Tsunami news for Puri, India

REGION AL BRIEFS 24 Jan 2005
...on Sunday that the board had collected Rs 68,600 for relief of tsunami victims ... ELECTED: Mr Satinder Walia and Ms Saroj Puri have been elected presidents of the ... The Tribune,

Peterson to pursue relief measures Jan 21, 2005
Trade and aid should go hand-in-hand,� Lakshmi Puri, head of ... track its new trade access regime for developing countries in a bid to help tsunami-hit states ... The Globe and Mail,

Trade measures urged to help tsunami nations Jan 18, 2005
...“Trade and aid should go hand in hand,� Lakshmi Puri, head of ... week also urged members to consider short-term trade assistance for tsunami-affected countries ... Financial Times,

TRADE RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI DISASTER: INITIATIVES IN THE PIPELINE Jan 20, 2005
Lakshmi Puri, head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and ... countries should immediately introduce temporary trade measures to help tsunami-hit countries ... Weekly Trade News Digest,

India to relocate air force bases Jan 17, 2005
Vice Admiral Raman Puri said that the air force is scouting for mainland areas after the tsunami devastated some of its installations on Car Nicobar, the ... Washington Times,

Kisna tells a tale untold in Bollywood till now Jan 21, 2005
I enjoy most, not words.’’ The film also has late Amrish Puri, Om Puri, Polly Adams ... Proceeds of the world premiere will be sent to the tsunami relief fund ... Indian Express,

Defence suggests steps to combat tsunami disasters in Andaman Jan 10, 2005
...member high powered defence expert team, which visited all the tsunami affected islands ... to submit its findings and reports to vice-admiral Raman Puri, Chief of ... India Daily,

Amritanandamayi's trust working for rehabilitation of tsunami ... Jan 10, 2005
...relief and rehabilitation to those affected by the killer tsunami tragedy. ... Amritaswarupananda Puri, the Vice Chairman of the ashram, said they would construct ... New Kerala,

Bollywood star Amrish Puri dead Jan 12, 2005
Jan 12: Indonesia told foreign troops helping tsunami victims to get out of the country "the sooner the better" and defended tough new restrictions on aid ... Independent-Bangladesh,

Politics and war hinder tsunami aid Jan 15, 2005
For India, which lost 10,000 of its citizens, the tsunami disaster is increasingly ... rescue efforts in south-east Asia," said vice-admiral Raman Puri, chief of ... The Scotsman,

Global premiere of Amrish Puri’s last film at fest Jan 13, 2005
Suresh Kalmadi said that the proceeds of the opening show would go towards the aid of tsunami victims. Incidentally, Kisna is actor Amrish Puri’s last film. ... Indian Express,

Puri Sankaracharya slams Jaya, Centre Jan 13, 2005
Sagar Island (WB), Jan 13: The Puri Sankaracharya, Sri Swami Nischalananda Saraswati ... from southern India was comparatively less this year due to the tsunami. ... Chennai Online,

Untouched in the tsunami zone Jan 16, 2005
South of the capital of Kuala Lumpur, Melaka was unscathed by the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit the equally popular ... Hotel Puri, 118 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Chaos in Puri over possible tsunami Dec 30, 2004
It was chaos at the Puri beach on Thursday soon after the district administration's alert about high tidal waves entering the pilgrim town following a possible ... Orissa,

Tsunami threat: Tourists flee Puri Dec 30, 2004
Puri, December 31: Panic-stricken tourists, unnerved by the administration's warning that the sea ... to go near the seafront as there was a +fresh tsunami threat+ ... Chennai Online,

TSUNAMI TRAGEDY Americans await word on relatives Jan 9, 2005
25, when he had planned to leave a resort at Puri on a train. ... The tsunami has only complicated some Americans' efforts to find loved ones who may just not want ... Toledo Blade,

Tamil, Malayali families organise tsunami relief Dec 27, 2004
Delhi is gearing to lend a helping hand to those recovering from the effects of the killer tsunami which ravaged the ... For Monica Puri, it was a hellish Sunday. ... Times of India,

India to call off search for tsunami survivors in a week Jan 5, 2005
Xinhuanet) -- Search and rescue operations for those missing in the tsunami disaster in ... another week before calling it off," Vice Admiral Raman Puri, chief of ... Xinhua,

REGION AL BRIEFS Jan 13, 2005
The director of the manch, Mr Rajwinder Samrala said the role of Amrish Puri may be ... of the sabha, and others decided to donate liberally for the tsunami victims ... The Tribune,

