Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Central government for an immediate release of ₹2,000 crore in relief funds, citing preliminary estimates that place the State’s losses due to incessant rains at nearly ₹5,000 crore. Mr. Reddy also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit Telangana to inspect the widespread damage caused by the heavy rains over the past three days. During a tour of the flood-affected areas, including Khammam district, the Chief Minister accompanied by ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, K. Venkat Reddy, and P. Srinivas Reddy, assessed the damage and met with affected farmers, officials, and local representatives at Raghavapuram village in Mothe Mandal, Suryapet district on Monday. In response to the devastation, the Chief Minister announced a series of relief measures, including immediate sanction of ₹5 crore to Suryapet district to address urgent needs.

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Revanth Reddy mortgaging Telangana's future for loans: K Kavitha on Musi project
5 days, 18 hours ago

Revanth Reddy mortgaging Telangana's future for loans: K Kavitha on Musi project

India Today  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha accused the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government in Telangana of providing false and contradictory statements about the Musi Riverfront Development Project. Kavitha highlighted discrepancies in the government’s claims, pointing out a timeline of events: on September 19, the government submitted a proposal to the World Bank, referencing a Detailed Project Report, on October 4, it …

CM Revanth Reddy asks centre to release Rs 1.8k crore for backward districts
1 week, 2 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy asks centre to release Rs 1.8k crore for backward districts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to immediately release the pending grant of Rs 1,800 crore to the backward districts of Telangana as per the AP Reorganisation Act. Revanth discussed with the Union minister the grant which is to be received from the Centre for the development of backward districts and reminded her …

CM Revanth Reddy meets Nirmala Sitharaman; Urges release of Rs.1,800 Cr
1 week, 3 days ago

CM Revanth Reddy meets Nirmala Sitharaman; Urges release of Rs.1,800 Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to immediately release the pending grant of Rs.1,800 crore to the backward districts of Telangana as per the AP Reorganization Act. He reminded the Union Finance Minister that the Union government allocated all the funds related to Centrally The AP government did not respond positively …

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court
1 week, 6 days ago

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Centre and the Karnataka Government should resolve the issue of release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the State for drought management Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a Bench of Justices B.R. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka Government seeking …

Telangana not 'rising' but falling, Revanth full of lies: KTR
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana not 'rising' but falling, Revanth full of lies: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Wednesday stated that the single biggest “achievement” of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was to constantly sling mud at his opponents. Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, the BRS headquarters, Rama Rao said that instead of meaningless rhetoric and abuse of the Opposition, Revanth Reddy should inform people of what service …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials …

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures support to Tamil Nadu amid flood crisis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures support to Tamil Nadu amid flood crisis

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday, offering assurances of full support to the state in the wake of Cyclone Fengal and the severe flooding caused by heavy rains. In a conversation via phone, Modi enquired about the extent of the damage in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Villupuram, where unprecedented flooding has caused …

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee distributes flood relief, warns of more rain

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday chaired an administrative review meeting in the State’s Purba Bardhaman to assess the flood situation in the region and urged the administration to remain alert in the wake of cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal. The Chief Minister who distributed relief materials to the people said all officers and staff …

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects
3 months ago

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has called on the Union government to take steps to persuade central financial institutions to reduce or entirely waive the interest on loans taken by the previous government for irrigation projects in the state. He appealed to Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil to not only consider waiving or reducing the interest on past …

Government prepared plans for strengthening Yeleru reservoir, Budameru canals; will be implemented soon: Minister Nadendla Manohar
3 months, 1 week ago

Government prepared plans for strengthening Yeleru reservoir, Budameru canals; will be implemented soon: Minister Nadendla Manohar

The Hindu  

Minister for Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar said the government prepared plans for strengthening and modernising the Yeleru reservoir and Budameru canals and they would be implemented sooner than later after due consultations. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore Addressing media persons at the Jana Sena Party office near Mangalagiri in Guntur district on Saturday, Mr. Manohar …

Floods in Tripura cause extensive damage to power assets and transmission lines
3 months, 1 week ago

Floods in Tripura cause extensive damage to power assets and transmission lines

The Hindu  

Tripura Power Department Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said that Chief Minister Manik Saha has approved ₹100 crore. Nearly 1.5 lakh people had taken shelter in relief camps, 32 have lost their lives and vast agricultural and horticultural crops were submerged during the week-long floods. Mr. Saha also launched a relief fund that received generous donations from the public, …

NDA government in Andhra Pradesh unleashed vindictive rule, alleges Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
3 months, 1 week ago

