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BJP cites UPA-era rule to reject national disaster status for Wayanad landslides

BJP cites UPA-era rule to reject 'national disaster' status for...

Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP on Sunday responded to demands from various quarters, including Congress leader Rahul...

4 Aug 2024 7:28 PM

59 people were killed and 57 injured in the accident, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said, adding except nine, most of the bodies have been identified. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

India's autonomy curbed by the Centre

India refused to accept offers of help from the UAE for the massive floods in Kerala.

20 Oct 2018 11:25 PM

In Kerala, there are some 44 dams that store river waters. Not being forewarned about the unexpected heavy rains in mid-August, the dams were in danger of overflowing and suddenly released excess water. (Photo: PTI)

Haryana Police donate one day's salary, collect Rs 2.5 crore for...

All officers and ranks of the Haryana Police had contributed their one day's salary towards the cause.

18 Oct 2018 11:16 AM

An elderly woman is rescued in a cooking utensil after her home was flooded in Thrissur, Kerala, on August 16, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

102 lawmakers contributed Rs 43.67 Cr for rehabilitation in...

The lawmakers contributed from their Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for rehabilitation works in...

12 Oct 2018 8:19 AM

Art Speaks began with lamp lighting by Manipuri exponent guru Padmashree Darshana Jhaveri, Doordarshan assistant director Shailesh Shrivastav, social-cultural activist Prakash Paddikal, advocate poet Chitra Desai and Bharatanatyam exponent Deepak Majumdar.

On the dance floor with memories of Atal Behari Vajpayee

Art Speaks' was dedicated to the flood victims of Kerala along with a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Behari...

28 Nov 2018 7:29 PM

Protests erupted in Sabarimala temple in Keralas Pathanamthitta on Tuesday after a woman reached near the 18 holy steps of the hilltop shrine and agitators heckled her over her age. (Photo: PTI)

Devotees wary of facilities with 6 days left for Sabarimala pilgrimage

This is going to be the first 'Mandala Makkarvillakku' season after the massive destruction caused by the August floods.

12 Nov 2018 9:39 AM

On Tuesday morning, Anna pulled the post from her social media after the comment drew the ire from users. (Photo: Twitter)

Fate is like rape, if you can't resist it, enjoy': Kerala Cong MP's...

The post titled 'Fate is like rape, if you can't resist it, then try to enjoy it', had two short-length video clips.

22 Oct 2019 8:28 AM

Rebuilding after the floods is a challenge before us. After floods, Sabarimala violence was the second disaster in the state. Lakhs of women came out on the streets to say they are equal and not unholy, Isaac said while presenting the state budget in the assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Sabrimala violence second disaster after floods: Kerala Finance...

Isaac's statement comes after TDB that manages the Sabarimala Temple, reportedly sought financial help from the Kerala...

31 Jan 2019 9:13 AM

Nair, who had served as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said the LDF government should focus on rebuilding Kerala after the devastating floods last year that left a trail of destruction on a massive scale. (Photo: File)

Temple entry under cover of darkness an act of cowardice: Ex-ISRO...

'The government is totally wasting its energy on a totally trivial issue (Sabarimala),' G Madhavan Nair said.

5 Jan 2019 5:10 AM

Shashi Tharoor (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Shashi Tharoor's 'squeamish' tweet kicks off controversy

'Found a lot of enthusiasm at the fish market, even for a squeamish, vegetarian MP,' Tharoor had later tweeted.

30 March 2019 11:05 AM

An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

After 2018 floods, Keralites want climate change to drive poll...

A total of 483 people lost their lives in the August 2018 floods, which were the state's worst in a century.

26 March 2019 7:23 AM

Visual of Kerala floods. (Photo: PTI)

Post-flood work: Govt builts over 2995 houses, says Kerala revenue...

Kerala was hit by massive floods in August last year, which claimed over 357 lives. Moreover, state incurred losses...

25 Jun 2019 8:06 AM