Tsunami news for Chennai, India

Tamil Nadu plans committees to oversee tsunami relief: 24 Jan 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan 24 : The Tamil Nadu government is setting up committees at district, village and ward levels to monitor post-tsunami rehabilitation ... New Kerala,

TSUNAMI FATHER'S MIRACLE REUNION 24 Jan 2005
...quake's epicentre was on land and no tsunami arrived. No injuries were reported. There was more panic in the southern Indian city of Chennai, formerly known of ... Glasgow Daily Record,

Harikrishna wins tsunami charity match 24 Jan 2005
IWM Suneetha Wijesuriya of Sri Lanka (one of the worst affected nation in the tsunami disaster) who was on a visit to Chennai battled it out against the ... Chennai Online,

Tsunami: List of the unreached is long 24 Jan 2005
...to those who had not yet received relief despite being affected badly by the tsunami.. The experience of working with the wave-hit in Chennai, Pulicat, Kovalam ... News Today,

South Asian groups shell out cash for tsunami aid 24 Jan 2005
Chennai Woodlands restaurant in Ashland, Mass. hosted a banquet on Jan. 6 to raise money for the tsunami victims. Manager, Parthiban ... India New England,

Goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh looted from Sasikala 's bungalow 24 Jan 2005
Chennai: Thieves struck at Payyanur bungalow, owned by Sasikala, a close friend of Tamil ... After the December 26 tsunami that hit the east-coast line, security ... Sify,

'Sea walls not a solution to tsunami' 24 Jan 2005
New Delhi, Jan 24: With India getting ready to set up its own tsunami warning system, experts have suggested that it should have an in built mechanism to check ... Chennai Online,

DMK alleges irregularities in relief distribution: 24 Jan 2005
India News]: Chennai, Jan 23 ... in large-scale corruption and malpractice while distributing compensation and relief to the people affected by the Dec 26 tsunami. ... New Kerala,

Girls in Indian in Rotary exchange program 24 Jan 2005
...the same widespread destruction seen elsewhere in the region, Chennai's state of Tamil Nadu reported the highest casualties in India. The tsunami claimed more ... Washington Observer Reporter,

VOICE MAIL 24 Jan 2005
The Chennai Corporation deserves a pat for organising a 'Fish Food Fest' at the ... over consuming seafood, fearing spread of a virus following the Tsunami, such a ... News Today,

Assistance to tsunami victims in Andaman, Nicobar Islands 24 Jan 2005
Educational Institute has done its bit for those affected in the tsunami tragedy. ... He said the members would be visiting Kerala and Chennai in the coming days. ... MENAFN,

Indonesia hit by another earthquake 24 Jan 2005
However, the pre-dawn quake did not create a tsunami. Residents in Chennai on the east coast of India also felt the shocks of the earthquake. ... India Infoline.com,

Salvation Army teams continue relief effort 24 Jan 2005
...the relief effort and begin the reconstruction of areas demolished by the tsunami. ... that The Salvation Army is providing aid in Chennai, Machillipatnam, Nellore ... Elk Valley Times,

Volunteers flock to help in ground efforts 24 Jan 2005
...who was born and brought up in the Machilipatnam area, the tsunami was a ... coordinate with VPS- India to distribute food and clothing to the affected in Chennai. ... India New England,

Vision Quest 24 Jan 2005
A trip to an area devastated by the recent tsunami disaster gave former ... Their presence in and around Chennai, India, helped speed the process of delivering ... Springfield News Sun,

Doctors team in India for tsunami relief 24 Jan 2005
...nurses and paramedics from the Rancho Bernardo-based Project Compassion who flew to India recently to assist tsunami victims in Ongole, just north of Chennai. ... Economic Times,

AmeriCares Sends First Airlift to India; Aid Valued at $8 Million 24 Jan 2005
STAMFORD -- AmeriCares' first airlift to India in response to the tsunami has arrived in Chennai, carrying 36 tons of medicines, medical equipment, water ... dBusinessNews Hartford (press release),

Annual flower show in Pondy cancelled 24 Jan 2005
Jan 24: The flower show, an annual feature in Pondicherry, has been cancelled in view of the havoc wrought by the December 26 tsunami, Agriculture Minister A ... Chennai Online,

Novel way of offering prayers 24 Jan 2005
Tiruchirappalli, Jan 24: In a novel way of offering prayers for those ... in the December 26 tsunami disaster, a tractor driver, Nagarajan, rolled up and ... Chennai Online,

Murugappa Group offers community services 24 Jan 2005
Chennai, Jan 24: AMM Foundation of the Murugappa Group today said it was ... the group's help in providing relief and rehabilitation to the Tsunami victims, he ... Chennai Online,

