Kerala declares compensation package, CM crosses swords with MoS V Muraleedharan on ’enough’ central aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala declares compensation package, CM crosses swords with MoS V Muraleedharan on ’enough’ central aid

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Kerala government on Wednesday announced a relief package for flood victims. Every displaced family will get ₹10,000, and for damaged houses the government will give ₹4 lakh, pending an official estimation, said chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "Kerala announces package for flood compensation: Every disaster dislocated family to receive ₹10,000, fully damaged houses ₹4 lakh, 15 kg free rice for fisher folks and families in the affected areas and ₹4 lakh for disaster related deaths," tweeted state finance minister TM Thomas Isaac. Meanwhile, the CM criticised Union minister of state for external affairs and BJP leader from Kerala V. Muraleedharan for the latter's comment that “enough” central aid has been distributed in the flood-hit state. "I was told by the Union Minister of State for Home that when he asked the Kerala Chief Minister if he was happy with the Centre's response, Pinarayi Vijayan remarked, this is enough," Muraleedharan was quoted by website The Newsminute as saying on Tuesday.

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Kerala CM asks MPs to raise their voice in Parliament against lack of Central aid for Wayanad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala CM asks MPs to raise their voice in Parliament against lack of Central aid for Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday lashed out at the BJP-led Central government for repeatedly delaying financial assistance to the landslide-ravaged Mundakkai and Chooralmala regions of Wayanad district. He said the Kerala government had submitted its demand in the required format within 100 days of the disaster, but the state had received no aid. He said the chief …

Aid continues to pour in for flood victims in Vijayawada
4 months, 1 week ago

Aid continues to pour in for flood victims in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Responding to the distress of the rain-battered population of Andhra Pradesh, individuals and organisations have been coming forward and expressing solidarity with the sections affected by the recent flood. Actor Prabhas has donated ₹1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while Ram Charan and Allu Arjun have donated ₹50 lakh each. One-day salary Members of the Andhra Pradesh Joint …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Himachal CM announces ₹4,500-crore package for flood-affected families
1 year, 3 months ago

Himachal CM announces ₹4,500-crore package for flood-affected families

Hindustan Times  

While the state government desperately awaits a special package from the central government, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday opened the state coffers and announced a special relief package of ₹4,500 crore for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-affected families in the state. The CM said the state government would provide two biswa of land in urban areas and …

Why Kerala gets a raw deal from the Centre
5 years, 5 months ago

Why Kerala gets a raw deal from the Centre

India Today  

The land of spices and protests is gearing up for another lengthy agitation. The CPI-led Left Democratic Front government in Kerala feels a vindictive Narendra Modi government is withholding funds and "throttling" the development of the state. From 2011 to 2014, Kerala received grants of over Rs 1,000 crore under centrally Divya S. Iyer, director at the Mahatma Gandhi National …

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM
6 years, 1 month ago

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM

Business Standard  

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

More aid after Central team report: HM Rajnath Singh
6 years, 3 months ago

More aid after Central team report: HM Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

KOLLAM: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said providing more Central aid to Kerala will be considered after receiving report from the Central team that assessed the devastation caused by the flood. Mr. Singh said this while inaugurating the Kollam edition of Janmabhumi newspaper here. The Central government will extend wholehearted support to the State for it to overcome …

Kerala govt yet to submit detailed report to Centre on damage due to floods, say officials
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala govt yet to submit detailed report to Centre on damage due to floods, say officials

Firstpost  

The central government will start the process of giving funds to Kerala for the damage caused by floods, when the state government sends a detailed report citing the loss of human life, properties, infrastructure and crops. New Delhi: The Kerala government is yet to submit a detailed report on the damage caused by the recent floods, which may lead to …

The Centre has been very supportive towards Kerala, admits Kerala Chief Minister in his interview
6 years, 4 months ago

The Centre has been very supportive towards Kerala, admits Kerala Chief Minister in his interview

Op India  

As Kerala fights the unexpected disaster it faced recently, the chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan who has been the face of ‘Kerala’s fight back and recovery’, in his interview in the State Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram before he eventually left for the US on 2nd September, answered all scepticism doing the rounds since Kerala has been facing its biggest challenge in the …

From crowdsourcing aid to volunteerism, Kerala finds ways to rebuild itself
6 years, 4 months ago

