Kerala, After The Floods: Denying aid to disaster-struck state is cruelty; India should see flaws in govt policy

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:01:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

Editor's note: Described as one of the worst since 1924 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the rains in Kerala have left over 350 dead and rendered thousands of people homeless. According to the latest tally, 80,000 have been rescued so far. Over 1,500 relief camps have been set up across the state that currently house at least 2,23,139 people.

U.S. DELEGATION PROMISES CLOSE ATTENTION TO PACIFIC

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:44:00 +0200pidp (en)

Climate change, transnational crime, tuna resources discussed. By Taina Kami Enoka APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, June 29, 2011) – The United States of America has shown its willingness to help Samoa anywhere it can. It follows two days of meetings between a top United States delegation led by....

Oman to hold tsunami simulation exercise in Sept

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:22:00 +0200omanobserver-om (en)

Muscat: Oman will participate in the India n Ocean Wave 18 on September 4, which is being organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). The exercise, held every two years and attended by all countries bordering the Indian Ocean, will simulate a 9.

Kerala, After The Floods: Denying aid to disaster-struck state is cruelty; India should see flaws in UPA policy

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 08:52:00 +0200firstpost (en)

There is controversy over whether or not India should accept foreign aid during a disaster. There is even confusion about what the official policy is and if it is an important enough issue to be examined, so let’s have a look at it. The Kerala government says it needs Rs 2,600 crore in aid to....

Kerala, After The Floods: India should focus on disaster-proof housing, insurance, not take recourse to jugaad

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 13:59:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Editor's Note: Described as one of the worst since 1924 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the rains in Kerala have left over 350 dead and rendered thousands of people homeless. According to the latest tally, 80,000 have been rescued so far. Over 1,500 relief camps have been set up across the state that currently house at least 2,23,139 people.

Economía de América Latina, Libertad de Lula, Terremoto en Perú y Agua en la Luna.

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 05:10:00 +0200granma (es)

ECONOMÍA DE AMÉRICA LATINA CRECERÁ 1,5 % ESTE AÑO, SEGÚN LA CEPAL La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal) rebajó de 2,2 a 1,5 % el crecimiento de la economía de la región para el 2018. Alicia Bárcena, secretaria ejecutiva de Cepal, presentó el Estudio Económico de América....

Kerala flood: SC orders to maintain water level at 139 ft at Mullaperiyar dam

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:22:00 +0200business-standard (en)

today directed the panel on the Mullaperiyar Dam to ensure that the water level at the reservoir is maintained at 139.99 feet till August 31. River in Idukki District of Kerala, came under the spotlight with the Kerala government accusing Tamil Nadu, which maintains the reservoir, of sudden release....

No aid policy: How India changed from taker to donor

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:52:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

India over last one and a half decade has emerged a donor whenever natural disasters strike anywhere in the world, from impoverished Haiti to developed Japan. In 2013 India made it clear to both the US and Japan, which offered $200,000 towards Uttarakhand relief, that it will not accept the aid and that any funding must be given to foundations.

It happened today - this day in history - August 24

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:30:00 +0200barnet-today (en)

2006: Pluto the best Olympics Ever. 79 AD: Vesuvius erupted, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing 2,000 people. Paradoxically, the eruption destroyed Pompeii but also preserved it for the rest of time. 1572: The St Bartholomew’s Day massacre took place in Paris when thousands....

Karnataka denies earthquake responsible for floods

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:21:00 +0200asianage (en)

Mysuru: Responding to a report by this newspaper on the government’s lack of urgency following an earthquake measuring 3.4 on the richter scale in Kodagu on July 9 this year, principal secretary and relief commissioner, revenue department (disaster management), Gangaram Baderia, claimed on Thursday....

Donate Rs 26 bn to Kerala if you want to reject UAE's offer: CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:36:00 +0200business-standard (en)

If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 7-billion offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it should give a Rs 26 billion interim assistance as sought by the southern state, the Communist Party of India (CPI) said on Thursday. Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, the national general secretary of....

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers humanitarian assistance to flood-ravaged Kerala

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:26:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. After UAE, Pakistan on Thursday came forward to offer humanitarian assistance to India for relief and rehabilitation operations in flood-hit Kerala. On behalf of his country, Prime Minister Imran Khan extended his prayers to those who have been affected by the....

