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 state, said heavy rains due to severe Cyclone Michaung have submerged Chennai and other districts. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and the entire Cabinet, municipal corporation officials, fire department, sanitation workers, doctors, rescue teams and electricity department have been working on a war footing to rescue people and provide relief material. "I urge the Union government considering the condition of Tamil Nadu and five districts, kindly release Rs 5,000 crore as initial interim relief which would help the State government in their efforts to safeguard the people of Tamil Nadu," he said.

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Tamil Nadu: Finance minister urges Centre to release Rs 6,675 cr for cyclone relief
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Finance minister urges Centre to release Rs 6,675 cr for cyclone relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday urged the central government to release Rs 6,675 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to aid people affected by Cyclone Fengal, according to an official release.The cyclone has caused significant damage across 14 districts, severely affecting livelihoods and infrastructure.Speaking to the media, Thennarasu emphasized the need for timely financial support, stating …

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

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts
1 month ago

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of 944.80 crore to State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both the instalments of central share to the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state in providing relief assistance to those affected by Cyclone Fengal, a release by the MHA said on Friday. It added that the government led …

DMK ally criticises Tamil Nadu's slow cyclone relief work
1 month ago

DMK ally criticises Tamil Nadu's slow cyclone relief work

India Today  

After actor-turned-politician Vijay's sharp criticism of the Tamil Nadu government over the relief work following the destruction that was caused by Cyclone Fengal, the DMK government is now facing criticism from one of its allies -- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Deputy General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna. Launching a scathing attack on the MK Stalin government, Arjuna said that Tamil Nadu has not …

TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation
1 month ago

TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: Assembly Speaker M Appavu alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet ministers were watching a film while people in Tamil Nadu were suffering due to the recent floods. After attending an event in Tirunelveli on Wednesday, Appavu told the media that the union government was treating Tamil Nadu and Kerala unfairly in allocating NDRF funds, while favouring …

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 …

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures support to Tamil Nadu amid flood crisis
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal: In view of the unprecedented devastation caused by flooding in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking assistance of ₹2,000 crore. Stalin stated that the cyclone affected 1.5 crore people in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu. Puducherry govt announces relief assistance ₹5,000 relief assistance has been …

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore

The Hindu  

Pointing out that the Public Investment Board had recommended the Chennai Metro Rail Phase - II project as a Central Sector Project, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday reiterated the State government’s request to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to grant the Union government’s share of ₹7,425 crore towards the implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Phase - …

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 …

AIADMK, TNCC to give Rs 1 crore relief each to Kerala government
5 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK, TNCC to give Rs 1 crore relief each to Kerala government

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, on behalf of their parties, announced Rs 1 crore financial assistance each to the Kerala government on Wednesday towards the relief efforts in the landslide affected areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Saying the AIADMK would send relief materials to Kerala, Palaniswami conveyed his deepest condolences …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Wayanad landslides: Concerned, CM Stalin offers Kerala Rs 5 crore for relief works
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Concerned, CM Stalin offers Kerala Rs 5 crore for relief works

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday dialled his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan and conveyed his concern over the loss of lives in the northern district of Wayanad due to landslides and promised all assistance in the rescue works. Conveying his condolences to the families affected by the landslides, Stalin also announced Rs 5 crore towards relief works being carried …

Tamil Nadu rushes rescue team to flood-hit Wayanad
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu rushes rescue team to flood-hit Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Expressing deep concern and anguish over the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad region, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a relief of Rs 5 crore on Tuesday and dispatched a rescue team headed by two senior IAS officers, K S Sameeran and Johnny Tom Varghese to assist in the rescue operations. Stalin also called Kerala Chief Minister Pinayari Vijayan …

Stalin speaks to Pinarayi Vijayan, sends Tamil Nadu team to assist Kerala in rescue efforts
5 months, 1 week ago

Stalin speaks to Pinarayi Vijayan, sends Tamil Nadu team to assist Kerala in rescue efforts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday spoke to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on the landslides caused by heavy rainfall, assured him of the state's full support in rescue and relief efforts and announced immediate dispatch of a team to assist the neighbour. The Chief Minister directed Tamil Nadu authorities to release Rs 5 crore to …

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary inspects Rs 5-crore emergency centre, monsoon preparedness
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary inspects Rs 5-crore emergency centre, monsoon preparedness