NDA government in Andhra Pradesh unleashed vindictive rule, alleges Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a broadside against the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of unleashing a vindictive rule and warned that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu would eventually pay the price for it. “Addressing media persons in Guntur after consoling former MP Nandigam Suresh at the …

Sharmila accuses Naidu, Jagan of resorting to blame game on Budameru flood
3 months, 1 week ago

Sharmila accuses Naidu, Jagan of resorting to blame game on Budameru flood

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila on September 10 slammed the ruling Telugu Desam Party and the Opposition YSR Congress Party for “resorting to blame game on floods in Budameru.” Speaking to the media after visiting the flood-hit areas in Old Rajarajeswaripet in Vijayawada, she said during the Y.S. Similarly, the YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy should explain to …

Central teams to arrive on September 10 for assessing flood damage in Telangana
3 months, 1 week ago

Central teams to arrive on September 10 for assessing flood damage in Telangana

The Hindu  

National Disaster Management Authority advisor and joint secretary in Home Ministry Col Kirti Pratap Singh will be leading a six member delegation to tour Khammam and Mahabubad regions for an assessment of the loss in floods in Telangana on Tuesday. BJP delegation meets 16th Finance Commission Earlier, a delegation of BJP leaders led by Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender, secretaries - …

Floods Claimed 33 Lives in Telangana: Ponguleti
3 months, 1 week ago

Floods Claimed 33 Lives in Telangana: Ponguleti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that heavy rain and subsequent floods over the past few days had affected approximately 2 lakh people across 358 villages. Srinivas Reddy said the government was providing Rs 16,500 per affected family, and it was being directly deposited into their bank accounts. The government has directed collectors to purchase damaged grain through the …

Union Minister Kishan Reddy assures Centre’s support for flood victims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Minister Kishan Reddy assures Centre’s support for flood victims

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has assured the Centre will support flood victims in all aspects and stressed that the state government should promptly utilise the unused disaster funds. On Sunday, Kishan Reddy along with Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, BJP MPs Etela Rajender and Konda Visveswara Reddy interacted with the victims of flood-stricken areas of Khammam and Palair …

Revanth Seeks Unbiased Flood Relief for Telangana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Seeks Unbiased Flood Relief for Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Centre to extend flood relief to Telangana, on par with the assistance provided to Andhra Pradesh. Revanth Reddy was speaking at a meeting with Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who had completed an aerial survey of flood-affected areas, at the Secretariat on Friday. Revanth Reddy highlighted …

Flood relief: Shivraj Chouhan promises Rs 3,448cr to AP from disaster relief fund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood relief: Shivraj Chouhan promises Rs 3,448cr to AP from disaster relief fund

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised to seek release of an immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore from the State Disaster Relief Fund, including the Centre’s share, to enable Andhra Pradesh tide over the floods-related crisis situation. The Union minister inspected the crops affected by rains and floods at Kesarapalli village of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district …

Centre To Provide Rs 3,448 Crore Immediate Assistance Under SDRF To Flood-Hit Andhra, Telangana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre To Provide Rs 3,448 Crore Immediate Assistance Under SDRF To Flood-Hit Andhra, Telangana

News 18  

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced an immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 crore to mitigate the impact of floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Chouhan, who is in Telangana today after reviewing the flood situation in Andhra Pradesh, said: “No one needs to be disappointed. Presently, the arrangement is being made to provide immediate assistance of Rs 3,448 …

Compensation for crop loss will soon reach flood-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, says Union Agriculture Minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Compensation for crop loss will soon reach flood-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, says Union Agriculture Minister

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the flood-affected farmers at Kesarapalli of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district along with Rajahmundry MP and BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari and other leaders on September 6. Mr. Chouhan assured the farmers, including the tenant farmers, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu …

Donations pour in for flood victims in Telangana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Donations pour in for flood victims in Telangana

The Hindu  

Donations continue to pour in for Telangana Chief Minister Relief Fund. Chief general manager of SBI Hyderabad circle Rajesh Kumar, DGM Jitendar Kumar and others handed over the cheque to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, as per a post on X. State Bank of India employees have generously donated ₹ 5 crore - …

Andhra and Telangana Floods: From Chiranjeevi to Allu Arjun and Sonu Sood, Big Names Come Forward to Help
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra and Telangana Floods: From Chiranjeevi to Allu Arjun and Sonu Sood, Big Names Come Forward to Help

News 18  

The twin Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been reeling under the impact of severe floods. Mega star Allu Arjun has also contributed Rs 1 crore towards flood relief. Bahubali star Prabhas has donated Rs 2 crore towards flood relief, so has actor Sonu Sood, who spent a significant part of his career in the Telugu film industry …

