Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund

Kerala CM relief fund gets Rs 1,032cr; after rescue missions, volunteers help crowdfund rebuilding efforts

Replicating the same spirit that spurred a huge volunteer force into action in Kerala during the floods, people from the state are now helping crowdfund the mammoth rebuilding effort via social media

Centre to consider Kerala's demand for higher borrowing limit after flood-hit state submits memorandum on loss, damage

As part of efforts for resource mobilisation, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held discussions with World Bank officials and said their help was necessary to rebuild the state

Kerala finance minister announces special lottery to raise funds towards Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

Thomas Issac told the media that each lottery ticket would cost Rs 250. The entire proceeds of the lottery will go to the CMDRF for Kerala.

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge that claimed 231 lives, besides causing large-scale destruction.

Kerala floods: Axis Bank commits Rs 5 crore towards rehabilitation work; waives various penalties

With a view to mitigate the hardships faced by the people of Kerala, the bank has also waived penalty on delayed payment charges for the month of August 2018

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre's aid less than the cost of one Rafale jet, one-seventh of sum spent on government's VVIP aircraft

In response to Kerala’s request for Rs 2,000 crore for rehabilitation, the Centre has released Rs 600 crore, less than the cost of one Rafale fighter jet (Rs 670 crore), 36 of which India hopes to buy from France

CMO Kerala releases record of donors who contributed to CM’s Distress Relief Fund by cheque

The Facebook post stated that the fund has received Rs 210 crore so far, in addition to the pledge for a financial aid of Rs 160 Crore. It said that the payment received through online portals have crossed Rs 80 crore as of 20 August.

Kerala rains: SBI donates Rs 2 crore for flood relief, waives fees for new ATM cards, passbooks

State Bank of India has donated Rs 2 crore for the people affected by floods in Kerala and has waived off the fees for application of passbooks and ATM cards

Kerala floods: Helpline numbers, emergency contact details, and how you can help with donations, supplies, medicines

Kerala has been ravaged by unprecedented floods following torrential rains that also triggered landslides, claiming 97 lives since 8 August besides disrupting air, rail and road traffic in several places.

Kerala's ruling LDF makes a spectacle of itself: Critics allege corruption and cronyism rampant, fear end of communist rule

These are just a few cases of favouritism and financial profligacy being indulged in by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government since it came to power in May 2016 with a promise to weed out corruption from all levels of government.