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Accuracy is more important than speed in news communication says Union Min
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"While the speed with which the information is transmitted is important, accuracy is even more important, and should be primary in the minds of communicators," the minister said while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly-2022. The M
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Earthquake of magnitude 6 rattles Turkey's Ankara
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to Turkey's Disaster Management Agency, AFAD, the earthquake was centred about 14 kilometres northwest of Duzce, TRT World reported.
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Pakistan admits USD 30 bn flood loss assessment flawed
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The floods affected 33 million people and more than 1,730 lost their lives. They are particularly impacting the poorest and most vulnerable districts. The situation is still evolving, with flood waters stagnant in many areas, causing water-borne and vector-borne diseases to spread, and more
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Himachal Polls: SDMA deploys teams of NDRF, SDRF in Lahaul and Spiti, Cham
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the instruction of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), a state disaster management plan has been prepared for the Himachal Pradesh assembly election, 2022 along with District Disaster Management Plans.
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Odisha to prepare disaster management Yodhas in every household to face ca
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Disaster and Pandemic Management is being introduced in the educational curricula of students from standard 4 to Graduation level with a view to preparing Disaster Management Yodhas in every village and households.
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Cyclone Sitrang: Over 1000 people affected in Assam
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
1146 people have been affected by the cyclonic storm Sitrang, as per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
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Assam: IIT Guwahati collaborates with ASDMA for disaster risk reduction
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to collaborate on various projects and activities related to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
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Pakistan defence sector continues to enjoy grants, subsidies despite econo
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 5 (ANI): As Pakistan always cries for funding in the name of development and disaster management, the so-called defence sector of the country continues to enjoy grants, subsidies and loans despite the financial crunches.
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Around 1,700 people killed, over 12,800 injured in Pakistan's rain, flood
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 3 (ANI): At least 1,695 people were killed while 12,865 were injured so far (October 2) since mid-June due to the devastating floods and rains in Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.
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Countrymade boat capsizes in Assam's Dhubri, at least 7 persons missing
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Dhubri (Assam) [India], September 29 (ANI): A country-made boat carrying at least 50 people on board capsized in the Brahmaputra River in Assam's Dhubri district on Thursday, officials said.
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Amit Shah to attend NDMA formation day today
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 18th Formation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) today.
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Advise staff to work from home, Gurugram authorities ask offices amid rain
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 23 (ANI): In view of the heavy rainfall alert on Friday, the Gurugram Disaster Management Authority has advised all corporate offices and private institutions in the district to guide employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion and to ensure
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