As Kerala and Karnataka battle the furry of the floods raging across the states, the nation-wide help has been in continuous availability – be it the state governments organising relief camps and announcing relief funds; or army navy air-force and even fishermen diving in to rescue people, or in fact,[Read More…]
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Kerala floods: Air India pilots write to PM Modi to fly free for Kerala
Showing an exemplary humanity act, Ai India pilots have called a hold in their stir to support the government in the ongoing rescue operations in Kerala. The Air India pilots have written to Prime Minister Modi offering to fly plans without payment to support Operation Madad and Operation Sahyog in[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…]
Kerala floods: AAP lawmakers, Ministers to donate one day’s salaries
Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that all Delhi Ministers, party MLAs and MPs will donate a month’s salary to help flood-ravaged Kerala, grappling with its worst floods since 1924. He also urged the Delhi government employees to donate one day’s salary for the humanitarian cause,[Read More…]
Kerala Floods: Couple cancels wedding, donates money to CM’s relief fund
As Kerala battles the fury of the floods raging across the state, many have extended their helping hands – be it donations pouring in from across the country or people opening up their homes to strangers who are stranded by the floods. Among the many is a couple who cancelled[Read More…]
Volkswagen India to support flood-affected customers in Kerala
Volkswagen India has announced special services and discounts for its flood-affected customers in Kerala. The carmaker will be offering free roadside assistance to the customers to tow their cars to the nearest service centres. Customers can also dial a toll-free number mentioned below to intimate Volkswagen service executives for assistance and[Read More…]
Kerala Floods 2018: Death toll touches 114; armed forces mount massive rescue operation
With the death toll in the devastating floods rising to 114 in Kerala, and more than one lakh people living in relief camps across the state, the Centre on Thursday deployed all three wings of the armed forces in a massive rescue operation. Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series[Read More…]
Kerala floods LIVE updates: Southern Railways, Kochi metro services suspended
The public transport system collapsed in many parts of central Kerala with the Southern Railways and Kochi Metro today suspending their operations due to floods. “Due to rise in water level at Bridge No 176 on Downline between Angamali and Aluva, The services on this bridge is suspended,” a Southern[Read More…]
Kerala Floods: Precautionary measures and safety tips
Unprecedented rain that battered Kerala has triggered several landslides and floods, claiming nearly 50 lives and displacing over 60,000. As the state has pressed all its mechanisms into rescueand relief operations, here are a few precautionary measures to keep yourself, your family and friends safe: While facing a flood situation, avoid[Read More…]
Kerala floods: Here’s how Twitter can save you from fake news
If you are in Kerala and are affected by the devastating floods, using Twitter may help you steer clear of fake news. When communication services are limited and internet connectivity is poor, using the data-friendly “Twitter Lite” can help you connect easily with government agencies, relief organisations, media and volunteers.[Read More…]
