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

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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 preliminary assessment of losses was around Rs 20,000 crore which was equal to the state’s annual plan size for 2018-19. In his statement on Friday, the chief minister said: “It is with a thankful heart that we take note of the fact that foreign countries ranging from the UAE to Qatar have come forward with their promise of assistance.” Vijayan also mentioned about the immediate release of Rs 100 crore by the Centre and further interim aid of Rs 500 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately after his aerial survey of flood-affected areas on 19 August. More than 26,000 houses have been damaged or destroyed and crops spread over 40,000 hectares lost, Vijayan said, adding, “We have lost more than two lakh poultry and at least 46,000 milch animals.” The magnitude of the havoc truly gets reflected in the fact that a vast area of the state still remains submerged in flood waters, the chief minister said.

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After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
4 days, 23 hours 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid
1 month ago

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has lashed out at the central government and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of spreading misinformation and neglecting Kerala’s needs in the aftermath of the devastating Wayanad landslide. The remarks come in response to Shah’s claim that the Kerala government delayed submitting a disaster assessment report, which Vijayan described as baseless and an attempt …

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund
1 month, 1 week ago

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today criticised the State government for its failure to provide details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State government, along with the Finance Officer of the Department of Disaster Management submitted before the Court that 677 crores must be the amount available in the SDRF, however, they were …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre approves ₹944 crore as Cyclone Fengal relief to Tamil Nadu, promises more after assessment reports

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as two instalments of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state government's relief efforts in areas ravaged by Cyclone Fengal. “The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as both the instalments of …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Govt approves ₹1,116 crore for disaster mitigation, capacity building projects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt approves ₹1,116 crore for disaster mitigation, capacity building projects

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states. Another project The committee has also approved another project for training and capacity building of civil defense in all states and Union Territories at a total outlay of ₹115.67 …

Kerala CM accuses Centre of turning 'blind-eye' towards Wayanad's need for help
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM accuses Centre of turning 'blind-eye' towards Wayanad's need for help

New Indian Express  

KANNUR: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday accused the Central government of continuing to turn a "blind-eye" to the state's need for financial assistance for the rehabilitation of the people affected by the devastating landslides in Wayanad in July this year. Vjiayan said that the Centre provided large amounts as assistance to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, …

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster
2 months 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 …

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides
2 months ago

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides

India Today  

The Ministry of State for Home Affairs, in a letter, informed Special Representative of Kerala in New Delhi KV Thomas that the Wayanad landslides cannot be declared a national disaster. In the letter, MoS Nityanand Rai clarified that under the existing guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund, there is no provision to officially …

Wayanad Landslides: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'

ABP News  

In the aftermath of the landslides in Wayanad, Kerala BJP criticised the state government, alleging misuse of funds. Union Minister Suresh Gopi, when questioned by the media about the delay in central assistance for the landslide-affected region, directed the query towards Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. On the other hand, BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the Kerala government of attempting …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team gets down to task; govt. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore

The Hindu  

The six-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team, led by Anil Subramaniam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, took stock of the flood situation and the damage caused by it, during a meeting at the office of the State Disaster Management Authority, at Kunchanapalli in Guntur district on September 11. Mr. Sisodia told the team members that seven districts — West Godavari, Eluru, …

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage
4 months ago

Central team arrives in Andhra Pradesh to assess flood damage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: An inter-ministerial central team comprising six members has started inspecting the flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to assess the extent of loss to crops and properties. The team members include: Union home joint secretary Anil Subrahmanyam, agriculture welfare director AL Wagmer, surface transport chief engineer Rakesh Kumar, finance consultant RB Koul rural development deputy secretary Pradeep Kumar, …

‘War on floods’ poised to end, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
4 months ago

‘War on floods’ poised to end, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the ‘war on floods’ in Vijayawada was about to end in a day or two as the government worked tirelessly over the last nine days to mitigate the suffering of about seven lakh people. Addressing media persons after visiting Ajith Singh Nagar in the city on Monday, Mr. Naidu said the government was taken …

Compensation for crop loss will soon reach flood-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, says Union Agriculture Minister
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts
4 months, 1 week ago

Floods: Andhra Pradesh government intensifies relief measures, death toll pegged at 17 in three districts

The Hindu  

A respite from rains in the last 24 hours helped Andhra Pradesh government intensify the flood relief and rescue measures in the flood-ravaged parts of the State, especially Vijayawada city and its suburbs which bore the brunt of nature’s fury. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the affected areas in Vijayawada well past midnight and was on the field till …