Artist creates sand sculpture for tsunami victims: Dec 27, 2004
...a sand sculpture to pay tribute to the thousands ... in the tsunami that hit ... his sculptures, created the image on a beach in his home city of Puri, 56 km ... New Kerala,

REGION AL BRIEFS Jan 15, 2005
...silence in the memory of those who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster. ... The shawls and blankets were distributed by Mahant Sri Ganga Puri Ji Arunai Wale. ... The Tribune,

HP police donates to tsunami victims: Jan 5, 2005
5 : The Himachal Pradesh police has donated more than Rs 20 lakhs for the Prime Minister's tsunami relief fund. Director General of Police AK Puri presented a ... New Kerala,

Tsunami sculpture draws people in Orissa: Dec 31, 2004
Sudarsan Pattnaik, a well-known sand artist, Friday created sculptures of the tsunami victims at the beach on the Bay of Bengal at his hometown of Puri, 56 km ... New Kerala,

Air-strip in Campbell Bay becomes operational: Admiral Puri: Jan 2, 2005
...had remained almost cut-off from the mainland for three days after tsunami hit the areas on December 26, are landing on it, Admiral Raman Puri, heading the ... New Kerala,

Tsunami relief biggest ever peacetime disaster mitigation op. Jan 3, 2005
Gambhir' in Indonesia, Chief of the IDS (CIDS) Vice Admiral Raman Puri said. In Car Nicobar, which was severely affected in Sunday's tsunami, nearly 100 Air ... Webindia123,

India wants all credit for tsunami relief operations Jan 1, 2005
...offer from China which offered a $3 million aid package for tsunami victims in ... to set up an integrated relief command under Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, the chief ... Daily Times,

India quick in responding to tsunami-hit neighbours: Foreign Secy: Jan 5, 2005
...and fishing craft on these ports," Vice Admiral Raman Puri of the Indian navy said. The Maldives said on Wednesday that the Indian Ocean tsunami had affected ... New Kerala,

Coastal Orissa in fear of a tsunami strike: Dec 30, 2004
After Thursday's tsunami alert, residents of over two dozen villages in the coastal districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore and Puri felt ... New Kerala,

Tourist resorts in Orissa not affected by tsunami waves: Dec 28, 2004
...and other places in Orissa have not been affected by the tsunami waves and ... Popular tourist locations like Puri, Gopalpur, Konark and Chandipur on the coast and ... New Kerala,

Tourists leaving Puri: Dec 30, 2004
...[India News]: Puri, Dec 30 ... as the local administration made announcements warning the people not to go near the seafront as there was a +fresh tsunami threat+. ... New Kerala,

Special drive to help tsunami-hit fishermen: Jan 7, 2005
...and harbours to allow the worst-hit fishing community in the Tsunami disaster to ... Vice Admiral Raman Puri, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, who was present at ... New Kerala,

Tsunami aftermath: Survivors pick up pieces in eerie silence Jan 5, 2005
The death toll in the Tsunami disaster today mounted to 9675 with 6107 still ... Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) which is ... Deepika,

Search mission not over yet Jan 3, 2005
Admiral Raman Puri, chief of the integrated defence staff who is coordinating the operations from the military side, told reporters that tsunami threat would ... Times of India,

More relief sent to Andamans Jan 3, 2005
3. A week after tsunami — the earthquake-triggered tidal waves — struck the ... of the Integrated Defence Services (IDS), Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, said the ... The Hindu,

Campbell Bay airstrip becomes operational Jan 2, 2005
...from the mainland for three days after tsunami hit the areas on December 26, are landing on it. The announcement was made by Admiral Raman Puri, heading the ... NDTV.com,

Orissa govt sounds alert in coastal districts: Dec 30, 2004
...the town during christmas time but many returned as the tsunami tragedy unfolded. ... had been stationed at different places on the beach in Puri district at ... New Kerala,

About 60% of A&N's two inhabited islands submerge Jan 3, 2005
...in the Andaman and Nicobar are submerged following the tsunami assault and ... of Integrated Defence Services Command, Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, told newspersons ... Economic Times,

Navy launches Operation Gambhir in Indonesia Jan 2, 2005
26 tsunami disaster that has left thousands ... along the South and South-East Asian shores. Giving details of other overseas relief operations, Admiral Puri ... Times of India,

Precautionary measures being taken at Paradip port: Dec 28, 2004
...sign of an approaching tsunami. +I had never seen any such thing in my life+, Shankar, a fisherman who has spent most part of his life on the Puri beach, said. ... New Kerala,

