Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
B.S. Satish Kumar

Govt. should not wait for changing drought manual norms: HDK

Drought Janata Dal HD Kumaraswamy

Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the State government to take measures to mitigate the impact of drought immediately instead of waiting for the Centre to amend the rules under drought manual. 

Speaking to reporters in Hassan, Mr. Kumaraswamy expressed concern that more than 120 taluks in the State were reeling under the impact of drought and urged the government to work towards reducing the burden of people. He remarked that the government was caught in the euphoria over implementation of guarantee schemes and was not much bothered about the drought situation. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
‘This guy was shady’: Zeppo Marx’s underworld links revealed in new book
The youngest Marx brother mingled as easily with mobsters as with movie stars and was on a mission to make money
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…
The Conversation
The Conversation
Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media
Dentists say unlicensed practitioners offering cheap dental veneers are putting patients at risk
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Paris Hilton sees ADHD as her 'secret weapon'
Paris Hilton believes ADHD is her "secret weapon" and it has helped her become a trend setter as she thinks in "bold, unexpected ways".
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
Eat yourself happy! The foods to boost your mood
Ahead of her upcoming masterclass ‘How to transform your gut health’, nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik explains that what, and how, you eat may change the way you feel
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Yeat review – US rapper brings exploding, sweat-drenched pandemonium
Filled with chaotic sounds and infectious melodies, there’s a ferocious pace to the mysterious figure’s first European headline – a ribcage-reverberating success
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play