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi
5 months, 1 week ago

Govt working 24x7 to help flood victims, says Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who visited the flood-affected areas of Kushinagar on Sunday, said the state government is committed to the safety of its citizens in times of disaster, adding that it is working 24x7 to help the flood victims. Addressing concerns of the public representatives about the villages across the Narayani river, the CM emphasized the need for …

₹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 …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
5 months, 2 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 …

AP: Rehab of Polavaram-hit people soon, assure ministers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP: Rehab of Polavaram-hit people soon, assure ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Ministers assured Polavaram project-hit people to complete the rehabilitation and resettlement issues and shift them to permanent colonies. The four ministers, Vangalapudi Anitha, Nimmala Ramanaidu, K.Atchannaidu and K. Parthasarathy visited flood-affected areas like Dacharam R&R Colony, Kannayyagutta and other places in Velerupadu mandal of Eluru District. Agriculture minister K.Achannaidu said Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu is keen on helping the …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
5 months, 2 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
5 months, 2 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 …

Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore borrowing limit for Kerala amid economic crisis

India TV News  

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday took to social media platform X to announce financial support from the Centre to Kerala. Talking to X, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Chandrasekhar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come forward to assist Kerala in a bid to alleviate the state from the economic crisis as the Centre has …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
8 months, 2 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 …

Stalin cautions Centre over disaster relief fund, says TN watching BJP govt’s deception of denying justice
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Stalin cautions Centre over disaster relief fund, says TN watching BJP govt’s deception of denying justice

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday accused the Centre of “deceiving” the state by denying the disaster relief fund and justice, as well, and warned that the people were watching every action of the BJP-led central government. The Tamil Nadu government has so far spent Rs 2,477 crore from the State Disaster Fund towards the immediate relief and …

‘A gesture of compassion’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends CPI(M) leaders’ visit to Panoor bomb blast victim’s residence
9 months, 1 week ago

‘A gesture of compassion’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends CPI(M) leaders’ visit to Panoor bomb blast victim’s residence

The Hindu  

Amidst accusations connecting the Communist Party of India to the Panoor bomb blast incident in Kannur district, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has defended the party leaders who had visited the residence of Sherin, a victim of the blast. Holding that stern action will be initiated against those attempting to make bombs, he asserted that there was “no need to …

Tamil Nadu’s borrowings from banks being projected as Centre’s relief for flood
9 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu’s borrowings from banks being projected as Centre’s relief for flood

The Hindu  

DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday said that borrowings that were made by the Tamil Nadu government from international financial institutions, such as the Asian Development Bank, for flood management were being projected as relief given by the Union government. ‘Not a rupee given’ According to the Chief Minister, the sum of ₹5,000 crore, which was projected …

To Whom Did the PM Give the Funds?
10 months, 1 week ago

To Whom Did the PM Give the Funds?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Vowing to continue striving for the development of the people of the State, Chief Minister M K Stalin wanted to know from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to which ‘people’ he passed on the benefits of his welfare projects directly without routing them through the State government as he had claimed during his recent visit to the State. The …

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India
10 months, 1 week ago

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India

Hindustan Times  

Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact. To ensure they remain functional and secure, Indian cities must tackle the issue of floods by examining the urban over-densification problem and adopting innovative …

Not a single rupee was provided by the Centre towards flood relief, says Chief Minister Stalin
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Not a single rupee was provided by the Centre towards flood relief, says Chief Minister Stalin

The Hindu  

The Union government had not given even a rupee till now to the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of the two major floods in December last year, which had affected Chennai and its surroundings, and Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and nearby regions, Chief Minister M.K. Addressing a meeting here to distribute welfare assistance, he said that the “Dravidian Model” government in …

Rift over relief: On the rain-caused damage in Tamil Nadu and the central and Tamil Nadu governments interactions
1 year ago

Rift over relief: On the rain-caused damage in Tamil Nadu and the central and Tamil Nadu governments interactions

The Hindu  

The recent spat between the central and Tamil Nadu governments over flood relief after two spells of heavy rainfall in the State has been disheartening for those struggling to rebuild their lives. Mr. Stalin, had, prior to this, in a meeting with Mr. Modi in New Delhi, sought interim relief funds of ₹7,033 crore and a final relief fund of …

TN floods: 400 families on riverbank rue loss of belongings, seek welfare aid of Rs 15K
1 year ago

TN floods: 400 families on riverbank rue loss of belongings, seek welfare aid of Rs 15K

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: Around 400 families of Sindhupoondurai on Monday demanded that the state government give them at least Rs 15,000 as relief assistance, and claimed that each family had lost belongings worth Rs 1 lakh to the floods last week. Living around 50 feet away from the river, residents of Sindhupoondurai faced the wrath of floods following an inflow of 1.45 …

