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Gujarat sets benchmark in swift power restoration after unseasonal rain an
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Gujarat is steadily emerging as the growth engine of the nation, making remarkable progress across all sectors. Yet, alongside this rapid development, the state remains sincerely committed to disaster preparedness and resilience. This commitment was reflected during the recent unseasonal rai
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Tripura organises state-level blood donation camps on Red Cross Day
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In light of the current national scenario and growing emphasis on disaster preparedness, the state administration also carried out a comprehensive mock drill across Tripura.
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Tripura: Civil Defence Mock Drill to be held across all districts on May 7
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), in collaboration with the District Civil Defence Corps, will spearhead the exercise, ensuring active involvement from various emergency and disaster response agencies.
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"Real change is possible": JP Nadda calls for health sector preparedness a
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the 2nd National Workshop on Health Disaster Preparedness and Fire Safety, Nadda stated, "Real change is possible, if we act in time. Everyone here has a role to play. By focusing on training, preparedness, and digital dissemination through iGOT, we can strengthen the resilienc
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SAKIGAKE Japan emerges as global leader in disaster preparedness
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As climate change drives more severe natural disasters, Japanese firm SAKIGAKE Japan is emerging as a global leader in disaster risk reduction, offering cutting-edge technologies and training programs to build resilience worldwide.
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Himachal Pradesh: 120 years of Kangra Earthquake observed with awareness d
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh government commemorated the 120th anniversary of the 1905 Kangra earthquake by organizing disaster preparedness drills and awareness programs across the state. The initiatives aimed to enhance public readiness for future seismic events and promote earthquake-resilient co
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IMD completes 150 years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights mileston
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Singh praised India's advancements in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, comparing the nation's capabilities with those of other leading countries.
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Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree establishing Dubai Resilience Centre
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (48) of 2024 to establish the Dubai Resilience Centre. The entity aims to enhance Dubai's capacity to manage risks, emergencies, crises, and disasters, reinforcing its position as a global leader in
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NDMA, ASDMA conduct mock exercise to improve flood disaster preparedness i
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The initiative was carried out in two phases: a Tabletop Exercise held on December 17, 2024, and a full-scale physical Mock Exercise on December 19, 2024. The program was coordinated from the ASDMA Conference Hall in Guwahati.
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Assam: Convention on empowering youth for disaster management kicks off in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The convention was inaugurated by Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa, who emphasised the importance of sustainable living and disaster preparedness to minimise the impact of natural and human-induced calamities. She said that lessons from past disasters should encourage to safeguard humans, anim
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Assam explores multi-hazard risk financing strategies to strengthen disast
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A meeting for the 'Multi-Hazard Risk Financing Study,' commissioned under the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Program (AIRBMP), was held on Friday at Janata Bhawan in Assam's Guwahati.
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US envoy Garcetti urges swift action in disaster preparedness, advocates f
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a recent interactive session at the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Delhi, US ambassador Garcetti and Kamal Kishore, Member and HoD of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India, shared insights on disaster mitigation strategies and collabo
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