Kerala floods: Insurance firms expect claims of more than Rs 1,000 crore
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Insurance firms expect claims of more than Rs 1,000 crore

India TV News  

Amidst the continuous relief and rescue operations after being ravaged by one-of the worst natural calamities of the 21st century, insurance companies in the state said that they are expecting claims of more than Rs 1,000 crore. Assessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance firm said, adding a clear picture will emerge in the next 4-5 days when claims are received. Public sector general insurance companies -- National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance -- under the aegis of GIPSA has geared up to settle claims in flood-hit Kerala. According to IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Executive Director R Kannan, the company has mobilised over 100 in-house and external surveyors for quick claim assessment and payments.

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Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad
4 days, 22 hours ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the …

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
5 days, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Centre approves Rs.1115.67 Cr for disaster mitigation for States: Amit Shah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre approves Rs.1115.67 Cr for disaster mitigation for States: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A high-level committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has approved Rs.1115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various States. The committee, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog as members considered the proposal to mitigate Landslide Risk in 15 States, for funding from …

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Centre has informed the Kerala High Court that, following the landslide disaster in Wayanad, the state government conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment exercise, estimating a requirement of Rs 2,219.033 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The Centre further submitted that to assess the loss of immediate nature, before receipt of the formal memorandum from the state government for additional …

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 …

Central teams to arrive on September 10 for assessing flood damage in Telangana
4 months 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 - …

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 …

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 …

Finance Ministry urges insurance companies to support Kerala calamity victims for expedited insurance claims processing, payment
5 months, 1 week ago

Finance Ministry urges insurance companies to support Kerala calamity victims for expedited insurance claims processing, payment

The Hindu  

The Finance Ministry on August 3 urged all Public Sector Insurance companies to extend all possible support to Kerala calamity victims so that their insurance claims can be expeditiously processed and paid. “In view of the unfortunate landslide incident and heavy rains in Kerala, the government has mandated the Public Sector Insurance companies, including Life Insurance Corporation of India, National …

₹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 …

Centre to provide ₹11,500 crore to Bihar to deal with floods
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre to provide ₹11,500 crore to Bihar to deal with floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a financial support of ₹11,500 crore for Bihar to deal with flood-related disasters that are an annual phenomenon for the country's poorest state. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intra-state …

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 …

Flood strikes North India: Why is a comprehensive motor insurance crucial during such natural disasters?
1 year, 6 months ago

Flood strikes North India: Why is a comprehensive motor insurance crucial during such natural disasters?

Live Mint  

The recent heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in parts of North India, including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, have created an unpredictable and unfortunate situation for the affected regions. Comprehensive motor insurance policies typically cover such damages, allowing vehicle owners to seek financial compensation for repairs or replacements. Motor insurance with third-party liability coverage ensures that vehicle owners are protected …

Centre approves ₹1,816 crore to 5 States affected by natural disasters
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre approves ₹1,816 crore to 5 States affected by natural disasters

The Hindu  

A high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved additional Central assistance of arms worth ₹1,816.16 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund to five States— Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Nagaland, which were affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst in 2022. The HLC approved an additional Central assistance of ₹520.46 crore to Assam, ₹239.31 crore …

Demands to Declare Joshimath a 'National Disaster': Does Such a Provision Even Exist? EXPLAINED
2 years ago

Demands to Declare Joshimath a 'National Disaster': Does Such a Provision Even Exist? EXPLAINED

News 18  

Evacuation and rehabilitation efforts are ongoing in Joshimath, after many structures in the town developed concerning cracks and the area was declared landslide and subsidence-hit. In response to a question in Parliament during the 2018 Parliament session, Kiren Rijiju had stated, “The existing guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund /National Disaster Response Fund do not contemplate declaring a disaster …

Central aid for TS flood damage only after fresh assessment
2 years, 5 months ago

Central aid for TS flood damage only after fresh assessment

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state government's wait for Central financial assistance for flood relief seems to be getting longer. The state government received a communication from the Centre that its teams would make a second visit to the flood-affected areas to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains and the subsequent Godavari floods in north Telangana districts before recommending to the …

