas for second day, assures compensation

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh inspecting drought-hit areas in Sindhanur, Maksi and Manvi taluks in Raichur district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Minister Ajay Dharam Singh assured that every farmer who has suffered crop loss due to drought conditions would receive adequate compensation.He was speaking

More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.

A NEW hosepipe ban is set to come into force for around 1.8million Brits tomorrow, as vast parts of the country continue to face restrictions. Half of England and the entirety of Wales are still battling drought conditions as a result of prolonged dry weather. South West Water has announced a hosepipe ban from the...