Tamil Nadu: 31 die due to heavy rains; FM Sitharaman announces Rs 900 cr for state
In response to this tragedy, the central government has announced Rs. 900 crore in immediate financial assistance to the state to aid in relief and recovery efforts. Key Points
Business TodayIndia sends aid to quake-hit Nepal
Two fresh tremors hit nation’s western areas. A second consignment of emergency relief materials from India arrived in Nepal on Monday for the quake-affected families in the northwest mountainous region, where people are facing a shortage of food, warm clothes and medicines as a fresh tremor struck the region. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSBI offers relief to loan borrowers in Manipur
The State Bank of India (SBI) has offered to extend relief on loans to its customers in Manipur, who have been affected by the ongoing unrest in the state. The relief package includes a moratorium of up to 12 months on equated monthly installments (EMIs), interest payments, and other installments. It will be available to borrowers whose accounts had not turned non-performing assets (NPAs) as on May 3, 2023, a SBI Manipur regional office notice said. Key Points
Economic TimesIn eyes of people at Imphal relief camp, there’s hope of returning home | Ground report
The Ideal Girls' College in Imphal now serves as lodging for numerous families, brought in from Moreh and Churachandpur. For people living in these relief camps, there’s hope that one day they can return home. Key Points
India TodayCyclone Michuang: Rajnath Singh leaves for TN; 2,300 kg relief material dropped
Around 50,000 residents in Chennai have been ferried to safety. Over 1 lakh left their residents, jobs to take shelter in relief camps, budget hotels. | Latest News India Key Points
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Telangana: 16 dead in rain-related incidents, relief work gathers pace
At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents due to the downpour that lashed Telangana during the past week, officials said. relief work gained momentum on Saturday as rainfall came to a halt in many parts of the state. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHimachal rains: Kullu, Shimla, Solan among districts on orange alert today
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides and flash floods. The state has faced the harshest rain and flood disasters in 75 years, with estimated losses of 8,000 crore rupees. Key Points
mintVivad se Vishwas: Govt accepts over 10k MSME claims worth Rs 256 cr for refunds
The Indian government has accepted over 10,000 claims from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the dispute resolution scheme Vivad se Vishwas-I. The claims, totaling Rs 256 crore ($34 million), involve refunds for performance or bid security and liquidated damages forfeited by government departments and public sector entities during the COVID-19 period. Key Points
Economic TimesHeavy rains trigger flooding, leading to school closures in parts of Kerala
Heavy rainfall in Kerala causes flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions and establishment of relief camps. Yellow alert issued in four districts. Key Points
mintTamil Nadu: Chennai schools, colleges shut today; IMD predicts heavy rains till 9 Dec. 10 points
Cyclone Michaung: The cyclone brought life to a standstill in the several districts of Tamil Nadu. It made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by intense rain and wind speeds up to 100 kmph, causing widespread devastation. Key Points
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In Manipur relief camps, some dream of home, others seek a fresh start
As of June 2, there were 37,450 people living in relief camps across 13 districts. And with the continuing incidents of shooting and arson, particularly in the areas at the border of valley and hill districts, this number is rising by the day. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTelangana: 18 dead in rain-related incidents; relief work gathers pace
Relief work gained momentum on Saturday as rainfall came to a halt in many parts of Telangana. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao supervised the relief operations. Key Points
India TodayIndia lends helping hand to quake-hit Nepal, sends first consignment of emergency relief materials
A high-intensity earthquake caused huge loss of human lives and property in Nepa. India sent its first consignment of emergency relief materials to Nepal on Sunday. Key Points
mintPeople displaced by Manipur violence to cast votes at polling stations set up in relief camps
Ahead of LS elections, the ECI, in consultation with state and central govt, has issued directions to state commission. Around 50,000 people have been internally displaced in Manipur. Key Points
ThePrintIndian Navy deploys medical team for relief operations in Balasore after train crash
The Naval medical relief team has also set up a medical camp at Gangadhar Kalyan Mandap at Balasore for treating non-critical patients. The Naval team is also providing assistance and support to Odisha civil administration in the evacuation and rescue of injured citizens. Key Points
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relief camps begin to empty out, curfew eased as Manipur govt says situation is normalising
While around 35,000 displaced people had been housed in relief camps across the state, according to Manipur Education Minister Th. Basanta Singh, around 4,000 remain there now. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDeath toll rises to 111 after earthquake in China's Gansu
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) had pegged the earthquake at magnitude 6.1. Key Points
Business Today14,000 in relief camps: Nearly 5 lakh hit, one dead as Assam flood situation worsens
The monsoon hit Assam on June 10. Till Tuesday evening, the total number of people affected by floods in the state was 34,089. As of Tuesday, there was only one relief camp with 56 inmates. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRough sea waves seen in Mumbai as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies, high tides expected
The Gateway of India witnessed turbulent sea waves due to the approaching cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to hit the coast of Gujarat on Thursday. Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat in the evening and will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan. Key Points
Economic TimesHeavy rain inundates Bengaluru, trees uprooted, cars submerged; authorities on high-alert
Bengaluru is facing a disastrous pre-monsoon rain session with 52 deaths reported so far. Several other aspects including city infrastructure and agriculture have also been severely affected, while the authorities have ensured disaster relief measures. Key Points
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CM Ashok Gehlot to inaugurate ‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’ in Rajasthan today
Around 2,000 permanent inflation relief camps will be set up by district administration at government offices and public places..A two-day inflation relief camp will be organized in 11,283-gram panchayats and 7,500 wards each as per the calendar. Key Points
mintCabinet clears DA hike of 4 per cent, Rs 200 LPG subsidy
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved a subsidy of ₹200 per cooking gas cylinder to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Separately, the Union cabinet approved an increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief to 42% of the basic pay or pension from 38%, a move that will benefit 11.7 million government employees and pensioners. Key Points
Economic TimesWATCH: Opposition MPs visit relief camps in Manipur
The 21 MPs of the I.N.D.I.A alliance went to a relief camp in the Churachandpur district Key Points
FirstpostJoe Biden forgives $5 billion in student loan debt ahead of presidential election
As of June 2023, approximately 43.4 million student loan recipients had $1.63 trillion in outstanding loans, according to the Federal Student Aid website. Key Points
India Today7th Pay Commission: Dearness allowance (DA) hike in news again; 4% increase expected
DA hike by 7th Pay Commission: DA is an amount paid to employees as part of salary to make up for inflation. When a hike is effected, it raises their salary. Dearness relief (DR), on the other hand, is an amount paid to pensioners under the same principles. Key Points
Economic Times
PM chairs meet on Manipur, another relief package likely
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a high-level meeting with his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is learnt to have briefed him about the prevailing situation in violence-hit Manipur. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRs 101-cr package for Manipur okayed
The Centre today approved a special relief package worth Rs 101.75 crore for ethnic violence-hit Manipur, which largely remained peaceful, as no incident of violent act has been reported from the state in the last 48 hours. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCongress-BJP bonhomie, for a change: Sukhu hails Himanta's 'unwavering support' over flood aid
Himanta donated Rs 10 crore on behalf of Assam govt as aid for victims of monsoon-related disasters in Himachal. Unprecedented rains, flash floods claimed over 300 lives in July-August. Key Points
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