February 4, 2012, Chennai: Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday took potshots at the Centre, stating that it delayed funds for Thane cyclone relief work till the state issued an advertisement seeking funds from generous citizens.

Nothing tests the political will and administrative efficiency of a government like a natural disaster. More than long-term development projects and poverty-alleviating schemes, it is the response mechanisms activated in times of emergency that people remember.

KANCHEEPURAM, February 3, 2012: A total of 217.43 km roads damaged in the ‘Thane' cyclone in Tiruvallur district are to be repaired at a cost of Rs.18 crore, according to the Collector Ashish Chatterjee.

Care Today, an India Today initiative, has launched a rehabilitation programme for changing the lives of 153 children, all victims of Cyclone Thane. The children, who were living in SOS Children's Village in Pondicherry, will get the benefit of the programme.

CUDDALORE, February 2, 2012: Post-Thane, both nationalised and scheduled banks in the cyclone-hit districts of Cuddalore and Villupuram are reporting heavy withdrawal of deposits and rise in demand for jewel loans.

Cuddalore (TN), Feb. 1:   More than two crore trees were uprooted by cyclone Thane in the district and their disposal would take over six months due to various reasons including shortage of manpower, a senior Agriculture Department official said today.

PUDUCHERRY: A joint federation of farmers associations took out a rally from Ariyankuppam,on Tuesday, seeking disbursement of relief to farmers affected by cyclone Thane.