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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. CM Stalin seeks ₹7,033 crore as interim relief and ₹12,659 crore as permanent relief from Centre

Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin seeks ₹19,692 crore relief from Centre for Cyclone Michaung damage.

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Chennai’s residents turn volunteers in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung

In Chennai, volunteers have come together to help people and their pets in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Dramatic moments, like rescuing a pregnant woman, have been experienced. Volunteers continue to help the city back on its feet.

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Formula 4 night street race in Chennai postponed to next season: organiser

Cyclone Michaung postpones Formula 4 night street race in Chennai to next racing season.

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T.N. government adopts 2 modes of payment for Michaung relief

State govt. to give ₹6,000 cash relief to families in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts hit by Cyclone Michaung. Cash payment for those affected by cyclone or lost belongings due to inundation. DBT for senior officials, income tax assessees, and sugar-drawal ration card holders. Tokens for payment to be…

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More politicians, industrialists donate to CMPRF

Industrialists, politicians donate ₹7 crore to CMPRF for Cyclone Michaung relief. MRF, Dalmia Bharat, Mahindra Research Valley, TN Maritime Board, CPI(M) & Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi contribute.

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IIT-M placement: 50% students get lucrative job offers in phase I

IIT-M's Phase I placement saw 50% of students placed with equity and inclusivity. 55% of those placed were from economically and socially challenging backgrounds. Despite Cyclone Michaung, the first day saw a record number of offers. Core sector and international offers for postgrad students rose compared to last year. Average…

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HRF seeks MSP for damaged paddy during Cyclone Michaung in Andhra Pradesh

HRF demands State govt ensure cultivating farmers receive MSP for paddy damaged in Cyclone Michaung, regardless of discoloration & moisture content. Enumeration of crop loss should be done to get accurate info & alternative mechanism to identify tenant farmers devised.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government decides to adopt two modes of relief payment for affected residents

TN govt to provide ₹6K cash relief to Cyclone Michaung-hit families in Chennai & 3 neighbouring districts. Cash payments & DBT via banks for livelihood-affected & those who lost belongings. Tokens for cash relief to be distributed from Dec 14, 2023.

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MDMK, Dravidar Kazhagam donate to CM relief fund

.Vaiko and Veeramani, along with other industrialists, donated to CMPRF towards Cyclone Michaung relief. Vaiko donated ₹10.2 lakh, Veeramani ₹10 lakh, IAS Officers Association one day's salary, IPS Officers Association ₹9.78 lakh, Kalanithi Maran ₹5 crore, Sanmar Group ₹1 crore, Sakthi Masala ₹1 crore and Lion Dates ₹50 lakh.

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MP Galla Jayadev raises concern over insufficient budget allocations for fertilizer subsidy

Guntur MP Jayadev Galla raised alarm over FY24 fertilizer subsidy & NREGA allocations & urged FM to adopt comprehensive approach. He called for expedited financial assistance to Cyclone Michaung-affected areas & questioned govt's borrowing plans. He pledged support for Supplementary Demands & Excess Grants for public benefit.

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Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

DMK's Thousand Lights MLA Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan faced angry constituents due to Cyclone Michaung's impact. He attended 3,718 calls, identified 43 low-lying spots, and set up shelter homes, community kitchens, and flood relief coordination committees. He drew inspiration from CM M.K. Stalin's hands-on approach to natural disasters. He believes Chennai's…

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Private hospitals conduct health camps in Saidapet

Seven private hospitals, including Apollo, Kauvery, MGM, Billroth conducted health camps in Saidapet constituency on Sunday in the wake of Cyclone Michaung. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said 16,516 camps served 7,83,443 beneficiaries in 2,000 places. Nodal officers and Deputy Directors have been deputed to monitor disease prevention and control work.…

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Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

TN govt to provide ₹6K relief to 25-30L families in Chennai & 3 districts. Distribution to be done via fair price shops. Relief to cost ₹1,500 cr. Govt to focus on those whose livelihoods have been affected. Detailed order to be out Mon. Distribution likely to begin in a week.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

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Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges TN govt to double cash aid to ₹12,000 for Cyclone Michaung-affected families. He holds DMK responsible for lack of preparedness & calls for special camps for vehicle repair, disinfectant spraying & medical camps. He also urges for compensation for oil leak & damaged crops. O. Panneerselvam…

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Cyclone Michaung | Palaniswami holds Stalin responsible for ‘lack of preparedness’

AIADMK leaders blame CM Stalin for lack of preparedness to tackle Cyclone Michaung-induced situation. They urge govt to pay compensation to farmers, industrial units & provide essential commodities. V.K. Sasikala demands higher compensation than 2015.

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Increase cyclone relief to ₹10,000, Annamalai tells T.N. government

BJP president K. Annamalai demands relief for Cyclone Michaung-affected families to be increased from ₹6,000 to ₹10,000. He claims State govt. misled public by not contributing anything and using Union govt. norms. He urges CM M.K. Stalin to increase relief and not burden affected people with DMK functionaries' intervention.

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Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

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Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹6,000 as relief amount to all flood-affected families

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announces relief of ₹6,000 for families affected by Cyclone Michaung, increased solatium to ₹5 lakh, and compensation for huts, crops, livestock, and fishermen. 25,000 sanitation workers and 51 lakh food packets have been supplied to affected districts.

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Health Department issues post-flood advisory

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

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Formula 4 racing in Chennai postponed indefinitely

Chennai's Formula 4 street race, planned for Dec 9-10, postponed due to Cyclone Michaung. Race was launched in Aug by Racing Promotions & Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, covering parts of Anna Salai, Flag Staff Road, Kamarajar Salai & Swami Sivananda Salai. Pit & paddock structures were to be…

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Cyclone Michaung | ATMs affected by waterlogging, power cuts

Chennai's Cyclone Michaung-induced waterlogging & power cuts have caused ATM issues, leading to cash-only payments. Data shows 4,560 ATMs in Chennai, 1,222 in Chengalpattu, 1,336 in Kancheepuram & 1,536 in Tiruvallur. 55% of ATMs are live & 90% will be in a week. Managed Service Providers have a contingency plan…

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Anna varsity picking up data on flooded areas in city using drones

Anna Univ. officials are using drones to map Cyclone Michaung's destruction in Chennai. Data collected can be used to prevent future flooding. Drones have mapped marshlands, Velachery, and North Chennai, and the data will be useful. Drones can only carry 10-15kg, so helicopters are used to distribute food.

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Aavin should not seek profits during a natural disaster: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday accused Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s diary co-operative, of using a natural disaster (Cyclone Michaung) to sell milk with lower fat content (Delite milk packets) at a higher price to people in Chennai and fleece them.

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Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to reopen on Monday, says Chief Secretary

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