PM makes aerial survey of flood-hit Kurnool, MahabubnagarOctober 10th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday once again conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Andhra Pradesh. The prime minister, who spent the night at the Raj Bhavan here, left in a helicopter to survey the flood-affected districts of Mahabubnagar and Kurnool.
PM grants Rs.1,000 crore relief for flood-hit KarnatakaOctober 10th, 2009 BANGALORE - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Karnataka and announced an immediate central aid of Rs.1,000 crore. After an aerial survey of Raichur and adjoining areas in north Karnataka, the worst affected in the Sep 30-Oct 2 rains and flashfloods, Manmohan Singh said further assistance would be considered after a central team assesses the damage.
PM winds up survey of flood-hit Karnataka, Andhra; announces Rs.2,000 cr relief (Roundup, with images)October 10th, 2009 RAICHUR/HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday wound up his two-day aerial survey of flood devastation in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and granted interim relief of Rs.1,000 crore (Rs.10 billion) to each state. "I announce an interim relief of Rs.1,000 crore for Karnataka.
PM announces Rs.1,000 crore for flood-hit AndhraOctober 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday announced Rs.1,000 crore central assistance to Andhra Pradesh for relief and rehabilitation in flood-hit areas. Addressing a news conference here after making an aerial survey of flood-affected Krishna and Guntur districts, the prime minister assured the state government that money would not be a constraint for relief and rehabilitation measures and that all resources would be provided.
Centre to release 1,000 crore as flood relief for Andhra Pradesh: Manmohan SinghOctober 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Friday announced Rs 1,000 crore as immediate flood related relief to rehabilitate people in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a press meet here after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions of the state, Singh said, "Initially, the Central Government will release Rs.
PM makes aerial survey of flood-hit Andhra areasOctober 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday conducted an aerial survey of Andhra Pradesh's flood-hit areas. The prime minister arrived at Gannavaram airport in Vijayawada at 2.20 p.m.
PM to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Andhra Pradesh todayOctober 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas of Andhra Pradesh today.
Sonia Gandhi makes aerial survey of flood-hit BellaryOctober 5th, 2009 BANGALORE - The Karnataka government and the state Congress party Monday urged Congress president and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi for massive central assistance to rehabilitate the flood-hit in the state's northern districts. Chief Minister B.S.
Telugu physicians in US announce aid for flood reliefOctober 5th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Physicians from Andhra Pradesh practising in North America have announced an aid of $10,000 for relief operations in the flood-hit areas in the state. Andhra Physicians of North America (APNA) has announced the aid for flood relief, according to state Minister for Roads and Buildings G.Aruna Kumari, who is currently visiting the United States.
Sonia Gandhi surveys flood-hit Andhra from airOctober 5th, 2009 HYDERABAD - United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi Monday conducted an aerial survey of Andhra Pradesh's flood-hit districts. Accompanied by union Home Minister P.
Sonia undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit districts of Andhra PradeshOctober 5th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Congress President Sonia Gandhi today undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts of Andhra Pradesh. Sonia Gandhi was accompanied by State Chief Minister K Rosaiah and State Congress President D Srinivas.
Sonia Gandhi surveys flood-hit Andhra, assures helpOctober 5th, 2009 HYDERABAD - United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi Monday conducted an aerial survey of Andhra Pradesh's flood-hit districts and assured all possible assistance from the central government. Accompanied by union Home Minister P.
PM, Sonia to visit flood-hit Andhra, KarnatakaOctober 4th, 2009 HYDERABAD/BANGALORE - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister P. Chidambaram will visit flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Monday and Tuesday to assess the havoc wreaked by heavy rains there and meet the affected people.
Andhra Pradesh suspends aviation officialOctober 4th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh government Sunday suspended K.V. Brahmananda Reddy, managing director of state-owned Aviation Corporation Limited, allegedly for the delay in arranging a helicopter for the chief minister to undertake an aerial survey of flood-hit areas.
Parts of Gujarat face flood furyJuly 17th, 2009 JUNAGADH - Over 850 families in the flood-ravaged parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat were shifted to safer places Friday as torrential rains continued to play havoc, officials said. Junagadh district administration officials have urged the army to be on standby as the flood situation threatened to worsen.