Toll mounts, relief operations affected in Car Nicobar: Jan 4, 2005
The official toll in the Tsunami hit areas of Andaman and Nicobar Island ... Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff Vice-Admiral Raman Puri told reporters here that ... New Kerala,

Karnataka to give Rs 25 crore Jan 2, 2005
...the 3,000 metre air strip, said Admiral Raman Puri, heading the Control Room in the Defence Ministry. CUDDALORE: Joining relief efforts in the tsunami-hit areas ... Indian Express,

Indian relief ships sail for Indonesia: Jan 2, 2005
Jan 2 : India has sent two of its naval ships to tsunami-hit Indonesia ... The assistance is being provided under "Operation Gambhir", Admiral Raman Puri, head of ... New Kerala,

India launches Operation Ghambir for Indonesia Jan 2, 2005
26 tsunami disaster which has left thousands of ... in entire South and South East Asia. Giving details of other overseas relief operations, Admiral Puri said ... Rediff,

Relief pours in; officials now to focus on preventing epidemic Jan 2, 2005
...words of Chief of the IDS (CIDS) Vice Admiral Raman Puri describes the ... the Indian Armed Forces engaged in relief and rescue operations in tsunami-affected areas ... Deepika,

Frantic Families of the Missing Taking Action on Their Own Jan 8, 2005
25, when he planned to leave a beach resort at Puri. ... The tsunami has complicated some Americans' efforts to find loved ones who may just not want to be found. ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune,

Aid Groups Await Island Access Jan 2, 2005
International aid groups are working in the tsunami-battered state of Tamil Nadu, where ... Admiral Raman Puri of India's Defense Ministry said that these were the ... Washington Post,

Death toll mounts to 9479, relief efforts gains momentum Jan 3, 2005
...and 384,956 lodged in 560 relief camps in all the Tsunami-ravaged states. ... Vice Admiral Raman Puri, Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff, which is responsible ... Deepika,

First phase of 'Op Sea Wave' in Andamans over: Govt. Jan 5, 2005
...phase has begun even as the death toll in the December 26 Tsunami disaster today ... Vice Admiral Raman Puri, Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) which is ... Deepika,

Air-strip in Campbell Bay becomes operational Jan 2, 2005
Force aircraft to carry relief material to the southernmost tip of tsunami-ravaged Andaman ... for three days, are landing on it, Admiral Raman Puri, heading the ... India Daily,

War machines play saviour Dec 31, 2004
Puri is also the overall coordinator of the relief operation ... Nicobar, where the air force’s Sukhoi 30 aircraft were to be based, when the tsunami devastated it ... Calcutta Telegraph,

2 lakh to take the holy dip Jan 13, 2005
Amidst the shadow of the Lashkar-e-Taiyaba and tsunami, nearly 2 ... The Puri sankaracharya, Sri Nischalananda Saraswati, would take the holy dip at 11 am, it was ... The Statesman,

Plea for relief items by school Dec 30, 2004
...essential items that are needed by the victims of the tsunami disaster in ... For information contact fund relief co-ordinator Shanee Puri on 17728886, or 39206432 ... Gulf Daily News,

India says it is on top of relief measures for tsunami victims Jan 6, 2005
...an all-out push to help nearly 400,000 survivors of the tsunami disaster which ... off the search after a week,� navy commander Vice Admiral Raman Puri said late ... Khaleej Times,

Nicobar Island requires virtual total rebuilding: Centre: Jan 3, 2005
The status report of the Ministry of Home Affairs said "the tsunami have causd ... Chief of the Integrated Defence Services Vice Admiral Raman Puri said Pilmillow ... New Kerala,

Search from afar frustrates relatives Jan 8, 2005
His father, Bob Abels, heard about the tsunami on the radio at 5:30 am Dec. ... 25, when he had planned to leave a beach resort at Puri on a train. ... Fort Worth Star Telegram (subscription),

Nicobar survivor returns home: Jan 10, 2005
One of the survivors of the December 26 tsunami disaster in Car Nicobar, she shudders at the thought of recounting the ... "We had gone to Puri yesterday to visit ... New Kerala,

USINPAC Leadership Meets with Prime Minister Singh of India Jan 14, 2005
Focusing on the recent Tsunami disaster, the delegation talked about India's ... Speaking after the delegation, Sanjay Puri, Executive Director of USINPAC said ... ArriveNet (press release),

