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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flags off electric pink autos for fisher
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The vehicles were formally handed over by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable transport and women's economic empowerment in coastal regions.
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Five 6th Battalion NDRF teams airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai as Cyclon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Five teams of the 6th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai on Sunday to strengthen emergency preparedness as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and impacts the eastern coastal regions of India, particularly Ta
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Arrival of flamingos in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi - The coast adorned in sh
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Every year, at the onset of winter, an extraordinary spectacle eagerly awaited by bird watchers takes place along the coastal regions of Thoothukudi district -- the arrival of flamingos.
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Tamil Nadu: Fishing suspended in Thoothukudi as cyclone warning issued
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to the latest warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclone in the coming days. Strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected along the coastal region
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Japan lifts tsunami warnings after powerful Russia quake; 1 killed, over 2
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In response to the warnings, authorities issued evacuation instructions to more than 2 million people across affected coastal regions. Residents rushed to higher ground amid fears of large waves, especially in areas that have previously suffered major tsunami disasters, including the 2011 Gr
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ICSSR awards ₹1.2 crore research grant to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has been awarded a research grant of ₹1.2 crore by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, to support a comprehensive study on post-disaster housing and livelihood recovery in India's coastal regions.
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"Strengthening early warning systems, coordination is crucial", says PM Mo
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Highlighting the significance of strengthening early warning systems to mitigate risks from disasters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that coastal regions and islands are at great risk due to natural disasters and climate change.
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"BJP will not sit idle with hands tied back": BJP Karnataka President lash
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He further stated that the actions of the government were destroying law and order in Dakshin Kannada and other coastal regions.
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Yellow alert issued in coastal areas of Saurashtra, South Gujarat for next
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Temperature in the coastal regions can also rise whereas Kutch and the South Saurashtra region can experience immense heat. Due to the same, a yellow alert has been issued as a precautionary measure.
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Cyclone Dana: "Restoration in state is about to complete," says Odisha Min
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said on Saturday that the restoration work in the state is about to be completed after cyclone Dana hit the coastal regions of the state.
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Orange alert: Heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal on
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on November 13th and 14th.
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Coastal regions yield significant economic, biodiversity gains: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to studies, a shift in how we think about the benefits mangroves bring to coastal regions could result in enormous economic and biodiversity gains as well as the protection of millions from flooding.
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