Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) As the Pongal festival approaches, farmers across the coastal delta districts of Tamil Nadu have urged the Stalin government to expedite the release of compensation for crops damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. They have called for the immediate publication of beneficiary lists and early disbursal of relief amounts to help them cope with mounting financial stress caused by extensive crop losses.The cyclone, which struck the region in late November, severely affected standing samba a…
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New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Tuesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exemplary leadership and highlighted India’s extensive support to the island nation during the recent Cyclone Ditwah.She described PM Modi as “an important voice of the Global South” and “a highly respected leader,” while commending India’s swift and multidimensional assistance in the cyclone aftermath.Speaking to IANS, she said, “For us, Pri…
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Northeast Monsoon season in Tamil Nadu, which typically spans from October to December, is nearing its conclusion, with the state having received close to its normal rainfall for the season. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon, which began in October, is now in its final phase, with only a few days remaining before it officially withdraws.This year, the Northeast Monsoon brought widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu, significantly benefiting the sta…
Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) Demanding immediate compensation of Rs 30,000 per acre for farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Wednesday accused the ruling DMK government of showing apathy towards distressed farmers in the delta region by delaying relief measures for weeks after the disaster.In a strongly worded statement, Nainar said farmers across several delta districts suffered extensive crop losses due to heavy rain and strong winds triggered by the cycl…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Around 374,000 Sri Lankan workers are located in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, a preliminary employment assessment released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday. The ILO said potential earnings losses in the affected districts could reach about 48 million US dollars per month. Informal and low-wage workers are particularly vulnerable, as many lack access to adequate social protection and shock-absorbing safet…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met leaders of the Indian origin Tamil community in Colombo on Tuesday during his visit to the island nation. “Met in Colombo the leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil community. They shared their assessment of the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Highlighted our proposed reconstruction package,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X.EAM Jaishankar also interacted with Sri Lankan Tamil leaders in Colombo and underlined India’s commitment towa…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and opposition coalition Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa called on visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Colombo on Tuesday, thanking India for the support it extended to the island nation in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “In difficult times, true neighbours always come forward. Thank you Dr S Jaishankar for India’s support to Sri Lanka when it mattered most. May we always choose to stand together as the b…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe on Tuesday, reiterating India’s full support to the island nation’s recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “Delighted to meet Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath along with Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy F…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday expressed appreciation for External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo, stressing that the visit is a “strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership” between the two nations. He also said that the visit stresses India’s role as a first responder through the launch of Operation Sagar Bandhu.During the joint press statement with EAM Jaishankar in Colombo, Herath expressed gratitud…
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on Tuesday and assured India’s steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding following Cyclone Ditwah. In a statement shared on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Good to meet Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka in Colombo today. Assured India’s steadfast commitment to Sri Lanka’s rebuilding post Cyclone Ditwah. The reconstruction package offered by India i…