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HP ministers urge BJP chief JP Nadda to press Centre on pending dues, disa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a joint statement issued in Shimla, the ministers said they were pleased to see Nadda holding a position of national importance but expressed concern that issues critical to Himachal Pradesh were not being pursued forcefully at the Centre. They noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi a
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Indian Army highlights joint humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka under Opera
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Army, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, has provided extensive medical assistance to affected citizens in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, helping more than 5,000 patients, according to Lt Col Jagneet Gill, Contingent Commander of the Indian Army team.
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Munu Mahawar makes courtesy call on Interim Nepal PM, affirm India's suppo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The senior Indian official discussed about various aspects of Nepal-India relations, the PMO announced.
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Government stands firmly behind flood victims: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Fadnavis said that the banks have also given instructions to stop the recovery of loans from disaster-affected farmers.
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Heavy rains batter Maharashtra, NDRF rescues over 300 people in Marathwada
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to officials, NDRF personnel have been engaged in round-the-clock rescue and relief operations since Monday night.
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Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to immediately announce comprehensive flood rel
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Congress leader, who had written a letter to PM Modi earlier, said Punjab has suffered losses of "nearly Rs 20,000 crore" due to the floods, and the initial relief package of Rs 1600 crore announced by PM Modi is an "injustice" to the people of Punjab
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Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi; says catastrophic floods have devastated P
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive relief package for Punjab, stating that the state has suffered an estimated loss of at least Rs 20,000 crore due to floods and Rs 1,600 crore initial relief announced by the union government "
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US: Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas as rescue ops continue
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Trump and First Lady Melania visited flood-hit Texas to meet victims' families and defend the federal response. Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while critics raised concerns over delays. FEMA and DHS face pressure to release disaster aid faster, The Hill r
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Anurag Thakur thanks centre for Rs 2,006.40 cr disaster aid, criticise Con
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP MP from Hamirpur and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur has thanked the Central Government for releasing Rs 2,006.40 crore for disaster restoration in Himachal Pradesh while sharply criticising the state Congress government for its alleged lack of acknowledgment and political bias in im
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We thank Centre, but seek full Rs 9000 crores restoration support: Himacha
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Earlier today, a high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved Rs 2,006.40 crore in central assistance to Himachal Pradesh under its Recovery and Reconstruction plan following floods, landslides, and cloudburst incidents in 2023.
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US announces USD 1 million disaster relief aid to Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 13 (ANI): The United States on Friday announced a disaster aid of USD 1 million in support of Pakistan to address natural disasters, such as the ongoing flooding, according to the US Embassy in Pakistan.
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$19 bn disaster aid bill blocked for 3rd time in US House
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): The United States House of Representative on Thursday failed to pass a multibillion-dollar disaster relief bill, for the third time in less than a week, once again thwarting Democrats' efforts to pass the long-delayed legislation that is supported by Pres
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