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The Kerala You Should Discover

The Kerala You Should Discover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kerala will be one of those places where the line between tourism, a land, a people and their way of life will blur. It won't be tourism; it will be a visit to experience Kerala.

Maha CM declares Rs 10,000 cr aid to flood-hit areas

Maha CM declares Rs 10,000 cr aid to flood-hit areas

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Thackeray also claimed that the Maharashtra government is yet to receive a total of around Rs 38,000 crore from the Centre.

Managing insurance policies in disaster-prone area

Managing insurance policies in disaster-prone area

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

There are host of policies one needs to manage. These include property, business continuation, health, and life.

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said the government would provide meal at Rs 10 to common citizens and build a super-speciality hospital in every district of the state.

Bihar flood toll climbs to 89, over 33 lakh people hit

Bihar flood toll climbs to 89, over 33 lakh people hit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The floods have also damaged crops in 2 lakh hectares of land.

Assam floods claim 67 lives, leave thousands homeless

Assam floods claim 67 lives, leave thousands homeless

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Assam has suffered huge losses in terms of lives, property, cropped land, dwellings and infrastructure in three waves of flood that have hit the state so far this year. Last week's deluge wreaked havoc in Kamrup and Goalpara claiming 67 lives and leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Assam flood worsens; nearly 9.3 lakh people hit

Assam flood worsens; nearly 9.3 lakh people hit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

With two more deaths, the fatalities due to flood this year has gone up to 18.

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Since 2017, the chief minister and the RSS seem to have come closer.' 'This relationship's warmth is more from the RSS's side.'

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'But extremely difficult, expensive and time consuming to rebuild it.'

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Although demonetisation and improper implementation of GST along with falling prices are being blamed for much of the distress in rural India for some time, experts believe those may not be the only reason.

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

Draft law on contract farming, services unveiled

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The law will be applicable not only to crops but also livestock, dairy and poultry products

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The manifesto, on the lines of the party's promise in Delhi in 2015, also says the AAP government will set up Aam Aadmi canteens at sub-division and district levels where one time meal will be available for Rs 5, and reduce the power tariff to half for usages up to 400 unit.

India lost 3.4m salaried jobs in April

India lost 3.4m salaried jobs in April

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The cumulative loss of salaried jobs since the pandemic is even larger at 12.6 million, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The well-irrigated states of Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, western Uttar Pradesh and coastal states such as Odisha are, for the first time, feeling the effects of a poor monsoon.

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In her lifetime, a woman might use 6,000 sanitary napkins and accumulation of dioxin in the body can cause serious health risks, warns gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Bihar storm kills 42, seriously injures over 80 persons

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

At least 42 persons were killed and over 80 seriously injured when a tropical storm ravaged 12 districts of Bihar on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Several states of the country are battling grim flood situations that have affected lakhs of people and have also resulted in loss of life and property.

Assam floods: 250 villages affected, 75,000 people displaced

Assam floods: 250 villages affected, 75,000 people displaced

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical with nearly 250 villages under water, affecting over 75,000 people across nine districts.

Heavy rains pound Pune, western Maharashtra

Heavy rains pound Pune, western Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Post-monsoon rains continued to lash Pune and most parts of western Maharashtra on Wednesday, affecting normal life and damaging crops. The city recorded 75 mm rains till Tuesday night, accompanied by strong winds, Medha Khole, director of Meteorological office, said. According to the Directorate of Agriculture, heavy downpour in Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts have adversely affected crops like grapes and cotton.Vehicular traffic was badly affected in the city.

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to repeal the three contentious farm laws is expected to bring to an end the year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers, which has left more than 700 dead in its wake.

Rice production may fall short of 100-mn target

Rice production may fall short of 100-mn target

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

According to the first advance estimate released by the ministry last month, rice production was projected to rise to 80.41 million tonnes in Kharif season of 2010-11 crop year (July-June) against 75.91 million tonnes in the last Kharif.

Onion prices go through the roof

Onion prices go through the roof

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

In Delhi, the wholesale price is now Rs 48-52 a kg; the retail one is Rs 80 a kg.

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The flooding in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunwa province was prompted by torrential rain that began Saturday night, disaster-management official Latif ur Rehman was quoted as saying.

Why team owners are unhappy with scandal-hit TNPL

Why team owners are unhappy with scandal-hit TNPL

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit had revealed on Monday that multiple players have reported about suspected match-fixing approaches.

Centre unlikely to order CBI probe in Assam-Mizoram border clashes

Centre unlikely to order CBI probe in Assam-Mizoram border clashes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Two senior government functionaries said the central government does not want to take any decision that may further escalate the ground situation.

J-K farmers hit by 2014 floods receive Rs 47 as compensation

J-K farmers hit by 2014 floods receive Rs 47 as compensation

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The farmers have described the compensation as a "joke" and are planning to protest against the BJP-PDP government.

Cut excise duty on pesticides

Cut excise duty on pesticides

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The industry wants the excise duty on pesticides to be reduced to 4% from the current level of 8%. It also seeks radical cut in excise duty on Furnace oil to 4% from the current level of 16%.

Andhra Pradesh CM tours rain-hit areas; toll mounts to 53

Andhra Pradesh CM tours rain-hit areas; toll mounts to 53

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Torrential rains and resultant deluge in 16 districts of Andhra Pradesh last week left 53 persons dead and caused a loss of Rs 3,756 crore, but the situation is returning to normal with floodwater receding.

'My biggest worry is electricity'

'My biggest worry is electricity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'The worst affected is the electricity supply. A huge number of poles, some 6,000 to 8,000 poles have been damaged completely. That will take a lot of time for restoration.'

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The India meteorological department has stated that day temperatures are likely to be above normal by 0.5 degree Celsius, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Column: Preparing for recovery

Column: Preparing for recovery

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The RBI may be concerned about inflation but it is unlikely to put an abrupt end to monetary accommodation

Almost half of India witnessing drought

Almost half of India witnessing drought

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

As the number of districts witnessing drought has been revised sharply upwards from 207 just two days ago, the government said its main focus would now be on saving the standing crop and offsetting some losses in output during the coming Rabi season. The Centre has also asked states to lift more seeds for replanting the crops, if necessary, as it has about 15 lakh tonnes of surplus stock.

Almost half of nation witnessing drought: Pawar

Almost half of nation witnessing drought: Pawar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Close to half of the country is reeling under drought or drought-like situation with the number of districts affected rising to 246 as a poor monsoon has brought 29 per cent less rainfall, damaging standing crop.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The neighbouring cities of Faridabad (469), Greater Noida (464), Ghaziabad (470), Gurgaon (472) also recorded 'severe' air pollution levels.

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

'Climate change could push up cereal prices by 29%'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

A report authored by UN's panel of scientists from across the world on climate change and sent to the governments of 197 countries has ominous news on the climate change front.

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rashid was arrested on August 9 last year, since he was unable to give any convincing answers to the questions, the NIA said.

Cyclone Phailin claims 17 lives; many more in tatters

Cyclone Phailin claims 17 lives; many more in tatters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which forced the evacuation of over 8 lakh people, left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening considerably on Sunday.