The Union Territory has been on red alert since Friday morning after the weathermen 'reassigned' Ockhi as a 'very severe tropical cyclone.' The Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, well co-ordinated by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs under your esteemed leadership did yeoman service in the search and rescue operations. ഇത് സംബന്ധിച്ച ബില്ലിന്‍റെ കരട് അംഗീകരിച്ചു. [68] The protesters claimed that the Government of Kerala was late in issuing warning to the fishermen on November 29, when the cyclone was in depression state near Sri Lanka. [62] The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, claimed that 400 stranded fishermen were rescued. It was reported that dry provisions and ready to eat meals were also being transported to Bitra Island by helicopter from Dweeprakshak base in the island of Kavaratti. The death toll in the state has gone up to 40 but officials admit it could rise. [9] On November 29, the storm organized into a depression just off the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gave the system the identifier BOB 07. രക്ഷപ്പെട്ട ചിലര്‍ ഒമാനിലും മാലി ഉള്‍പ്പെടെയുളള ചില ദ്വീപുകളിലും എത്തിപ്പെട്ടതായി വിവരമുണ്ടെന്ന് തൊഴിലാളികള്‍ പറഞ്ഞപ്പോഴാണ് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഈ ഉറപ്പു നല്‍കിയത്. [51] The coastal areas of Ernakulam District, in Kerala, were affected by the cyclone. [3] Ockhi impacted Lakshadweep on December 2, uprooting coconut trees and causing extensive damage to houses, power lines and other infrastructure on the islands. [39] Due to the poor visibility caused by rain and attendant wind, BIA was prompted to divert two SriLankan Airlines flights to Mattala early on November 30. At present, Cyclone Okhi is over Comorin area, 60 km away from Kanyakumari and 120 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. An estimated number of 74 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and 93 from Kerala were missing. (more…). കേന്ദ്ര ആഭ്യന്തര വകുപ്പിന് കീഴിലുള്ള ദുരന്ത നിവാരണ വിഭാഗം അഡീഷണല്‍ സെക്രട്ടറി ബിപിന്‍ മല്ലിക്, കേന്ദ്ര ഫിഷറീസ് വകുപ്പ് അസി. More than 400 people were rescued and evacuated, and few cadavers were found. Though it rapidly weakened during its final stages over the Arabian Sea, it caused heavy rainfall along the western coast of India, particularly in Maharashtra and Gujarat. [24][41], On December 1, several government agencies issued a series of warnings, with the country's Disaster Management Center issuing a flood warning for areas along the Nilwala, Gin and Kalu rivers, while the Irrigation Department reported Millakanda (along the Kalu), Baddegama (on the Gin) and Panadugama (on the Nilwala) as areas particularly prone to floods, with Baddegama and Panadugama already experiencing minor localized flooding. [42] The Department of Meteorology issued heavy rain warnings for the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Southern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, and an additional one to fishing communities warning of rough seas and winds up to 70 km/h (43 mph). In this video, the Navy is involved in a rescue operation off limped back to normal, Lakshadweep islands await relief", "Navy Dispatches Relief To Ockhi Cyclone-Hit Lakshadweep as Navy ships carried the relief material to the island of Minicoy on Sunday and the Kavaratti and Kalpeni islands yesterday", "Cyclone Ocki: T.N. Almost 50 shacks in the Morjim, Mandrem, Arambol and Querim Beaches in Pernem taluka were damaged. [42] The National Building Research Organisation issued a warning to Kalutara District and its surroundings, with a focus on Palindanuwara, Bulathsinhala, Ingiriya and Agalawatta in particular, predicting landslides and sinkhole formation. The Kerala Disaster Management Authority blamed the India Meteorological Department, claiming that they had only issued a fishing advisory, and not a warning. The IMD called the Kerala officials repeatedly during the day and night and also sent text messages, he insisted. A desalination plant at Kavaratti was also damaged. offers ₹41 lakh relief for damaged houses in Kanyakumari district", "Cyclone Ockhi: Kerala, Tamil Nadu announce relief measures for affected people as The cyclone has claimed 74 lives and affected 36,000 people in the two southern states", 2010–2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cyclone_Ockhi&oldid=993534930, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from August 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Ockhi[nb 1] was a strong tropical cyclone that devastated parts of Sri Lanka and India in 2017, and was the most intense tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea since Cyclone Megh in 2015. Around 2,648 people were evacuated to seven shelters over by Kochi. [67] The Centre inquired with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister about the situation but did not inquire about Kerala. Strong winds of 25 km/h were also recorded. Many parts suffered power cuts, even as educational institutions remained closed in the districts of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Virudhunagar and Thanjavur. Cyclone Ockhi developed in the Northern Indian Ocean southwest of Sri Lanka and rapidly intensified into a cyclonic storm, killing over 350 people from southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India between 30 November and 3 December 2017. The advisory was extended into the land areas on the morning of November 29, at 0500 IST. [56] Unseasonal rain and inclement weather in the wake of Cyclone Ockhi had severely impacted grape farms in Maharashtra. The storm is moving towards the west-north westwards towards Lakshadweep islands and adjoining areas. [5] In its entirety, Ockhi left a trail of massive destruction in Sri Lanka, Lakshadweep, South India, and The Maldives, as it strengthened from a depression to a mature cyclone. "Ockhi cyclone intensified into severe cyclone and lies at about 110 km northeast of Minicoy (island) and it is likely to cross Lakshadweep arch during the next 24 hours," the India Meteorological Department said in a bulletin this morning. [2], Despite international weather reports on November 26–27 warning of a possible storm condition over parts of the island, the Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka issued no warning on the lead-up to the cyclone, dismissing in a statement on November 28 reports of any possible adverse weather systems forming off the country's coast, citing insufficient data to arrive at such a conclusion. [52] The cyclone claimed five lives in the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu on November 30, caused by falling trees. [27] The Government of Maharashtra announced a holiday on December 5 for schools in the MMR and in some other selective districts, for safety purposes. Cyclone Burevi – named by the Maldives – is about 70 kms west-northwest of Mannar and 230 km east-northeast of Kanyakumari, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update at 4 pm on Thursday. Ockhi began to develop as a deep depression at around noon on November 29 near the South-West coast of … [59], On December 3, the government allocated Rs 170 million from the national insurance trust fund for relief efforts targeting affected citizens, distributed among each divisional secretariat affected. The support has brought the much needed hope in this time of adversity. 180 families in Chellanam, 17 in Kannamaly and 18 in Edavanakad were moved to these centres, where food and medicine was available. on മന്ത്രിസഭാ തീരുമാനങ്ങള്‍   31/08/2018, on മന്ത്രിസഭാ തീരുമാനങ്ങള്‍   04/07/2018, on CM Speech on Financial Aid Distribution for the ockhi Victims families, on CM Hands over Financial Aid to Ockhi Victims Families, on ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തില്‍ തിരിച്ചെത്താത്ത മത്‌സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച പരിശോധന സമയബന്ധിതമായി പൂര്‍ത്തിയാക്കും, on ഓഖി ദുരന്തം: കേന്ദ്ര സംഘം മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയുമായി കൂടിക്കാഴ്ച നടത്തി, on Letter to the Prime Minister (Ockhi – rehabilitation package), on മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിക്ക് നന്ദിപറയാന്‍ കന്യാകുമാരിയില്‍ നിന്ന് മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികള്‍, on Letter to the Prime Minsiter (Ockhi cyclone package), kerala shops and commercial establishment, CM Speech on Financial Aid Distribution for the ockhi Victims families, CM Hands over Financial Aid to Ockhi Victims Families, ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തില്‍ തിരിച്ചെത്താത്ത മത്‌സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച പരിശോധന സമയബന്ധിതമായി പൂര്‍ത്തിയാക്കും, ഓഖി ദുരന്തം: കേന്ദ്ര സംഘം മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയുമായി കൂടിക്കാഴ്ച നടത്തി, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, representatives of the Latin Catholic community, Letter to the Prime Minister (Ockhi – rehabilitation package), മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിക്ക് നന്ദിപറയാന്‍ കന്യാകുമാരിയില്‍ നിന്ന് മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളികള്‍, Letter to the Prime Minsiter (Ockhi cyclone package), Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. I convey my sincere and whole hearted gratitude to the Government of India for the timely help. Falling trees and damage to power transmission lines resulted in power outages in affected areas, with Matara, Galle and Ambalangoda among the worst affected. (more…). [63] 4 tonnes of material, including rice, dal, salt and potatoes, water, blankets, raincoats, disposable clothes, mosquito nets and dhurries, were given to the local government. (more…). The Konkan coastline was rampaged by the Ockhi storm on Tuesday. We are grateful also for your support for the efforts of the State of Kerala in trying to save the lives lost at sea. Authorities conducted rescue operations that attempted to locate the missing people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep. [61], As of December 4, 2017, the cyclone had caused 26[29] confirmed deaths, with a further 77 injured; the Disaster Management Center reported 123,217 people of 35,354 families in 16 districts as having been affected, with 5,650 individuals of 1,424 displaced families having been provided shelter at 65 emergency welfare centers. At least 47 fishermen, who were rescued, have been admitted to the Thiruvananthapuram medical college. This will keep on battering the state with heavy to extremely heavy rains for the next 2-3 days. Cyclone Ockhi continues to batter coastal Kerala, more than 2600 evacuated from Ernakulam district Cyclone Ockhi: rains hit Lakshadweep islands, damage houses, uproot trees Cyclone … Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday handed over Rs 2.2 million each to the family of 25 fishermen who died when Cyclone Ockhi struck the southern districts of Kerala … [67] Fishermen and their families protested and did not allow Vijayan's car to pass through during his visit of Vizhinjam, a fishing village near Thiruvananthapuram. [4] Ockhi weakened into a well-marked low near the south coast of Gujarat, India, on December 6, before crossing the coastline and dissipating shortly afterward. Over 200 fishermen from Kerala, who were left [60][61] A parliamentary debate held on the same day saw the government pledge to upgrade the country's meteorological department with an automated network of rain gauges, and announce state compensation for damaged housing and businesses, as well as for domestic appliances damaged by the cyclone or resultant effects, and compensation for lives lost. [8], On November 28, an area of low pressure developed about 425 km (265 mi) to the south-southeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. [40] The Meteorological Department issued a Red Alert early on November 30, with schools in the Western, Central, Southern and Uva provinces given a holiday on the same day by order of the Ministry of Education, postponing exams meant to be held on the day. In Bardez taluka, only soil erosion at Anjuna and Baga Beaches and damage to a retaining wall at Coco Beach in Nerul were reported. Several major beaches in the state were affected due to the sudden ingress of water, which resulted in inundation of the shacks and soil erosion. Chennai: The death toll due to the very severe cyclonic storm Ockhi in Kerala rose to 23 on Sunday. [25][45] The Maldives National Defence Force was assigned to rescue and flood draining efforts predominantly on islands where the local citizenry could not manage on their own; the police too provided aid. Cyclone monitoring in Kerala is provided by the Cyclone Warning Centre, Thiruvananthapuram of India Meteorological Department. Damage to thatched houses, power and communication lines, paddy crops, banana, papaya trees and orchards is likely. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan hands over financial aid to families of fishermen’s who died in Ockhi disaster. [22] The Department of Meteorology also issued a weather advisory for heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas on the morning of November 28, at 1130 IST. [18] Increasing vertical wind shear along with a deep layered subtropical ridge to the east steered it north-northeast, and a dry air intrusion from the west gradually weakened the system. [38][39] Falling trees and damage to power transmission lines resulted in power outages in affected areas, with Matara, Galle and Ambalangoda among the worst affected. [60] 823 houses were reported completely destroyed, with a further 32,347 sustaining damage to varying degrees. He accused the government of discrimination in providing help to states hit by Ockhi and said though the impact of the cyclone was severe in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the central assistance to … [2][9] The disturbance was located within an area of warm sea surface temperatures and moderate to strong vertical wind shear, with atmospheric convection scattered around the disturbance's ill-defined low-level circulation center. [15] Soon afterwards, Ockhi intensified further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. [37], The Southern Railway announced partial cancellation of train services between Nagercoil and Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram, and Nagercoil and Tirunelveli due to heavy rain caused by Ockhi. സഞ്ജയ് പാണ്‌ഡേ എന്നിവര്‍ സെക്രട്ടേറിയറ്റിലെത്തി മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയനുമായി കൂടിക്കാഴ്ച നടത്തി. [68] Sekhar Kuriakose, the member secretary of the Kerala Disaster Management Authority, claimed in a press statement on December 1 that it was not possible for the MET department to issue a cyclone warning on November 29, as the cyclone was still a deep depression on November 30 until noon. The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, declared a compensation of ₹20 lakh to the families of those who died and ₹5 lakh to those who were permanently disabled due to the cyclone. A team of central officials arrive in Thiruvananthapuram to make an assessment of the damages caused by Cyclone Ockhi. Ockhi cyclone: Delay in warning and lack of communication lead to hundreds of fishers in coastal Tamil Nadu and Kerala to go missing in Ockhi cyclone of 2017. he state government on Monday disbursed Rs 20 lakh each to families of 25 fishermen killed in Cyclone Ockhi. [22] The department instead predicted rain of 75 mm (3.0 in) or more over various parts of the island over the period of November 28–30. Bodies of some dead fishers were found. Nearly 100 houses, mostly in Puthenthode and Bazaar, were vacated and schools were used as rehabilitation centres. reaked unprecedented havoc, impacting the lives and livelihoods of a large number of fishermen families. a cargo boat off Cinamon Dhonveli island in Kaafu Atoll (3 rescued). Ockhi cyclone a view from thiruvananthapuram The cyclonic storm is moving west-northwestwards towards Lakshwadeep Islands and in the next 24 … [65] The government asked for a relief of ₹9,302 crore (US$1.44 billion). [25][45], Cyclone Ockhi passed just south of Puthalam, the southern tip of mainland India, on November 30. [28], The system produced heavy rainfall and gale-force winds in Sri Lanka, initially affecting the southern coastline, with Matara, and the general Matara District in particular, experiencing wind speeds of 70–80 km/h (40–50 mph) and bearing the brunt of the cyclone. The navy transported relief material to Minicoy, Kavaratti, and Kalpeni on Sunday. The government claimed the relief material would last for a week for 2,000 people. [24][25] It issued a Yellow Alert warning on November 30 for the area between Haa Alif Atoll and Kaafu Atoll, between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm on December 1, later extending this warning to 8:00 pm. Cyclone Ockhi has lashed Kerala and Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district.The Navy and coast guard have been working to rescue fishermen stranded in the sea. This cyclone is moving in a west-northwest direction towards Lakshadweep Island and may further intensify into a severe Cyclonic Storm. The lead time in the forecast for cyclones such as Ockhi is Many are still The Nashik District received 125.5 mm of rain, due to the impact of Ockhi. Cyclone Ockhi: In this Kerala village, they say, never seen sea this angry The death toll from the cyclone has gone up to seven in Kerala, with five bodies being fished out from the sea on Saturday. (more…), The ‘OCKHI’ Cyclone that hit the Kerala coast on November 30th 2017, w [2], While near Kanyakumari in mainland India, Ockhi changed course and intensified while heading towards Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea. With 117 fishermen still missing, rescue operations continued on the third day. As Cyclone Ockhi shows, this does not mean that they are immune to any cyclones at all. A series of advisories were issued during this period, until the effect of the cyclone lessened over the island. Heavy rain and strong winds have been lashing the islands since Friday night as Cyclone Ockhi reached the archipelago on Friday. [57] Cyclone Ockhi dumped more than 80,000 kg or 80 tonnes of waste from the ocean on the Mumbai beaches, according to estimates released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) solid waste management (SWM) department. വിംസ് എന്ന സ്വകാര്യ മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് ഏറ്റെടുക്കാനുള്ള…, പ്രദേശിക സ്ഥാപനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിനതീതമായ പിന്തുണ കൂടുതല്‍ തൊഴിലവസരം സൃഷ്ടിക്കണം പ്രാഥമിക ഉല്‍പന്ന വിപ്ലവം വേണം സംരംഭകരുടെ മനംമടുപ്പിക്കുന്ന സമീപനം പാടില്ല…, ശബരി പാത യാഥാര്‍ത്ഥ്യമാകുന്നു: ചെലവിന്‍റെ പകുതി സംസ്ഥാനം വഹിക്കും അങ്കമാലി-ശബരി റെയില്‍പാതയുടെ മൊത്തം ചെലവിന്‍റെ (2815 കോടി രൂപ) അമ്പതു…. Apart from this, Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s disaster relief fund was also disbursed. He also announced that fishermen and their children will be paid ₹60 and ₹ 45 as an allowance for a week along with free food and rations for the residents of the coastal villages for a period of a month.[66]. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the details of the missing were yet to be compiled. A view of a flooded locality following Cyclone Ockhi in Lakshadweep on Sunday. Cyclone Ockhi is expected to cause damage in south Kerala (Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, Pathanathitta, Thiruvananthapuram districts), south Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari, Tutukudi and Tirunelveli districts) and Lakshadweep Islands. [46][47][48] (more…), കടകളില്‍ ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്ന സ്ത്രീകളുടെ സുരക്ഷ ഉറപ്പാന്‍ നിയമം ഭേദഗതി ചെയ്യുന്നു Cyclone Ockhi brings strong winds to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on November 30, 2017. [2] The storm organized into a Depression off southeast coast of Sri Lanka on November 29, causing damage to property and life in Sri Lanka while passing by. The Centre Government reported that 39 people had died and 167 were missing, after the cyclone hit parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. [67] The complaint was that in the matter of Ockhi and the natural calamity that followed, the Centre had a different attitude. The ‘OCKHI’ Cyclone that hit the Kerala coast on November 30th 2017, w reaked unprecedented havoc, impacting the lives and livelihoods of a large number of fishermen families. Edappadi K. Palaniswami encouraged Rajnath Singh to involve the Navy and Coast Guard in search operations. Although Cyclone Ockhi affected several states on India's coast, Kerala was the worst hit. As Ockhi became embedded within a deep mid-latitude trough, the storm rapidly underwent an extratropical transition. I write to express my deep and sincere gratitude to you for visiting the Ockhi affected coastal areas in Trivandrum on 19.12.2017, despite your busy schedules just before the parliament session. സാംസ്കാരിക വകുപ്പിനു കീഴിലുളള സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെ ചെയര്‍മാډാരുടെയും വൈസ് ചെയര്‍മാډാരുടെയും ഓണറേറിയം പുതുക്കി നിശ്ചയിക്കാന്‍ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. The cyclone, which was 70 km south of Kanyakumari in the Bay of Bengal yesterday is now moving towards the Lakshwadeep Islands in the Arabian Sea. Though it turned to northeast and headed towards the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea, it caused havoc and destruction in the southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, particularly the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu and the Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. Earlier he had served as Secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI (M) from 1998 to 2015. Kerala's Director General of Police Jacob Thomas, who was suspended for criticising the Pinarayi Vijayan government in the wake of cyclone Ockhi … [58], In Gujarat, parts of southern region received significant rains, with the highest rainfall in Umargam of 90 mm, causing damage to vegetables and banana crops. Ockhi caused at least 245 fatalities, including 218 in India[6] and 27 in Sri Lanka,[7] and the storm left at least 550 people missing, mainly fishermen. He is a member of the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). for ignoring storm warnings and placing people at mercy of weather gods", "Cyclone Ockhi updates: Palaniswamy urges Rajnath Singh to involve Navy, Coast Guard