Kerala floods: Malayali association in Jamshedpur cancels Onam celebrations, launches relief funds collection campaign
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Malayali association in Jamshedpur cancels Onam celebrations, launches relief funds collection campaign

Firstpost  

Kerala battling its worst floods in a century, with more than 200 casualties. Jamshedpur: A Malayali association in Jamshedpur has decided to cancel Onam celebrations this year in view of the devastating floods in Kerala that claimed over 200 lives and rendered more than seven lakh people homeless. Kerala Samajam, comprising of 3000 members, celebrates Onam in a grand manner every year, but this time no one is in a mood to rejoice, said Sunil Kumar, the general secretary of the association. The members have launched a week-long campaign in and around the Steel City in Jharkhand’s east Singhbhum district to raise money and relief materials for the flood-affected people, he told PTI. Welcoming the move, Dalbhum Sub-divisional Officer Madhavi Mishra said organisations do not need permission from the district administration to start a relief collection programme.

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Kerala associations make revised goals for Onam
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala associations make revised goals for Onam

The Hindu  

This year, if you entertain the regular goals for Onam — joining a get-together arranged by a Kerala association or partaking in a community sadhya — you are probably setting yourself up for disappointment. On the contrary, if you are looking for a Kerala association that is making over the money saved for the Onam celebration to Wayanad relief, you …

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

₹767 crore made available for flood relief works in the State: Revenue Minister

The Hindu  

A total of ₹ 767 crore have been made available to take up flood relief works in the State, said Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit village of Dasanapura in Kollegal taluk on Friday, Mr. Gowda said the heavy rains and floods had caused considerable damage to the crops. 118 relief centres A total …

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package
1 year, 3 months ago

Sikkim floods: CM warns against ‘stockpiling’ as he announces additional package

Hindustan Times  

Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang has warned that stockpiling and overcharging of any goods “will not be accepted” while reiterating the state government's efforts to provide aid in the wake of flash floods, resulting in the loss of at least 27 lives and causing widespread destruction. Special package for four districts The state government has announced a special relief …

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20

News 18  

As many as 25 people died in Kerala as floods, triggered by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of several districts, wreaked havoc in the state. IN PICS | Kerala Floods: Rescuers Continue Search Operation; See Photos State Revenue Minister K. Rajan had earlier said rescue workers had recovered bodies from the debris and slush of the landslides that …

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit

Hindustan Times  

Rainfall in Kerala continued to disrupt normal life in the southern state on Sunday, with as many as 21 people losing their lives to rain-related incidents so far and dozens of others missing after flash floods and landslides in multiple regions. The rainfall situation has also partially subsided in central Kerala but the threat of landslides and severe waterlogging across …

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since …

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki today, predicts extremely heavy rainfall tomorrow in Malappuram, Kozhikode
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki today, predicts extremely heavy rainfall tomorrow in Malappuram, Kozhikode

Firstpost  

Eighty-eight people have died across 14 districts of flood-battered Kerala while 40 are missing, authorities said on Tuesday. Thiruvananthapuram: A red alert has been issued for three districts on Tuesday as extremely heavy rains are expected in central Kerala as the flood-hit northern parts were slowly limping back to normalcy and the toll climbed to 88. The red alert has …

Flood-hit states shift focus to relief work as rains subside; toll touches 137
5 years, 5 months ago

Flood-hit states shift focus to relief work as rains subside; toll touches 137

Live Mint  

Flood waters have receded somewhat across Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra, exposing sludge, debris and a pile of complaints. On a day Union home minister Amit Shah made an aerial survey of flooded districts, the Congress party dismissed official estimates of damage in Karnataka and Maharashtra, urging the disasters be declared a national calamity. Maharashtra Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant said …

Kerala rains: 28 dead, 64,000 in 738 relief camps | Highlights and roundup
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: 28 dead, 64,000 in 738 relief camps | Highlights and roundup