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals

India Today  

Around two lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods as the incessant rainfall triggered landslides and snapped rain and road links. The Higher Secondary first year examinations in Assam starting from Wednesday have been suspended partially due to floods and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the last few days, the Assam Higher Secondary …

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides

Firstpost  

The state government will also provide Rs 10 lakh to those who lost their homes and land in rain-related disasters Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to provide Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the kin of those who lost their lives in the recent landslides and floods due to the heavy rains in the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan …

Kerala rains: Amit Shah assures all possible help to those affected in state
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala rains: Amit Shah assures all possible help to those affected in state

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the central government is continuously monitoring the situation in Kerala and will provide all possible help to people in the state that has been hit by heavy rainfall. Earlier today, three more bodies were recovered from Koottikkal in Kerala's Kottayam district due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, which has pushed the …

Fact check: Did Central govt ‘ignore Left-ruled Kerala’ in releasing flood relief fund, as claimed by India Today
5 years ago

Fact check: Did Central govt ‘ignore Left-ruled Kerala’ in releasing flood relief fund, as claimed by India Today

Op India  

Many of us saw the IndiaToday article claiming that Centre has not allocated any funds for Kerala flood relief. The news looks shocking in first glance and raises the immediate question that ‘Out of Rs 5908 Crores allocated for 2019-2020, why there was zero funding for Kerala’? Read: Was the ‘UAE extends Rs 700 crore aid for Kerala flood’ assertion …

Floods: Karnataka to get only Rs 800 crore more from Centre
5 years, 2 months ago

Floods: Karnataka to get only Rs 800 crore more from Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: The state government may have pegged the loss Karnataka suffered in the recent floods at Rs 36,000 crore, but it can expect only another Rs 800 crore as relief from the Centre under NDRF norms, according to director of the Karnataka Disaster Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, Dr G.S. While the officer dismisses claims about the Union government rejecting the …

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since …

Alappuzha: Flood victims still waiting for aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Alappuzha: Flood victims still waiting for aid

Deccan Chronicle  

ALAPPUZHA: Many flood victims of Neelamperoor panchayat in Kuttanad taluk are still waiting for aid though the government had promised to provide financial assistance for their damaged houses by Friday. As per the Rebuild Kerala project, the flood victims can get at least Rs 10,000 for 15 percent damage, Rs 60,000 for 6 to 30 percent, Rs 1.25 lakh for …

Kerala to levy 1% flood cess from 1 June
5 years, 7 months ago

Kerala to levy 1% flood cess from 1 June

Live Mint  

Kerala will levy a 1% cess on most goods and services in the state from 1 June to raise funds to rebuild the state from the devastation wreaked by last year’s floods. The state had secured the permission from federal indirect tax body, the Goods and Services Tax Council, to levy the cess, which was subsequently announced in the state …

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations
5 years, 11 months ago

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations

Firstpost  

The Centre has forwarded a bill of Rs 102 crore to the Kerala government for the use of Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters for flood relief operations in the state, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. New Delhi: The Centre has forwarded a bill of Rs 102 crore to the Kerala government for the use of Indian Air …

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 …

Kerala slowly picks up pieces after devastating floods
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala slowly picks up pieces after devastating floods

Hindustan Times  

Thankamma needs to get to Kottayam. The tourism ministry, whose revenue in 2017 was 10% of the state’s GDP, estimates a loss of ₹1,000 crore worth of business till December due to cancellations. On September 15, state finance minister Thomas Isaac tweeted that the centre “would hardly foot the bill.” “One is revenue expenditure, which includes repair and maintenance of …

Ministerial panel to study need for disaster levy in GST
6 years, 3 months ago

Ministerial panel to study need for disaster levy in GST

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government on Friday set up a seven-member ministerial panel to study the legality of imposing a “disaster levy” to raise funds for states struck by natural calamities, such as the recent floods in Kerala. After the 30th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council, finance minister Arun Jaitley said it was important to find a well …

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 …

Kerala HC asks state government about setting up exclusive fund for flood relief; govt says CMDRF will not be 'diverted'
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC asks state government about setting up exclusive fund for flood relief; govt says CMDRF will not be 'diverted'

