Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges
3 months, 1 week ago

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

The Hindu  

: Another political row has broken out between the State and Central governments over the Indian Air Force’s renewed demand that Kerala recompense the outstanding ₹132 crore airway bill incurred by the Ministry of Defense during disaster-related humanitarian operations since 2019. He said the Centre “unjustly” wanted the State to recompense the IAF for humanitarian operations conducted during catastrophic natural disasters, including the 2019 floods, by dipping into the administration’s State Disaster Relief Funds. Moreover, Mr Rajan said the Centre has continuously stonewalled Kerala’s request to categorise the Wayanad landslide as an L3 Disaster. UDF-LDF MPs Parliament protest Meanwhile, Communist Party of India leader K Radhakrishnan, MP, told reporters in New Delhi that the Centre had insulted Keralites by demanding cash for IAF’s disaster operations when the State was struggling to rehabilitate disaster-hit people in Wayanad.

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Centre sanctions Rs 1554. 99 cr additional aid to 5 states hit by natural calamities; Kerala gets nothing
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre sanctions Rs 1554. 99 cr additional aid to 5 states hit by natural calamities; Kerala gets nothing

New Indian Express  

The high level committee approved central assistance of Rs 1554.99 crore to five states from the NDRF, subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the SDRF. This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the states in the State Disaster Response Fund, already placed …

Wayanad landslide victims get Rs 750 crore in Kerala budget, Youth Congress calls allocation 'inadequate'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide victims get Rs 750 crore in Kerala budget, Youth Congress calls allocation 'inadequate'

New Indian Express  

KALPETTA: The last full budget of the second Pinarayi government has highlighted the much-needed rehabilitation of the victims of one of the country’s biggest disasters, the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide. He mentioned that the funds for rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims will be met from the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and through sponsorships. Though the budget does not contain new announcements …

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the …

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Central government on Friday agreed to free up for now ₹120 crore debt to be paid by the Kerala government towards arrears of airlifting services provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, 2017, so as to enable the State to put the amount for immediate use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The development comes after the Kerala High Court asked …

Centre Declares Wayanad Landslides Severe Nature Disaster, Priyanka Gandhi Welcomes it
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre Declares Wayanad Landslides Severe Nature Disaster, Priyanka Gandhi Welcomes it

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Government on Monday declared the devastating landslides in Wayanad a disaster of “severe nature,” after five months, recognising its intensity. The Union Home Ministry told the Kerala government that financial aid is initially provided by the State Disaster Response Fund. “However, keeping in view the intensity and magnitude of the Meppadi landslide disaster in Wayanad district, it …

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre
3 months, 1 week ago

Consider excluding Rs 120 cr from airlift charges: Kerala HC to Centre

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre whether it can exclude around Rs 120 crore from the Rs 132 crore demanded as airlift charges for rescue operations carried out by the IAF in the state since 2006. During the hearing, the bench also said that the sending of the bill of Rs 132 crore as airlift charges …

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM
3 months, 1 week ago

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM

Live Mint  

Kochi, Dec 15 Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Sunday criticised the union government for demanding payment for disaster relief and rescue operations conducted by the Indian Air Force during Wayanad landslides. He described the move as "adding chilli to the wounds" of the state, already burdened by the aftermath of the disaster. Addressing reporters here, Balagopal accused the …

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MPs on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Parliament to protest against the Centre's demand for reimbursement of funds used for airlifting survivors during the Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad. CPM MP K. Radhakrishnan has written to the home minister criticizing the Centre's indifferent attitude towards the demand for central assistance for the victims in Wayanad. Kerala has vehemently …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Centre for delaying assistance to the landslide hit Wayanad. Regarding Amit Shah's recent claim that Kerala failed to provide the necessary memorandum and assessment report, Pinarayi stated that this was not the first instance of the Union Home Minister misleading Parliament and the public about the Wayanad situation. The Chief Minister noted …

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today  

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre has held the Kerala Government's alleged failure to provide a proper assessment memorandum regarding the Wayanad landslide losses, responsible for the delay in providing relief to the affected areas. In response to a memorandum submitted by newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs from Kerala demanding urgent assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that …

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Stepping up its attack on the union government over the lack of assistance for the landslide survivors of Wayanad, the Kerala government on Sunday said it was yet to get any information regarding the amount to be allotted to the state for their relief and rehabilitation. The Left government reminded that the state and the Centre were not enemy …

Kerala MPs to raise lack of Centre aid for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation
4 months ago

