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Goa SDMA issues strict safety advisory to nightclubs and restaurants after
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In the wake of the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed the lives of 25 people, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) issued an advisory to all nightclubs, restaurants, bars, event venues, and similar establishments operating within the State. SDMA
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Sri Lanka issues fresh alerts as Cyclone Ditwah toll climbs to 627
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as relentless rains continued to pound regions already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, pushing the nationwide death toll to 627
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Death toll rises to 627, several hundred missing after Cyclone Ditwah's fu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
As Sri Lanka reels under the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the death toll has soared to 627, with several hundred people still missing, Daily Mirror reported on Sunday citing the the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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Tripura CM announces major expansion of civil defence volunteer base in st
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that a target has been set to make 1 per cent of the total population Civil Defence volunteers in the coming days.
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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Severe impact across 3,109 villages: Andhra Minister apprises Amit Shah of
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and submitted a comprehensive report on Cyclone Montha's destruction. The cyclone caused estimated losses of ₹6,352 crore and affected 3,109 villages.
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"We're estimating the damage...": Bandipore DFO says forest fire contained
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bandipore, Waseem Farooq Mir, stated that the forest fire was brought under control by collective efforts of the Forest Department, Forest Protection Force, Indian Army, the District Administration's Disaster Management Wing, and the rest of the Gurez Di
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights India's strong disaster preparedn
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing the World Summit on Disaster Management, the Earth Sciences Minister described Uttarakhand as the most natural and appropriate place for global discussions on disaster resilience given its lived experiences, geographical sensitivity and Himalayan ecosystem.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy reviews situation at Uppalam Ha
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy on Sunday visited Uppalam Harbour Beach to review the situation on the ground following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.
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Cyclone Ditwah leaves Sri Lanka devastated: 193 dead, 228 missing in wides
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka struggles with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll rising to 193 and another 228 people still missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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3 killed in rain related incidents: TN Minister Ramachandran on Cyclone 'D
Updated : 3 months, 2 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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Chennai Airport cancels 47 flights for tomorrow as Tamil Nadu braces for C
Updated : 3 months, 2 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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