From crowdsourcing aid to volunteerism, Kerala finds ways to rebuild itself

Live Mint  

Ernakulam: From schemes to compensate victims to efforts to raise money for the cash-strapped treasury, here’s a look at how Kerala is responding to the post-flood situation. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced ₹ 10,000 to the nearly 400,000 flood displaced who are now returning from relief camps to their homes, as a quick aid. It involves clearing away …

Kerala, After The Floods: Pinarayi Vijayan govt plans to approach World Bank to raise loan of around Rs 3,000 crore
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Floods: Pinarayi Vijayan govt plans to approach World Bank to raise loan of around Rs 3,000 crore

Firstpost  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the state will hold talks with all international agencies for financial aid and the process will start soon Flood-ravaged Kerala is reportedly planning to approach the World Bank to raise a loan of around Rs 3,000 crore to rebuild public infrastructure in the state, a media report said. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, …

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA

Firstpost  

Flood-ravaged Kerala may have to wait a few months to get the complete financial aid package from the Centre as the process of assessing the extent of damage and fund release is time-consuming, officials said. After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural …

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Kerala governor P Sathasivam that the flood ravaged state would get more central funds from the National Disaster Response Fund as per laid down procedure. The Rs 600 crore released by the Centre to the state was only the advance assistance, Modi informed the governor when he met him in New Delhi on Saturday …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Centre to give more funds to Kerala, ₹600 crore only advance aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Centre to give more funds to Kerala, ₹600 crore only advance aid

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said ₹ 600 crore released two days ago to flood-hit Kerala was advance assistance and additional funds would be released when an inter-ministerial team visits the state again and assesses the damage. The home ministry statement came amidst a row over accepting funds from foreign governments for Kerala after the United Arab Emirates offered …

Centre says Rs 600cr provided to flood-hit Kerala till now only 'advance assistance', further funds subject to damage-assessment
6 years, 4 months ago

Centre says Rs 600cr provided to flood-hit Kerala till now only 'advance assistance', further funds subject to damage-assessment

Firstpost  

A day after Kerala Congress leader Oomnen Chandy termed the Centre’s financial assistance to the flood-ravaged state “disappointing”, the Union home ministry has issued a statement explaining the government’s stand. The statement, which has been put out on the Press Information Bureau’s official website, said that the amount released by the Centre till now is only ‘advance assistance,’ and that …

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre's aid less than the cost of one Rafale jet, one-seventh of sum spent on government's VVIP aircraft
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre's aid less than the cost of one Rafale jet, one-seventh of sum spent on government's VVIP aircraft

Firstpost  

In response to Kerala’s request for Rs 2,000 crore for rehabilitation, the Centre has released Rs 600 crore, less than the cost of one Rafale fighter jet, 36 of which India hopes to buy from France Mumbai: In response to Kerala’s request for Rs 2,000 cror e for the rehabilitation of those affected by recent floods, the Centre has released …

India to 'politely' reject foreign aid for Kerala flooding crisis
6 years, 4 months ago

India to 'politely' reject foreign aid for Kerala flooding crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India appears poised to reject …

Kerala floods: Former CM Oommen Chandy writes to Narendra Modi, calls Centre's financial aid disappointing
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Former CM Oommen Chandy writes to Narendra Modi, calls Centre's financial aid disappointing

Firstpost  

Oommen Chandy said the Centre should take further steps to provide maximum possible assistance to Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram: Congress on Wednesday termed as disappointing the reports that the Centre was unlikely to accept any foreign financial aid for flood relief work in Kerala and requested the prime minister to take steps to amend the rules. “If there exists any obstacles against …

Kerala flood: While ‘liberals’ fan north-south divide, Kerala CM expresses gratitude to central govt
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala flood: While ‘liberals’ fan north-south divide, Kerala CM expresses gratitude to central govt

Op India  

Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed sincere gratitude to the central government and Prime Minister Modi for the assistance provided during the on-going relief work in the aftermath of the Kerala floods in an interview with Vasudha Venugopal of Economic Times. While certain people have been using the tragedy to further their own political agenda and fan regionalist …

Kerala finance minister Thomas Issac says 100 cr central aid inadequate for flood-hit state; KJ Alphons terms remark 'political'
6 years, 5 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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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