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Cyclone-affected people unable to draw relief as banks freeze accounts
Cyclone-hit residents in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district are alleging that they are unable to draw the relief amount deposited in their bank accounts by the state government with nationalised banks having frozen them for non-payment existing farm and education loans.
Updated on Dec 20, 2018 10:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | M Manikandan
Centre yet to release funds for Cyclone Gaja relief: Tamil Nadu government tells Madras high court
More than a month after cyclone Gaja ravaged the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the Centre is yet to release funds for relief and restoration works, the state government told the Madurai Bench of Madras high court on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 10:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | MC Rajan
Help Tamil Nadu stand up on its feet: Kamal Haasan seeks Kerala’s help for cyclone-hit state
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan also highlighted the damages caused by the cyclone, saying crops, trees, houses and boats of fishermen have been completely damaged.
Updated on Nov 27, 2018 12:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | M Manikandan
After surviving Cyclone Gaja, Army’s first-ever wind sailing voyage starts final leg from Goa
A total of 55 officers of the Army have taken part in the sailing. With the tumultuous Bay of Bengal behind them and the final two legs involving the calmer Arabian Sea, the team expects it will be a smooth sail.
Updated on Nov 24, 2018 08:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Panaji | Gerard de Souza
Farmer kills himself after Cyclone Gaja destroys coconut farm
Police have recovered an empty bottle of pesticide from near Raj’s body. They sent the body to the Orathanadu Government Hospital for an autopsy.
Updated on Nov 23, 2018 02:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chennai | M Manikandan