Kerala floods

Kerala will have to wait for full central aid package for a long time

The central government has to follow some set rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid after the initial funds are released to any state during a natural calamity.

Aug 26, 2018

Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India stands shoulder to shoulder with Kerala flood victims

Speaking about the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Modi said that the session has been devoted to social justice and youth welfare and congratulated his colleagues. Here's what all he spoke about in Sunday's Mann Ki Baat.

Aug 26, 2018

Dear Mr Bachchan, what would Keralites do with your scarves and jackets? Please explain!

The mega movie star has donated Rs 51 lakh along with six cartons of his personal belongings, including his pants, jackets, scarves and footwear. But the star is being trolled on social media for sending his used clothes.

Aug 26, 2018

Kerala floods: Tech giant Apple donates Rs 7 crore to relief operations

The tech giant is also urging customers to donate by adding support banners on its homepage along with the App Store and iTunes Store.

Aug 25, 2018

Kerala deluge: UK charity blames climate change for floods, claims it is a 'wake up call'

Studies also show that climate change could lead to a reduction in winter rainfall in India, causing drought in the dry summer months and an increase in the monsoon season, leading to more flooding.

Aug 25, 2018

Dear Mr Bachchan, what will Keralites do with your scarves and jackets? [Opinion]

The mega movie star has donated Rs 51 Lakh along with six cartons of his personal belongings including his used pants, jackets, scarves and foot wears.The star is being trolled on social media for sending his used clothes.

Aug 24, 2018

UAE denies offering 700 crore relief aid to Kerala; BJP's Amit Malviya slams state govt

UAE Ambassador Ahmed Albanna said that the offer of Rs 700 crore as fund aid was not final since the assessment of the relief operations was still ongoing.

Aug 24, 2018

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After donating Rs 5 crore, Sunny Leone sends rice and dal to victims of flood-hit Kerala

Sunny Leone seems to have a special connection with Kerala. Remember the viral video where she was seen being welcomed in Kochi by a massive crowd?

Aug 24, 2018

Kerala blames Tamil Nadu for flood; says excess water from Mullaperiyar dam drowned state

Kerala had requested Tamil Nadu to gradually release water from the Mullaperiyar dam, but the state paid no heed.

Aug 24, 2018

Amid Kerala deluge, parts of south India reels under fear of drought

Outside Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh, half the districts in south India are grappling with drought-like situation.

Aug 24, 2018

Is Modi govt refusing foreign aid for Kerala victims because of Manmohan Singh's policy? Here's the truth

The National Disaster Mangement Plan of 2016 is easily available on the internet and when you go through the PDF, on page number 145, it is clearly stated that if a nation voluntarily offers help, the government may accept it.

Aug 23, 2018

Kerala floods: Who is responsible? Political blame game begins as water recedes

Opposition in the state has blamed the ruling government's "lack of foresight" for the calamity.

Aug 23, 2018

Kochi airport among the worst-hit in Kerala floods – estimated loss of Rs 220 crore

With rains abated, Cochin International Airport management has started work on rebuilding crucial infrastructure.

Aug 23, 2018

Autarky: Centre rejects UAE financial aid for flood-hit Kerala

The question of autarky debated as India rejects UAE's offer to give Rs 700 crore in financial aid to flood-hit Kerala.

Aug 22, 2018

India vs England: Virat Kohli dedicates Trent Bridge Test win to Kerala flood victims

India came up with an all-round effort and thrashed England by 203 runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham to come back into the five-Test series.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Tourism minister Alphons KJ shares 'sleeping picture'; Twitter users claim he is 'showing off'

Union minister Alphons Kannanthanam had been active on social media and has been constantly tweeting about the floods and his involvement in providing relief in the affected areas.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Queen Elizabeth 'deeply saddened'; writes to Prez Kovind

Kerala now faces the daunting task of restoring and repairing infrastructure after the devastation.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Why India might not accept the Rs 700 crore financial aid from UAE

One of the most considerable donations the state received was from the United Arab Emirates with Rs 700 crore for relief and rehabilitation.

Aug 22, 2018

Kerala floods: Modi govt grateful for foreign aid but turns down offers for relief work

The United Arab Emirates had promised a financial assistance of Rs 700 crore for the flood-hit state but sources say that India is unlikely to accept the aid.

Aug 22, 2018

Flood like situation at Kukke Subramanya temple in Karnataka

Karnataka floods: After Kodagu, Bangalore may be next in line, says expert

Despite a warning from the Centre, municipal authorities have started late preparations.

Aug 22, 2018

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Kerala floods

Kerala will have to wait for full central aid package for a long time

Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India stands shoulder to shoulder with Kerala flood victims

Dear Mr Bachchan, what would Keralites do with your scarves and jackets? Please explain!

Kerala floods: Tech giant Apple donates Rs 7 crore to relief operations

Kerala deluge: UK charity blames climate change for floods, claims it is a 'wake up call'

Dear Mr Bachchan, what will Keralites do with your scarves and jackets? [Opinion]

UAE denies offering 700 crore relief aid to Kerala; BJP's Amit Malviya slams state govt

After donating Rs 5 crore, Sunny Leone sends rice and dal to victims of flood-hit Kerala

Kerala blames Tamil Nadu for flood; says excess water from Mullaperiyar dam drowned state

Amid Kerala deluge, parts of south India reels under fear of drought

Is Modi govt refusing foreign aid for Kerala victims because of Manmohan Singh's policy? Here's the truth

Kerala floods: Who is responsible? Political blame game begins as water recedes

Kochi airport among the worst-hit in Kerala floods – estimated loss of Rs 220 crore

Autarky: Centre rejects UAE financial aid for flood-hit Kerala

India vs England: Virat Kohli dedicates Trent Bridge Test win to Kerala flood victims

Kerala floods: Tourism minister Alphons KJ shares 'sleeping picture'; Twitter users claim he is 'showing off'

Kerala floods: Queen Elizabeth 'deeply saddened'; writes to Prez Kovind

Kerala floods: Why India might not accept the Rs 700 crore financial aid from UAE

Kerala floods: Modi govt grateful for foreign aid but turns down offers for relief work

Karnataka floods: After Kodagu, Bangalore may be next in line, says expert

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