Yogi govt announces relief fund for cold affected homeless people
Under the relief measures ordered by the government, night shelters are being established across the state. The government has allocated the fund of Rs 20 crores to light up bonfires and distribute free blankets to the poor and needy.
Nov 21, 2021, 06:43 AM ISTCOVID-19: Government takes big decision to strengthen medical sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors which is bifurcated into two parts, one is Rs 50,000 crore that has been allocated to the health sector and the other one is Rs 60,000 crore for other sectors. Watch the press conference.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:22 PM ISTCOVID-19: Government takes big decision to strengthen medical sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors which is bifurcated into two parts, one is Rs 50,000 crore that has been allocated to the health sector and the other one is Rs 60,000 crore for other sectors. Watch the press conference.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:00 PM ISTCyclone Bulbul: Centre gives over Rs 419 crore to WB, Rs 552 crore to Odisha under SDRF, says MoS Rai
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in Rajya Sabha that during the year 2019-20, central share amounting to Rs. 414.90 crore to West Bengal and Rs. 552.00 crore to Odisha has been released under SDRF by the Central Government and additional financial assistance to states is extended from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
Nov 27, 2019, 21:54 PM ISTDevendra Fadnavis sanctions Rs 5,380 crore to aid unseasonal rains-hit farmers
The official Twitter handle of Maharashtra CM confirmed today that at least Rs 5,380 crore has been released from Maharashtra Contingency Fund for the relief to unseasonal rain-affected farmers.
Nov 25, 2019, 19:09 PM ISTJennifer Lopez donates $1m to Puerto Rico hurricane recovery effort
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she has donated $1 million in aid to the Puerto Rico recovery effort, following the devastating effects of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Sep 25, 2017, 19:10 PM ISTSalma Hayek donates $100,000 to Mexico earthquake victims
Actress Salma Hayek has donated $100,000 to the victims of the earthquake in Mexico.
Sep 21, 2017, 13:34 PM ISTCelebrities join hands to raise funds for hurricane victims
Scores of celebrities and the biggest names from movies, TV, sports, music- like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey- gathered on Tuesday for ' Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief.'
Sep 13, 2017, 13:42 PM ISTJimmy Fallon announces USD 1 million donations to Hurricane Harvey relief fund
Jimmy Fallon recently announced that his Tonight Show is giving USD 1 million to the Hurricane Harvey relief fund.
Sep 06, 2017, 17:40 PM ISTMiley Cyrus donates $500,000 to help Hurricane Harvey victims
Singer Miley Cyrus is helping out victims of Hurricane Harvey in a major way by donating $500,000 to the relief efforts for the city of Houston.
Sep 01, 2017, 13:11 PM ISTAamir Khan donates Rs. 25 lakh to Bihar Flood victims
In a noble cause, Aamir Khan has donated Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a smoother relief operation for Bihar floods victims.
Aug 31, 2017, 10:40 AM ISTCentre approves Rs.1,304 crore relief to UP
A high-level committee for central assistance to drought-affected states has recommended Rs.1,304 crore as relief, besides other measures, to Uttar Pradesh under the National Disaster Relief Fund.
Apr 10, 2016, 23:15 PM ISTTamil Nadu floods: PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore for relief work
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced Rs.1,000 crore to Tamil Nadu for flood relief work.
Dec 03, 2015, 18:12 PM ISTChennai floods: Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav to donate 1st month's salary to relief fund
RJD chief Lalu Prasad's younger son and Bihar's deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday came forward to offer financial aid to flood victims of Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
Dec 02, 2015, 19:49 PM ISTCentre sanctions Rs 939 crore for Tamil Nadu
The Narendra Modi government on Monday sanctioned immediate release of Rs 939 crore to Tamil Nadu as flood relief assistance.
Nov 23, 2015, 16:54 PM ISTOpposition attacks Devendra Fadnavis over CM Relief Fund issue
Opposition Congress and NCP on Saturday attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over sanction of funds from CM Relief Fund to a dance troupe, demanding his resignation and apology for the "travesty".
Oct 24, 2015, 15:49 PM IST