Govt announces Rs 300 crore relief package to farmers

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 23:24

The government Wednesday announced a relief package of Rs 300 crore to provide diesel and seed subsidy, among others, in order to save standing kharif crops in the eventuality of drought and deficit rainfall.

After SpiceJet, govt mulls relief package for airlines

Last Updated: Thursday, December 18, 2014, 21:14

With SpiceJet passing through a turbulent phase, Civil Aviation Ministry is likely to push for granting infrastructure status to the aviation industry to enable it to access finances at cheaper rates and ease the cash crunch.

BJP slams govt over relief package for rain-hit Vidarbha

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 23:49

BJP leader Vinod Tawde criticised the Centre as well as Maharashtra govt over meagre financial provision for the rain-hit areas in Vidarbha region.

Nitish meets FM, seeks Rs 12,000 cr relief package for Bihar

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 14:33

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday met Finance Minister P Chidamabarm and sought Rs 12,000 crores special package for his state.

Badal offers Rs 10 cr for reconstruction work in U`khand

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 20:16

Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal Friday announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 crore for reconstruction of Kedarnath shrine.

Drought, a prolonged agony for Maharashtra!

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 11:22

About one fifth of the state’s population received 50% deficient rainfall.

EGoM approves Rs 1,207cr drought relief package to Maharashtra

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10:48

An EGoM on drought headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday approved Rs 1,207 crore relief package to Maharashtra.

Kerala seeks PM help on Somali hostage issue; debt package

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 22:06

CM Oommen Chandy said the PM has responded positively to most of the demands put forward by the state, which also included immediate sanctioning of a special debt-relief package.

BJP seeks early rehabilitation of flood-affected i

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 16:33

BJP on Sunday sought early rehabilitation of the Uttarkashi flood-affected people and demanded a relief package of Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre.

EGoM nod for Rs 2,000 cr relief package to drought-hit states

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 21:02

Centre announced a slew of measures, including a relief package of about Rs 2,000 crore to states facing drought-like situation and 50 percent diesel subsidy to farmers to save standing kharif crops.

AGP demands Rs 30,000 crore flood relief package in Assam

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 21:41

Asom Gana Parishad on Sunday demanded that Centre extend a special package of Rs 30,000 crore for flood relief in the state.

West Bengal not begging to Centre: TMC

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 23:40

Mukul Roy on Thursday said West Bengal was not "begging" and only raising a "justified demand" with the Centre to help overcome the financial crisis faced by the state.