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena inspected the renovation work on the State Emergency Operations Centre which is being equipped with better communication facilities and technological infrastructure at a cost of Rs 5.12 crore at Ezhilagam on Saturday. The centre will have a multi-disciplinary coordination hall with technological facilities, including district-wise disaster monitoring facility with real-time data, real-time flood forecast, …

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC
8 months ago

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on May 6 informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has still not released disaster relief funds due to the State to help the people tide over the twin calamities of cyclone Michaung and unprecedented floods in the southern districts. “National disaster relief funds have not been released to Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Wilson submitted. Tamil Nadu has filed …

Tamil Nadu government releases Rs 150 cr for 22 districts to tackle drinking-water crisis
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu government releases Rs 150 cr for 22 districts to tackle drinking-water crisis

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said the state government has released Rs 150 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water in 22 districts that were already facing drinking water shortage due to drought. Chairing a meeting of ministers and senior officials of departments concerned, he directed the commissioner of revenue administration …

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 …

Centre did not give calamity funds to T.N. when AIADMK was in power too, says EPS
9 months ago

Centre did not give calamity funds to T.N. when AIADMK was in power too, says EPS

The Hindu  

The Central government had not given funds to Tamil Nadu during natural calamities in the past when the AIADMK was heading the government, said former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in Dindigul on Tuesday. Addressing an election rally seeking votes for SDPI candidate Mohamed Mubarak, contesting on the two-leaves symbol in Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency, he …

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 …

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds
9 months, 1 week ago

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu government has filed an original suit before the Supreme Court against the Union Government, claiming that the Union was withholding the relief funds for natural calamities. Despite numerous appeals, the Government of India has not provided any funds to Tamil Nadu for relief and recovery from the twin disasters of Cyclone Michaung and the unprecedented rains and …

PM Modi neglecting genuine demands of the T.N. government: CM Stalin
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi neglecting genuine demands of the T.N. government: CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Monday, March 4, 2024, accused the Union government of ignoring the genuine demands of the Tamil Nadu government and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was only frequenting the State as the Lok Sabha polls are around the corner. “But they cannot deceive the people of Tamil Nadu who always stand on the side of the …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Presents Rs 49,278.73 crore Deficit Budget
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Presents Rs 49,278.73 crore Deficit Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday presented a Rs 49,278.73 crore deficit budget for the year 2024-25. State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said the state’s growth was higher than that of the national GDP, which was a positive sign, and that the growth advantage was expected to continue in the next year. Addressing the state Assembly, he said the …

Centre is discriminating against T.N. by not providing funds for Chennai Metrorail phase II: Anbumani Ramadoss
1 year ago

Centre is discriminating against T.N. by not providing funds for Chennai Metrorail phase II: Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 said the Central government should release additional funds to the Tamil Nadu government for phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail project. “The Centre is discriminating against Tamil Nadu in this issue, while it has given thousands of crore to states such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh for the Metrorail project. “At …

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 …

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 …

31 dead as rains lash Tamil Nadu, Centre already released Rs 900 crore: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year ago

31 dead as rains lash Tamil Nadu, Centre already released Rs 900 crore: Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

31 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents that lashed Tamil Nadu, informed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Meanwhile, the Centre released Rs 900 crore funds in two installments to be used in this financial year to Tamil Nadu, she added. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy undertook rescue operations in the southern part of the state amid relentless heavy rain …

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations
1 year ago

Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu: Indian Air Force, Navy conduct rescue operations

India TV News  

Widespread damage ensued in Tamil Nadu as heavy rain lashed the region, prompting relief and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and Navy. Stranded individuals were rescued from various parts of south Tamil Nadu, with Indian Navy personnel distributing food and relief materials in Madurai and Tuticorin on Wednesday. The office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the Centre's …

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 …

CM Stalin urges PM Modi to declare T.N. floods a national calamity, provide relief funds soon
1 year ago

CM Stalin urges PM Modi to declare T.N. floods a national calamity, provide relief funds soon

The Hindu  

Stalin presented a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, urging Mr. Modi to declare Cyclone Michaung and the torrential downpour in the southern districts as national calamities. Mr. Stalin briefed the Prime Minister on the cyclone that caused widespread devastation in Chennai and its surrounding districts and the measures undertaken by the …

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded
1 year ago

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu is battling a flood scare amid heavy rains in the state leading to the inundation of several areas, houses and building complexes. News agency PTI shared a video of rescue teams distributing food, and essential items and evacuating people from the flooded Muthammal Colony in Thoothukudi. VIDEO | Rescue teams distribute food, essential items and evacuate people from …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent assistance, seeking Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to address the aftermath of devastating floods in the southern districts of the state. Stalin emphasised the need for immediate support to facilitate livelihood assistance and temporary rehabilitation efforts in areas severely impacted by …

