No concept of national disaster in central govt rules: Sources cite UPA govt 2013 reply in ParliamentThe government clarified that no provision exists to declare a natural disaster as a 'national disaster,' citing a 2013 reply by Congress M...
10 Aug, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor writes to Amit Shah, asks to declare Wayanad landslide as calamity of severe natureTwo massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction. Rescue oper...
01 Aug, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
Last date to file ITR: Will government extend ITR filing deadline for these taxpayers?Some taxpayers from certain states are hopeful for an extension due to the difficulties they have faced or are facing due to natural calami...
31 Jul, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
Kerala landslides: At least 123 dead, over 100 missingThe landslide in Kerala's Wayanad claimed 123 lives and left many missing following continuous heavy rains. Rescue operations were hindered...
30 Jul, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
Death toll nears 200 in 4 flood-hit states, 9 die in landslides in Uttarakhand, J&K; rescue ops intensifyRains subsided in many parts of the flood-hit states where over 12 lakh people have been affected and the water level has started receding ...
12 Aug, 2019, 09.35 PM IST
GoM wants exemption limit for MSMEs to be increased, GST council yet to decideThe Group of Ministers under Modi has also suggested to the GST Council to allow additional borrowing over the permitted limit by states hi...
07 Jan, 2019, 11.54 AM IST
GST ministerial panel favours Kerala levying 1% cess for 2 yearsThe Group of Ministers under Modi has also suggested to the GST Council to allow additional borrowing over the permitted limit by states hi...
06 Jan, 2019, 11.08 PM IST
- Centre okays Rs 3,048-crore flood relief for Kerala
The deluge in Kerala, after unusually high rainfall towards the end of August, claimed more than 400 lives .
07 Dec, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
Group of ministers says GST Council to seek states' views on 'disaster tax'"The GoM has decided that the GST Council will prepare a questionnaire and send to states for response..Out of the terms of reference of th...
15 Oct, 2018, 11.45 PM IST
Imposition of calamity tax with GST not advisable: CAITThe Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in a statement said that any move to impose calamity tax with the GST will set a wrong preced...
02 Oct, 2018, 08.48 PM IST
GST Council sets up GoM to review help for states hit by natural calamityJaitley said the GoM would also consider if the SDRF and NDRF mechanism were sufficient to address the issue or if more was needed to be do...
29 Sep, 2018, 11.18 AM IST
Kerala floods: Insurance claims likely to be upwards of Rs 1000 croreAssessment of claims will take place with situation moving to normal, a senior official of an insurance firm said, adding clear picture wil...
21 Aug, 2018, 04.49 PM IST
Kerala floods declared 'calamity of severe nature'At least 300 people have lost their lives in the rains, floods and landslides in Kerala where over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been she...
20 Aug, 2018, 07.33 PM IST
TVS Motor contributes Rs 1 crore flood relief to Kerala govtThe unprecedented rain fury in Kerala, since August 8, has so far claimed 39 lives.
14 Aug, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
Rains damage crops over 46,440 lakh hectare“Eight states have reported damage of various crops due to recent rains,” said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, minister of state for agriculture,...
31 Jul, 2018, 08.17 AM IST
Kerala to strengthen disaster management systemKerala will strengthen its disaster management system to tackle crisis arising from natural calamities and outbreak of epidemics.
04 Jul, 2013, 06.35 PM IST
- Kerala CM plans protest at PM’s house
Making a noise over the Centre’s apathy is hardly a novelty for state leaderships, but Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan has issued a sterner warn...
30 Jul, 2007, 12.32 AM IST