Standing in aid for Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

Standing in aid for Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kerala is witnessing nature’s fury like never before. A cry for help from all over God’s Own Country is ringing even as many proactive young citizens have come out and joined hands to raise in funds and essentials to contribute towards the many donation drives in aid of the residents stranded in Kerala. I think it’s necessary for us to understand what’s needed before we send random things so essentials such as biscuits, clothing and blankets is what’s best suggested.” With many proactive youngsters taking up the onus of spreading awareness and fueling donation drives; social media has been put to incredible use, this time around. Safa Saifudeen, a decision scientist, says, “I bought sanitary napkins, Dettol, toothbrushes for a collection point at MK Retail in Kadugodi, and used UPI to transfer money to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. On twitter, some incredible efforts were made to collate all rescue requests and volunteer lists, so I’m glad the virtual networking spaces are being put to good use.” As the angst mounts, Vishnu shares the plight of friends and relatives back home, “So things got bad about last night, I was taking to my friends and relatives here.

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News 18  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | The challenge of rebuilding Kerala

Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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Live Law  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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India Today  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Business Standard  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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

The Quint  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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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  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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Kerala floods: Naveen Patnaik speaks to Pinarayi Vijayan, Odisha government announces Rs 5 crore assistance
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Naveen Patnaik speaks to Pinarayi Vijayan, Odisha government announces Rs 5 crore assistance

Firstpost  

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Kerala floods: Pinarayi Vijayan announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead; those who lost home and property to get Rs 10 lakh
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods: Pinarayi Vijayan announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead; those who lost home and property to get Rs 10 lakh

Firstpost  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced ex-gratia payment of Rs four lakh each to the kin of those who lost their lives in the devastating floods that have hit the state. Wayanad: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced the ex-gratia payment of Rs four lakh each to the kin of those who lost their lives in …

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