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 …

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin initiates Rs 6,000 flood relief for Cyclone-affected families

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has launched the distribution of Rs 6,000 in cash assistance to families affected by the recent floods induced by Cyclone Michaung. The state government has allocated Rs 1,486.93 crore for this relief effort, benefiting approximately 25 lakh families in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengelpet, and Kancheepuram. Stalin personally handed out cash assistance …

Relief Work Continues, Articles Worth Rs 17.60 Crore Distributed
1 year ago

Relief Work Continues, Articles Worth Rs 17.60 Crore Distributed

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Normal life returned to most parts of Chennai with vehicles started running on the roads causing the usual traffic snarls in some localities and offices, colleges and schools reopening after a long weekend as the dark clouds that hung over the city dispersed, paving way for some sun shine on Monday. However, in the areas that still reeled under …

Party meet urges Centre to allocate Rs 1000 crore for cyclone loss
1 year 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 | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹6,000 as relief amount to all flood-affected families
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹6,000 as relief amount to all flood-affected families

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. A State government press release said ₹8,000, up from ₹5,000, would be given to those who needed to repair their huts damaged in the incessant rain that ravaged many parts of the State due to the cyclone. Crop loss compensation Mr. Stalin also increased the compensation amount to ₹17,000 from ₹13,500 for paddy fields per …

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin who met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on Thursday and explained to him the damages caused by Cyclone Michaung and the relief work undertaken by the State Government wanted the release of at least Rs 2000 crore immediately from the Rs 5060 crore sought from the National Disaster Relief Fund for flood …

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 …

Cyclone Michaung | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on December 7
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on December 7

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tamil Nadu on Thursday, December 7, 2023, to assess the impact of the torrential rain brought by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and surrounding districts this week. He will do an aerial survey of the affected areas between 12.20 p.m. and 1.10 p.m. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu’s …

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. CM Stalin seeks immediate release of ₹5,060 crore from Centre, as interim relief
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. CM Stalin seeks immediate release of ₹5,060 crore from Centre, as interim relief

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, December 5, seeking ₹5,060 crore as interim relief to rectify the damage incurred by Cyclone Michaung earlier this week. While interacting with the media earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Stalin had said that the State government was planning to seek ₹5,000 crore as interim relief. …

Parliamentary proceedings | DMK MPs raise Cyclone Michaung in both Houses
1 year, 1 month ago

Parliamentary proceedings | DMK MPs raise Cyclone Michaung in both Houses

The Hindu  

Raising the issue of large-scale devastation in Tamil Nadu because of torrential rains brought about by Cyclone Michaung in both Houses of Parliament on December 5, Dravida Munnetra Kazagham members urged the Centre to provide ₹5,000 crore as interim relief. Echoing his representation, Telugu Desam Party MP, Jayadev Galla, said a Central team and an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore …

Michaung: T.N. to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from Union govt.
1 year, 1 month ago

Michaung: T.N. to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from Union govt.

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government is planning to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from the Union government for the damage incurred during the torrential rain that pounded Chennai and neighbouring districts, Chief Minister M.K. It would be set right either today or tomorrow.” Comparing the recent downpour with the 2015 rains that led to flooding in Chennai, Mr. Stalin …

Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought ₹2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state. "I spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and requested him for an interim relief of Rs 2,000 crore," Sukhu said on Friday, July 14. …

TN govt presents Budget: Rs 1,000 assistance for women will be launched in Sep\'23
1 year, 9 months ago

TN govt presents Budget: Rs 1,000 assistance for women will be launched in Sep\'23

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Announcing the rollout of one of its key poll-time assurances made in 2021, the ruling DMK on Monday said the scheme providing Rs 1000 per month assistance for eligible women heads of families will be launched in September this year. State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Monday presented Budget 2023-24 in the Assembly and announced that the monthly …

Rs 2K for cyclone-hit families in Andhra Pradesh
2 years ago

Rs 2K for cyclone-hit families in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has released financial assistance up to Rs 2,000 each to families affected by the Mandous cyclone. Chief minister Jagan Reddy has asked officials to extend whatever help the affected people in the cyclone-hit districts required apart from the starting of rehabilitation centres. Officials led by chief secretary Jawahar Reddy were constantly monitoring the situation and …

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