PM expresses deep grief over the loss of live in Kerala floods, speaks to Kerala CM
While assuring assistance to the state government, the Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.
While assuring assistance to the state government, the Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.
Meanwhile, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 52 crore immediate assistance to Kerala, while the state government has sanctioned three-month free ration for the victims of the natural disaster.
A red alert has been issued for three districts - Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki, whereas, an orange alert has been issued for nine other districts.
Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.
The Cochin International Airport that was closed a few days back, was also opened for service Sunday afternoon when the first flight landed.
Gandhi was scheduled to travel to the hilly district of Wayanad today. However, due to bad weather it was cancelled and instead he opted to go to Idukki.
“The government is trying to open all the schools by tomorrow itself. However, there are some problems in areas like Kuttanad and Aluva in Kochi, which is expected to be sorted out in a day or two,” said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced that he will ensure the creation of a special ministry dedicated to fishermen as a mark of recognition of their invaluable contribution to nation building.
The candidates must note that they will be able to download their documents from the Parinam Manjusha website. They should note that there is the requirement of using their respective login-id and password that was provided at the time of declaration of results on their registered mobile numbers.
In the aftermath of the devastating Kerala floods, Gandhi had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the Kerala floods a national disaster.
