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  We never say no to requests, but multiplicity of challenges worrying

  India | September 26, 2019 10:50 IST

  The "multiplicity" of challenges faced by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a cause for concern, its director-general S N Pradhan has said, calling for a "clear" policy that will put the primary onus to deal with disasters of certain categories on states.

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  Odisha bags award for using IT in disaster management

  India | September 04, 2019 12:57 IST

  Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has won the IT Excellence Award, 2019 for its innovative conception by using information technology in the field of disaster management, a senior official said.  

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  One killed, two injured after portion of three-story building collapses in outer Delhi's Badli

  India | August 30, 2019 14:22 IST

  Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said they received information about the incident at 5.15 am after which the staff rushed to the spot and started rescue operations, they said.

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  Bihar govt to demand increased allocation of funds from Centre

  India | June 21, 2018 14:00 IST

  The 14th Finance Commission had allocated Rs 2591 crore for disaster management for Bihar, though the outlay was much higher for states including Maharashtra and Rajasthan, alleged Sushil Kumar Modi.

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  PM Modi’s 10-point agenda to reduce disaster risks

  India | November 03, 2016 13:41 IST

  PM Modi’s 10-point agenda to reduce disaster risks

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  Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Modi

  Politics | November 03, 2016 13:02 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today outlined 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction.

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  PM Modi unveils first ever national plan for disaster management

  Politics | June 02, 2016 6:57 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), which is aimed at making the country disaster resilient and significantly reduce the losses of lives and assets during such

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  Diasaster-prone Kosi basin in Bihar to be better warned about floods

  India | February 07, 2016 14:12 IST

  Patna: It's an area prone to annual devastating floods but little empirical data about it was available to anticipate potential disasters and maintain resilient livelihoods for the millions of people inhabiting the area. Now a

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  First time: India to host SAARC disaster management exercises

  India | November 05, 2015 17:57 IST

  New Delhi: India will host a first-ever joint disaster management exercise with SAARC nations later this month to learn best practices and skills in urban search and rescue operations.About 80 disaster managers and personnel from

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  Quake: Delhi government activates disaster management teams

  India | October 26, 2015 15:54 IST

  New Delhi: Delhi government today activated its disaster management teams soon after strong tremors jolted the national capital making people scurry for cover and bringing the metro to a halt."Please stay calm & do not

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  Flood situation in Assam grim, over 2 lakh people affected

  India | August 20, 2015 5:30 IST

  Guwahati:  The flood situation in Assam turned grim today following incessant rains here in the past few days which have affected nearly two lakh people in over 280 villages in the state.Almost two lakh people

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  Rajasthan needs to have pro-active policing: Vasundhara Raje

  Politics | July 24, 2015 5:56 IST

  Jaipur:  Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today said Rajasthan should have pro-active policing for peace, harmony, and for a better coordination and unified approach in the state.For peace and harmony, a better coordination and unified approach

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  Assam flood turns grim; over 65,000 affected

  India | July 05, 2015 21:57 IST

  Guwahati:  The flood situation in Assam turned grim over the past 24 hours due to incessant rains with over 65,000 people being affected in 125 villages across the state.Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said

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  Disaster management mock drill held at village near KNPP

  India | January 31, 2015 19:42 IST

  Tirunelveli (TN): Testing the readiness of people living near a nuclear plant to respond to an emergency, a Disaster Management mock drill was conducted at a village near Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in the district

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  67 dead, Over 42 lakh hit by floods in Assam in 2014: Govt

  India | October 01, 2014 7:08 IST

  Guwahati: At least 67 people have lost their lives and over 42 lakh people across Assam were affected in three waves of floods this year, the government said yesterday."Assam has suffered huge losses in terms

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  YMA members to be given training on disaster management

  India | September 23, 2014 16:18 IST

  Aizawl: Mizoram Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister C. Ngunlianchunga today said that members of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) in each village and locality would be imparted training on the issue.Attending the passing out parade

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  Bihar flood toll mounts to 201

  India | September 08, 2013 22:04 IST

  Patna: Over 200 people have died and 6.9 million displaced as the flood situation remained grim in Bihar due to spate in various rivers.Altogether 201 people have died since June 15 and 6.9 million others

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  Relief operations resume in Uttarakhand as skies clear up

  India | July 09, 2013 20:18 IST

  Dehradun, July 9: Relief operations resumed in disaster-hit Uttarakhand on Tuesday as the weather cleared up after three days even as most of the personnel engaged in clearing debris and cremating bodies at Kedarnath were

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  Uttarakhand: Fresh rain hinders relief work in remote

  India | July 07, 2013 18:10 IST

  Dehradun, July 7: Fresh spell of rains on Sunday halted helicopter operations to ferry rations to remote Uttarakhand districts reeling under shortage of foodgrains even as wet weather put brakes on the task of cremation

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  Delhi to spend Rs.62 crore on anti-flood projects

  India | June 25, 2013 10:53 IST

  New Delhi, June 24: The Delhi government Monday cleared 27 projects worth Rs.62 crore related to flood rescue and preparedness.The government plans to strengthen the Yamuna embankment, improve drainage system, construct access roads and 11