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan attributes Vijayawada floods to encroachment of Budameru rivulet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan attributes Vijayawada floods to encroachment of Budameru rivulet

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj & Rural Development and Environment and Forests K. Pawan Kalyan has attributed the unprecedented floods in Vijayawada city to the shrinking of the Budameru rivulet by 90% due to a large number of illegal constructions. Mr. Pawan Kalyan said the encroachments had taken place over several years, and that the …

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Floods: Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi announce donations to CMRF
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Floods: Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi announce donations to CMRF

The Hindu  

More actors from the Telugu film industry announced their contributions to the flood relief measures being taken up by the State governments in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh that are reeling under the impact of heavy rains. Actor Mahesh Babu pledged a donation of ₹50 lakh each to the Chief Minister Relief Fund of the Telugu States. Praying for everyone's safety …

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 1 Crore For Flood Relief Operations In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 1 Crore For Flood Relief Operations In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

News 18  

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who has kept the nation on toes in anticipation of his upcoming film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, has made donations to the CM Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana following the devastating deluge in both states. In these challenging times, I humbly donate Rs 1 crore in total to the CM Relief Funds of both …

Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR And Several Actors Donate For Flood Relief Efforts In Telugu States
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR And Several Actors Donate For Flood Relief Efforts In Telugu States

News 18  

Following the heavy damage caused by the relentless rain and flash floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, financial support poured in from many sources to the state government. Actor Ananya Nagalla announced that she is donating Rs 2.5 lakhs each to the Chief Minister’s Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As my contribution, I am donating Rs 2.5 lakhs …

Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun pledge ₹1 crore each for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana flood relief operations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun pledge ₹1 crore each for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana flood relief operations

Hindustan Times  

More celebrities from the Telugu film industry, including Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun and Mahesh Babu, have come forward to support flood relief efforts in the wake of torrential rain and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun donated for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana flood relief operations. The three actors have pledged ₹50 lakh each to the Chief …

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency

The Hindu  

Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad and Gottipati Ravikumar have been actively touring several villages in the Repalle constituency in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh that have been severely affected by recent floods. Follow Andhra Pradesh, Telangana September 4 rain updates here The villages include Chatagadda, Rudravaram, Morthota, Tiratla Lanka, Chandupallivari Palem, Rajula Cheruvu, Lankavani Dibba, Tummala, Potu Meraka, and Nalluri Palem. …

Telangana Floods: Mahesh Babu To Heritage Foods — Know Contributions Of Celebs To CM's Relief Fund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Floods: Mahesh Babu To Heritage Foods — Know Contributions Of Celebs To CM's Relief Fund

ABP News  

In the wake of unprecedented floods that have wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, numerous politicians and celebrities have stepped forward to contribute generously to the Chief Ministers' Relief Funds on Tuesday. Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, announced a donation of Rs 1 crore each to the Chief Minister's Relief Funds of Andhra …

YSRC President Jagan Mohan Reddy announces Rs 1 crore aid to Budameru flood victims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

YSRC President Jagan Mohan Reddy announces Rs 1 crore aid to Budameru flood victims

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRC president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced Rs 1 crore aid for Budameru flood victims after discussing the situation with senior leaders at the party central office in Tadepalli on Tuesday. “The Rs 1 crore aid from the YSRC will be used to support the flood victims,” Jagan said. The YSRC leaders pointed out that …

Telangana employees JAC donates one day salary to CM’s relief fund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana employees JAC donates one day salary to CM’s relief fund

The Hindu  

The representatives of the Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee has decided to donate one day’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the relief measures of people affected due to floods. A delegation led by Chairman of Telangana Employees JAC V. Lachi Reddy met Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum to her requesting salary deduction …

Make use of ₹1,345.15 crore SDRF for relief works: Kishan Reddy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Make use of ₹1,345.15 crore SDRF for relief works: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

The Congress government has been advised to make use of the ₹1,345.15 crore available with the State Disaster Response Fund for providing relief and rehabilitation measures in the rains and flood-hit regions of the State by Telangana BJP president and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday. The Minister claimed that there were ‘complaints’ about relief …

Telangana to set up State disaster response force to better handle floods, emergencies in future
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana to set up State disaster response force to better handle floods, emergencies in future

The Hindu  

The State Government has decided to set up Telangana Disaster Response Force to tackle emergency situations like floods in future. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced this during a meeting with Ministers and senior officials to review the flood situation and know about the relief measures put in place to avoid inconvenience to people in the affected areas. Mr. Revanth …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to inspect flood-hit Khammam today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to inspect flood-hit Khammam today

