Fertiliser shortage forces Andhra farmers to loot

Fertiliser shortage forces Andhra farmers to loot Hyderabad: There is anger and despair among farmers in Andhra Pradesh, which is pushing them to defy the law. An acute shortage of fertiliser has forced them into looting trucks and shops. “The dealer says he is not getting anything from the government so there is no stock. We are facing a lot of difficulty because of the fertiliser shortage here. They say it will come in a few days...
10:24 AM, Sep 16, 2010
Talking Point: Will UPA be able to contain food prices?

Talking Point: Will UPA be able to contain food prices?

Like gold, prices of essentials are touching record levels. ...
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Rising prices unite entire Opposition against UPA

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Drought will be addressed, assures Mukherjee

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04:14 PM, Aug 27, 2009

Government hikes support prices for grain, pulses

Government hikes support prices for grain, pulses The Govt has promised to help farmers in the times of drought. ...
01:10 AM, Aug 21, 2009

Met Department declares monsoon arrives in Kerala

Met Department declares monsoon arrives in Kerala Monsoon rains key for cultivation of kharif crops in India. ...
10:44 AM, May 26, 2009

Bundelkhand drought sees farmers leave in droves

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