India TV News  

With incessant rain in Kerala, the death toll has reached 28 and over 64,000 people have shifted into 738 relief camps across the rain-battered state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday. In Maharashtra, districts of Sangli and Kolhapur are the matter of concern where there is severe flooding 02:43 pm: NDRF continues rescue operations in Sirol area of Kolhapur, …

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state

Firstpost  

The high-level delegation to Kerala will be led by Minister of State for Finance Pon Radhakrishnan, an official statement said New Delhi: The central government will hold a meeting with heads of banks and insurance firms on Wednesday to review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by them in the flood-hit Kerala. Chairmen and Managing Directors from public sector banks and …

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore
6 years, 4 months ago

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore

Firstpost  

With rehabilitation measures on, the government on Monday said an immediate relief of Rs 10,000 would be disbursed soon to the flood-affected. Thiruvananthapuram: Over 3.26 lakh people are still in relief camps across Kerala even after a fortnight of the devastating deluge that left a trail of destruction claiming 322 lives and rendering thousands homeless. A total of 3,42,699 people …

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Kerala governor P Sathasivam that the flood ravaged state would get more central funds from the National Disaster Response Fund as per laid down procedure. The Rs 600 crore released by the Centre to the state was only the advance assistance, Modi informed the governor when he met him in New Delhi on Saturday …

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan urges Malayalis to donate one month's salary to help rebuild state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan urges Malayalis to donate one month's salary to help rebuild state

Firstpost  

As Kerala struggles to stand on her feet, water-logging of homes in various places, especially in Kuttanad region of the worst hit Alapuzha district continues to be a worrying factor. Thiruvananthapuram: As relief and rehabilitation work initiation in flood ravaged Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state,where the …

Onam 2018: Celebrations look bleak as Kerala schools, colleges, govt offices cancel festivities in aftermath of floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Onam 2018: Celebrations look bleak as Kerala schools, colleges, govt offices cancel festivities in aftermath of floods

Firstpost  

Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, is celebrated with great pomp across the state, but this time around festivities will be the last thing on people’s minds as they come to grips with the devastation caused by the unprecedented deluge that claimed 231 lives since 8 August. Help those suffering due to floods, says Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala chief minister Pinarayi …

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid

Firstpost  

Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, Vijayan said the preliminary assessment of losses was around Rs 20,000 crore which was equal to the state’s annual plan size for 2018-19. Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, he said the …

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds

Firstpost  

The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for tackling the flood situation in Kerala was only an advance assistance, and additional funds would be released from the National Disaster Response Fund on assessment of the damages in the flood-hit state as per laid down procedure. Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for …

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’

Hindustan Times  

India is unlikely to change its 15-year-old policy of not accepting bilateral financial assistance for rescue and relief operations, an official familiar with the development said, even as a reported offer by the United Arab Emirates of Rs 700 crore for flood relief in Kerala has acquired political undertones. The official cited above said Indian embassies have been told to …

Opinion | The challenge of rebuilding Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | The challenge of rebuilding Kerala

Live Mint  

As the flood waters recede gradually in Kerala and the Kodagu district of Karnataka, the focus will begin to shift from relief operations to rebuilding. Such fiscal laws across the world have inbuilt flexibility that allow the borrowing limits to be crossed in the case of special circumstances such as a sharp recession or wars or natural calamities. One possible …

Kerala floods: War of words erupts between political parties as rescue ops draw to a close
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: War of words erupts between political parties as rescue ops draw to a close

India TV News  

As the operations to rescue those stranded in rain-ravaged areas in Kerala near completion, a political war erupted today with Congress-led UDF Opposition and BJP blaming the state government for a "man-made disaster". "The government had no idea which areas would be submerged when nine dams across the Pamba river, 11 dams in the Periyar in Idukki and Ernakulam districts …

