Kerala floods: India welcomes contributions from NRIs, PIOs but to resolve rehabilitation through domestic aid, says MEA
The statement added in line with the existing policy, the government stands by its commitment to resolve the requirements for relief and rehabilitation through domestic efforts.
Aug 22, 2018, 23:19 PM IST
In Hamburg, Rahul Gandhi talks of 'forgiveness', attacks PM Narendra Modi over rising violence, joblessness
Rahul Gandhi is on a four-day tour of the United Kingdom and Germany.
Aug 22, 2018, 23:12 PM IST
India not to accept donations from foreign govts for Kerala flood relief: Official sources
A number of countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Maldives have announced assistance for flood relief operations in Kerala.
Aug 22, 2018, 22:09 PM IST
Malayalam superstars urged to help flood victims
The IMA has launched massive operations at the more than 3,000 relief camps.
Aug 22, 2018, 20:57 PM IST
Kerala floods: Hansa - Ek Sanyog team prays for victims, 400 eunuchs join procession
The movie is largely based on the third gender community.
Aug 22, 2018, 20:36 PM IST
Mosque gives shelter to Hindu families displaced by Kerala floods
The Juma Masjid, located at Akampadam in Chaliyar village in northern Malappuram, has virtually turned into a relief camp since the second spell of rains started devastating the northern districts on August 8.
Aug 22, 2018, 20:10 PM IST
NASA estimates monsoon rains behind Kerala floods
The summer monsoon is a regular feature this time of year in India, and it can bring heavy rains to the region. However, periodically areas of low pressure can form within the general monsoon trough and bring even more rain.
Aug 22, 2018, 19:37 PM IST
Financial aid announced by Centre disappointing as far magnitude of Kerala crisis concerned, writes former CM Oommen Chandy to PM Narendra Modi
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former chief minister Oommen Chandy wrote that the flood-devastated state is expecting "reasonable monetary help" to support the people get back to normal life.
Aug 22, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
House damaged in torrential rains: Man commits suicide in Kochi
Earlier, a 19-year-old student allegedly committed suicide at Karanthur in Kozhikode district upon finding out his class 12 certificates had been destroyed in the floods.
Aug 22, 2018, 19:14 PM IST
Kunal Kapoor raises Rs 1.2 crore to rebuild Kerala
Kerala has been hit hard by the worst floods in a century, leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced and homeless.
Aug 22, 2018, 13:09 PM IST
Huge task ahead, Kerala needs army of carpenters and electricians: KJ Alphons
We have a huge task ahead, making life possible for flood-affected people in a dignified manner, said the Union minister.
Aug 22, 2018, 06:37 AM IST
Floods recede in Karnataka's Kodagu, relief work in full swing
Relief operations were in full swing in Karnataka`s flood-hit Kodagu district as rains abated and life limped back to normal, an official said on Tuesday.
Aug 22, 2018, 06:25 AM IST
Kerala floods: Waters recede, people return home, relief ops continue - 10 developments
Train services resumed as government agencies scramble to prevent disease outbreaks.
Aug 21, 2018, 23:45 PM IST
Kerala: India unlikely to accept foreign donations for flood relief operations
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered USD 100 million (around Rs 700 crore) as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala.
Aug 21, 2018, 21:54 PM IST
Kerala floods are man-made, they happened because we ignored the experts
Sadly, the past 25 years have seen India make heroes out of those who talk big on growth while dismissing environmentalists as 'anti-development'.
Aug 21, 2018, 18:58 PM IST
Intensifying monsoon, low-pressure areas in Bay of Bengal proved deadly for Kerala: Experts
The coastal state along the Western Ghats witnessed unprecedented rainfall which claimed more than 223 lives, forced over 10 lakh people out of their homes and destroyed property worth several thousand crores.
Aug 21, 2018, 17:26 PM IST
Photo gallery: Death toll touches 373 in Kerala floods, rescue operations continue
Aug 21, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Fee at three toll plazas in flood-hit Kerala waived off for a week
Many highways in the state have been flooded, including the stretches of NH-544 close to Aluva due to the unprecedented rains and opening of dams in several districts in the state.
Aug 21, 2018, 15:00 PM IST
Nine-year-old Tamil Nadu girl gives away savings to Kerala flood victims, gets a new cycle as return gift
Anupriya from Villupuram decided to give away about Rs 9000 of her savings, done over the last four years, after coming across TV visuals of the deluge in Kerala.
Aug 21, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
Just a matter of seconds: Pilot recalls thrilling operation where 26 were rescued from rooftop in Kerala
Having winched four people, lifting another 22 was a major task and the crew took a call of going for a low hover to embark all those stranded there.
Aug 21, 2018, 12:21 PM IST
