News for 'National Relief Fund'

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, positioned adequate stocks of all petroleum products -- petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG in the state.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far from enough and reiterated their appeal for an immediate ceasefire.

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Rediff.com4 May 2018

West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the states most likely to be hit again.

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The blaze erupted around 7 am in Kamla building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank, the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit Goenka has said in a letter to employees, according to sources. Goenka, who along with his father Subhas Chandra, was denied any interim relief against a Sebi order that barred them from holding the position of director or key managerial post in any listed company, in the letter ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) staff asserted that the merger of Culver Max (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is at a very important juncture. With the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) restricting him from holding a directorial or key managerial position in a listed company, Goenka told the employees that the ZEEL board has constituted an interim committee of senior executives to ensure smooth operations and day-to-day functioning.

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who presented the budget in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, said the government will target a growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the coming fiscal year.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

Declare U'khand, Himachal floods a national calamity: Par panel

Declare U'khand, Himachal floods a national calamity: Par panel

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The standing committee on home ministry on Friday unanimously recommended to the government that the devastation caused by floods in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh be declared a national calamity.

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In an address at an election rally in this southern-most part of Mizoram bordering Myanmar, Singh said violence is no solution to any problem and the two communities in Manipur must talk to each other to improve the situation in the troubled state.

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Strong FPI flows, buoyant retail sentiment to keep bulls snorting

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Indices across Indian equity markets have edged towards new record highs before undergoing a small correction in the past few sessions. The National Stock Exchange Nifty has gained 20 per cent in the past year; mid-caps (up 33 per cent), small-caps (up 31 per cent), and micro-caps (up 44 per cent) have done better. Several factors have precipitated this rally.

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao directed the state governments to get help from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and legal services authorities to identify sex workers and maintain confidentiality pertaining to the identity of sex workers.

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rains in south India take the steam out of coffee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Crop loss would the highest in Karnataka (where a little more than 75 per cent of the national output comes from), followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The national football players are providing the needy, in their respective localities, monetary aid and food items, besides setting up camps and spreading awareness about social distancing.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Assam violence: Adivasis retaliate, set fire to Bodo homes

Assam violence: Adivasis retaliate, set fire to Bodo homes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Violence surged in Assam on Wednesday as the toll in the massacre of tribals by Bodo militants rose to 65 including 21 women and 18 children, sparking a retaliation in which Bodo homes and a police station were attacked leaving three persons dead allegedly in police firing.

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'It is only natural that in such a national crisis, we should lend a helping hand to the less privileged members of our communities.'

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick founder's plea against arrest

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick founder's plea against arrest

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to interfere with the arrest and subsequent police remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and portal's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Defence ministry charged Kashmir Rs 500 crore for flood assistance

Defence ministry charged Kashmir Rs 500 crore for flood assistance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The state government was informed about the Rs 500 crore bill by the Union home ministry through a letter dated February 6.

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Agenda of the two-day agri meet starting from Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

DroughtThe Centre is expected to discuss issues related to drought management and also review the progress of major central schemes like soil health cards, irrigation programmes

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Renowned oncologist and chairperson of the Cancer Institute in Chennai, Dr V Shanta, who is noted for her outstanding contribution to cancer care, died early on Tuesday. She was 93.

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal declarations that cleared them to compete in this year's Championship.

40 feared trapped in Chennai building collapse

40 feared trapped in Chennai building collapse

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen bodies have been recovered so far as massive rescue operations continued at the building collapse site at Mugalivakkam near Porur in Chennai.

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Alleging a "pattern" of triggering communal riots and winning elections, Raut said this will break the country into pieces.

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Guarantee income, don't give out doles, please: Farmers

Guarantee income, don't give out doles, please: Farmers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The resentment against the government has increased.

NBFCs face renewed asset quality risks amid 2nd COVID wave: Fitch

NBFCs face renewed asset quality risks amid 2nd COVID wave: Fitch

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Non-banking finance companies face renewed asset quality and liquidity risks amid a second wave of COVID-19, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday. These challenges are likely to increase if recent restrictions to contain the pandemic are expanded or prolonged, leading to greater economic and operational disruption, it added. The rating agency further said that an increase in the rate of infections and broadening of social distancing restrictions pose downside risks to its 12.8 per cent growth projection for the current fiscal.

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

A total 4.16 lakh people have been evacuated so far from the 12 flood-affected districts of Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Vaishali, Saran, Begusarai, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Munger, Bhagalpur and Katihar.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Another locust attack likely in a few weeks: Officials

Another locust attack likely in a few weeks: Officials

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The summer and rainy weather is favourable for locusts and they move from one place to another during this time, travelling 150 km in a day.

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K Bhattacharya.

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

In a tweet, the prime minister's office said, Modi has approved an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the kin of those who have lost their lives.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.