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Rescue and relief operations being carried out in Pathanamthitta district by the Indian Army. (Photo: Twitter | @adgpi)

Amid Centre-state row, UAE says yet to decide aid amount for flood-hit Kerala

UAE’s Ambassador to India reiterated that committee has been formed to ensure funds reach right beneficiaries in Kerala.

24 Aug 2018 4:43 PM

Supreme Court said it will not deal with dispute over the dam between Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments; instead it will deal only with the disaster management committee. (Photo: File | The Asian Age)

After Kerala complaints, SC asks TN to keep Mullaperiyar water level at 139 ft

Supreme Court asked Tamil Nadu govt to maintain the water level at Mullaperiyar dam at 139 feet till August 31.

24 Aug 2018 1:30 PM

On Tuesday, the central government had released Rs 600 crore to flood-hit Kerala as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Rs 500 crore) and Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Rs 100 crore) during their visits to the state. (Photo: AP)

Rs 600 cr was advance, more funds for Kerala after appraisal: Centre

Home ministry said during Kerala floods, Centre has provided urgent aid and relief material without any reservation.

24 Aug 2018 12:05 PM

Delhi High Court judges donate for Kerala rehabilitation

The affected people have not only lost property worth crores but have also been rendered homeless.

24 Aug 2018 6:05 AM

People trek through the boulders that landed near the bridge in the landslide at Kuderachola in Nelliyampathy. (Photo: Asian Age)

Misery, the great leveller

It is a time when one is cleansed of all ill-feelings and stands humbled bowing in front of the might of Nature!

24 Aug 2018 5:13 AM

Floods leave Hobson’s choice

The administration’ s presence was on the edges as they were stretched for resources.

24 Aug 2018 5:07 AM

Dr K.H. Amitha Bachan (second from left) with members of Flood 18 – Hornbill Mission Rescue Team

Kerala floods: Team work, technology make it

The Foundation facilitated air lifting of the stranded people from Cherukadappuram, one of the worst-affected areas.

24 Aug 2018 4:55 AM

An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

Bangalore youth to take plastic back for recycling

The initiative which was announced on the social media has got huge responses from different people all over the world, the youth, V.K. Roshan, said.

24 Aug 2018 2:05 AM

K.P. Jaisal; (right) a woman boards a boat stepping on the back of Mr Jaisal.

Kerala floods: They refuse to bow down to tragedies

NGO Malappuram District Trauma Care has trained 1200 volunteers.

24 Aug 2018 1:57 AM

The Kerala government also sought the constitution of a Management committee to manage the day-to-day operations of the Mullaperiyar Dam. (Photo: File)

Kerala floods caused due to sudden water release from Mullaperiyar Dam: Govt to SC

Kerala govt said that in wake of prior alerts it had requested Tamil Nadu controlled release of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam.

23 Aug 2018 9:10 PM

Adani Foundation, the CSR arm of the Adani Group, has committed to giving Rs 50 crore for relief and rehabilitation of the Kerala flood victims, the group said on Thursday.

Adani Foundation commits Rs 50 crore for Kerala flood relief

It will provide Rs 25 crore for immediate relief to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

23 Aug 2018 7:46 PM

Kerala Finance Minister said that the state government did not make any request to any foreign government for assistance but the UAE government voluntarily offered Rs 700 crore. (Photo: PTI)

Dog in the manger policy: Kerala on Centre's refusal to foreign help

Thomas Isaac said Kerala had asked for Rs 2,200 crore but were just granted a 'precious' Rs 600 crore.

23 Aug 2018 3:53 PM

The 4-year-old girl handed over the money to CPI(M) leader Biman Bose at the state party office here. (Photo: Facebook/ @cpimwbpc)

Give my savings to my sisters in Kerala: 4-yr-old Kolkata girl donates piggy bank

The girl had saved around Rs 14,800 from gifts she had received during her birthday to buy CD player to rehearse for her dance classes.

23 Aug 2018 12:19 PM

Officials also said that all the recovery proceedings already started have been stopped for three months.

Banks in Kerala decide to reschedule loans, waive fees for new cheque books

Banks decided to announce a moratorium on education loan for a period of six months and all other loans for one year.

23 Aug 2018 9:58 AM

Southern Naval Command personnel rescue flood affected people in Ernakulam district of Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

India committed to 'domestic efforts' for Kerala as nations queue up to help

MEA says, 'Contributions to PM, CM relief fund from NRIs, PIOs, international entities such as foundations would be welcome.'

23 Aug 2018 8:50 AM

Rescue operation under way in one of the flood-hit villages in Kodagu.

Did Karnataka ignore disaster warning?

Karnataka is now battling a tragedy of enormous proportions, second only to the rain havoc in Kerala.

23 Aug 2018 7:03 AM

Rising above adversity: Signs of hope in Kerala

Flooded Kerala has shown us what resilience means and what a joint rescue effort by officials and the people can achieve.

23 Aug 2018 6:54 AM

Say no to foreign aid

If each Indian were to contribute, it should be possible to collect the Rs 20,000-crore Kerala reconstruction cost.

23 Aug 2018 4:22 AM

Kochi airport was shut down after it was flooded due to incessant rains. (Photo: File | ANI)

Kochi airport to reopen on Aug 29, Navy ends rescue ops in Kerala

CIAL extended the date since 90 pc of the airport staffers were badly hit due to the devastating floods in the region.

22 Aug 2018 8:27 PM

On Monday, the Union home ministry declared Kerala floods, the worst in 100 years after the deluge left hundreds dead in a fortnight. (Photo: File)

India not accepting foreign aid for Kerala, confirms Thailand envoy

According to some reports, even the previous UPA-2 government had declined foreign aid in 2013 when floods struck Uttarakhand.

22 Aug 2018 7:48 PM

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