Karnataka

Madikeri, Aug 21: With rains subsiding, relief and rehabilitation work gained momentum today inthe flood and landslips ravaged Kodagu district ofKarnataka, bordering Kerala. With operations to rescue those stranded by and large completed, officials said thedistrict administration was now focusing on providing reliefand rehabilitation to those at relief camps, clearingblocked roads and restoring

Suntikoppa (Kodagu), Aug 21: Symbolising the spirit of communal harmony in times of distress, this small town in Karnataka has turned its church, temple and madrasa, into relief camps to help flood victims in Kodagu district. Many videos have gone viral depicting inhabitants of Suntikoppa in the rain-ravaged Kodagu district turning a Shiva temple, St Mary's church and a madrasa, nearby one another

Mumbai, Aug 21: In a major embarrassment to Shiv Sena, the Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is investigating an alleged involvement of its party member Shrikant Pangarkar in 'harbouring and funding' men accused of conspiring terror attacks in Maharashtra. A press release issued by ATS confirmed terror charges being pressed against Pangarkar under Sections 16, 18, 20 of Unlawful Activities

Bengaluru, Aug 21: Karnataka minister HD Revanna is seen throwing biscuit packets at flood victims in a video that has been widely condemned after being posted and shared online. The minister, whose brother HD Kumaraswamy is the Chief Minister of Karnataka, reportedly committed the photo-op blunder at a relief camp in Hassan district on Monday. Mr Kumaraswamy has a curious defence for the minister

Kozhikode, Aug 21: Heartbroken on finding his class twelve certificates destroyed in the devastation caused by the floods in Kerala, a 19-year-old committed suicide, police said on Monday. With his house fully waterlogged in the downpour, Kailash, and his parents, hailing from Karanthur in Kozhikode district, had moved to a relief camp three days ago. Kailash had got admission at the Industrial

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21: Kerala on Tuesday sought a Rs 2,600 crore special package from the Centre even as the state struggled to find its feet after the devastating deluge that left 223 dead in a fortnight and forced over 10 lakh people out of their homes. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a meeting of the state cabinet, which decided to seek a special package from the Centre under the

Kodagu, Aug 21: As Karnataka battles rain and flood fury, people from all across the country have been extending their help in the relief operations by sending food items and other essentials. However, the state government has urged people not to send any more relief materials but instead extend monetary assistance. Kodagu district-in-charge Minister SR Mahesh has requested people to not to send

New Delhi, Aug 21: In the latest development, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced Tuesday the UAE has offered Rs 700 crore towards Kerala flood relief. Meanwhile, the state cabinet has suggested Governor P Sathasivam hold a special assembly session on August 30 to discuss post-flood discussion over relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of Kerala. Earlier today, the state government

Kochi, Aug 21: NRI billionaire and chairman of Abu Dhabi-headquartered VPS Healthcare Dr Shamsheer Vayalil will donate Rs 50 crore for the relief of flood victims in Kerala, which is the largest individual contribution, so far. Vayalil will set up a project, which will provide solutions for three issues the victims face – housing, healthcare and education. “This is a very difficult time for Kerala

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