AP steps up relief measures as rains lash state

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 22:55

The Andhra Pradesh Government has set up about 100 relief camps across the state and air-dropped food packets to people affected by heavy rains and floods even as the situation in East and West Godavari districts turned grim.

EGoM on drought likely to decide on relief measures Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 20:17

An Empowered Group of Ministers on drought, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, is scheduled to meet on Tuesday for deciding on relief measures to tackle drought-like situation in some states that has led to fodder and water scarcity.

BJP demands relief measures for AP farmers

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 23:07

BJP on Thursday asked the Government to announce one year moratorium on the payment of crop loans.

Portal to keep public abreast of relief measures

Last Updated: Monday, October 12, 2009, 00:28

The Karnataka government on Sunday launched a portal to keep the public abreast of the latest initiatives carried out by the state for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected people.