Tsunami deepens Chennai Port Jan 9, 2005
CHENNAI: Tsunami has shattered the entire country, but has made the Chennai Port the deepest in the East Coast. A ‘Bathymetry ... Newindpress,

Singaporean couple starts aid appeal for Chennai tsunami victims Dec 28, 2004
...and Srinivas Vadrevu, Chennai is like a second home. They visit it up to twice a year and were actually on their way back to Singapore when the tsunami struck. ... Channel News Asia,

“WE SHALL OVER COMEâ€? sings the tsunami victim children Jan 23, 2005
We see first smile on their face after Tsunami and we can hear laughters too ... of Lord Buddha “ Others before self�that brought us down to Chennai, and when ... Times of Tibet,

Navy took some time before mobilising its personnel for relief: Jan 22, 2005
22 : The Navy took some time to realise the gravity of the Tsunami before it ... INS Khukri, in Chennai, was loaded with relief material and directed to sail to ... New Kerala,

Harikrishna, ten women play chess for tsunami survivors Jan 23, 2005
...players and parents for the Solar Chess Tournament in Chennai over the Jan 22-23 weekend, said two young chess players from Galle were among the tsunami victims ... Deepika,

For remote villages in India, government relief efforts fall short Jan 22, 2005
The Asian tsunami ... 110 of its 1,200 inhabitants, and destroyed or damaged most of ... of this remote coastal village 100 miles south of Chennai, the capital ... Boston Globe,

Tsunami outreach tugs hearts Jan 22, 2005
The villages are near the major city of Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where most of the tsunami damage in India occurred. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

Student drowns in tank Jan 23, 2005
Cuddalore, Jan 23 (UNI) A 21-year-old post-graduate student from Chennai, who came here along with his friends for counselling the tsunami-affected people of ... Deepika,

Targets of our charity and shock jocks Jan 23, 2005
States, Star himself or the radio station raised money for tsunami relief. I wonder if he ever imagined that Steena might actually be in Chennai, the worst-hit ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Report to be submitted on tsunami at A&N to PM:Pawar Jan 23, 2005
Chennai, Jan 23 (UNI) Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said he ... to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on restructuring the tsunami-affected Andaman ... Deepika,

Coastal 'bio-shield' to protect against tsunami Jan 23, 2005
In a report on post-tsunami recommendations, the Indian National Commission on ... According to MS Swaminathan, head of Chennai-based MS Swaminathan Research ... Express Newsline,

Taj GVK: Check in Jan 23, 2005
...because of a boom in tourism, has been under pressure, post earthquake/tsunami. ... The company's foray to Chandigarh and Chennai augurs well for revenue growth ... Sify,

Business paralyzed at Indian seaside carnival Jan 23, 2005
CHENNAI, INDIA -- The carnival had returned to Marina Beach, and it was waiting for the children. ... "After the tsunami, there was no business," he said. ... Times Picayune,

Small act makes a world of difference Jan 23, 2005
The National Bible College in Chennai, a city of 6 million people on the southeast coast of India. On the airplane to India a week after the tsunami struck, he ... Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription),

Realty check in tsunami areas Jan 20, 2005
And even though the tsunami didn't do much damage on the East Coast Road connecting Chennai and Pondicherry, there are few takers for property on this stretch ... Hindustan Times,

TN encourages people to return to sea food after tsunami: Jan 21, 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan. 21 : Tamil Nadu today launched an awareness programme to get sea food back on menu after the tsunami disaster. ... New Kerala,

PMK demand monitoring of tsunami relief supply Jan 22, 2005
Madurai, Jan 22: The PMK today suggested formation of an all-party committee to oversee the implementation of Tsunami relief and rehabilitation works. ... Chennai Online,

Tsunami camp children have chicken pox Jan 21, 2005
...shelters for tsunami victims in Nagapattinam, Special Commissioner for tsunami victims Shanta ... A private trust from Chennai had volunteered to invest up to Rs ... Sify,

TN encourages people to return to sea food after tsunami:- Jan 21, 2005
Karathe Thiagarajan, Chennai's deputy-Mayor, leaders of various political parties and ... affecting the livelihood of fishermen who were already hit by tsunami. ... Webindia123,

CARE" Provides Housing Facility to the Tsunami Affected Families Jan 22, 2005
...information please get in touch with Mr. RNMohanty, Team Leader, CARE Tsunami Emergency Response programme, Chennai, Mobile: 98406 85650 / 0-98495 99820. ... I-Newswire.com (press release)

Insurance companies fishing for unstaked claims Jan 23, 2005
Chennai, Jan 23 (UNI) Post-Tsunami, insurance companies are now knocking at the doors of the fishermen with simplified procedures, even as the fisherfolk ... Deepika,

