Disaster Management
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We never say no to requests, but multiplicity of challenges worrying
India | Sep 26, 2019, 10:50 AM ISTThe "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 | Sep 04, 2019, 12:57 PM ISTOdisha 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 | Aug 30, 2019, 02:22 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Jun 21, 2018, 02:00 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 03, 2016, 01:41 PM ISTPM Modi’s 10-point agenda to reduce disaster risks
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Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Modi
National | Nov 03, 2016, 01:02 PM ISTPrime 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
National | Jun 02, 2016, 06:57 AM ISTNew 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 | Feb 07, 2016, 02:12 PM ISTPatna: 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 | Nov 05, 2015, 05:57 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 26, 2015, 03:54 PM ISTNew 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 | Aug 20, 2015, 05:30 AM ISTGuwahati: 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
National | Jul 24, 2015, 05:56 AM ISTJaipur: 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 | Jul 05, 2015, 09:57 PM ISTGuwahati: 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 | Jan 31, 2015, 07:42 PM ISTTirunelveli (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 | Oct 01, 2014, 07:08 AM ISTGuwahati: 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 | Sep 23, 2014, 04:18 PM ISTAizawl: 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 | Sep 08, 2013, 10:04 PM ISTPatna: 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 | Jul 09, 2013, 08:18 PM ISTDehradun, 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 | Jul 07, 2013, 06:10 PM ISTDehradun, 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 | Jun 25, 2013, 10:53 AM ISTNew 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