The Tamil Nadu Government dispatched 300 tonnes of relief assistance and essential supplies for Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah-affected communities from Thoothukudi port on Saturday, as the island nation plans for rehabilitation and recovery after the devastating tropical storm wreaked havoc
Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka on November 28, has unleashed severe flooding, heavy rainfall and landslides across Lanka, resulting in widespread destruction in several districts. In a swift response to the crisis, India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver ur
Transport Minister Sivasankar and Cooperation Minister KR Periya Karuppan also visited the injured undergoing treatment at Sivagangai Government Medical College Hospital. The ministers also paid respects to the deceased, garlanding their bodies.
"Keeping in mind the sentiments of the farmers in the face of the widespread damage to their crops across the state, I announce a relief-assistance package of approximately 10 thousand crore rupees for the sons of the soil from the state government," CM Bhupendra Patel said.
CM Yadav also performed Bhoomi Poojan and inauguration of various development projects worth Rs 226.81 crore, including the Rs 33 crore Biaora Urban Water Supply Scheme and 41 other development works worth around Rs 193 crores.
The Chief Minister had previously announced relief assistance of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased, and ordered that those injured be given compensation ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
The Indian Army demonstrated its steadfast commitment to the welfare of the local population by providing flood relief assistance in the villages of Shanti Khongbal, YKPI, Sabunkhok Khunou, and Thamnapokpi, located in the Imphal East district of Manipur, on September 14.
Speaking at the flag off, the CM stated that Rs 5 crore from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund was also sent to the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments for relief assistance.
This was aimed at helping to tackle the calamity caused by the heavy rains this year in the state. He said that this support would go a long way in providing relief to those affected during this hour of distress. He also thanked all contributors who have generously come forward to support
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday held a virtual interaction with farmers affected by excessive rainfall and floods, and other natural calamities and transferred Rs 20.6 crore in relief assistance to 17,500 farmers from 11 districts.
Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of his generous initiative, preparations are underway for the ninth aid ship within the framework of ''Operation Chivalrous K