18 people killed as Cyclone Vardah leaves debris, damage in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam wrote to PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday, seeking immediate release of Rs 1,000 crore from National Disaster Response Fund as cyclone relief.
Dec 13, 2016, 23:33 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reviews drought situation in Madhya Pradesh
PM Modi is holding meetings with chief ministers of the drought-affected states to assess the specific requirements of each, and to focus attention on both immediate and long- term measures.
May 10, 2016, 23:02 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi raises issue of farmers hit by rains; govt assures help
Hours after Rahul Gandhi sought urgent steps to help farmers hit by rains and hailstorm, the government on Monday assured necessary action after getting reports from the affected states.
Mar 14, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Odisha CM seeks early sanction of Rs 399 crore as assistance for cyclone Phailin destruction
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to sanction Rs.399.83 crore as assistance for cyclone Phailin destruction from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), which was pending due to an erroneous assessment.
Nov 28, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
