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Cyclic droughts in Marathwada fuels underage 'gate-cane' marriages

India, April 17 -- Practice of 'gate-cane weddings' convert adolescent girls into wives and labourers Sugarcane industry and cyclic droughts are aggravating early-age marriages in Marathwada, a resea... Read More


Climate change, disruptions in supply chain due to geopolitical tensions threatening global economic growth: UNCTAD

India, April 17 -- Slower economic growth for third consecutive year; India's growth expected to be marginally lower than 2023 Global trade dynamics are expected to remain sluggish in 2024, United Na... Read More


Survey highlights severe nutrition deficiencies in West Bengal tea workers

India, April 16 -- Study carried out following death of a tea worker due to starvation A recent survey conducted among tea workers in West Bengal has revealed alarming levels of nutrition deficiency,... Read More


Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline

India, April 15 -- Incomplete and vague information means deemed forests to lose "forest" status As many as 27 states and Union Territories (UT) have furnished details about their records concerning ... Read More


Civil society survey claims welfare schemes halted after Rajasthan government change

India, April 15 -- Almost 4,000 people in 16 parliamentary constituencies surveyed A recent survey conducted by a civil society forum in Rajasthan ahead of the Lok Sabha election revealed a concernin... Read More


'Wise to assume bird flu pandemic will cause more severe disease in humans than COVID-19'

India, April 12 -- Bird flu expert Suresh Kuchipudi on the pathogenesis of H5N1 and threats it poses Photo: iStock H5N1, or bird flu, has been perceived as a potential public health threat for at le... Read More


Ongoing coral bleaching at Great Barrier Reef may be as bad or worse than 2016 event

India, April 12 -- Coral species considered to be resistant to bleaching also found to be affected and dying New evidence from the Australian Marine Conservation Society revealed that the coral bleac... Read More


Vanishing wells of Marathwada: Farmers report water table dropped to 300 metres in 30 years

India, April 10 -- As trips to fetch water from tankers get longer, expert says dire situation result of poor water management Years of scanty rain and drought-like conditions are now catching up wit... Read More


Bitter end to sweet limes: Farmers in parched Marathwada forced to uproot citrus orchards

India, April 9 -- Growers grapple with financial burden as water tankers become only lifeline for citrus trees The scarcity of water in Maharashtra has dealt a death blow to once-vibrant sweet lime o... Read More


After 10 years & Rs 9,630 crore, scheme for drought-proofing Maharashtra can provide water to just 487 people for a year

India, April 8 -- The drought in Marathwada is clearly a human-made disaster, due to the mismanagement of water, say experts It is a colossal failure. A decade of work and an expenditure of nearly Rs... Read More