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Kerala decides to cancel all official celebrations for one year, funds to be diverted to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

Kerala announced that it won't host any function that involves huge sums of money for a year and would divert the funds earmarked for such events to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan leaves for medical treatment at Mayo Clinic in US, say sources

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan left Sunday for the US for medical treatment, sources said.

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

Kerala HC asks state government about setting up exclusive fund for flood relief; govt says CMDRF will not be 'diverted'

The Kerala high court Wednesday sought the state government's view on the possibility of setting up a separate fund for carrying out flood-relief operations in Kerala.

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

Indian Navy to take up restoration work in two villages in Kerala's flood-hit Ernakulam district

Indian Navy has selected two villages in Kerala based on inputs received from the local administration and visits by naval officials

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: 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

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations

Pinarayi Vijayan has said that most of the stranded people have been rescued and searches would continue in isolated houses in Kerala to find if any persons are trapped.

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.