DH Photogallery Jan 7, 2005
...islands chain without water or food after the tsunami struck on ... Sri Shivamurthy Muragharajendra Sharanaru, Sri Berendrakeshava Tarakananda Puri Swami, Sri ... Deccan Herald,

Relief in Andaman jolted as runway develops cracks Jan 4, 2005
...relief and rehabilitation operations in full swing in all tsunami-affected areas ... Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Vice Admiral Raman Puri told reporters in ... Sify,

Private aid groups pressing New Delhi for access to islands Jan 2, 2005
International aid groups are working in the tsunami-battered state of Tamil Nadu ... Admiral Raman Puri, who heads the control room in the Defense Ministry in New ... Boston Globe,

Toll now 9,575; no respite from shocks Jan 4, 2005
The official toll in the tsunami-hit areas of Andaman and Nicobar islands, TN ... Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff Vice-Admiral Raman Puri told reporters here ... Times of India,

Nicobar completely devastated, says Centre Jan 3, 2005
The Ministry of Home Affairs' status report said, "The tsunami has caused ... The chief of the Integrated Defence Services, Vice Admiral Raman Puri, said Pilmillow ... Times of India,

Nicobar Island requires total rebuilding: Centre Jan 3, 2005
...the deadly tsunami assault and Nicobar Island would require total rebuilding. The Chief of the Integrated Defence Services Vice Admiral Raman Puri said ... Sify,

Frantic Families of the Missing Taking Action on Their Own Jan 7, 2005
...broker whose traveling companion provided meticulous detail of his whereabouts when the tsunami hit, is ... 25, when he planned to leave a beach resort at Puri. New York Times

PAGE ONE ANCHOR Jan 5, 2005
...and the Andamans, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Vice-Admiral Raman Puri said today ... Members of the Group of Ministers set up for Tsunami relief are briefed ... Indian Express,

Minister faces trouble for New Year dance: Jan 2, 2005
...post-tsunami tragedy. The local Eenadu Television Monday aired the footage of Higher Education Minister Samir Dey dancing on Dec 31 night at a Puri hotel ... New Kerala,

No misunderstanding over US troops in Lanka: India Jan 5, 2005
India was doing towards relief and rehabilitation for the tsunami-affected areas as ... Vice Admiral Raman Puri said while rescue operations were expected to last ... Outlookindia.com,

Andaman airport develops cracks Jan 4, 2005
...relief and rehabilitation operations in full swing in all tsunami-affected areas ... The chief of integrated defence staff, Vice-Admiral Raman Puri told reporters ... Navhind Times,

Delhi takes pains to deny tension with US Jan 5, 2005
Our response to the tsunami has been prompt. ... Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, who was at the foreign secretary’s side, chipped in with a power-point presentation to ... Calcutta Telegraph,

Orissa Minister in Troubles After Dancing in Party Jan 2, 2005
Education Minister Samir Dey dancing on Dec 31 night at a Puri hotel, Holiday ... political party was publicly opposed to any gala festivities post-tsunami tragedy ... Express Newsline,

IAF may shift Nicobar base Jan 2, 2005
...to shift the base, which faced the brunt of last Sunday’s tsunami, out of the ... are landing on the 3,000 metres long air-strip, Admiral Raman Puri, heading the ... Mid-Day Mumbai,

Rescue mission nearing end, search still on Jan 5, 2005
NEW DELHI: The worst may be over in the tsunami disaster. ... Vice-Admiral Raman Puri, chief of the Integrated Staff of the three services, said thick jungles and ... Times of India,

4,000 troops in military's largest peacetime op Dec 29, 2004
...the current Chief of Integrated Staff is Vice-Admiral Raman Puri at a ... The military suffered a tragic loss when the tsunami swept over Car Nicobar, which houses ... Rediff,

Mr Dixit, I presume Jan 7, 2005
...the lagoon resort of Nilaveli — which just got swept away in the December 26 tsunami. ... And I had told Dixit’s key lieutenant Hardip Puri and his wife Lakshmi ... Indian Express,

Appeal for generous contributions to disaster-hit Dec 29, 2004
...public and organisations here for those devastated by the tsunami in southeast ... 11001 (details on website www.pmindianinc.in)," Manjeev Singh Puri, minister at ... MENAFN,

India scours the seas for Andaman's missing thousands Jan 4, 2005
...and rescue work in the Andamans in over. But we are not giving up hope of finding survivors a week after the tsunami," said Puri. ... SpaceDaily