Kerala MPs to raise lack of Centre aid for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: MPs from Kerala on Thursday unanimously decided to raise the lack of entral assistance to survivors and relatives of the July 30 Wayanad landslides, as well as the demand to declare the disaster as L3 category, in the Parliament. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who chaired the meeting, told the MPs that not a single penny had been allotted to …

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19

Live Mint  

The United Democratic Front and the ruling Left Democratic Front called for a "hartal" on November 19 to protest against the Centre's decision not to declare the landslides in the Kerala district as a national disaster and provide relief. "The Centre's stance of neglect towards providing any aid for the Wayanad disaster victims is a blatant injustice to the people …

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: There is no provision to declare any calamity as ‘national disaster’, the Union government has informed Kerala government in response to its plea to declare the July 30 landslides in Wayanad that left over 400 dead, as one. The Centre’s response drew flak from political parties, with Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress general secretary and the party’s Wayanad Lok Sabha …

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts

News 18  

Of late, there has been a spike in demands to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster. Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kannur Airport; received by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi VijayanPM Modi will visit Wayanad to review relief and rehabilitation efforts pic.twitter.com/sfbP5lm0HU — ANI August 10, 2024 Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi took to X and …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday turned down the demands from various quarters to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, saying no such policy exists under the central government guidelines. Read: Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy Muraleedharan, a former Union Minister, said, "The concept of a 'national disaster' does not exist under the …

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations
6 years, 1 month ago

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations

Firstpost  

The Centre has forwarded a bill of Rs 102 crore to the Kerala government for the use of Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters for flood relief operations in the state, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. New Delhi: The Centre has forwarded a bill of Rs 102 crore to the Kerala government for the use of Indian Air …

Kerala Government, Congress spread misinformation about bill for Kerala flood rescue operations
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Government, Congress spread misinformation about bill for Kerala flood rescue operations

Op India  

The controversies around devastating floods in Kerala refuse to die. For last few days, a section of media has been reporting that the central government has sent a bill for rescue operations done by central security forces during the floods. https://t.co/snTfKP9ONT — Shashi Tharoor November 29, 2018 Official Twitter handle of Mahila Congress said that it “is one of the …

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM
6 years, 4 months ago

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM

Business Standard  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the Centre has acted to rebuilding the state after it was hit by the worst floods this year. "We have sought two separate assistance, one for Rs 5,616 crore and another for a special package of Rs 5,000 crore. He said agencies such as the World Bank and …

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s decision not to accept foreign aid in the wake of the Kerala floods seems to be putting the central and state governments at odds over the issue. Issac’s view found resonance with that of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with the latter telling the Indian Express newspaper that the UAE “cannot be considered as any other nation” …

Kerala floods: War of words erupts between political parties as rescue ops draw to a close
6 years, 7 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: Congress says Centre's aid of Rs 500 crore to state is 'too little, too late', asks Narendra Modi to show 'large-heartedness'
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala floods: Congress says Centre's aid of Rs 500 crore to state is 'too little, too late', asks Narendra Modi to show 'large-heartedness'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he was playing politics on the issue of flood relief, and asked him to show large-heartedness in providing more central assistance to flood-hit Kerala as the Rs 500-crore aid was “too little, too late”. “The large-heartedness that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows in self promotion, …

Kerala floods: What state is demanding is official transfer of money assigned for relief, and not charity
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala floods: What state is demanding is official transfer of money assigned for relief, and not charity

Firstpost  

The massive floods in Kerala have killed nearly 400 people and 6,61,887 people are reported to be in relief camps. After Independence, the Second Finance Commission introduced the margin money scheme for disaster relief ie seed capital to meet the disaster expenses of the state government. During election time, the Central government sanctions huge sums of money to state governments …

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce
6 years, 7 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 finance minister Thomas Issac says 100 cr central aid inadequate for flood-hit state; KJ Alphons terms remark 'political'
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala finance minister Thomas Issac says 100 cr central aid inadequate for flood-hit state; KJ Alphons terms remark 'political'

Firstpost  

Union Minister K J Alphons on Monday termed Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac’s comment that the Centre’s relief of Rs 100 crore for the flood-hit state was inadequate, a “political” one and alleged that he did not visit the worst-affected areas. New Delhi: Union Minister K J Alphons on Monday termed Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac’s comment that the Centre’s …

Centre offers ₹100 crore aid to flood-hit Kerala
6 years, 7 months ago

Centre offers ₹100 crore aid to flood-hit Kerala

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The central government on Sunday announced an immediate relief of ₹ 100 crore for Kerala, where monsoon fury has killed 37 and displaced 101,000 people. Since assessment of damages will take some time, I hereby announce immediate relief of additional ₹ 100 crore,” he tweeted. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had sought ₹ 1,120 crore as immediate relief in …

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