Firstpost  

The Kerala high court Wednesday sought the state government’s view on the possibility of setting up a separate fund for carrying out flood-relief operations in Kerala. Kochi: The Kerala high court Wednesday sought the state government’s view on the possibility of setting up a separate fund for carrying out flood-relief operations in Kerala. During the hearing, the state government informed …

Kerala floods: More than 11,000 insurance claims worth ₹1,200 crore filed
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: More than 11,000 insurance claims worth ₹1,200 crore filed

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram: More than 11,000 claims worth an estimated ₹ 1,200 crore have been filed by flood-affected people with four public sector insurance companies in Kerala, a top official said today. Vijay Srinivas said the public sector insurance companies had decided to simplify the process and dilute norms for speedy disbursement of claims to the flood-affected people. “As of yesterday, New …

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state

Firstpost  

The high-level delegation to Kerala will be led by Minister of State for Finance Pon Radhakrishnan, an official statement said New Delhi: The central government will hold a meeting with heads of banks and insurance firms on Wednesday to review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by them in the flood-hit Kerala. Chairmen and Managing Directors from public sector banks and …

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 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 …

Why does Kerala need more funds?
6 years, 4 months ago

Why does Kerala need more funds?

The Hindu  

What has been the damage? Following aerial surveys of the flood-affected areas by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the Central government announced an interim relief of ₹600 crore for the State against a demand for ₹2,000 crore as emergency assistance. “With virtually no experience in handling a disaster of this magnitude, the middle and lower middle …

Kerala, After The Flood: India should focus on disaster-proof housing, insurance, not take recourse to jugaad
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: India should focus on disaster-proof housing, insurance, not take recourse to jugaad

Firstpost  

The Kerala experience must remind that it’s time India looked seriously at disaster proof housing to secure homes and property from shocks, mudslides and flooding, while also making disaster insurance compulsory Editor’s Note: Described as one of the worst since 1924 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the rains in Kerala have left over 350 dead and rendered thousands of people …

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 …

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds

Firstpost  

The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for tackling the flood situation in Kerala was only an advance assistance, and additional funds would be released from the National Disaster Response Fund on assessment of the damages in the flood-hit state as per laid down procedure. Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for …

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 …

Delhi HC Directs Payment Of Cost To Kerala Flood Relief Fund While Quashing FIR On Settlement Between Parties [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Payment Of Cost To Kerala Flood Relief Fund While Quashing FIR On Settlement Between Parties [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to quash an FIR against a petitioner, subject to payment of Rs. 15,000 towards Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the State of Kerala.The order was issued by Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva on a petition filed by one Tarun Singh seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal …

What insurers and banks are doing for Kerala flood victims
6 years, 4 months ago

What insurers and banks are doing for Kerala flood victims

Live Mint  

The insurance regulator has asked insurance companies to settle claims of flood victims in Kerala and parts of Karnataka quickly and with minimal paper work. “There is an urgent need for us to take immediate steps to mitigate the hardships of the affected insured population by ensuring immediate registration and settlement of eligible claims,” the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority …

All donations to Kerala flood victims to get tax benefits; contributions to NGOs to get 50% tax rebate
6 years, 4 months ago

All donations to Kerala flood victims to get tax benefits; contributions to NGOs to get 50% tax rebate

Firstpost  

Donors should provide the transaction details of donations deposited directly in any of the PMNRF collection banks along with the address of the donor through e-mail at [email protected] New Delhi: All donations to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund are tax-free, while contributions to NGOs meant for Kerala flood victims will get …

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’

Hindustan Times  

India is unlikely to change its 15-year-old policy of not accepting bilateral financial assistance for rescue and relief operations, an official familiar with the development said, even as a reported offer by the United Arab Emirates of Rs 700 crore for flood relief in Kerala has acquired political undertones. The official cited above said Indian embassies have been told to …

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s decision not to accept foreign aid in the wake of the Kerala floods seems to be putting the central and state governments at odds over the issue. Issac’s view found resonance with that of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with the latter telling the Indian Express newspaper that the UAE “cannot be considered as any other nation” …

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