Keller barely misses disaster Jan 22, 2005
Keller was at Marina Beach in Chennai, India, about 24 hours before the tsunami leveled the fishermen's homes that dotted its white sands. ... Lompoc Record,

Denver backs its hurting sister city Jan 5, 2005
...saw. Coloradans still have time to contribute to the Denver Sister Cities International Chennai Tsunami Relief Fund. Checks can ... Rocky Mountain News,

Chennai calling shots as IT destination Jan 21, 2005
Terming the December 26 Tsunami as a ''human tragedy of historic proportions ... According to Gartner, by 2010, Chennai would have overtaken as the ITES destination ... Sify,

Kolkata to host second tsunami tie Jan 20, 2005
...“The tsunami had a devastating impact on the city of Chennai and surrounding areas and it will be fitting if the second match is hosted in India.". ... Khaleej Times,

Rajasthan govt to 'adopt' 6 Tsunami hit villages: Jan 21, 2005
Rajasthan government has decided to 'adopt' six Tsunami affected villages in ... The villages are Kasimedu and Seenivasakuppam in Chennai; Sonankuppam, Pasanakuppam ... New Kerala,

Kolkata to host second Tsunami match Jan 21, 2005
Most importantly, it helped us raise over $ 11 million for the relief effort.The tsunami had a devastating impact on the city of Chennai and surrounding areas ... Indiantelevision.com,

Plan for tsunami warning system prepared Jan 21, 2005
New Delhi, Jan 21: With a view to keep India prepared in the event of a tsunami hitting the country in future, the Department of Ocean Development has prepared ... Chennai Online,

The flower which blossomed at every turn Jan 22, 2005
Q: What do you like in Chennai and your favourite places? ... Felt terribly depressed of the tsunami tragedy. Will play my part in helping the distressed. ... News Today,

Tsunami soccer: Sourav's XI beat Mithun's team Jan 22, 2005
...soccer field as a galaxy of sports stars played an exhibition match against film artistes raising Rs 12 lakh for the benefit of the victims of Tsunami disaster ... Chennai Online,

Tsunami relief for Nagai farmers Jan 22, 2005
...has sanctioned Rs 1.32 crore crore as compensation to farmers in Nagapattinam district whose crops have been affected by the December 26 tsunami waves. ... Chennai Online,

Seawalls saved Chennai : Jan 3, 2005
Chennai : Tsunami's fatal fury in southern India left most of the Tamil Nadu capital except some parts unscathed, thanks to seawalls. ... Team India,

For Fair Oaks software group, South Asian tsunami is personal Jan 21, 2005
Senior programmer Monica Sivarmurthy remembered talking with her mother, who lives in the coastal town of Chennai, India, the morning the tsunami hit. ... TimesCommunity.com,

Corvallis woman in India doing tsunami relief work Jan 22, 2005
...colleagues brought were the first aid that the village received since the tsunami hit. ... On Friday, she was headed by train to Chennai, where she will spend six ... Corvallis Gazette Times,

Jamia Hamdard convocation Jan 23, 2005
...is presently the managing director of Cameo Corporate Services Limited, Chennai. ... for its efforts to rehabilitate children affected by Tsunami tragedy recently ... Times of India,

Faith lines blur as Chennai prays for tsunami hit: Jan 20, 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan 20 : The survivors of the tsunami were not present but the best of Tamil Nadu were there as were the pundit, the bishop and the ... New Kerala,

CISF personnel render valuable service in Car Nicobar: Jan 23, 2005
...of co-ordinating the entire supply of relief materials at Chennai and Kolkata ... of aftershocks of the massive earthquake that triggered the tsunami, continued to ... New Kerala,

Sporadic cases of chicken pox reported Jan 21, 2005
...for the tsunami-affected in the district, Special Commissioner for Tsunami Victims Shanta ... A private trust from Chennai had volunteered to invest upto Rs 3 ... India Daily,

Relief shelters handed over Jan 21, 2005
...handed over 108 temporary relief shelters it built at the fisheries complex in this town, to families of fishermen, whose homes were destroyed in the Tsunami. ... Chennai Online,

Students into relief work Jan 21, 2005
Students of Ethiraj and Siet colleges in Chennai decided to replace a cultural show planned before the tsunami with a charity show for the victims. ... News Today,

Area near Port Blair may have sunk, Andaman twisted by quake: Jan 21, 2005
...of the graph. The tsunami hit Chennai at 9.06 am and Cochin at 11.12 am, acording to the records by these tide gauges, he said. ... New Kerala,

The village that was Jan 22, 2005
Karikkattlu Kuppam was a village of 203 families, 35 kms south from Chennai. ... Karikkattlu Kuppam was a forward-looking village until the Tsunami came. ... Phayul,

