Read ‘L’ for locusts
An insect from Biblical times tells his tale of survival
Locust invasion: FAO seeks $138 million for Africa — double of what it sought in January
Swarms present in 9 east African countries; unseasonal rain adds to worry
Bihar govt teams carrying out operations against locust swarms
The insects have spread to 11 districts of the state in the past four days
Climate change & locust infestations: FAO seeks adaptation plans at CoP26 event
Robust early warning system and governance with secured funding needed
Locust attack: Govt caught completely unawares, minister admits
Instead of taking accountability, Rajasthan, Centre, blame each other, Pakistan
Locust attack: Swarms pose most serious threat since 1993
Area measuring 370,000 hectares in Gujarat and Rajasthan affected
As told to Parliament (December 14, 2021): 9,750 birds dead in Kerala district since Nov 21
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Simply Put: Locust life cycle
Locusts entering Bengal? Experts, govt officials say little chance
Last reported locust swarm in Bengal in 1965, says an expert
Simply Put: Killing locusts
Simply Put: Himalayan blunders
Outbreak of Moroccan locusts will destroy 25% of annual wheat production in Afghanistan: FAO
Left untreated, locust population can increase 100 times next year
These farmers in Bikaner, Rajasthan have faced locusts 3 times in one year
They face an uncertain future as many have not received any help from the government
As told to Parliament (July 30, 2021): Malaria cases, deaths on the decline
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
New global order (or disorder)
Fixing weaknesses in democracy is not about less, but more democracy
Parasite to control locust
A parasite found in locust hindgut inhibits its ability to swarm
Tracking locust attack: Cotton crop spread over 700 hectares destroyed in Bikaner
Farmers in a dilemma with no income to pay for living expenses as well as debt
Rajasthan Locust Attack: Both state, Centre need to shed complacency
Between 1993 and 2020, the governments hardly invested in locust control departments
As told to Parliament (March 21, 2023): Maternal mortality went down to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20
As told to Parliament (September 18, 2020): 10,281 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2019
Southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala, aided by Cyclone Nisarga: IMD
The cyclone will bring heavy rains to interior areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Locust attack: Bihar conducts mock drills, launches awareness campaign
Locusts around 500 km away from districts. Experts say little possibility of them entering state
Locust attack: Bihar sounds alarm, asks officials to stay nights in areas under threat
The agriculture department suspects locusts will enter through state’s western border
Locust plague: How India can fight this menace
Locusts have spread to new territories across India, with new factors contributing to their spread. What can be done to curb this ‘other …
Locust swarms: How can they be warded off?
All ammunition currently in use against locusts can have serious health and environmental impacts