After UAE, Pakistan offers help to flood-hit Kerala

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:42:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday offered to help flood-hit Kerala. The Pakistani leader’s comments came in the backdrop of growing criticism of the India n government’s decision to decline foreign aid for flood relief and rehabilitation in the State.

Inondations: l'Inde refuse une aide émiratie, le Kerala furieux L'Express

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:26:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

New Delhi a rejeté une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Emirats arabes unis mercredi. © REUTERS L'Inde a refusé une aide de 100 millions de dollars proposée par les Emirats arabes unis pour la reconstruction au Kerala. En cruel manque d'argent pour financer sa reconstruction après la....

Inondations: l'Inde refuse une aide émiratie, le Kerala furieux

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:56:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

New Delhi a rejeté une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Emirats arabes unis mercredi. En cruel manque d'argent pour financer sa reconstruction après la mousson particulièrement violente de cette année, le Kerala, état indien dirigé par les communistes, a vu avec fureur le gouvernement....

Give Kerala Rs 2,600 crore if you want to reject UAE’s offer, says CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:46:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, the national general secretary of the CPI, accused the Centre of “standing on false prestige” on the issue of foreign aid during natural disasters. (Image: Reuters) If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 700-crore offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it....

Give Kerala Rs 2,600 crore if you want to reject UAE's offer: CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:41:00 +0200economictimes (en)

If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 700-crore offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it should give a Rs 2,600-crore interim assistance as sought by the southern state, the of India (CPI) said today. Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy , the national general secretary of the CPI -- the second....

Give Kerala Rs 2,600 cr if you want to reject UAE’s offer: CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:56:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, the national general secretary of the CPI, also accused the Centre of “standing on false prestige” on the issue of foreign aid at times of natural disasters. (File) If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 700-crore offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it....

Give Kerala Rs 2,600 cr if you want to reject UAE's offer: CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:31:00 +0200business-standard (en)

If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 700-crore offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it should give a Rs 2,600-crore interim assistance as sought by the southern state, the (CPI) said today. Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, the national general secretary of the CPI -- the second biggest....

Give Kerala Rs 2,600 Crore if You Want to Reject UAE's Offer: CPI to Centre

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:30:00 +0200news18 (en)

Hyderabad: If the Centre wants to reject the Rs 700-crore offer of the UAE to Kerala for flood relief operations, it should give Rs 2,600-crore interim assistance as sought by the southern state, the Communist Party of India (CPI) said on Thursday. Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, the national general....

Flood-stricken Kerala angry after India rejects UAE $100m offer

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:34:00 +0200dawn (en)

The communist minister added in a Twitter attack that if the right wing national government takes a "negative stance" on the UAE offer "they should compensate Kerala". Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan called for "high level" talks with the national government on the dispute.

Inde: inondé, le Kerala furieux du rejet de l’aide financière émiratie

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:53:00 +0200lnt (fr)

Les responsables de l’État indien du Kerala, victime d’inondations meurtrières, étaient jeudi furieux du rejet par New Delhi d’une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Émirats arabes unis. Plus de 1,3 million de personnes sont hébergées dans des camps humanitaires temporaires suite à une....

Inde: inondé, le Kerala furieux du rejet de l'aide financière émiratie

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:25:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Les responsables de l'État indien du Kerala, victime d'inondations meurtrières, étaient jeudi furieux du rejet par New Delhi d'une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Émirats arabes unis. Plus de 1,3 million de personnes sont hébergées dans des camps humanitaires temporaires suite à une....

Inde: inondé, le Kerala furieux du rejet de l’aide financière émiratie

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:57:00 +0200journaldebrazza (fr)

Les responsables de l’État indien du Kerala, victime d’inondations meurtrières, étaient jeudi furieux du rejet par New Delhi d’une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Émirats arabes unis. Plus de 1,3 million de personnes sont hébergées dans des camps humanitaires temporaires suite à une....

Inde: inondé, le Kerala furieux du rejet de l'aide financière émiratie

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:54:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Les responsables de l'État indien du Kerala, victime d'inondations meurtrières, étaient jeudi furieux du rejet par New Delhi d'une aide financière de 100 millions de dollars des Émirats arabes unis. Plus de 1,3 million de personnes sont hébergées dans des camps humanitaires temporaires suite à une....