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy began inspecting the flood-hit Khammam on Monday. Prior to his journey to Khammam, the Chief Minister held a meeting on the damage caused by the rain, flood relief measures at the Integrated Command Control Centre in Hyderabad in the morning. Munneru river too received heavy inflows which led to flood like situation in the …

Telangana govt steps up relief measures following heavy rains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana govt steps up relief measures following heavy rains

The Hindu  

The Telangana government on Monday stepped up relief measures following heavy rains in the state which led to the death of at least nine people and inundation of low-lying areas. State Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya visited rain-affected areas in the Mahabubabad district and enquired about the relief measures taken up and about help provided to those who were shifted …

Bhatti Oversees Flood-Relief in North Telangana Districts at Night
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti Oversees Flood-Relief in North Telangana Districts at Night

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka toured the flooded districts in North Telangana from Saturday midnight while he was travelling to Khammam from Ramagundam of the Peddapalli district. The Deputy Chief Minister personally oversaw the administration’s relief efforts for the people of low-lying areas in Madhira assembly constituency, visiting places through the night. The Deputy CM visited a few places …

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs as rain wreaks havoc | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, leading to severe flooding, loss of life, and widespread disruption. Emergency meetings were held by the respective chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, A Revanth Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu, to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations. “Informed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji …

Home minister Amit Shah speaks to Andhra, Telangana CMs; takes stock of rain, flood situation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Home minister Amit Shah speaks to Andhra, Telangana CMs; takes stock of rain, flood situation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said. He also assured the two chief ministers—N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana—of all possible help …

Provide Generous Aid To Rain-Affected Families, Says Jagan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Provide Generous Aid To Rain-Affected Families, Says Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: YSRC president and former chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock and grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains across the state. He urged the state government to provide generous aid to families affected by these tragic events. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and assured them of his …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said the government will provide all possible support to the people and farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh.Addressing the assembly on Friday, he said the people of East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada and Eluru districts along with ASR district were affected by the floods. The Chief Minister …

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced immediate relief of Rs 3,000 for each family whose house was inundated in the floods due to heavy rains in the flood-hit five districts. Approximately 1.06 lakh acres were inundated by floodwaters in East Godavari, West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada, Eluru, and parts of Alluri Sitarama Raju districts, the Chief Minister said during a …

FM promises special grant to disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh
5 months ago

FM promises special grant to disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced financial assistance to states including Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand and Sikkim which have suffered losses due to floods and other natural calamities. Himachal Pradesh, which suffered major losses due to floods last year, would be provided aid through multilateral development assistance, Sitharaman said during her budget speech in the Lok Sabha …

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment
5 months ago

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has requested the Centre to extend cooperation for the effective implementation of the prestigious Musi Riverfront Development project launched by the Telangana government. The Union Minister was requested to sanction another ₹6,000 crore for diversion of Godavari water to the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar to overcome drinking water problems of the State capital. …

Telangana CM Revanth calls for national-level debate on crop loan waiver
5 months ago

Telangana CM Revanth calls for national-level debate on crop loan waiver

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged for a national-level discussion on loan waivers, noting that no other State in the country has waived loans amounting to ₹31,000 crore in a single installment, and urged MPs to highlight this welfare initiative in Parliament. Announcing that the waiver of crop loans up to ₹1 lakh will be completed by 4 p.m. tomorrow, …

Ajit Pawar announces ₹3200 crore project to address floods in western Maha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar announces ₹3200 crore project to address floods in western Maha

Hindustan Times  

With the Kolhapur and Sangli districts facing floods nearly every year, leading in turn to huge losses, the Maharashtra government with help from the World Bank has decided to implement a ₹3,200 crore-worth project to address this problem in western Maharashtra. “The Maharashtra government has decided to address the flood issue in both Kolhapur and Sangli with help from the …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around ₹3,400 crore has been released to the Karnataka government for drought management in the state. Around ₹ 3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction …

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with their cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders staged a protest in the Vidhana Soudha premises on Sunday against the insufficient amount released by the Centre as drought relief. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers and other Congress leaders protest against the central government demanding the immediate …

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. This followed the Centre’s assurance to Supreme Court based on a petition filed by the Karnataka government seeking early release of drought relief. Though Karnataka had requested drought relief in October, the Centre had not released the relief forcing the State Government to knock on the doors of Supreme Court. Relief is …

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