Flood Hit
(Search results - 42)IndiaAug 1, 2019, 5:57 PM IST
Kerala: Flood cess of 1 percent for goods, services comes into effect from August 1
The GST council had permitted the state government to levy 1% cess on goods and services in Kerala to mobilise resources for rebuilding the flood-hit state. August 1, 2019 marks the first year since Kerala had been hit by floods.
IndiaJul 18, 2019, 2:25 PM IST
#Assamfloods: Celebs, online apps seek donations for flood-hit state; Akshay Kumar donates Rs 2 crore
Assam floods have not only affected people but also animals in the Kaziranga National Park. Celebrities have taken to social media platforms to seek donations from the public
IndiaMay 28, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Kerala: Flood cess for goods, services to start on June 1
The GST council had permitted the state government to levy 1% cess on goods and services in Kerala to mobilise resources for rebuilding the flood-hit state.
IndiaDec 11, 2018, 7:20 PM IST
Engage civil society, private sector in rebuilding flood-hit Kerala: UN Official
Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Satya S Tripathi, said the government should not carry out the rebuilding work alone because no government can ever be able to deal with a problem of such a massive proportion.
NewsSep 24, 2018, 9:53 AM IST
Bhoomika: Doll that supports flood-hit weavers of Chendamangalam in Kerala (Video)
Weavers of Chendamangalam in Ernakulam, who lost looms, raw materials and stock worth crores of rupees due to the floods in Kerala, have a new buddy called Bhoomika.
NewsSep 17, 2018, 3:29 PM IST
Kerala: Transgenders join hands to help flood victims, to stage a play
Titled Parayan Maranna Kathakal, the two-hour-long play is helmed by Tamil Nadu-based queer activist and director Sreejith Sundaram. The ticket money collected would be used to support flood-hit students, rebuild selected schools ravaged by the devastating floods in Kerala.
NewsSep 15, 2018, 12:56 PM IST
Thailand's ambassador expresses disappointment over aid for Kerala floods (Video)
Thailand's ambassador to India Chutintorn Gongsakdi has expressed his disappointment over the issue of providing foreign aid for rehabilitation of flood-hit Kerala.
NewsSep 11, 2018, 10:12 AM IST
Kerala floods: Weak rupee and high oil prices can help flood-hit State
According to Kochi-based Federal Bank, there are signs of a spurt in remittances already, with the banks remittance touching Rs 1,000 crore per week last fortnight, as against the usual average of Rs 700-800 crore.
NewsSep 4, 2018, 2:39 PM IST
Kerala floods: State ministers to visit foreign countries for funds? Plan draws flak
Kerala: Minister for Industries, EP Jayarajan said State ministers would be in flood-hit regions from September 10 to 15. After that, they will go abroad to 'rebuild Kerala'.
NewsAug 29, 2018, 4:58 PM IST
Kerala BJP president: Vijayan blaming Modi despite Rs 15,000 crore central aid (Video)
Kerala BJP president PS Sreedharan Pillai said that the Centre had provided Rs 15,000 crore aid to the flood-hit State but still it was complaining against the Narendra Modi government.
NewsAug 29, 2018, 3:04 PM IST
Kerala ministers come out to get their hands, feet dirty in cleaning flood ravages (Video)
Many ministers of Kerala have stepped forward to partake in the cleaning mission. A large number of people too have come together to help with clean-up operations in Kerala. Just as the flood-rescue mission, cleaning and sanitation activities too have become a voluntary effort in the flood-hit areas of the State.
NewsAug 28, 2018, 4:13 PM IST
Rebuilding Kerala: Massive clean-up operation kick starts as flood water decreases (Video)
A large number of people near and far have come together to help with clean-up operations in Kerala. First stop - Kuttanad. Just as the flood-rescue mission, cleaning and sanitation activities too have become a voluntary effort in the flood-hit areas of the state.
ViewsAug 27, 2018, 2:02 PM IST
IndiaAug 22, 2018, 8:54 PM IST
Kerala floods: Nation salutes efforts of these police officers
Kerala police officers help with cleaning homes of victims in flood-hit zones