Kerala Floods: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi Donates 50 Lakhs, Bombay Bar Association, Maharashtra Bar Council Appeal Lawyers To Contribute
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi Donates 50 Lakhs, Bombay Bar Association, Maharashtra Bar Council Appeal Lawyers To Contribute

Live Law  

Senior Advocate and former Attorney General for India Mukul Rohatgi has contributed Rs. 50 lakhs towards Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund Courtesy: M UnnikrishnanThe Bombay Bar Association has donated Rs 2.5 lakhs from the Bombay Bar Association Trust for Kerala flood victims and asked members of the bar to contribute generously in this hour of need. 50 lakhs towards Chief …

Kerala floods; key developments: State faces mammoth rehabilitation task; lack of workers as migrants move back
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods; key developments: State faces mammoth rehabilitation task; lack of workers as migrants move back

Firstpost  

12:29 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Kerala CMO warns against false propaganda, fake news on donation money Indians from across the nation and expats have come forward to offer help to flood-ravaged Kerala. However, as is evident from a brief scroll of social media channels, several rumours are afloat about the veracity of organisations organising collection drives, and even the routing …

Kerala floods LIVE updates: No outbreak of communicable disease reported so far, says Nadda
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods LIVE updates: No outbreak of communicable disease reported so far, says Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Yechury writes to PM Modi demanding Rs 2,000 cr assistance A woman cleans the mud from the entrance of her house following floods in Paravur in the southern state of Kerala on August 21, 2018. It has donated Rs 2 crore towards the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to strengthen relief, rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts of the government, Maruti Suzuki …

How the Kerala floods showed humanity still rocks
6 years, 4 months ago

How the Kerala floods showed humanity still rocks

India Today  

Monsoon floods have killed over 350 people and laid waste to homes and farmland in Kerala -- but its spirit, the defiant, hopeful pulse of a people working to rebuild their lives, remains unshattered. "Most people felt: I must work on the ground and do my bit," said PS Gopikrishnan Unnithan, an India Today TV journalist who's been reporting on …

Kerala Floods : High Court Advocates' Association Lend A Helping Hand For Relief Work
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods : High Court Advocates' Association Lend A Helping Hand For Relief Work

Live Law  

While Kerala is reeling under unprecedented flood crisis, the legal fraternity in the state is making notable contributions to relief works. Bar Associations across the state did not hesitate for a moment to utilize their organizational resources and manpower to render aid in relief work.On August 17, Friday, the Kerala High Court Advocates Association set up a collection centre for. …

UP clerics: Donate 10% of Bakrid budget for Kerala flood victims
6 years, 4 months ago

UP clerics: Donate 10% of Bakrid budget for Kerala flood victims

Hindustan Times  

Senior clerics across the state have appealed to the Muslim community to donate a portion of their Eid-ul-Azha budget for relief work in flood-ravaged Kerala. I have urged people of the community to save at least 10% of their budget for Bakrid and send it for relief work,” said Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Sunni cleric. Besides, people across the …

Kerala floods: Union tourism minister KJ Alphons says authorities have housed one million people in relief camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Union tourism minister KJ Alphons says authorities have housed one million people in relief camps

Firstpost  

As Kerala has been facing the worst flooding in a century, the entire country has come forward to help the southern state in this hour of need. Trivandrum: As the rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Kerala, Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons on Monday said that the authorities have housed at least one million people in scores of relief …

Kerala floods | Live updates: Centre says Kerala floods ‘calamity of severe nature’
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods | Live updates: Centre says Kerala floods ‘calamity of severe nature’

The Hindu  

With rains ebbing away, Kerala got some respite on Monday but faced the gigantic task of rehabilitating those rendered homeless and preventing outbreak of water-borne diseases, even as the death toll mounted to 216, officials said, adding that over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, reports PTI. 6.45 p.m. Govt says Kerala …