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year ago

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

“As per the damage assessment done in southern districts till now, covering life, livestock and propertoies, we would require ₹ 188-crore relief fund,” said Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin. Speaking at the Collector’s office here on Monday, Mr. Udhayanidhi said that they were taking all possible measures to rectify the damage and most probably everything would …

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal
1 year ago

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal

The Hindu  

The disbursement of flood relief amount in cash has covered nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai and parts of three neighbouring districts. This will be done separately, says a government official, adding that “we have ensured the payment of relief only after bio-metric verification of the beneficiaries.” Meanwhile, the Madras High Court’s suggestion of Direct Benefit Transfer only through bank …

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up

India TV News  

Extreme and continuous heavy rainfall persists in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, with Palayamkottai recording 26 cm and Kanyakumari recording 17 cm on Monday. In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools, colleges, private institutions, banks, and financial institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts on Monday. District authorities are …

TN officials did not take team to places ravaged by floods: BJP
1 year ago

TN officials did not take team to places ravaged by floods: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Continuing his onslaught against the DMK government, BJP State president accused the State officials of not taking the team sent by the Union Home Ministry to the areas that were really affected by the floods bought by Cyclone Michaung like the Ambattur Industrial Estate that had suffered a loss of about Rs 2000 crore. After covering up so much …

Party meet urges Centre to allocate Rs 1000 crore for cyclone loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Party meet urges Centre to allocate Rs 1000 crore for cyclone loss

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: A meeting of some opposition parties has urged the central government to release Rs 1000 crore to Andhra Pradesh to offset the loss the state suffered due to the Cyclone Michugan rain. CPI national executive member Akkineni Vanaja said there was massive crop damage in more than 20 lakh acres and thousands of electric poles fell, leaving the villages …

Tamil Nadu allocates Rs 1.90 crore to schools in 4 Michaung-effected districts
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu allocates Rs 1.90 crore to schools in 4 Michaung-effected districts

India Today  

In the wake of Cyclone Michaung's aftermath, the Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 1.90 crore for a cleanup drive in schools across four districts. Health Minister Ma Subramanian highlighted the government's collaboration with private hospitals, organising over 800 medical camps across affected districts. Meanwhile, the Greater Chennai Corporation has launched a cleanup drive to tackle stagnant water and clear …

Cyclone Michaung | Centre announces ₹1,500-crore aid to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh after cyclone wreaks havoc
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | Centre announces ₹1,500-crore aid to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh after cyclone wreaks havoc

The Hindu  

The Union government on December 7 released funds for the States of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and another tranche of funds for Chennai city, in the wake of damage inflicted by severe cyclonic storm Michaung that hit the coastal States this week. Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X on Thursday that government has approved ₹561.29 crore for …

Cyclone Michaung | Centre releases ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu’s disaster response fund
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | Centre releases ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu’s disaster response fund

The Hindu  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who took an aerial survey of flood-affected regions in and around Chennai on Thursday, December 7, 2023 said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has released the second instalment of its share of ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu’s State Disaster Relief Fund. Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project Pointing out that …

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000-crore Central assistance for flood-ravaged Chennai
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000-crore Central assistance for flood-ravaged Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: An interim Central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore has been sought by the Tamil Nadu government to provide relief to people and rebuild infrastructure damaged by incessant rains in Chennai and some other districts of the state. Raising the issue through a zero-hour mention in the Rajya Sabha, Tiruchi Siva, a leader of the DMK which rules the …

Centre not responsible for financial crunch in Kerala, says Union Minister V. Muraleedharan
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre not responsible for financial crunch in Kerala, says Union Minister V. Muraleedharan

The Hindu  

Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan on November 13, 2023 termed “baseless” the Kerala Government’s argument that the Centre was primarily responsible for the State’s financial problems. Blaming extravagance and financial mismanagement by the Left Democratic Front government for the fiscal crunch experienced by Kerala, Mr. Muraleedharan presented a set of figures on Central transfers under various components, …

Damages due to Sikkim flash floods worth thousands of crores of rupees, says CM Tamang
1 year, 3 months ago

Damages due to Sikkim flash floods worth thousands of crores of rupees, says CM Tamang

The Hindu  

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on October 6 said that the Himalayan State has incurred damages worth thousands of crores of rupees in the flash flood but the exact details will be known after a committee is formed and it completes its analysis. Meanwhile, Mr. Shah has approved the release of ₹44.8 crore as an advance amount from the …

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods
1 year, 3 months ago

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods

News 18  

India on Wednesday announced survival drama 2018 as the official entry for the 2024 Academy Awards, officially acknowledging the Malayalam film’s status as both a critical and box office hit. The film, starring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain and Lal and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is based on the devastating floods in Kerala in 2018 …

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