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Cyclone Yaas: NDRF deploys teams in 11 districts of West Bengal
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday deployed its teams in 11 districts of West Bengal ahead of Cyclone Yaas.
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MHA holds annual conference to review preparedness for dealing with natura
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): In wake of Cyclone Taukte and the ongoing pandemic, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday organised a conference to review the status of preparedness for dealing with natural disasters that may arise during the South-West Monsoon 2021.
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Tibet Bureau Geneva holds China responsible for enforced disappearance of
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 21 (ANI): The Tibet Bureau Geneva held a virtual panel discussion on May 17 to mark the 26th year of the enforced disappearance of Tibet's 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and held that China is responsible for his enforced disappearance and accused Beijing me
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Global food, hunger challenges projected to increase mortality, disability
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 20 (ANI): A new study shows that climate change will increase the challenge of meeting the nutrition and food needs of a growing population, especially in Africa south of the Sahara, but policy actions initiated now could help avert this additional burden.
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No planning for Cyclone Tauktae in Goa; CM should share responsibility: Mi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 20 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should share the responsibility for disaster relief with his ministers, said Ports Minister Michael Lobo on Thursday, hitting out at the government over Cyclone Tauktae.
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Cyclone Yaas may hit West Bengal by May 26, Mamata reviews preparations
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 20 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a high-level meeting on Thursday with senior state officials and officials of disaster management authority to review the preparations after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerted that
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Apple set to roll out new accessibility features to its devices in 2021
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
California [US], May 20 (ANI): Tech company Apple will roll out software updates aimed to help those with cognitive, vision, mobility, and hearing disabilities.
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Imran Khan expresses disappointment over Pak aviation minister's media bri
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] May 19, (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly sought the reason for the press conference which was held by Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, despite having no involvement in Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) Scandal.
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Protest outside Chinese embassy in London to mark enforced disappearance d
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], May 18 (ANI): A protest was held outside the Chinese embassy in London to observe the 26th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Tibetan Buddhism's 11th Panchen Lama.
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Special Olympics Bharat launches 'Family Cafe', celebrates World Family Da
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Special Olympics Bharat celebrated World Family Day by lauding the families of athletes with intellectual disabilities and launching 'Family Cafe' -- a self-run, support platform enabling families to connect and help each other in an engaging and meaningful w
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Cyclone Tauktae: Worst is over, says NDRF chief
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General SN Pradhan on Tuesday said that the 'worst is over' and Cyclone Tauktae will "become a depression" by today evening.
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Cyclone Tauktae: IAF airlifts NDRF personnel, equipment from Kolkata to Ah
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], May 17 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday informed that it has deployed two C-130J and an An-32 aircraft for the transportation of 167 personnel and 16.5 tonnes of equipment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
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