New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The devastating floods in Kerala and Karnataka will not just cause one-fifth of the coffee production to be wiped out this year but its aftershocks are expected to have a long-term negative impact on farmers. Ruined plantations would take several years to return to life and[Read More…]
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Kerala Floods: Rahul Gandhi excoriate government for not providing adequate fund
While addressing media in Kerala’s Ernakulam on Tuesday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that he has come to Kerala to see the situation with his own eyes. He also visited a large number of camps yesterday and said that the people are quite worried, understandably so. They are not clear[Read More…]
Manmohan Singh donates one month salary to Kerala Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund
Former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Dr Manmohan Singh has announced to donate his one month salary to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to help the flood victims rebuild their lives. Apart from this, Rs one crore from MP fund will lo be given for the[Read More…]
Operation Kuttanad: Kerala IAS Officer rescued 2 lakh flood victims in 3 days
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]