Reliance Industries donates Rs.11 crore to flood-hit AndhraOctober 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Tuesday donated Rs.11.11 crore to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh to help it undertake relief and rehabilitation programmes. Company executive director M.S.
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.
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.
Andhra jail flooded, authorities forced to shift inmatesOctober 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The unprecedented deluge in Andhra Pradesh has flooded a jail, forcing authorities to shift its inmates, officials said Thursday. The jail in Repalle town of Guntur, one of the worst-hit districts, came under water following a breach in the Krishna river.
Andhra releases Rs.167 crore to repair damaged roadsOctober 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh government has released Rs.167 crore for repairs and restoration of roads damaged by the devastating floods that hit the state, a senior official said Thursday. Minister for Roads and Buildings G.
Railways to send relief to flood-hit states free of costOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Railways Wednesday said it would transport for free relief material to flood ravaged places in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The railway minister (Mamata Banerjee) has taken this major humanitarian gesture 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 floods in these two states, the Indian Railways said in a statement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will give all help to deal with floods: CongressOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress party Monday said that all possible steps are being taken to deal with the flood situation in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Every possible effort is being undertaken at the centre and the state level to deal with the flood situation, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singvi told reporters here.
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.
Train services from Jammu resumedMay 27th, 2009 JAMMU - Train services to and from Jammu that remained suspended for two days following violent protests in neighbouring Punjab have been restored "completely", an official said Wednesday. "All the trains from Jammu to various parts of the country were completely restored today (Wednesday)," divisional traffic manager Ashok Sharma said.
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