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Who named cyclone Asani; what about Aila, Amphan? Details here
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has put on alert its employees and disaster management teams in view of the formation of cyclonic storm Asani.

Published on May 08, 2022 06:21 PM IST
In Amphan-hit Sunderbans, aid ‘irregularities’ may hurt Trinamool
On May 20 last year, cyclone Amphan pummelled through six districts of south Bengal leaving 98 dead and a trail of destruction.

High level committee approves Rs 3,113 cr for 5 states as disaster relief
The committee led by Union home minister Amit Shah approved additional central assistance to the five states and UT, which were affected by floods, cyclones (Nivar and Burevi) and pest attack during 2020.

Calcutta HC directs CAG for audit of distribution of relief materials in aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Alleged nepotism and malpractice by the ruling TMC’s panchayat leaders involved in the distribution of compensation had turned into an issue in poll-bound West Bengal

Updated on Dec 01, 2020 04:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
‘It is 10% here’: Bengal CM on corruption complaints over Amphan relief
It is alleged that the compensation of Rs 20,000 went to numerous people who suffered no loss during the Cyclone. CM Mamata Banerjee has asked district administrations to review the payments and take back the money.

Updated on Jul 08, 2020 08:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi