Tanvi Patel

Now that the state begins to rebuild itself, we need to shift our focus. But how? What does Kerala need next?

While the northern band recorded a maximum of 14 inches of rainfall in the week between 13 and 20 August 2018, Kerala received between 10 to 18 inches of rainfall.

"Now, when the losses are counted and the process of rebuilding starts, this sense of brotherhood offers us hope that we will get through these dark days and come out in a better tomorrow."

The Delhi police were alerted of the fire, and they arrived at the spot immediately. As they reached the building, three constables saw the couple crying for help from their house. The wife was hanging from the balcony grille.

Since the fire had broken out between the 12th to 16th floors of the building, the evacuation process was extremely challenging. The lifts could not be used, and with smoke rapidly-filling up the floors, the lives of several people were in danger.

Working round-the-clock with IPS officers, Harikishore successfully accomplished this seemingly impossible mission. Here is the entire account of the IAS officer, as shared on Facebook.

IAS officers TV Anupama and K Vasuki have led initiatives to do everything in their power and beyond, to ensure the people of their respective districts are safe, healthy and happy.

“We had about 500 people on the first two days, but some have left to join their relatives. The rooms are stuffed, thanks to the public and there is no problem regarding food or drinking water.

On the one hand, NGOs, concerned individuals and voluntary groups are tirelessly reaching out to people throughout the country and asking for donations in kind. But at the same time, there are those who have been trying to hamper this spirit of the country.

MG Rajamanikyam has always been a beloved civil officer in Kochi for his humble, straightforward approach to his work and indomitable spirit.