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Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

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465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

465 dead in 5 states due to rains, floods during monsoon

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

According to the home ministry's National Emergency Response Centre, 138 people have died in Maharashtra, 125 in Kerala, 116 in West Bengal, 52 in Gujarat and 34 in Assam due to the floods and rains.

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

Thunder squall and rains hit Bihar's relief work

Thunder squall and rains hit Bihar's relief work

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Already battling Saturday's high intensity earthquake and aftershocks, major parts of Bihar were on Tuesday hit by thunder squall followed by rains hampering relief work.

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.

Muzaffarnagar riots: '41,000 people have returned home'

Muzaffarnagar riots: '41,000 people have returned home'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that over 41,000 persons, out of 50,955 who had taken shelter in 58 relief camps in riots-hit Muzaffarnagar area, have gone back to their native places.

Students hit hard in Andamans

Students hit hard in Andamans

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

With schools in Andaman and Nicobar Islands converted to relief camps, where do students go?

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Gehlot camp MLAs doing yoga, getting cooking tips at hotel

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Taking a dig at the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Rajasthan ruling party legislators of violating social distancing norms and other COVID-19 protocols which the government directs people to follow strictly but are violated when it comes to its MLAs.

AP: Cyclone goes, misery remains

AP: Cyclone goes, misery remains

Rediff.com21 May 2010

As many as 71,000 people continued to be in 300 relief camps in six coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh even as the cyclonic storm 'Laila' further weakened into a deep depression and lay centred over the north coastal area about 50 km north of Machilipatnam.

Victims of Assam violence point finger at Bodoland People's Front

Victims of Assam violence point finger at Bodoland People's Front

Rediff.com6 May 2014

"We did not vote for the BPF (Bodoland People's Front) candidate in Lok Sabha polls, that's why we were attacked," alleged 75-year-old Iman Ali.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

26 killed, 1,096 villages under water in Assam floods

26 killed, 1,096 villages under water in Assam floods

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The ASDMA said more than 4.87 lakh people are currently suffering in Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Golaghat, Cachar, Dhemaji, Biswanath, Karimganj, Sonitpur, Majuli, Barpeta, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Morigaon and Chirang districts.

Naxals spill blood despite crackdown in Chhattisga

Naxals spill blood despite crackdown in Chhattisga

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Chhattisgarh had little respite from naxal violence in 2008 which claimed over 200 lives and forced about 50,000 people to take shelter in relief camps in the state, where elections were held under unprecedented security in two phases.

Over 26 lakh hit as Assam flood situation worsens

Over 26 lakh hit as Assam flood situation worsens

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Two more died in the state today. With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslide has gone up to 115 across the state -- 89 were killed in flood-related incidents and 26 in landslides.

Balakote: Pak violates ceasefire, 1700 civilians shifted

Balakote: Pak violates ceasefire, 1700 civilians shifted

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Pakistan troops also fired on forward posts and civilian areas last night in Rajouri.

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Amit Shah: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

He also targeted the Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that had it set up a special court in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, which happened in Udaipur last year, the accused would have been hanged by now.

Delhi faces flood threat as Yamuna swells up

Delhi faces flood threat as Yamuna swells up

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The 22-km long Yamuna river stretch in New Delhi continued to rise, and is now stated to be over 50 cm above the danger level, even as relentless heavy rains drenched the capital for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, reports Sahim Salim.

Delhi: Yamuna above danger mark, people evacuated

Delhi: Yamuna above danger mark, people evacuated

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

The water level of Yamuna river has crossed the danger level due to incessant rains in the last three days in New Delhi, forcing the government to evacuate people living in low-lying areas along its bank.

BJP for President's rule in Assam

BJP for President's rule in Assam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday stated that the situation in riot-affected districts of Darrang and Udalguri in north Assam was still tense and warranted imposition of President's Rule in view of the 'failure' of the state government to tackle the station in the right way to instill confidence among the affected populace.

