Armed Forces lead flood relief operations in Karnataka, APOctober 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Armed Forces (IAF) has been at the forefront of providing rescue and relief to the flood-affected states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Four army columns, including medical teams, and equipped with motorised boats and two IAF helicopters yesterday remained engaged in relief operations.
Armed forces rescue 3600 civilians in flood-hit Karnataka and Andhra PradeshOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Armed Forces have rescued 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. According to a Defence Ministry release, two Army columns each continue flood relief operations in Kurnool and Vijayawada districts of Andhra Pradesh, besides one column has been deployed in Guntur district.
Train services in flood-hit Andhra to be restored in a weekOctober 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Train services in the flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh will be restored from Oct 15, union Minister of State for Railways H.K. Muniyappa said Thursday.
PM to make aerial survey of flood affected Andhra Pradesh, KarnatakaOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka during his two-day visit to the states from Friday. Singh will first go to Andhra Pradesh, where he will review the flood-affected regions with Chief Minister K.
Railways to transport relief material free of cost to Andhra Pradesh, KarnatakaOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In the wake of recent flood crisis in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee has sanctioned a scheme under which the Railways will transport the relief material free of charge booked by various agencies to flood affected districts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for distribution among the flood victims. The Railway Minister has taken this major humanitarian gesture in a prompt manner as a special case with a view to facilitate movement of relief material to flood affected areas for the benefit of millions of people marooned by the recent flood in these two states.
Centre releases 209 crore rupees to flood-hit AP, KarnatakaOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Centre has released Rs 209.1 crore from the Calamity Relief Fund to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to tackle the situation. Andhra Pradesh will receive Rs 156.84 crore while Karnataka will get Rs 52.26 crore, an official release said.
Armed Forces rescue over 2200 people in Karnataka, Andhra PradeshOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Armed Forces have rescued over 2,200 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Columns of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy continue to be deployed for rescue and relief operations.
Availability of funds will not be a constraint for flood-hit states, says ChidambaramOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has assured flood-hit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh that the availability of funds will not be a constraint and that they should focus on providing relief to affected people.
Armed forces rescue over 2,000 from flood hit statesOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The armed forces have rescued over 2,000 people from the flood ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, officials said Tuesday. The rescue efforts have been intensified with the armed forces continuing to deploy more personnel for the mission.
Armed forces rescue hundreds in flood-hit statesOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Undertaking one of the biggest relief and rescue operations in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the armed forces have rescued hundreds of marooned people so far. "1,336 people have been rescued so far by the armed forces in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Krishna to meet PM Wednesday on more aid to flood-hit KarnatakaOctober 5th, 2009 BANGALORE - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Monday he would prevail upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi to grant more relief to flood-hit Karnataka from the National Calamity Contingency Fund.
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.
I'll be last person to privatise Indian Railways: MamataAugust 20th, 2009 KOLKATA - Rubbishing talk that efforts are on to privatise the Indian Railways, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said she would be the last person to do so. "In some quarters there is mischievous talk that we are trying to privatise the railways.
Railways to send clothings for cyclone victimsJune 14th, 2009 HOWRAH - The Indian Railways will send 10,000 dhotis and sarees for the Cyclone Aila-hit people in two districts of West Bengal, Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee announced here Sunday. "We are sending some relief materials including 10,000 dhotis and sarees.
Kosi flood victims protest in Bihar, demand more reliefDecember 28th, 2008 PATNA - The flood-hit victims of Bihar Monday blocked roads and railway lines to protest against the inadequate assistance provided by the state government to them. Thousands of victims from the districts of Saharsa, Madhepura and Supaul disrupted normal life at different places.
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October 7th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dear All,
We request you to the Government please kindly permit the transport of relief material in Bus or train to all flood affected areas by NGO’s in Andhrapradesh and Karnataka.It is my humble request.