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NDRF on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rains to Tamil Nadu, Pud
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Cyclone 'Ditwah' intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall lashes coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has launched an all-out preparedness drive, including specialised teams deployed across vulnerable districts a
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"Many infiltrators disappeared from Bihar's voter list": UP Deputy CM Path
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, extending several key deadlines by one week.
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3 killed in rain related incidents: TN Minister Ramachandran on Cyclone 'D
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran, speaking on Sunday about preparations ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, said that approximately 56,000 hectares of farmland have been flooded in the state.
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Sagar Bandhu: NDRF joins forces with Sri Lanka to tackle Cyclone Ditwah de
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between NDRF personnel and Sri Lankan authorities in ongoing relief o
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Pakistan accused of state-sponsored killings as bodies of three disappeare
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least three bodies of Baloch men who had earlier been reported as victims of enforced disappearance were discovered in Kech district, Balochistan, on Friday, the latest addition to a grim pattern of extrajudicial killings and state-linked abductions, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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India responds with Op Sagar Bandhu bringing assistance to cyclone-hit Sri
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilized aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding lives and extending timely assista
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Five 6th Battalion NDRF teams airlifted from Vadodara to Chennai as Cyclon
Updated : 8 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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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rains lash several districts; Deputy CM, ministers on in
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Deputy CM stated that complaints and requests from the public regarding rain-related issues circulating on social media have been taken up for review. Authorities have responded immediately to all grievances received, he said.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant used in rescue
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The EAM added that the helicopters had Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard.
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Indonesia battles deadly floods: 248 dead, over 100 missing
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rescue teams in Indonesia are still struggling to reach communities devastated by a week of cyclone-driven torrential rain, as the death toll continues to climb. Authorities said on Saturday that at least 248 people have died, and the number is expected to rise.
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Chennai Airport cancels 47 flights for tomorrow as Tamil Nadu braces for C
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Cyclone Ditwah approached closer to the coastal region of Tamil Nadu, 47 flights scheduled for Sunday have been cancelled at Chennai Airport due to the threat of heavy rain. Of the 47 flights, 36 are domestic, and 11 are international.
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India's swift aid to Sri Lanka sets "template for region": Former Sri Lank
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI about Operation Sagar Bandhu, Sabry said that India's rapid response has set a template for regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Praising India's efforts, he highlighted their crucial support during Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis and recent Cyclone Ditwah re
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