Kerala Floods LIVE: Centre Exempts GST on Aid Material, Vijayan Says 10 Lakh Still in Relief Camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods LIVE: Centre Exempts GST on Aid Material, Vijayan Says 10 Lakh Still in Relief Camps

News 18  

Kerala Flood LIVE: Health authorities prepared defences against the spread of disease in flood-hit Kerala on Monday as water receded and a huge clean-up gathered pace after the worst floods in a century killed more than 350 people. Union tourism minister KJ Alphons said that over a million people are in relief camps across the state and rescue operations are …

Declare Kerala floods a national disaster, urges CM
6 years, 4 months ago

Declare Kerala floods a national disaster, urges CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has urged the Centre to declare Kerala floods as a national disaster. The Chief Minister said he had requested all MLAs and two MPs in the Union Territory to contribute their one-month salary towards Kerala flood relief work. The Puducherry Government would open a collection point on the premises of the Collectorate here to receive contributions …

Kerala floods: Situation improving, NCMC told; another review meet today
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Situation improving, NCMC told; another review meet today

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Sunday informed the National Crisis Management Committee that the situation in the flood-ravaged state was gradually improving, even as some rainfall was forecast for the coastal state from Monday onwards. Kerala flood: Tales of bravery and kindness bring smiles to stranded in rain, deluge India Meteorological Department's Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said, yesterday the state …

Kerala Floods: NUALS Academic Block Functioning As Relief Camp; NLU-D Staff Contributes Day’s Salary To Relief Fund
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: NUALS Academic Block Functioning As Relief Camp; NLU-D Staff Contributes Day’s Salary To Relief Fund

Live Law  

As Kerala battles its worst flood in nearly a century, the academic blocks of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi has been functioning as a relief camp, with more than 500 people having registered, and being provided with all necessities sourced from various sources.A statement issued by Vice Chancellor of NUALS, Prof. Rose Varghese said, “Just to brief. …

Rain-ravaged Kerala heads for black Onam
6 years, 4 months ago

Rain-ravaged Kerala heads for black Onam

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram/Palakkad: Legend has it that at the beginning of the Malayalam new year, demon king Mahabali visits Kerala to meet his beloved subjects from a prosperous past. The cost of reconstructing Kerala, where social indicators are on par with the developed world, is estimated to cost more than ₹ 50,000 crore, said a top state government official, requesting anonymity. This …

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics

Firstpost  

Resources that the tiny state of Kerala can mobilise are very limited. Following Home Minister Rajnath Singh and a central team’s visit to the flood-ravaged state, an interim relief of Rs 100 crore was promised as against Rs 1,220 crore demanded by the state. A statement issued by the Union home ministry in response to Kerala government’s demand for assistance …

Kerala situation alarming, Centre taking all steps to help people: BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala situation alarming, Centre taking all steps to help people: BJP

The Quint  

New Delhi, Aug 18 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday described the situation in Kerala as alarming and said the government is taking all measures to help the flood-affected people in the state. "Situation in Kerala is very alarming and the reports coming from the state has made the whole nation sad," BJP leader P. Muralidhar Rao said while addressing …

2018 Kerala floods: here is how you can help
6 years, 4 months ago

2018 Kerala floods: here is how you can help

The Hindu  

The Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund A direct bank transfer can be made to this fund. Account name: Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund Account number: 67319948232 Bank: State Bank of India IFSC: SBIN0070028 SWIFT code: SBININBBT08 Government control rooms The district collectorates and government offices in these places are also points for dropping relief materials. Thiruvananthapuram : The Principal Secretary …

Kerala Floods: Attorney General KK Venugopal Donates Rupees One Crore To CM's Relief Fund
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Attorney General KK Venugopal Donates Rupees One Crore To CM's Relief Fund

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal has donated Rupees One Crore to Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, to help the victims of flood havoc. His son and Senior Advocate Krishnan Venugopal has contributed another Fifteen Lakhs for the relief activities.Senior Advocate Chander Uday Singh has already contributed Rs 5 Lakhs.The Supreme Court Bar Association had. The Supreme Court …

