Tag: Pinarayi Vijayan
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Resurgent Kerala
The Marxist-ruled Kerala government is not cowed down by the cynicism and hostility of government at the Centre in the wake of the most severe rains and floods in a century affecting 5.4 million people in the State directly, leaving 483 people dead and 14 missing. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was scheduled to leave …
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September 8, 2018 -
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leaves for US for treatment
During his absence, Industries Minister E P Jayarajan would receive donations towards the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) at the Chief Minister's office.
September 2, 2018 -
Kerala hopeful of getting UAE aid for flood relief: CM Vijayan
His statement assumes significance in the wake of a row over the Centre's refusal to accept UAE's reported offer of Rs 700 crore to the flood-hit state.
September 1, 2018 -
Kerala floods | 483 dead, losses more than annual plan outlay, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The Chief Minister said the Meteorological department gave out adequate warnings regarding the rains but the unprecedented showers led to a deluge.
August 30, 2018 -
Kerala CM directs education officials to counsel flood-affected children
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed state education authorities to provide counselling assistance to children affected by the devastating floods in the state.
August 29, 2018 -
Kerala Floods: Schools reopen on Wednesday after Onam vacation
“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.
August 29, 2018 -
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says ‘no ambiguity’ about UAE’s Rs 700 cr aid offer
The Rs 700-crore aid offer has created a tussle between the Centre and the state government with the former politely refusing to accept the offer citing “existing policy”.
August 24, 2018 -
Virat Kohli dedicates win to Kerala flood victims, CM Pinarayi Vijayan thanks team
The announcement from Virat Kohli drew a round of applause from the spectators present at the stadium.
August 22, 2018 -
Kerala floods | Kochi airport to open on August 29 at 2 pm
CIAL says 90% of its staffers got affected with the floods and are out of station, and it will be a daunting task to arrange local commutation, logistics of catering items, which will cause a cascading effect on the passengers
August 22, 2018 -
Kerala floods: UAE extends Rs 700 crore offer of assistance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered a financial assistance of Rs 700 crore to flood-ravaged Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Tuesday.
August 21, 2018 -
Kerala floods: Fishermen refuse Rs 3,000 for saving lives
A leader of fishermen, who have won widespread praise by rescuing hundreds caught up in the Kerala floods, on Monday refused to accept Rs 3,000.
August 20, 2018 -
Mamata announces Rs 10 cr donation for flood relief
West Bengal government will contribute Rs 10 crore to the Kerala chief ministers relief fund in the wake of the recent rainfed floods in the southern state, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said Sunday. Miss Banerjee on Sunday tweeted in her Twitter handle “My heart goes out to the people of Kerala battling #KeralaFloods In this …
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August 20, 2018 -
J-K, HP contribute to flood-hit Kerala
The Jammu & Kashmir government on Sunday announced Rs 2 crore financial assistance for the flood hit Kerala. Announcing this, Governor NN Vohra conveyed to Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, the sorrow and sincere sympathy of the people and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir over the tragic loss of hundreds of innocent lives …
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August 20, 2018 -
Dalai Lama extends financial support for Kerala
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has extended help in relief work for those affected by floods due to incessant rains in Kerala. He expressed condolences towards the families of the people who died in the calamity. Dalai Lama, in a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, said he was saddened at the loss of …
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August 20, 2018 -
Kerala floods: Vijayan says 7.24 lakh displaced, focus now on rehabilitation
Earlier today, President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Kerala Governor P Sathasivam and the CM enquiring about the situation.
August 19, 2018 -
Kerala floods: How and where you can donate to help the state
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Sunday that over 15,000 people have been evacuated from floods and heavy rains affected areas of Kerala till now.
August 19, 2018 -
Kerala cancels Onam celebrations over floods
Vijayan said the cabinet had decided to form a cabinet sub-committee to look into the quick implementation of the relief and rehabilitation programmes.
August 16, 2018