SC panel lawyer objects to Manipur's reply on food, medicine shortage

SC panel lawyer objects to Manipur's reply on food, medicine shortage

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the chief secretary of Manipur said it was unfortunate that the platform of the top court was being "misutilised", apparently referring to the lawyer's claim.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

They travelled for almost three days in a train with dead bodies, witnessing bloodshed and massacre across the new border that was created between India and the new-formed Pakistan.

Maha rains: Death toll rises to 209; over 4.3 lakh evacuated

Maha rains: Death toll rises to 209; over 4.3 lakh evacuated

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Heavy rains last week caused massive floods and landslides in large parts of the state, especially in the coastal Konkan and Western Maharashtra regions.

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Heavy rain alert for Kerala, Lakshsadweep for 3-4 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A red alert has been sounded in three districts of Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad in Kerala.

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Three mountaineers escape the avalanche at Everest Base Camp, come back to Nepal and decide to get involved in the earthquake relief work, serving puris and vegetables to the affected families, reports Anusha Subramanian for Rediff.com.

After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts

After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

People in the interior parts of the country are yet to receive any aid.

Parl sub-committee on JK migrants asks govt to implement PM's package

Parl sub-committee on JK migrants asks govt to implement PM's package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The parliamentary sub-committee on the rehabilitation of Jammu and Kashmir Pandit migrants has urged the state government to take concrete steps to implement prime minister's package for the rehabilitation and welfare of the Kashmiri migrants in the state.

180 dead, 1 crore affected as rains lash West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan

180 dead, 1 crore affected as rains lash West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

More than 180 people have lost their lives and nearly one crore people were affected in floods in West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha.

Relief for Mishra as woman withdraws assault case

Relief for Mishra as woman withdraws assault case

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

"Two days after lodging the complaint, I approached the police station and told them that I have in principle decided to withdraw the case," the complainant told PTI.

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A senior executive of NIA confirmed the development and said that the insurance company is assessing damage to the airport's assets

Pranab visits cyclone-affected areas in Bangladesh

Pranab visits cyclone-affected areas in Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

In a special gesture, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday visited cyclone-ravaged areas in Bangladesh and assured that India will extend all possible assistance to the neighbouring country in their hour of crisis.

9 lakh people evacuated in flood-hit Bihar

9 lakh people evacuated in flood-hit Bihar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Official sources claimed in Patna on Saturday that more than nine lakh people of the 10 lakh flood victims had either moved out to safer places on their own or had been evacuated by the state government, Central agencies and other organisations engaged in rescue and relief operation.

Salwa Judum & tale of 644 deserted villages

Salwa Judum & tale of 644 deserted villages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

These villages don't have citizens and hence there is no National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme for them or any health services or cheap rations.

347 dead in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu since October 1

347 dead in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu since October 1

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The government, which has expedited rehabilitation efforts, said over 1.28 crore food packets have been distributed and an immediate relief amount of Rs 67.47 crore was disbursed among over 1.11 lakh families.

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Over 1,42,000 people have been rescued from the flood-ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir so far, as the relief operations launched by the Armed forces entered the 12th day on Saturday.

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Jobs lost due to lockdown, homes ravaged by cyclone: Migrants' plight

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Migrant labourers in South 24 Parganas who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown are left with nothing due to the monstrous cyclone now.

Joshimath crisis: Dhami visits, govt swings into action

Joshimath crisis: Dhami visits, govt swings into action

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed relief and rescue operations with senior officials of the government after returning to Dehradun from on-site inspection of Joshimath landslide area gave directions for forming a coordination committee immediately at the government level under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary and at the local level under the chairmanship of the Commissioner Garhwal.

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Reports from across the state said there was a lull in rains in most places on Sunday morning, but hundreds of families were still in relief camps with the coastal stretches, low-lying areas and hill districts remaining vulnerable.