The rescue mission in Kerala garnered lots of appreciations from across the country and media but very few know the story behind it. In an interview with the team of ‘The Better India’ the sub-collector of Alleppey, Krishna Teja reveals the details of when and how the rescue operation started.[Read More…]
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Thanks but no, says India to foreign aid for Kerala
India on Wednesday politely declined financial aid from other countries to flood-devastated Kerala where 370 people have died so far. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to around 2.8 million expatriate Indians, most of whom hail from Kerala, has offered Rs 700-crore aid. “The government of India deeply appreciates offers[Read More…]
Kerala floods jolt state economy; loss at Rs 195 bn, Centre offers Rs 5 bn
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about total loss of about Rs 195 billion in the state due to the unprecedented natural calamity. The torrential rain in the state has claimed a huge loss to the economy and lives. PM Modi had visited Kerela on[Read More…]
PM Modi announces Rs 500 crore assistance to flood-hit Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Rs 500 crore financial assistance for flood-ravaged Kerala where hundreds of people have died, lakhs have been rendered homeless and property worth millions of rupees has been destroyed in one of the worst floods and torrential rain in recent history. The Prime Minister, who flew[Read More…]