Tsunami: Fleming anchors NZ win over World XI Jan 22, 2005
Christchurch (New Zealand), Jan 22: Stephen Fleming smashed a century from 54 balls as New Zealand beat a makeshift World XI by nine wickets in an unofficial ... Chennai Online,

US provide relief to tsunami-hit fishermen Jan 22, 2005
Delhi, Jan 22: The US has ordered a suo motu review of its anti-dumping duties on Indian shrimp imports in a bid to provide relief to the tsunami-hit fishermen ... Chennai Online,

Kolkata orphanage to adopt tsunami children Jan 22, 2005
Kolkata, Jan 22: Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath is willing to adopt about 500 tsunami struck children in South India in their orphange here and will ... Chennai Online,

Sporadic cases of chicken pox reported in Nagapattinam Jan 21, 2005
...for the tsunami-affected in the district, Special Commissioner for tsunami victims, Shanta ... A private trust from Chennai had volunteered to invest upto Rs three ... Hindustan Times,

Sporadic cases of chicken pox reported Jan 21, 2005
...shelters for tsunami victims in the district, special commissioner for tsunami victims Shanta ... A private trust from Chennai had volunteered to invest up to Rs.3 ... Chennai Online,

Councillors eat fish to alley rumours: Jan 21, 2005
Jan 21 : Chennai Corporation councillors took part in a banquet of seafood here Friday to prove wrong the widely held opinion that post-tsunami fish was not ... New Kerala,

India, Faith lines blur as Chennai prays for tsunami hit Jan 20, 2005
...lives in Valmiki Nagar, a south Chennai coastal suburb facing a small beach, and had watched hundreds scrambling to higher ground when the tsunami struck the ... Keralanext,

Doctors to discuss disaster management Jan 21, 2005
IDPD) will be organising a seminar on 'Disaster Management' in Chennai tomorrow ... and properties could have been saved if we had the facility to predict tsunami'. ... News Today,

TSUNAMI IMPACT: The Sea Siren Beckons But Fishermen Only Hear ... Jan 17, 2005
The bulk of the vessels used in the four tsunami-hit districts of Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and Kanyakumari are either lost or completely damaged beyond ... Inter Press Service (subscription),

Khushboo raising funds for Sri Lankan tsunami victims: Jan 20, 2005
...set to enthral her fans there while raising money for tsunami victims ... VIBA, an event management company that conducts annual pageants in Chennai, is organising ... New Kerala,

'Hysteria' among the wave-hit Jan 21, 2005
Addressing the media in Chennai yesterday, Dr Biswanath Paria, the general secretary of centre ... Also, the fear of another tsunami was high thus fuelling the fear ... News Today,

Top News ; Seawalls saved Chennai Jan 2, 2005
Top News News, Chennai,Tsunami's fatal fury in southern India left most of the Tamil Nadu capital except some parts unscathed, thanks to seawalls. ... Keralanext,

Tsunami affected Nagore-Nagai train line to be ready by Jan 20: Jan 17, 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan 17 : The Nagore-Nagapattinam railway track, which was affected by December 26 Tsunami, is likely to be thrown open for traffic from ... New Kerala,

Tsunami-hit fishermen face trouble after rumours affect fish sales ... Jan 17, 2005
...on an overdrive spreading tales that the fish caught after the tsunami was unfit for ... and fish consumption came down from 50 tonnes to just 2 tonnes in Chennai. ... New Kerala,

Kerala playback singer joins prayer meet for tsunami victims: Jan 19, 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan 19 : Noted singer KJ Yesudas and Hindu, Christian and Muslim priests offered prayers for victims of the Dec 26 tsunami at a special ... New Kerala,

Tsunami struck fishermen seek divine intervention to rebuild lives ... Jan 18, 2005
...and fish consumption came down from 50 tonnes to just 2 tonnes in Chennai, the capital ... were safe and had not been made poisonous by the effects of the tsunami. ... New Kerala,

Contributions to tsunami relief fund cross Rs 100 cr Jan 19, 2005
Contributions from industrialists, ministers and the public towards tsunami relief fund in Tamil ... and Rs 40.22 lakh by Seethakadhi Trust in Chennai, the release ... Hindustan Times,

NCW urges TN govt to amend Hindu Marriages Act: Jan 20, 2005
...[India News]: Chennai, Jan 20 ... in a state amendment to the Hindu Marriages Act of 1955, to enable young women who lost their husbands in tsunami disaster to re ... New Kerala,

Paradorn irked over criticism of tsunami disaster donation Jan 19, 2005
..."Chennai got hit, and Thailand got hit, and I wanted to put money in my ... because so many people in my country have been affected by the tsunami," said Paradorn. ... Hindustan Times,