Change Federal policy

Shivshankar Menon and Nirupama Rao, 2 prominent foreign secretaries the federation has had, are now pondering - on how to pitch for a change in External Affairs' policy.

The flow of 700 billion aid from UAE to Kerala is now shuttered.

We could live well if we keep politics, federal or beyond, out of weather related disasters.

- Thomas Mathew,   Times Of India, Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  

UAE supports Kerala

Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of more than 175 tonnes to Kerala, joining UAE community in their support for flooded Kerala.

Over a dozen flights will transport the relief goods.

Kochi international airport is closed after flooding, and is scheduled to reopen on August 29.

- The Economic Times      August 24, 2018.