in search operations LIVE News, Latest Updates, Live blog, Highlights and Live coverage", "While southern Kerala and parts of T.N. The central team is being led by Vipin Mallik, a top official in the home department and consists of disaster management experts. [12] The storm tracked along Sri Lanka's southwestern and western coastline, towards the west-northwest, around the southern verge of a subtropical ridge located over India. [39] Colombo and its suburbs, along with the southwestern and western coastal regions, were also affected, with many parts of the capital city and its suburbs experiencing power outages and property damage; several roads were obstructed by falling trees and power lines, including that leading to the Supreme Court complex at Aluthkade. [30] On December 2, the cyclone hit the Lakshadweep islands, suffering more than Rs 500 crore (US$77.5 million) loss. [13] Owing to highly favorable conditions, the storm displayed a thick convective ring, surrounding a well-defined eye feature on the same day. Apart from this, Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s disaster relief fund was also disbursed. [21] Afterward, the remnant of Ockhi crossed over land and dissipated several hours later. Chief Minister of Kerala complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he had a negligent attitude towards states ruled by the Left. കമ്മീഷണര്‍ ഡോ. [50] The Indian Navy and Coast Guard searched for stranded fishermen in the coastal areas of Lakshadweep. The Central agency's director at Thiruvananthapuram, S Sudevan, said warnings were given to the State Disaster Management Authority (SMDA) and top officials a day before the cyclone hit the state's coastline. [5] During its lifetime as a tropical cyclone, Ockhi traveled a distance of 2,538 km. The Ockhi cyclone was detected only in the morning of November 29. People were provided with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief by the Indian Navy in Lakshadweep. [20] Dry and cold air from the subcontinent rapidly weakened the storm, and it was last noted as a well-marked low-pressure area south of the Gulf of Cambay on December 6. I am also thankful to your promise to look into the ‘Reconstruction and Rehabilitation package proposed for Coastal Kerala’ submitted to you. Rains kill 8 in TN, Kerala; Cyclone Ochki heads to Lakshadweep. [42] On December 2, police and firefighters were formally joined by the Sri Lankan Navy- followed by the army and air force in search and rescue operations, with the aid of state agencies and the Sri Lankan Red Cross. Cyclone Ockhi barrelled into the Lakshwadeep islands in southwestern India on Saturday after drenching the neighboring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, claiming so far around 14 lives with many fishermen still feared [43][44], Several seafaring vessels were capsized on November 30:[25], In all, 14 separate incidents were reported in the Maldivian seas as a result of Ockhi's effects. (more…), വയനാട്ടില്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ സ്വന്തം മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് സ്ഥാപിക്കും വയനാട് ജില്ലയില്‍ ഡി.എം. 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Kerala Budget 2018: Finance Minister Thomas Issac announces Rs 2,000 crore for coastal area development after Cyclone Ockhi Of the Rs 2,000 crore fund, Rs 584 crore has been allocated for port development, Rs 150 ഓഖി ദുരന്തത്തിന്‍റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തില്‍ തീരദേശത്തെ മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളി വിഭാഗത്തില്‍ നിന്നും പോലീസ് വകുപ്പില്‍ കോസ്റ്റല്‍ വാര്‍ഡډാരായി 200 പേരെ കരാറടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്‍ നിയമിക്കും. കടകളിലും ഹോട്ടല്‍, റസ്റ്റോറന്‍റ് ഉള്‍പ്പെടെയുളള സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളിലും ജോലിക്ക് നിയോഗിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന സ്ത്രീകള്‍ ലൈംഗിക പീഡനത്തിന് ഇരയാകുന്നത് തടയാന്‍ 1960-ലെ കേരള കടകളും സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളും ആക്ടില്‍ ഭേദഗതി വരുത്തുന്നതിന് മന്ത്രിസഭ തീരുമാനിച്ചു. Of rain, due to the impact of the state of Kerala complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi he... Had suffered partial damage കേന്ദ്രത്തെ അറിയിക്കുമെന്ന് ബിപിന്‍ മല്ലിക് അറിയിച്ചു afterwards, Ockhi intensified further into a Cyclonic! And 93 from Kerala were missing കേന്ദ്ര ആഭ്യന്തര വകുപ്പിന് കീഴിലുള്ള ദുരന്ത നിവാരണ വിഭാഗം അഡീഷണല്‍ സെക്രട്ടറി ബിപിന്‍ അറിയിച്ചു! 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