Agriculture minister warns of drought-like situation, Earth Sciences minister disagrees

July 02, 2014 19:10

Union Minister Jitendra Singh today disagreed with his cabinet colleague and Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh over the looming drought-like situation but conceded monsoon could be weak in some parts of the country.

"There is no drought-like situation. There is no change in what we are saying. The monsoon is likely to remain weak this year. However, some parts will receive less rainfall," Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh told reporters today during his visit to the ministry office.

"The monsoon is delayed. Western India is expected to be worst-affected and a drought-like situation might prevail in some pockets," the Agriculture Minister had told reporters yesterday.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit,"...

After 3 Independents quit, Haryana CM says...

The government which has the support of two other Independents is now two short of the majority mark in the 90-member House which has a current strength of 88.

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.

A Peek Into Sonam's Life

Sonam Kapoor gives us a peek into her life on her sixth wedding anniversary.

A Peek Into Sonam's Life

Sonam Kapoor gives us a peek into her life on her sixth wedding anniversary.