Kerala Floods highlights: Death toll above 190, over 300,000 people in relief camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods highlights: Death toll above 190, over 300,000 people in relief camps

Live Mint  

OTHERS :Kerala has been battered by the worst floods this year, with different parts of the state remaining marooned and supply of essential items, including oxygen supplies in hospitals, cut off. "All AAP MLAs, MPs and ministers donating one month salary for #KeralaFloods"- @ArvindKejriwal #Donate4Kerala pic.twitter.com/Fjmzzo4t3c — AAP August 18, 2018 IAF helicopters evacuating the stranded people in Kerala IAF …

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce
6 years, 4 months ago

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce

Hindustan Times  

At least 23 more deaths were reported across rain-devastated Kerala on Saturday with 15 bodies of the victims seen floating on flood waters even as rescue and relief operations continued across the state on a war-footing. Prime minister Narendra Modi, who had reached the state on Friday night, announced an interim relief of Rs 500 crore for Kerala after holding …

Kerala floods death toll reaches 324: Why the state is drowning and how you can help
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods death toll reaches 324: Why the state is drowning and how you can help

India Today  

In what appears to be the worst flood in 90 years, at least 324 people have lost their lives in Kerala. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor P Sathasivam and Union minister KJ Alphons went for an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions in the state and announced an immediate relief of Rs 500 crore for …

Modi to announce mega relief package for Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

Modi to announce mega relief package for Kerala

Live Mint  

New Delhi/Bengaluru: The Centre is expected to announce a major relief package for flood-affected Kerala after Prime Minister Narendra Modi consults the state administration and makes an aerial assessment on Saturday of the floods that have claimed 164 lives, a government official said on Friday. An announcement of ‘substantial relief’ may be made either after the prime minister returns to …

Kerala floods: Helpline numbers, emergency contact details, and how you can help with donations, supplies, medicines
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Helpline numbers, emergency contact details, and how you can help with donations, supplies, medicines

Firstpost  

Kerala has been ravaged by unprecedented floods following torrential rains that also triggered landslides, claiming 97 lives since 8 August besides disrupting air, rail and road traffic in several places. Here’s how you can help those affected by the Kerala floods: Contribute through the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund The chief minister’s office released a letter appealing for help to …

Kerala suffers 80 percent tourism cancellations, government says overall loss due to floods is Rs 8,316 cr
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala suffers 80 percent tourism cancellations, government says overall loss due to floods is Rs 8,316 cr

Firstpost  

Floods due to the unprecedented monsoon fury in Kerala have wrecked the tourism industry and seriously impacted the plantation sector, which are among the major revenue sources for the state. Thiruvananthapuram: Floods due to the unprecedented monsoon fury in Kerala have wrecked the tourism industry and seriously impacted the plantation sector, which are among the major revenue sources for the …

How Actors are Getting Their Fans to Contribute to the Kerala CM's Flood Relief Fund
6 years, 5 months ago

How Actors are Getting Their Fans to Contribute to the Kerala CM's Flood Relief Fund

News 18  

The flooding in Kerala has seen a lot of people come together to provide relief and temporary aid to the people affected. The Cheif Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, put out a tweet on Saturday with a distress relief fund asking people to contribute generously - to help better the situation. #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/eNHjyENt8d — CMO Kerala August 11, 2018 …

Kerala rains: Centre will provide all possible help to flood-hit state, says Rajnath Singh; home minister calls for survey of affected areas
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: Centre will provide all possible help to flood-hit state, says Rajnath Singh; home minister calls for survey of affected areas

Firstpost  

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Centre would provide all possible help to the flood-hit state of Kerala. He called for a survey on the affected areas New Delhi: The Centre will provide all possible help to flood-hit Kerala, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday assured the MPs from the state in the Lok Sabha. Singh said he had …

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